Beckhoff Process Industry
Beckhoff Process Industry
Beckhoff Process Industry
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metalworking mining
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PC-based Control: All-purpose control platform: from system. For the process industry, a comprehen-
explosion protection applications to sive portfolio of explosion-proof components
large-scale process engineering plants is available for implementing integrated solution
on one platform
Beckhoff realizes open automation systems Terminals of the ELX series with intrinsically safe
on the basis of PC-based control technology. interfaces, the Control Panels and Panel PCs
Through the consistent bundling of control of the CPX series with high-quality finish, the
intelligence in the software and the use of TwinCAT control software with specific process
established standard technologies from the technology interfaces, hardware and software
worlds of IT and automation, PC-based Control modules for simple IoT communication, and the
combines all functions such as PLC, measure- application of cloud-based services and system
ment technology and motion control in a single networking. In the case of new plants, the
Integrated cloud
communication
Open communication
standards enable simple,
system-integrated con-
nection to the private or
public cloud.
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explosion protection can be integrated directly gas production, chemicals and petrochemicals, Automation, process engineering and IoT
into the overall controller; in the case of existing mining, metalworking, coating processes, communication in one system:
plants the Beckhoff PC-based controller can be timber processing as well as water and energy integrated hardware and software platform
simply extended. With the embedding of process- management. barrier-free process technology integration
specific interfaces such as NAMUR, HART, from Zone 0/20 to the cloud
FDT/DTM, the standards commonly used in the EtherCAT Terminals with intrinsically safe
industry are covered. The full integration of interfaces, explosion-proof Control Panels and
these standards in TwinCAT offers transparency Panel PCs and process-specific interfaces
even for users who have previously worked in PC-based control technology is established
other software environments. The system-inte- worldwide and across all industries
grated solution from Beckhoff offers an efficient
alternative to traditional providers and is suitable
for use in numerous industries such as oil and
Integrated measure-
ment technology
Very precise, fast and
robust: the high-speed and
precision measurement
technology of the ELM
Integrated explosion series.
protection
The intrinsically safe
terminals of the ELX series
enable barrier-free com-
munication from Zone 0 to
the cloud.
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The Beckhoff The comprehensive product portfolio for which have been developed completely in-
control concepts in the process industry house, are complex signal terminals for use in
From barrier-free explosion protection to cloud hazardous areas. Up to four intrinsically safe
barrier-free
applications in the process industry. Automation, intrinsically safe field devices from Zones 0/20
process technology and cloud applications are and 1/21 to the Beckhoff overall control system.
combined on a single hardware and software The development of customer-specific variants
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one system. This also applies on the software Barierr-free system integration from
side: In addition to the HMI and the use of IoT Zone 0 to the cloud:
and cloud applications, TwinCAT control software CPX series: Control Panels and Panel PCs
supports NAMUR requirements for digital and for use in Zone 2/22
analog signals as well as the HART protocol and ELX series: EtherCAT Terminal integrates
FDT/DTM technologies. All Beckhoff components safety barrier in 12 mm housing
meet the requirements of high product, service direct connection of intrinsically safe field
and delivery quality: on the one hand through devices from Zones 0/20
production “made in Germany”, on the other extensive HART integration
hand through compliance with comprehensive integration of the FDT/DTM technology
European and worldwide standards such as certification to ATEX, IECEx and NEC/CEC
ATEX, IECEx and NEC/CEC. The proven components for PC-based Control:
IPC, I/O, Motion, TwinCAT
Zone 0
Zone 2
Zone 1
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All components
for explosion Big Data
protection
analysis
DVI/USB
DVI/USB
Ex ib
Ex ia
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The safe area
The Beckhoff product range includes all the
components required for process automation:
from PC-based control and the remote I/O
level for all common signal types and bus
systems to high-quality IP 65 Control Panels.
Zone 1/21
The connection of field devices from Zone
1/21 to the bus system can optionally be
accomplished using Ex-d-/Ex-e connection
technology or, in the case of intrinsically safe
field devices, by means of a direct connection
to the terminals from the ELX series.
Zone 0/20
Intrinsically safe field devices in Zone 0/20
can be integrated directly into the automation
system via the connection to ELX modules.
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System-integrated IoT/PLS
explosion Big Data
protection in
analysis
process
technology process data
Control room
alarming
AMQP
PC Control/IoT MQTT
OPC UA
ADS
TwinCAT
IoT
Ethernet
DVI/USB USB
external memory
Field
DVI/USB, CP-Link 4
Ex ib
Ex ia
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The safe area
Whether centralized or decentralized:
control solutions on the basis of powerful
Beckhoff Industrial PCs enable various
control topologies.
printer
Zone 2/22
Zone 1/21
Zone 0/20
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Automation of IoT/PLS/ERP
large installations
requiring explosion Big Data
analysis
protection
AMQP
MQTT
OPC UA
PC Control
OPC UA, ADS,
EtherCAT
automation protocol
TwinCAT
Analytics
Logger
TwinCAT
IoT
ERP/PLS
Field
DVI/USB, CP-Link 4
Ex ib
Ex ia
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The safe area
The integrated scalability of Beckhoff control
technology enables various decentralized
automation solutions. Plant sections can be
modularly designed and easily integrated into
smart plant smart plant the comprehensive control system.
