Controls Product Brief
| June 13, 2013

Embedded PC from boosts small controller performance

Suitable for a wide range of PLC and motion control applications in small- and medium-sized machines, systems, or buildings, Beckhoff’s new DIN rail mounted CX9020 Embedded PC increases controller scalability, enhances user functionality and flexibility, is remarkably compact, and equipped with a powerful 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor.
Controls Product Brief
| April 30, 2013

Power distributor box provides overload protection

Designed to provide durable energy management solutions that can withstand harsh industrial environments outside of electrical cabinets, the new EtherCAT EP9214 power distributor box from Beckhoff enables the local distribution and switching off of the power supply, providing the ability to supply up to four NEC class-2 circuits via typical M8 plug connectors.
EtherCAT I/O devices
Controls Product Brief
| January 23, 2013

EtherCAT I/O devices with fast hot connect capability

Optimized coupling and decoupling of EtherCAT devices during operation leads to faster tool changes and increased productivity.
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Controls Product Brief
| January 14, 2013

I/O technology enhances flexibility, performance

Beckhoff’s new EP1518 EtherCAT Box provides a greater variety of distributed I/O technology, integrating numerous functions such as 32 bit fast-pulse counters, digital inputs with sensor diagnostics and adjustable filter characteristics all into one compact I/O box.
Controls Product Brief
| December 13, 2012

EtherCAT coupler

Beckhoff’s EK18xx EtherCAT Coupler series integrates 12 built-in digital I/Os to reduce the costs and cabinet space requirements of Industrial Ethernet I/O systems.
Controls Product Brief
| September 5, 2012

Embedded PC series

Beckhoff’s new CX2000 Embedded PC series includes the CX2030 and CX2040 multi-core processors that provide multiple communication ports and extended temperature range.
Controls Product Brief
| August 6, 2012

EtherCAT box for incremental encoder connection

Designed for the direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485), Beckhoff’s EP5101 EtherCAT Box is an IP 67-rated I/O module that synchronously reads encoder values via high-precision EtherCAT distributed clocks, and supports I/O connectivity to a wider range of devices outside electrical cabinets.
Controls Product Brief
| July 11, 2012

Multi-touch control panel series

Designed for use under harsh industrial conditions as “built-in” or mounting arm devices, Beckhoff Automation’s new CP2xxx and CP3xxx Control Panel and Panel PC series feature a modern operating concept with multi-touch technology as well as a contemporary, elegant device design.
Controls Product Brief
| May 29, 2012

Machine-mounted EtherCAT box enhances safety in harsh environments

Beckhoff Automation’s new IP 67-rated EP1908 EtherCAT Box with TwinSAFE technology provides distributed safety I/O technology in more form factors and protection levels, enabling simple and inexpensive implementation of all safety tasks--inside or out of electrical cabinets.
Controls Product Brief
| May 7, 2012

Manual operating modules to bus terminal I/O line

In order to provide more convenient interface options for machinery, Beckhoff Automation’s has new KL85xx manual operating module series mounts conveniently on the outside of control cabinet doors using a snap-in system, and features a universal fieldbus connection.
Controls Product Brief
| March 14, 2012

Servo motors

Beckhoff’s new AM8000 servo motors integrate the feedback system and power into one standard motor cable.
Controls Product Brief
| February 4, 2012

USB-to-WLAN adapter

In order to provide cost-effective wireless solutions to machine builders and manufacturers, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the recently FCC-certified CU8890 WLAN adapter.
Controls Product Brief
| December 12, 2011

New PC-based control software uses C/C++ languages

Said to be the company’s most significant software release since 1996, Beckhoff Automation’s TwinCAT 3 with eXtended Automation Technology (XAT) is a dynamic PC-based control software that comes with object-oriented IEC 61131-3 extensions.
Controls Product Brief
| October 31, 2011

Ultra-compact I/O terminal for servo motor control

Beckhoff Automation’s EL7201 servo terminal for the EtherCAT Terminal system integrates a complete servo drive for motors up to 200 W into a standard 12 mm I/O terminal housing, simplifying cabling and commissioning while reducing cabinet size requirements and costs.
Controls Product Brief
| March 8, 2011

Compact EtherNet/IP bus coupler

Beckhoff’s low-cost BK9055 compact bus coupler couples EtherNet/IP with the company's modular bus terminal system, which offers more than 400 different signal types.
Controls Product Brief
| March 7, 2011

Bus terminals for extreme climates

Beckhoff Automation’s Extended Temperature (ET) Bus Terminals provide I/O solutions for applications in areas with severe heat or cold. 
Controls Product Brief
| January 3, 2011

Food-grade servomotors



AM3000 Synchronous Servomotors from Beckhoff Automation are FDA-compliant food-grade servomotors designed with a wash-down resistant white surface coating.
Controls Product Brief
| January 3, 2011

