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PC-based Control for Photovoltaic Production

New Automation Technology BECKHOFF

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PC-based control for the photovoltaic industryHarnessing the power of the sun has become big business. Over the last decade, the photovoltaic industry has developed worldwide into a dynamic, high-growth market. Alongside other renewable energies, the conversion of sunlight into electrical energy has increasingly become the focus of attention for environmentally-conscious politics and has been promoted extensively by market introduction programs e.g. in Japan or Germany. At the heart of every photovoltaic system are the solar cells, which convert the radiation energy contained in sunlight directly into electrical energy.

The traditional raw material used to manufacture solar cells is high purity silicon (Si). It is used in two forms, as crystalline silicon (c-Si) and as amorphous silicon (a-Si). Accordingly, a distinction is made in solar cell production between crystalline technology and thin-fi lm technology. In the crystalline process, solar cells are manu-factured in several production steps from silicon wafers, so-called solar wafers. The individual solar cells are subsequently combined to form a solar module in order to achieve a higher performance.

In the amorphous thin-fi lm technology, the silicon is applied directly to a large glass plate or a metal or plastic fi lm – which becomes the solar module. The interior structure of the amorphous silicon provides the means for absorbing the sunlight. Cadmium tellu-ride (CdTe), copper indium diselenide (CIS) and copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) are increasingly being used alongside amorphous silicon as raw materials for the thin-fi lm technology.

In order to protect the solar modules against mechanical stresses and weathering infl uences, they are embedded between two glass or plastic sheets that are held by a metal frame or left as a frameless laminate.

Beckhoff | Open automation solutions for photovoltaic production

For photovoltaic systems to make a truly meaningful contribution to the world’s energy supply in the long term, continual cost reductions are essential over the next few decades. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff can make a signifi cant contribution to the reduction of production costs for solar wafers, cells and modules. As an open and fl exible automation solution, it can be used in all areas of the photo-voltaic industry. With Industrial PCs, EtherCAT I/O Terminals and fi eld-bus components, Drive Technology and TwinCAT automation software, Beckhoff offers a scalable, modular control concept that provides an ideal solution for every task in the creation of photovoltaic products: wafer cutting technology and inspection, saw damage etching, texture etching, diffusion, phosphor glass etching, anti-refl ective coating, metallisation, classifi cation, transport and storage systems, as well as stringer and lamination lines.

Openness and standardsThe open, scalable TwinCAT automation software from Beckhoff is a software PLC and Motion Control solution for PCs. Programming in accordance with the international IEC 61131-3 standard guarantees high investment security for machine manufacturers. The utilisation of technological standards based on the Windows operating system opens up numerous expansion options and allows the user to benefi t from the rapid development of the computer industry.

Maximum performance up to the I/OsBeckhoff supplies a complete range of fi eldbus components for all common I/O and fi eldbus systems. With the IP 20 Bus Terminals and the IP 67 Fieldbus Box modules, the entire range is available for all signals relevant to the photovoltaic industry.

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Beckhoff | New Automation TechnologyBeckhoff implements open automation systems based on PC Control technology. The product range covers Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus Components, Drive Technology and automation software. Products that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and seamless control system are avail-able for all industries. The Beckhoff “New Automation Technology” philosophy represents universal and open control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a wide variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intel-ligent building automation.

Innovative products and a full range of servicesSince the foundation of the company in 1980, continuous devel-opment of innovative products and solutions using PC-based control technology has been the basis for the continued success of Beckhoff. Many automation technology standards that are taken for granted today were conceptualised by Beckhoff at an early stage and successfully introduced to the market.– 1982: P1000 – single-board motion controller– 1986: PC Control – fi rst PC-based machine controller– 1989: Lightbus – high-speed fi eldbus utilising optical fi bre– 1990: All-in-one PC motherboard– 1995: Bus Terminal – fi eldbus technology in terminal block

format– 1996: TwinCAT – real-time software package under

Windows with PLC and Motion Control functions– 1998: Control Panel – remote IPC Control Panels– 2002: CX1000 – modular Embedded PCs for DIN rail

mounting– 2003: EtherCAT – real-time Ethernet fi eldbus system– 2005: TwinSAFE – safety solution for the Bus Terminal system– 2005: AX5000 – EtherCAT Servo Drive– 2007: Industrial Motherboards – Made in Germany– 2008: XFC – eXtreme Fast Control Technology

The Beckhoff PC Control philosophy and the invention of the Lightbus system, the Bus Terminals and TwinCAT automation software represent milestones in automation technology and have become accepted as high-performance alternatives to traditional control technology. EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet solution, makes forward-looking, high-performance technology available for a new generation of leading edge control concepts.

