Beckhoff provides open automation systems based on PC Control technology, including Industrial PCs, I/O components, Drive Technology, and TwinCAT software.
Beckhoff Automation is a global leader in the implementation of open automation systems compliant with PC Control technology. The company’s comprehensive product range includes Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus Components, Drive Technology, and automation software usable as separate components or integrated into a complete and seamless control system.
Headquartered in Verl, Germany, Beckhoff is known for its detailed innovation in automation, including the development of EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology), a real-time Ethernet solution for industrial automation. Their solutions facilitate efficient control for CNC machining, building automation, and rapid manufacturing processes, offering scalability from high-performance industrial PCs to compact embedded controllers.
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User manuals, data sheets, and configuration guides are typically found on the specific product pages of the Beckhoff website or through their support portal.
Certain system interfaces, such as those for the CX1010 CPU module, are often factory-configured and cannot be expanded or retrofitted in the field. Always check the specific owner's manual for modularity details.
You can contact Beckhoff support via the official support form on their website, or reach out to your local branch office for region-specific assistance.
EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is a high-performance, real-time Ethernet fieldbus system developed by Beckhoff, now an open standard used widely in industrial automation.