WLAN adapter

Beckhoff’s FCC-certified CU8890 WLAN adapter provides cost-effective wireless integration of Industrial PCs into an Ethernet network.
Controls Product Brief
| October 11, 2010

Stainless steel control panels/PCs

Beckhoff’s stainless steel variants of the CP77xx and CP79xx panel series with IP 65 protection, virtually gapless housing design and flush-mounted touch screens meet strict hygiene regulations for the food and medical industries as well as for cleanrooms.
Controls Product Brief
| September 8, 2010

I/O terminals with integrated digital multimeters

Beckhoff’s KL3681 (Bus Terminal) and EL3681 (EtherCAT Terminal) integrate digital multimeters directly into I/O nodes to provide a streamlined and low cost alternative to stand-alone digital multimeters.
Controls Product Brief
| June 30, 2010

Embedded PC with Intel® Atom™

Beckhoff Automation’s CX5000 Embedded PC with Intel® Atom™ promotes energy-efficiency in a compact package with a 1.6 GHz processor.
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Controls Product Brief
| March 8, 2010

I/O terminal

Beckhoff’s EL3201-0020 temperature measurement terminal provides high-performance measurement technology in a simplified, cost-effective architecture.
Controls Product Brief
| February 6, 2010

Energy-saving displays

Beckhoff’s control panels and panel PCs with ultra compact 5.7-in. displays are equipped with the Intel® Atom™ processor.
Machine Product Brief
| January 7, 2010

Replacement control panels

In order to provide a low cost and reliable alternative for VersaView™ panels, Beckhoff Automation offers CP6xxx series Control Panels for quick replacement of 12 in. and 15 in. VersaView displays.
Machine Product Brief
| October 5, 2009

Ultra-compact industrial PC

Beckhoff’s C6915 series IPCs feature Intel® Atom™ processors that provide up to 1.6 GHz processing power and reduced energy consumption.
Machine Product Brief
| August 2, 2009

Junction terminal

Beckhoff Automation’s EK1132 Power over EtherCAT junction terminal easily provides power to EtherCAT® sensors over a standard Cat 5 cable.
Machine Product Brief
| April 6, 2009

Bus terminals

Beckhoff Automation’s KM37xx Bus Terminals are pressure measuring terminals designed to record differential and absolute pressures.
Machine Product Brief
| January 31, 2009

Cabinet-mount IPCs

Beckhoff Automation’s C65xx series Industrial PCs are designed to be installed in control cabinets or in the rear panel of control/console housings.
Controls Product Brief
| November 2, 2008

DVI/USB splitter

Controls Product Brief
| August 31, 2008

Small PLCS

In order to provide an array of small, flexible PLCs, Beckhoff Automation has added new models to its Ethernet TCP/IP controller family.
Controls Product Brief
| January 11, 2008

Fast control solution

Now available from Beckhoff Automation, eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) technology combines PC-based and Industrial Ethernet technologies.
Machine Product Brief
| October 17, 2007

Convenient Control Panel Mounting

The CP79xx line of Control Panels for mounting arm installation is designed to improve the flexibility of industrial display installation for machine builders and manufacturers. 
Controls Product Brief
| August 9, 2007

Arm-mountable PC

Beckhoff Automation has announced the CP72xx line of Intel® M-Class Panel PCs, providing industrial applications with integrated controllers that feature robust and high-tech displays.
Controls Product Brief
| June 11, 2007

Mini fieldbus cards

Beckhoff Automation has released Mini PCI fieldbus cards for PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, and Ethernet networks.
Controls Product Brief
| May 8, 2007

Platform-independent communication

Beckhoff Automation offers its OPC UA in TwinCAT software—one of the first to implement the new OPC UA specification, company says.
Controls Product Brief
| April 5, 2007

Platform-independent communication

Beckhoff Automation offers its OPC UA in TwinCAT software—one of the first to implement the new OPC UA specification, company says.
Controls Product Brief
| March 9, 2007

Stainless-steel PC front

To accommodate industrial PC users with stringent environmental requirements, Beckhoff Automation has introduced IP65-rated accessories for its C36xx PC line.
Machine Product Brief
| December 15, 2006

Platform-independent communication and information technology

Beckhoff Automation offers its OPC UA in TwinCAT software - one of the first to implement the new OPC UA specification, company says.
Controls Product Brief
| October 7, 2006

Bus Coupler

The new BK9105 Bus Coupler from Beckhoff Automation makes the comprehensive Beckhoff Bus Terminal I/O system of more than 200 different signal types fully available to Ethernet/IP users.
Controls Product Brief
| August 31, 2006

Embedded PC

The new CX9000 Embedded PC from Beckhoff Automation shrinks PC-based control technology into a compact, I/O Bus Coupler-size housing. With an entry-level price of $500, the PC offers ample computing capacity for even complex automation tasks, and includes a 100MB Ethernet connection as standard.
Controls Product Brief
| July 31, 2006