Worldwide presence on all continentsThe central divisions of Beckhoff, such as development, produc-tion, administration, distribution, marketing, support and service are located at the Beckhoff Automation GmbH headquarters in Verl, Germany. Rapidly growing presence in the international market is taking place through subsidiaries in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, as well as in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the USA. Through worldwide co-operation with partners, Beckhoff is represented in more than 60 countries.

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XFC technology – EtherCAT fully exploitedThe pre-conditions for technological leadership in the photovoltaic industry are ever more powerful control components. EtherCAT, the fast Ethernet-based fi eldbus, offers optimum real-time properties for critical process phases without the need for special hardware in the central processing unit. With the XFC technology (eXtreme Fast Control Technology), a time resolution of < 100 ns is possible using the time stamp method; sensor signals can be read with sampling times of 10 µs. This increases reproducibility and accuracy of move-ments.

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This fl yer gives a concise overview of products and solutions

for applications in the fi eld of photovoltaics. The main catalog

“New Automation Technology” and the web pages at

www.beckhoff.com offer detailed descriptions and technical

data for the individual product groups and information about

associated accessories.

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Beckhoff | New Automation Technology

Industrial PCs in different designs and with a range of optional fea-tures offer the right solution for any application. PCs with industrial design are equipped with high-performance components, based on open standards.

The Embedded PCs of the CX series are designed for control tasks in the medium performance range. The compact Industrial PC can be mounted on a DIN rail, is modular and can be assembled depending on the required tasks.

The Bus Terminal is the open and fl exible I/O system for all common fi eldbuses. The wide choice of electronic block terminals covers the full range of input and output channels required in automation – from the digital and analog world right through to the serial interface.

The compact, robust Fieldbus Box modules function as decentralised I/Os right at the machine or plant. Their strong, sealed con-struction offers protection class IP 67: ideal for application in wet, dirty or dusty environ-ments.

EtherCAT is the real-time Ethernet system for industrial automation, offering fl exible topology and simple handling, among other benefi ts. The high-performance system enables control concepts that could not be realised with classic systems.

Industrial PCPC Control for all applications

Bus TerminalThe modular fi eldbus system for automation

Fieldbus BoxThe compact IP 67 modules

Embedded PCModular DIN rail IPCs and Industrial Motherboards

Beckhoff | The IPC Company

Beckhoff | The I/O Company

EtherCATUltra high-speed communication


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Beckhoff | The Automation Company

Beckhoff | The Motion Company

Beckhoff is represented in over 60 countries around the world and offers comprehensive support and service, with fast and competent assistance guaranteed. The support department will not only advise you about technical questions, but also in the planning, programming and commis-sioning of complex automation projects.

The TwinCAT automation software integrates real-time control with PLC system, NC axis control and programming environment in a single package. The software PLC/NC/CNC is embedded in the Microsoft operating systems Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, NT/XP Embedded and Windows CE. Programming is based on the IEC 61131-3 standards.

The Drive Technology rounds off the comprehensive control system product range. The Synchronous and Linear Servomotors, in connection with Digital Servo Drives, are particularly suited to positioning tasks that make high demands on dynamics and stability.

Drive TechnologyThe drive system for high dynamic positioning tasks

TwinCATPLC and Motion Control on the PC

Worldwide Support, Service, Training, Engineering


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Beckhoff | Control technology for the value creation ch

Wafers

Due to its modularity and scalability, open PC-based control technology from Beckhoff is ideally suited for automating the diverse processes involved in cutting, quality control and surface treatment of the wafers and for networking the individual production modules.

CIS, CIGS, CdTe

Silicon

Silicon


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TwinCATAutomation software for PLC and Motion Control, choice of Windows XP or CE operating system with a uniform engineer-ing tool for different processor platforms.

ain in the photovoltaic industry

Cells Modules

The subsequent processing of the solar cells into modules involves several steps, including stringing, soldering, laminating, encapsulation, edge cutting and module measurement. These processes require high-precision handling with short cycle times, which in turn requires dynamic drive equipment and precise position-ing with a tolerance of ≤ 0.5 mm.

En route from wafer to solar cell the wafers pass through different stations, including diffusion furnace, antirefl ective coating and classifi cation. Cell handling not only has to be fast, but in a decentralised manner and in synchrony with the system. With its XFC (eXtreme Fast Control) technology, Beckhoff offers a control solution that optimally meets these requirements.

