• future-proof platform allows easy implementation with new signals and functions
• modernized and cost-efficient portfolio that assures backward compatibility
• push-in wiring connection speeds up installation and simplifies handling
• consistent form factor facilitates setup, maintenance, and diagnostics
  • overview in the control cabinet via uniformly arranged LEDs
• app-based diagnostics reduce downtime
  
  • status monitoring and fault diagnosis via app
• DMC code on front of terminal ensures fast product identification and traceability
• fast and familiar EtherCAT communication down to the last terminal

Benefits for your machine designs

• future-proof investment protection thanks to flexible integration options
  • compatibility with existing EtherCAT Terminals for flexible usage
• faster installation, commissioning, and maintenance thanks to simplified handling
• increased availability through simplified maintenance and minimized downtimes
• simple terminal traceability for quality assurance and spare parts management
• I/O system can be uniquely adapted to a wide range of machine concepts
  • high scalability according to signal type, number of channels, resolution, and functionality
  • flexible integration of other fieldbus systems through bus coupler and terminals
• very user-friendly thanks to quick and easy wiring
  • wiring connections can be directly plugged into the terminal
• high productivity and quality with fast reactions to process events
• reduce system costs without compromising on performance

With TwinCAT CoAgent, Beckhoff offers an intelligent AI assistant that supports engineers and service personnel throughout the entire automation lifecycle. The solution combines the latest generative AI models with specialized AI agents, transforming complex engineering and operational tasks into intuitive, natural-language dialogs. It can process natural language, images, and complex technical relationships with speed and precision.

TwinCAT CoAgent addresses the key challenges facing the industry: shorter development cycles, higher quality requirements, and the shortage of skilled workers. By automating routine tasks, it allows engineers to focus on demanding automation challenges, while less experienced personnel can achieve high-quality results faster through intelligent guidance.

With the TwinCAT Runtime for Linux®, Beckhoff is opening up new application possibilities for real-time control. In the future, several TwinCAT Runtimes will be able to be executed on a single industrial PC for the first time, enabling users to combine different system parts on one large computer, for example. With this hardware consolidation, computing resources are better utilized. Virtual control technology, i.e. a Virtual PLC, can also be implemented on a server PC with the containerized version of TwinCAT. Furthermore, accessing a GPU (graphics card) from the real-time environment will be possible. The GPU is then used as a hardware accelerator for particularly computing-intensive applications such as vision.

TwinCAT Runtime for Linux® is based on Beckhoff's own Linux distribution, which expands the choice of operating systems in addition to Windows and TwinCAT/BSD. The distribution was developed using the free Debian operating system and includes a Linux® real-time kernel as standard for real-time execution of the runtime. The Debian package system also makes it easy to install additional software. Initially, the new CX82x0 and CX9240 Arm®-based Embedded PCs will be offered with Linux® runtime. The Beckhoff Linux® distribution will then be successively rolled out for all other industrial and embedded PCs.

Features

• TwinCAT Runtime for stable real-time control based on Linux®
• modularization of machine and other control applications
• support for container technology such as Docker®, Podman, or LXC
• individual execution of several TwinCAT Runtimes on a single industrial PC
• hardware consolidation through improved utilization of computing capacity
• freer coupling of software and machine modules
• Multi-tasking capable operating system facilitates software modularization

Advantages for real-time control

• new options in TwinCAT automation for Linux® users
• unchanged application programming with TwinCAT
• optimized execution of multiple real-time applications using one CPU
• increased user flexibility through modular control code
• easy to add or replace application modules
• targeted implementation of updates for individual applications
• reduced work and costs for engineering

The TF8040 TwinCAT 3 Building Automation is the latest and most comprehensive software package for building automation applications. The library contains around 180 function blocks. The wide range of functions covered by this library enables system integrators to implement all conceivable heating, ventilation, air conditioning and room automation projects. Extensive templates offer support for system integrators in familiarization and application.

TF8040 meets the high requirements of advanced, interoperable building automation and provides the basis for safe and energy-efficient operation of building services such as HVAC, lighting, air conditioning and shading devices.

• future-proof platform allows easy implementation with new signals and functions
• modernized and cost-efficient portfolio that assures backward compatibility
• push-in wiring connection speeds up installation and simplifies handling
• consistent form factor facilitates setup, maintenance, and diagnostics
  • overview in the control cabinet via uniformly arranged LEDs
• app-based diagnostics reduce downtime
  
  • status monitoring and fault diagnosis via app
• DMC code on front of terminal ensures fast product identification and traceability
• fast and familiar EtherCAT communication down to the last terminal

Benefits for your machine designs

• future-proof investment protection thanks to flexible integration options
  • compatibility with existing EtherCAT Terminals for flexible usage
• faster installation, commissioning, and maintenance thanks to simplified handling
• increased availability through simplified maintenance and minimized downtimes
• simple terminal traceability for quality assurance and spare parts management
• I/O system can be uniquely adapted to a wide range of machine concepts
  • high scalability according to signal type, number of channels, resolution, and functionality
  • flexible integration of other fieldbus systems through bus coupler and terminals
• very user-friendly thanks to quick and easy wiring
  • wiring connections can be directly plugged into the terminal
• high productivity and quality with fast reactions to process events
• reduce system costs without compromising on performance

With TwinCAT CoAgent, Beckhoff offers an intelligent AI assistant that supports engineers and service personnel throughout the entire automation lifecycle. The solution combines the latest generative AI models with specialized AI agents, transforming complex engineering and operational tasks into intuitive, natural-language dialogs. It can process natural language, images, and complex technical relationships with speed and precision.

TwinCAT CoAgent addresses the key challenges facing the industry: shorter development cycles, higher quality requirements, and the shortage of skilled workers. By automating routine tasks, it allows engineers to focus on demanding automation challenges, while less experienced personnel can achieve high-quality results faster through intelligent guidance.

With the TwinCAT Runtime for Linux®, Beckhoff is opening up new application possibilities for real-time control. In the future, several TwinCAT Runtimes will be able to be executed on a single industrial PC for the first time, enabling users to combine different system parts on one large computer, for example. With this hardware consolidation, computing resources are better utilized. Virtual control technology, i.e. a Virtual PLC, can also be implemented on a server PC with the containerized version of TwinCAT. Furthermore, accessing a GPU (graphics card) from the real-time environment will be possible. The GPU is then used as a hardware accelerator for particularly computing-intensive applications such as vision.

TwinCAT Runtime for Linux® is based on Beckhoff's own Linux distribution, which expands the choice of operating systems in addition to Windows and TwinCAT/BSD. The distribution was developed using the free Debian operating system and includes a Linux® real-time kernel as standard for real-time execution of the runtime. The Debian package system also makes it easy to install additional software. Initially, the new CX82x0 and CX9240 Arm®-based Embedded PCs will be offered with Linux® runtime. The Beckhoff Linux® distribution will then be successively rolled out for all other industrial and embedded PCs.

Features

• TwinCAT Runtime for stable real-time control based on Linux®
• modularization of machine and other control applications
• support for container technology such as Docker®, Podman, or LXC
• individual execution of several TwinCAT Runtimes on a single industrial PC
• hardware consolidation through improved utilization of computing capacity
• freer coupling of software and machine modules
• Multi-tasking capable operating system facilitates software modularization

Advantages for real-time control

• new options in TwinCAT automation for Linux® users
• unchanged application programming with TwinCAT
• optimized execution of multiple real-time applications using one CPU
• increased user flexibility through modular control code
• easy to add or replace application modules
• targeted implementation of updates for individual applications
• reduced work and costs for engineering