Stepper Motors

The new AS1xxx stepper motors from Beckhoff Automation provide a cost-effective alternative to servo motors in the small- and medium-capacity ranges.
Controls Product Brief
| April 30, 2006

Compact coupler

The new, compact BK7150 Bus Couplers from Beckhoff Automation are said to cost-effectively connect the CC-Link network to the entire Beckhoff I/O system.
Controls Product Brief
| March 31, 2006

I/O terminals

New KL2532 and KL2542 I/O terminals from Beckhoff Automation are a cost-effective alternative to traditional drive systems for DC motors. With a width of 12 mm, the KL2532 Bus Terminal can supply 2 24W DC motors with up to 1 A.
Controls Product Brief
| February 28, 2006

Updated network software

Beckhoff Automation has introduced TwinCAT 2.10, a revised software version updated to unite PC-based PLC and motion control with next-generation Ethernet.
Controls Product Brief
| January 31, 2006

Machine-mount I/O accessories

Beckhoff introduces new ZK1020 IP-Link Bridge connectors and ZS5300 I/O mounting rails. These accessories are designed to simplify the installation of Beckhoff Fieldbus Box I/O.
Controls Product Brief
| September 30, 2005

Embedded PCs

Beckhoff has introduced its next generation of embedded PCs, the CX1020. Offers CPU performance that is several times more powerful than that of previous CX controller models, as well as a direct connection for EtherCAT I/O Terminals.
Controls Product Brief
| August 31, 2005

Compact control cabinets

Beckhoff Automation has expanded its C63xx compact control cabinet Industrial PC family with 2 new variants. While earlier models in this family had only 1 free PCI slot, the new C6340 and C6350 IPCs both have 3 free PCI slots, making them more flexible and capable of including a wider range of applications.
Controls Product Brief
| May 31, 2005

Enhanced stepper control

The new Beckhoff KL2531 and KL2541 stepper motion terminals are a compact and cost-effective I/O alternative to traditional stepper controls. These advanced drive technology Bus Terminals integrate a compact motion control solution for small stepper motors to 200 W, eliminating the need for remote amplifiers.
Controls Product Brief
| November 30, 2004

High-precision bus terminal

The KL3356 analog input bus terminal from Beckhoff Automation provides a measurement accuracy of 0.01% for direct connection of resistor bridges, strain gauge sensors, and all common input signals.
Controls Product Brief
| September 30, 2004

Pole-wound servo motors

The new AM3000 Synchronous Servomotor series from Beckhoff Automation expands the company’s drive motor range with a compact, high-performance variant.
Controls Product Brief
| July 31, 2004

Intelligent control panels

Beckhoff Automation’s range of control panels has expanded to include a powerful model with an integrated Pentium-compatible 266 MHz CPU. Uses standard operating systems such as Windows CE and XP Embedded.
Controls Product Brief
| February 29, 2004

Panel PCs

Beckhoff USA offers an entire line of aluminum-constructed Control Panel PC LCD monitors ranging from the miniature CX1000 to the full-size ATX motherboard CP6500.
Controls Product Brief
| December 31, 2003

Modular servo system

The AX2500 Servodrive Series from Beckhoff is said to be flexible, especially in compact areas where space savings is essential. In its maximum configuration, AX2500 comprises 8 axes (a master module) with 7 axis modules.
Controls Product Brief
| October 31, 2003

Power distribution box

Beckhoff offers its Power Distribution Box for its IP67 Fieldbus Box product. Box allows for distribution of power to several Fieldbus box I/O modules. Each Fieldbus box I/O module has 2 separate power connections located on the bottom of the module that ensure the sensitive intelligent electronics power is separated from the sensor power.
Controls Product Brief
| September 30, 2003

Integrated valve manifold

The Festo CPV IP65 valve manifold is now available as an extension module on Beckhoff USA’s popular IP67 fieldbus box I/O system. Connection with a noise-immune fiber-optic cable allows the CPV Manifold to be mixed with the wide range of the company’s network couplers and I/O.
Controls Product Brief
| June 30, 2003

Mini industrial PC

Beckhoff has expanded its comprehensive Industrial PC family with the C6320 and C6330 mini format control cabinet PCs. The smallest measures 3.7”x7.7”x8.9”.
Controls Product Brief
| February 28, 2003

Industrial PC

The CX1000 Automation Control from Beckhoff USA (Minneapolis, MN) is a modular, DIN rail-mounted industrial PC with power and economy. Combines Microsoft® embedded operating systems (Windows CE.NET and Windows XP), and Beckhoff’s TwinCAT®CE PLC and motion control software in a low-cost, rugged hardware platform suitable for use in a wide range of machine tool and industrial control applications, handling up to 6 axes with the PLC program.
Controls Product Brief
| November 30, 2000

Open machine control white paper

Against a backdrop in which open machine control technology is becoming more prevalent in packaging, Beckhoff Automation (Minneapolis, MN) is presented in a white paper from research firm ARC Advisory Group, which has its Web site at www.arcweb.com.