Photovoltaic system


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Beckhoff | Integrated system solutions for solar production

EtherCAT drivesThe AX5000 Servo Drive series sets new standards in drive performance. The AX5000 series is available with single- or multi-channel versions and is optimised with premium functionality that is still cost-effective when compared with com-petitive offerings. Integrated, high-speed control technology with a current control cycle of up to 31.25 µs supports fast and highly dynamic positioning tasks.

4. Texturing

1. Wafer sawing

2. Wafer

cleaning

3. Test and quality

classifi cation

5. Doping and

diffusion

6. Etching

10. Sintering

Industrial PCWith the Industrial PCs and Panel PCs Beckhoff offers PC technology with top performance.


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EtherCAT I/O systemIndustrial Ethernet in an electronic terminal block: the EtherCAT I/O system from Beckhoff offers full Ethernet compatibility, maximum utilisation of Ethernet bandwidth and outstanding real-time performance. PROFIBUS devices or DeviceNet, for example, can be integrated via fi eldbus gateway terminals.

7. Antirefl ective

coating

8. Contact

printing

9. Aluminium

printing

11. Stringing

and tabbing

12. Layup

13. Lamination

14. Framing

15. Sun

simulation


Ethernet

Control Panel

DVI/USB

Embedded PC EtherCAT Terminals

Stepper Motors

TwinCAT PLC

Ethernet

EtherCAT Terminals

Emergencystop

Servo Drives

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Beckhoff | PC Control for diffusion furnace, antirefl ective coating

Diffusion furnace

In the diffusion furnace an n-type surface layer is applied to the p-type wafers using a phosphorous gas. Phosphorous diffusion results in an electric fi eld in the wafer, which generates electricity when light falls onto the fi nished solar cell. In conjunction with

the CX Embedded PC and stepper motor terminals, the scalability of the Beckhoff system offers a control solution for loading and unloading the diffusion furnace that is exactly tailored to the requirements.

In the antirefl ective coating silicon nitride is used to reduce the refl ection of the cell in order to maximise the utilisation of the solar radiation. This is how the solar cell obtains its typical blue colour. Watertight

Antirefl ective coating system


Panel PC

TwinCAT PLC/NC

DVI/USB

Ethernet

Control Panel

Industrial PC

EtherCAT Terminals

Servo Drives

TwinCAT PLC/NC

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system and stringer

Stringer

During stringing, individual solar cells are strung together and electrically connected to form solar modules. High-precision drive systems and measurement technology from Beckhoff are used for this process.

The strings must be positioned with a tolerance of ≤ 0.5 mm to ensure that the module matrix can be transported to the next station, the fully automated welding station.

Fieldbus Box modules with IP 67 protec-tion class are used directly at the machine. TwinSAFE Terminals conveniently integrate safety technology in the Beckhoff I/O system.


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➔ IPC

➔ CX

➔ BX

➔ BC

Beckhoff | Customised automation

Beckhoff offers a scalable, modular control system that provides suitable solutions for any task in terms of computing capacity, complexity and costs. All Beckhoff controllers, irrespective of their performance class, are programmed in IEC 61131-3 via the TwinCAT automation software.

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Software PLC and programming environmentThe TwinCAT software system converts any compatible PC into a real-time controller featuring multiple PLCs, a programming environment and an operating station. TwinCAT runs under Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, NT/XP Embedded or Windows CE. PC Control enables connection to all common fi eldbuses and PC interfaces, as well as data interfacing via open standards such as OPC. TwinCAT PLC is an IEC 61131-3 PLC with four run-time systems for each PC and short cycle times from 50 µs. The stable real-time with a jitter < 2 µs enables central Motion Control with up to 255 axes in various master/slave combinations as well as interpolating. Engineering tools support the creation and maintenance of software.

PC ControlThe Beckhoff Industrial PCs represent the most powerful hardware platform for PC-based control technology. Beckhoff supplies Industrial PCs constructed in a variety of forms and equipped in various ways. The PCs feature industrial design and are equipped with top-performance components. They are based on open IT and automation standards. Individual housing constructions ensure optimised adaptation to the control requirements.

Embedded ControlThe Bus Terminal Controller series BC and BX are small controllers for the Beckhoff Bus Terminal system. The modular I/O system consists of electronic terminal blocks for direct sensor/actuator wiring and a Bus Coupler for connection to the bus system. Tailor-made solutions can be confi g-ured from a wide range of signal options.

