The protocol is accepted as an international standard. Together with the IEC 67184-3 standard, the Safety over EtherCAT Protocol was accepted unanimously by the 27 national IEC committees. Achieving ...
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Microsoft and Beckhoff show Green IT Solution at the Light+Building trade show. Advanced technologies for optimising energy efficiency are not only good for the environment, they also offer economic ...
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TwinCAT PLC library for high-precision positioning tasks. XFC technology (extreme fast control) from Beckhoff offers an extremely fast, high-precision control and regulation architecture for machine ...
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Durable IP67 modules with 16 channels reduce cabling effort. The new EtherCAT Box modules from Beckhoff now support 16 channels in a double width housing, fitted with M8 or M12 sockets for the signal ...
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Beckhoff Building Automation: PC-based automation as the basis for energy efficient buildings. Investors and planners are faced with the challenge of coming to grips with energy costs without making ...
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Using the EP7041 stepper motor module, EtherCAT motion applications can now also be realised directly in the field without an additional control cabinet. Ideal for harsh environments, the compact EtherCAT ...
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Versatile industrial PC technology from Beckhoff is suitable for a wide range of applications, including factory automation and production related IT applications. Beckhoff industrial PCs and control ...
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With the new Control Panel and Panel PC series made of high quality stainless steel, Beckhoff has introduced control and display units that meet the strict hygiene regulations for the food, packaging ...
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Open and freely scalable automation technology enhances machine efficiency and creates competitive advantages. Beckhoff presented its PC – and EtherCAT – based automation solutions for the window production ...
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Beckhoff enhances its range of products for EnOcean radio technology. In conjunction with the KL6583 EnOcean transmitter and receiver module, the new Beckhoff KL6581 EnOcean master terminal offers greater ...
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The rapid growth of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) continues. To-date, there are now 1195 ETG member companies from 48 countries – an increase of 314 members per year. Most ETG members are located ...
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EtherCAT is a well-established technology for machine level control networks. Now the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has also put a focus on the factory network, enhancing the EtherCAT specification ...
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