Coupling of Beckhoff systems to higher-level process control systems and other automation systems
operational area | usage
- approx. 150 pumping stations
- approx. 50 wastewater treatment plants
- other plants, e. g. elevated tanks, booster systems and stormwater overflow tanks
product description
Beckhoff offers a large number of different coupling options. Both the hardware topology and the protocol used can be adapted to the relevant requirements. Additionally the controls can be extended by adding modules, according to circumstances.
Many other additional options become possible when using the Soft-PLC technology in conjunction with Windows. These include, local visualisation, integrated VPN solution and use of Windows-based diagnostic tools such as remote access applications, Wireshark, and others.
constructional features
Hardware-Topology
- Ethernet/wireless LAN
- Two-wire bus system
- Serial connection
Protocols (Selection)
- EtherCAT
- ADS communication
- OPC-UA/OPC-Classic
- ProfinetIO/Profibus DP
- Modbus-TCP/Modbus-RTU
- M-Bus
- RK512
benefits
- Platform independent as far as the communication partner is concerned
- Standardised protocols
- Windows-based
- Modular expansion capability
- Diverse possible applications
- Local visualisation
datasheets
Datasheet Beckhoffcontact person
Axel Marx
Managing Director wks Automation GmbH
a.marx@wksgroup.de