Embedded PC ControlThe Embedded PCs of the CX series are optimised for control tasks in the medium performance range. The modular, small-format Industrial PCs are DIN rail mountable and can be confi gured according to the task in hand. The CX controllers with compact design combine PLC, Motion Control, I/O interface and visualisation. The CPU modules with different processors operate without fan or rotating storage media. Optionally, all main PC and fi eldbus interfaces and I/O components are expandable.


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Beckhoff | TwinCAT – The universal solution for PLC and Motion

Beckhoff offers a complete modular system for automation and control of all processing steps of the photovoltaic production, including individual components, control systems and control cabinets, as well as application software.

Components– PCs, ranging from DIN rail models to top performance class– wide range of displays– 200 standard and 180 customised I/O Bus Terminals– interfaces for all common industrial bus systems– TwinSAFE – safety standards integrated into the Bus Terminal system– development kits for integrating sub- systems provided by the customer into the EtherCAT or ADS communication

Control cabinets– wiring diagram design– control cabinet layout– component selection– control cabinet production

(prototypes and series)

– advanced technologies, tried and tested in a wide range of industrial applications– fl exible, modular system, consisting of: Industrial and Embedded PCs, controllers, displays, Bus Couplers, Bus Terminals and

fi eldbus systems– special terminals available as standard: 3-phase power measurement terminal, oscilloscope terminal, PWM, etc.– straightforward integration with any relevant industrial bus system, no limits regarding combination options: EtherCAT, Ethernet,

DeviceNet, CANopen, PROFIBUS, Modbus, Interbus, RS232, RS485, etc.– integrated safety I/O terminals (TwinSAFE)– single software tool (TwinCAT) for all automation hardware platforms– open industrial standards for each detail (IEC 61131-3, Ethernet TCP/IP, PLCopen, OPC)

Advantages of Beckhoff technology for the photovoltaic industry

Software– complete automation and control– data logging in open data formats– remote access


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Control

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Motion Control functionality– point-to-point motion– gear coupling– master/slave coupling

– cam plates– Cam Design Tool– Motion laws can be modifi ed from

within the PLC.– position-synchronous coupling

(fl ying saw, fl ying shear)– synchronisation from any dynamic

phase– superposition– axis interpolation in 3 dimensions– programming according to DIN 66025– PLC library for NC interpolation

Highly deterministic real-time capability– pure software solution,

developed by Beckhoff– highly deterministic– pre-emptive multi-tasking from 50 µs– low jitter (< 2 µs with Core™2 Duo)– open fi eldbus interface

TwinCAT NC– PC-based Motion Control for up

to 255 axes– support for a wide range of axis

types:– electrical servo axes– stepper axes– DC motors– hydraulic axes

– support for a wide range of drive interfaces:– EtherCAT and Lightbus– SERCOS– Profi Drive– CANopen– SSI– analog interfaces

– convenient commissioning and maintenance

Powerful diagnostic functionsDevelopment times play an important part in the costs of software development. Powerful diagnostic tools contribute to cost reduction and increase the quality of the algorithms. TwinCAT offers a large number of important diagnostic functions; amongst others:– powerfl ow– scope view– simulation– trace– variable monitoring– online change– built-in oscilloscope function

High-end PLC– international IEC 61131-3 programming

standard– reusable software modules– almost unlimited memory– no restrictions in terms of number of

blocks and variables– minimum PLC cycle times through

native code generation– 1,000 instructions in < 1 µs

(Core™2 Duo)– high-speed software solutions for

camming, controllers, etc.– up to four run-time systems per

PC, up to four tasks per run-time system


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Beckhoff | XFC – eXtreme Fast Control Technology

XFC technology (eXtreme Fast Control Technology) is an ultra fast

control solution. With XFC it is possible to achieve I/O response times

< 100 µs. This technology opens up new process optimisation opportunities that

were not possible in the past due to technical limitations.

XFC is based on optimised control and communication architectures:

Advanced Industrial PC

Ultra-fast I/O terminals

High-speed Ethernet EtherCAT

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XFC EtherCAT Terminals: Time stampEL1252:– 2-channel digital input 24 V DC– exact signal acquisition for edge changes– system accuracy < 1 µs– absolutely synchronised responses with EL2252EL2252:– 2-channel digital output 24 V DC– exact signal acquisition for edge changes– system accuracy < 1 µs– absolutely synchronised responses with EL1252

Synchronised responses can be realised with time stamp input and output

terminals; in the past, precision of < 1 µs was impossible with bus systems.

The new XFC technology replaces hardware wiring.

With the EL1202 and EL2202 XFC terminals, delays in the terminal hardware are

reduced down to < 1 µs and therefore become negligible. Input and output data

are for warded with maximum speed.

XFC EtherCAT Terminals: Fast I/OsEL1202:– 2-channel digital input 24 V DC– input delay TON/TOFF 1 µs– minimum response times without appreciable delayEL2202:– 2-channel digital output 24 V DC– input delay TON/TOFF 1 µs– minimum response times without appreciable delay

Cost benefi ts from using XFC– increased machine and system throughput

due to signifi cantly reduced signal delays– achieves faster sequences of motions– condition monitoring with standard control

system– standard I/O instead of expensive special

local controllers– standard I/O instead of expensive instrumen-

tation interfaces– measurement technology in integrated control

system, no separate system required

Very short controller cycle time– new performance class for PLC applications:

from 50 µs

Very fast I/O response time– from 85 µs– Deterministically synchronised conversion of

the input and output signal leads to reduced process timing jitter, independent of the communication and CPU jitter.

Distributed clocks– local absolute system synchronisation for CPU,

I/O and drive units– resolution: 10 ns, accuracy < 100 ns

Signal oversampling– multiplex signal conversion within one control

cycle– hard time synchronisation through distributed

clocks– for digital/analog input/output signals– sampling rates up to 100 kHz (analog) and

500 kHz (digital)– application

– fast signal monitoring, fast signal genera-tor output

– signal sampling independent of cycle time– fast controllers

Signal time stamp (resolution 10 ns)– exact edge time measurement for local digital

inputs– exact timing of local output signals, independ-

ent of the control cycle


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Beckhoff | System overview

Panel PC CP65xx

EtherCAT

Ethernet

Digital Compact Servo DriveAX20xx

Synchronous ServomotorsAM2xxx, AM3xxx

Digital Compact Servo DriveAX25xx

Digital Compact Servo DriveAX5xxx

Bus Coupler BK1120 (K-bus inter face), Bus Terminals KL / KSxxxx

PCI Ethernet FC90xx

Coupler Box IL230x-B110

ExtensionBox IExxxx

Coupler EK1xxx, EtherCAT Terminals EL/ESxxxx

Compact Box IPxxxx-B31x

Coupler Box IL230x-B31x

ExtensionBox IExxxx

PLC Box IL230x-C31x(IEC 61131-3)

Bus Coupler BK3xx0,Bus Terminals KL / KSxxxx

PCI PROFIBUS FC310x

Bus Terminal Controller BC / BX31x0 (IEC 61131-3)

Panel PCC33xx

Panel PC C36xx

Panel PC CP71xx

Panel PC CP64xx

Panel PCCP77xx

Panel PC CP72xx

Panel PC CP62xx

TwinCAT NC PTP: PTP axis positioning software

TwinCAT PLC: IEC 61131-3 multi-PLC

TwinCAT NC I: 3-D axis interpolation software

TwinCAT

Industrial PC

DriveTechnology

Embedded PC

Fieldbus Box

EtherCAT

Lightbus

Bus Terminal

PC Fieldbus Cards

Panel PC CP67xx

Aut

omat

ion

IPC

I/O

Mot

ion

Embedded PC CX1010 Bus Terminals or EtherCAT Terminals

Embedded PC CX5010, CX5020 Bus Terminals or EtherCAT Terminals

Embedded PC CX1020, CX1030Bus Terminals or EtherCAT Terminals

EtherCAT Box EPxxxx


DALI

Ethernet TCP/IP

Fipio

EIBLON

DALI EIB

LON

MP-Bus

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Bus Coupler BK2xx0, Bus Terminal Controller BC2000 (IEC 61131-3)

CP-Link DVI/USBEthernet CP-Link DVI/USB

Linear ServomotorsAL2xxx, AL3xxx

Stepper MotorsAS1xxx

Compact Box IPxxxx-B5x0

Coupler Box IL230x-B5xx

ExtensionBox IExxxx

Compact Box IPxxxx-B5x 8

Bus Coupler BK5xx0,Bus Terminals KL / KSxxxx

Bus Terminal Controller BC/BX5xx0 (IEC 61131-3)

PCI CANopen FC510x PCI DeviceNet FC520x

Bus Coupler BK9xx0, Bus Terminal Controller BC/BX9xx0 (IEC 61131-3)

Coupler Box IL230x-B90x, PLC Box IL230x-C900 (IEC 61131-3)

Ethernet Switch CU20xx PCI Ethernet FC90xx

Compact Box IPxxxx-B200

Lightbus module Mxxxx

Coupler Box IL230x-B200

ExtensionBox IExxxx

PCI Lightbus FC200x ISA Lightbus C1220

Embedded PC CX9000, CX9010Bus Terminals

K-bus extension

19-inch slide-in IPCC51xx

Control cabinet PC C62xx



Built-in Control Panel CP66xx

Built-in Control Panel CP68xx/CP69xx

Control Panel CP70xx

Control Panel CP78xx/CP79xx


Built-in Control Panel CP60xx

TwinCAT CNC: CNC path control software

TwinCAT I/O: I/O software interface

TwinCAT CP: Control Panel driver

TwinCAT OPC: Visualisation interface

Industrial MotherboardsCBxxxx

Embedded PC CX9000, CX9010EtherCAT Terminals

Built-in Industrial PC C65xx

Controlcabinet PCC66xx


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Beckhoff | Information media

Main catalog Product overview Product DVD

beckhoff.com/media

Download information mediaBeckhoff offers a wide range of information media for customers and interested parties. In addition to the main catalog, product overviews, product and technology fl yers, industry fl yers and the Beckhoff company magazine PC Control are available for download in PDF format.


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Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT™, TwinSAFE™ and XFC™ are registered trademarks of Beckhoff. Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owners. © Beckhoff Automation, March 2009, subject to change without prior notice.

The information provided in this brochure contains merely general descriptions or characteristics of performance which in case of actual application do not always apply as described or which may change as a result of further development of the products. An obligation to provide the respective characteristics shall only exist if expressively agreed in the terms of contract.

Picture credits:

ersol Solar Energy AG, Germany

Jonas & Redmann Photovoltaics Production Solutions GmbH

Sunways Solar Module, photographer: Ferit Kuyas, Zürich (CH)

Q-Cells SE, Germany

Products onlineAt www.beckhoff.com you can get detailed information on the range of products from Beckhoff. Animations, videos and interactive online presenta-tions supplement the large variety of information.

The full version of the powerful TwinCAT automation software can be downloaded and tested free of charge for 30 days.

The online manualThe Beckhoff Information System contains a wide range of useful information about the Beckhoff products, including not only an overview of the products and relevant documentation, but also technical information, manuals, TwinCAT example codes, a knowl-edge base and much more.

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FranceBeckhoff Automation SarlImmeuble “Le Montréal”ZA de Courtaboeuf19 bis, avenue du Québec91951 Courtaboeuf CedexFrance Phone: + 33 (0) 1 69 29 83 [email protected]

Great Britain, IrelandHayes Control SystemsThe BoathouseStation RoadHenley-on-ThamesOxon RG9 1AZGreat BritainPhone: + 44 14 91 / 41 05 [email protected]

Greece, CyprusL. J. Skourgialos Industrial Automation Systems241 EL. Venizelou176 73 Kallithea /AthensGreecePhone: + 30 / 21 09 51 02 [email protected]

HungaryControrg Kft.Pajta u. 148200 VeszpremHungaryPhone: + 36 / 88 42 40 [email protected]

ItalyHeadquartersBeckhoff Automation S.r.l.Via E. Majorana, 120054 Nova Milanese (MI)ItalyPhone: + 39 03 62 / 36 51 [email protected]

Offi ce BolognaBeckhoff Automation S.r.l.Via Zanini, 740011 Anzola dell‘Emilia (BO)ItalyPhone: + 39 05 1 / 73 15 [email protected]

Offi ce PaduaBeckhoff Automation S.r.l.Via Alsazia, 3/B35127 Padua (PD)ItalyPhone: + 39 0 49 / 8 70 48 [email protected]

Lithuania, Latvia, BelarusSantavilté UABTaikos 14952119 Kaunas Lithuania Phone: + 3 70 37 / 35 01 66 [email protected]

NetherlandsIndustrial Automation LinkKüppersweg 712031 EB HaarlemNetherlandsPhone: + 31 23 / 5 18 51 [email protected]

PolandBeckhoff Automation Sp. z o.o.Stara Iwiczna, ul. Sloneczna 116A05-500 PiasecznoPoland Phone: + 48 22 / 7 57 26 10 [email protected]

PortugalBresimar Automação, S.A.Quinta do Simão – EN109 – EsgueiraApartado 30803801-101 AveiroPortugalPhone: + 351 234 / 30 33 [email protected]

Romania Kreatron Automation S.R.L.Str. Octavian Fodor nr. 113, ap. 13400434, Cluj-Napocajud. ClujRomania Phone: + 40 264 / 48 47 08 offi [email protected]

RussiaHeadquartersBeckhoff Automation OOOUl. Bakuninskaya 14, Building 9105005 MoscowRussiaPhone: + 7 495 / 9 81 64 [email protected]

RepresentationNorth-West Federal DistrictBeckhoff Automation GmbHV.O., 7-ya Liniya, 76, Offi ce 620 199178 Saint-Petersburg Russia Phone: + 7 812 / 332 62 05 [email protected]

RepresentationUral Federal DistrictBeckhoff Automation GmbHUliza Komsomolskaya 37,Offi ce 402/4620049 EkaterinburgRussiaPhone: + 7 3 43 / 3 79 98 [email protected]

RepresentationVolga Federal DistrictBeckhoff Automation GmbHKrasnoarmayskaya ul.1, Offi ce 312 443010 SamaraRussiaPhone: + 7 846 / 2 69 80 [email protected]

SloveniaBeckhoff Avtomatizacija d.o.o.Zbiljska cesta 41215 MedvodeSloveniaPhone: + 3 86 / 13 61 30 [email protected]

SpainHeadquartersBeckhoff Automation S.A.Edifi cio Testa Sant CugatAvda. Alcalde Barnils, 64-6808174 Sant Cugat (Barcelona)SpainPhone: + 34 93 / 5 84 49 [email protected]

Sales Offi ce BilbaoBeckhoff Automation S.A.Edifi cio UdondoC. Ribera de Axpe, no 504a planta, Ofi cina 4-548950 Erandio (Bilbao)SpainPhone: + 34 94 / 4 31 40 [email protected]

Sales Offi ce MadridBeckhoff Automation S.A.Edifi cio CimagaSierra de Cazorla, 1Planta Baja, Ofi cina E28290 Las Matas (Madrid)SpainPhone: + 34 91 / 6 36 43 [email protected]

Sweden, NorwayHeadquartersBeckhoff Automation AB Stenåldersgatan 2B 21376 Malmö Sweden Phone: + 46 (0) 40 / 6 80 81 60 [email protected] www.beckhoff.se

Sales Offi ce DanderydBeckhoff Automation ABEnebybergsvägen 10B18236 DanderydSwedenPhone: + 46 (0) 8 / 4 46 30 [email protected]

Sales Offi ce VärnamoBeckhoff Automation ABVästbovägen 5333153 VärnamoSweden Phone: + 46 (0) 40 / 6 80 81 [email protected]

Sales Offi ce ElverumBeckhoff Automation ABGeneral Rugesv. 32407 ElverumNorwayPhone: + 47 95 96 80 [email protected]

SwitzerlandHeadquartersBeckhoff Automation AGRheinweg 98200 SchaffhausenSwitzerlandPhone: + 41 (0) 52 / 6 33 40 [email protected]

Sales + Support Center Suisse RomandeBeckhoff Automation AGEn Chamard 351442 Montagny-près-YverdonSwitzerlandPhone: + 41 (0) 24 / 447 27 - [email protected]

Support Center Ticinop.project saglVia Pianella 196596 GordolaSwitzerland Phone: + 41 (0) 91 / 745 01 [email protected]

TurkeyBeckhoff Otomasyon ltd. sti.Gardenya-3 Plaza No: 18-1934758 Atasehir IstanbulTurkeyPhone: + 90 216 580 [email protected]

North AmericaUSAHeadquartersBeckhoff Automation LLC12150 Nicollet Avenue SouthBurnsville, MN 55337USAPhone: + 1 952 / 890 [email protected]

East SalesBeckhoff Automation LLCNew Oxford, PAUSAPhone: + 1 717 / 479 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCCleveland, OHUSAPhone: + 1 330 / 725 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCCanton, MI USAPhone: + 1 248 / 230 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCApex, NC USAPhone: + 1 919 / 367 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCLake Wylie, SCUSAPhone: + 1 803 / 746 54 [email protected]

East Application DevelopmentBeckhoff Automation LLCRed Lion, PAUSA Phone: + 1 717 / 378 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCGlenn, MIUSAPhone: + 1 269 / 227 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCParma, OHUSAPhone: + 1 440 / 882 [email protected]

Central SalesBeckhoff Automation LLC12150 Nicollet Avenue SouthBurnsville, MN 55337USAPhone: + 1 952 / 808 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCFond du Lac, WI USAPhone: + 1 920 / 929 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCChicago, ILUSAPhone: + 1 630 / 631 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCAustin, TXUSAPhone: + 1 512 / 250 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCJustin, TXUSAPhone: +1 817 / 428 [email protected]

Central Application DevelopmentBeckhoff Automation LLCHartford, WIUSAPhone: + 1 262 / 670 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCRipon, WIUSAPhone: + 1 952 / 266 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCChicago, ILUSAPhone: + 1 815 / 609 9984 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCPfl ugerville, TXUSAPhone: + 1 512 / 252 [email protected]

West SalesBeckhoff Automation LLCDenver, COUSAPhone: + 1 303 / 429 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCSan Jose, CAUSAPhone: + 1 408 / 823 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCLa Crescenta, CAUSAPhone: + 1 818 / 224 [email protected]

Beckhoff Automation LLCPhoenix, AZUSAPhone: + 1 480 / 268 [email protected]

West Sales and Application DevelopmentBeckhoff Automation LLC16000 Bothell Everett HighwaySuite 170Mill Creek, WA 98012USAPhone: + 1 425 / 451 [email protected]

West Application DevelopmentBeckhoff Automation LLCDenver, COUSAPhone: + 1 303 / 667 [email protected]

West Coast Sales and Technical CenterBeckhoff Automation LLC5820 Oberlin DriveSuite 111San Diego, CA 92121USAPhone: + 1 858 / 546 [email protected]@beckhoff.com

CanadaHeadquartersSales and Application DevelopmentBeckhoff Automation Canada Ltd.130 Research Lane, Unit 11Guelph, ON N1G 5G3CanadaPhone: + 1 905 / 852 [email protected]

SalesBeckhoff AutomationCanada Ltd.London, ON CanadaPhone: + 1 519 / 451 [email protected]

MexicoMexico Sales and Application DevelopmentIntegra Automation, SA de CVAv. Industrias 325-A78399 Fracc. TalleresSan Luis Potosí, S.L.P.MexicoPhone: + 52 444 / 822 2615 al [email protected]

Central and South AmericaArgentinaeFALCOMAlcorta 2411CPA B1744HFMMoreno / Buenos AiresArgentinaPhone: + 54 237 / 463 [email protected] www.efalcom.com

BrazilBeckhoff Automação Industrial Ltda. Rua Continental, 146 – Jd. do MarSão Bernardo do Campo São Paulo 09750-060 Brazil Phone: + 55 (11) 4126-3232 [email protected] www.beckhoff.com.br

ChileTecmel Chile S.A.Padre Orellana 1486 SantiagoChile Phone: + 562 / 596 [email protected] www.tecmelchile.cl

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize, PanamaTAAC S.A.50 Sur Hotel Grano de OroCalle 30, Avenidas 4-6San José 10103Costa RicaPhone: + 506 / [email protected]

UruguayComando Ltda.Dr. J. de Salterain 1142Montevideo 11200UruguayPhone: + 598 (2) / [email protected]

AfricaEgypt Industrial Control Systems ICS 29 Dr. Mohamed El Harouny Street Nasr City, Cairo 11371 Egypt Phone: + 20 2 / 2 75 50 31 [email protected] www.ics-me.com

South AfricaBeckhoff Automation (Pty) Ltd Unit 8, Boskruin Business Park, Randpark Ridge Randburg 2188 South Africa Phone: + 27 (0) 11 792 3374 [email protected] www.beckhoff.co.za

AsiaChina HeadquartersBeckhoff Automation (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd5th Floor, No.163 JiangChang San Road Shanghai Shibei Industrial ZoneShanghai, 200436P.R. ChinaPhone: + 86 21 / 66 31 26 [email protected]

Representation Beijing Beckhoff Automation GmbHRoom 1608, Tower B, Investment Plaza, No. 27 Financial Street Xicheng DistrictBeijing, 100032P. R. China Phone: + 86 10 / 66 21 09 91 [email protected]

Representation Guangzhou Beckhoff Automation GmbHRoom 4118-4119Yaozhong Plaza9 West Linhe RoadTianhe DistrictGuangzhou, 510620P.R. ChinaPhone: + 86 20 / 38 01 03 [email protected]

IndiaBeckhoff Automation Pvt. Ltd. Suite 4, Level 6, Muttha Towers Don Bosco Marg Pune – 411 006 India Phone: + 91 20 / 40 00 48 00 [email protected] www.beckhoff.co.in

Inteltek Automation Pvt. Ltd.Sr.no.100/5, AmbegaonPune – 411 046MaharashtraIndiaPhone: + 91 20 / 24 31 81 [email protected]

JapanK.MECS Co., Ltd.Yusen Iwamotocho Blg. 3F2-3-3 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-City,Tokyo 101-0032JapanPhone: + 81 3 5825 [email protected]

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