Zone 2/22
Zone 1/21
Ex ib
Zone 0/20
Ex ia
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Full HART TwinCAT: the control platform mon protocols such as NAMUR, HART and
for process engineering FDT/DTM, covering all application areas. The full
In the TwinCAT control software Beckhoff pro- integration of the HART functionality both in the
comprehensive
PLC sequences, algorithms written in C++ or ing. HART integration enables users to integrate
MATLAB®/Simulink® can also be executed in real HART field devices directly into the controller.
time. Moreover, TwinCAT includes the HMI, the TwinCAT also reduces the engineering effort: The
with TwinCAT
TwinCAT Analytics. The field of application of PC- and thus a comprehensive HART configuration
based Control is expanded with the extensive in- from one tool. The Beckhoff CommDTM provides
tegration of specific process technology protocols for the integration of the TwinCAT controller into
and interfaces. TwinCAT supports all com- existing process control systems. This enables the
TwinCAT
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parameterization of the field devices in the famil- Automation and process technology
iar FDT containers and pares down the plant oper- on a single platform:
ation to the essential elements. Global distribution one tool for engineering and runtime
of process data and convenient system control as control-system-integrated Industrie 4.0
well as the comfortable remote maintenance are and IoT applications
implemented via the Beckhoff OPC UA server and extensive HART integration
client. TwinCAT FDT
Beckhoff CommDTM
OPC UA
Based on OPC UA (OPC Unified Architec-
ture according to IEC 62541), secure,
reliable and vendor-independent com-
munication for transporting process data
to the control system is very easy to
implement. The use of Beckhoff OPC UA
servers and OPC UA clients enables the
exchange of data in a secure and reliable
way. Data access is controlled via a user
management interface in such a way that
only authorized users can communicate
TwinCAT IoT permissible data securely.
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Ideal for process Established across all industries: words, users only need one single communication
the high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus technology. They can put their trust in the profound
The EtherCAT fieldbus system developed by know-how of the EtherCAT pioneer Beckhoff
fieldbus
fieldbus for PLC, Motion, I/O sensors, measurement This is aided by the fact that there is no need to
technology and safety technology, EtherCAT is also worry about revision control: EtherCAT exists in
suitable for explosion-proof connection. In other one version only, which means that new develop-
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ments based on EtherCAT are always compatible enable the direct connection of field devices from EtherCAT optimizes the control
with older device generations. Users in hazardous Zones 0/20, 1/21 and 2/22. Due to the isolation architecture in the process technology:
areas also benefit from EtherCAT’s time stamp from the fieldbus side, which is fully integrated worldwide established high-speed fieldbus
functionality, which guarantees high measuring in every single terminal, the otherwise normally only one communication technology
quality and highly precise synchronization – even interconnected barrier and thus the second DIN rail for the entire system
in extensive systems. Moreover, the EtherCAT in the control cabinet can be dispensed with, which flexible topologies
concept with a 100 Mbit data rate and complete saves further installation work and reduces the complete diagnostics
diagnostics integrated, enables fast error identifica- system footprint. implementation down to the individual
tion in systems and plants: downtime is minimised, terminal with ELX modules
while maintenance is simplified and uptime is in-
creased. Via the ELX modules, the full performance
of EtherCAT communication is supported right into
each I/O terminal. The explosion-proof terminals
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Safety, explosion One platform, one CPU, one bus
One control platform and one high-performance
fieldbus for all control tasks. With its PC-based
protection, control technology, Beckhoff makes it possible to
combine the widest range of I/O components
technology:
ment tasks, functional safety and explosion protec-
tion can be easily integrated into a comprehensive
control system for real-time applications. Users
integrated no longer have to rely on multiple standalone
solutions, but can benefit from the efficiencies of
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Measurement technology Explosion protection
ELM modules in metal housings for Highly compact I/O modules with inte-
precision and high-speed measurement grated safety barriers for the direct con-
technology nection of intrinsically safe field devices
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Bridges Ideal for large and distributed installations I/O station. Due to its compatibility with standard
With its Extended Distance technology, EtherCAT EtherCAT devices, the Extended Distance tech-
simplifies the capturing of data in large and nology does not place any extra demands on the
EtherCAT
for example, with two EK1101-0010 EtherCAT individual requirements.
Couplers, whose ports support extended distances.
They can communicate over distances of up
300 m
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For all markets: For use worldwide: from Beckhoff meets all listed standards and is
the explosion protection portfolio certified for the intended use in hazardous areas
For systems and equipment in areas exposed to in compliance with applicable regulations. As a
as per ATEX,
International explosion protection (IECEx) integration up to Zone 0/20.
European explosion protection (ATEX)
North American explosion protection
NEC
certified
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Highly compact and The ELX series: intrinsically safe according able in the 12 mm housing and up to eight in the
to IECEx, ATEX and NEC/CEC 24 mm housing. Dispensing with interconnected
With the ELX terminals Beckhoff combines external barriers leads to a significant reduction
EtherCAT Terminals
safe field devices. The result: very slim EtherCAT IECEx and NEC/CEC certification, the ELX termi-
Terminals for direct connection of intrinsically safe nals comply with all industry-specific guidelines
sensors and actuators. The high resolution and for explosion protection and can be used in nearly
protection
the non-hazardous areas.. The compact design of regions. The wide range of uses is also supported
the I/O terminals provides a further advantage: by the enormous variety of signals handled
there are up to four intrinsically safe inputs avail- by the Beckhoff I/O range: there is a suitable I/O
System System Digital output Analog input Analog input Analog input
ELX9410 ELX9560 ELX2002/08 ELX3152/58 ELX3162 ELX3181/84
1 A E-bus 24 V Ex power 2/8-channel 2/8-channel 2-channel 1/4-channel
refresh supply
24 V 0/4…20 mA 0…10 V 4…20 mA
16 bit 16 bit HART
16 bit
Digital input
ELX1052/54
2/4-channel
NAMUR
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module for every application. Using the ELX The ELX terminals optimize virtually
terminals, process technology users can realize all process technology applications:
extremely compact and economical control Highly compact design of 12 mm
architectures where the outstanding diagnostic housing width reduces space requirement
function of EtherCAT helps to minimize system by up to 50%.
downtimes. safety barrier and signal terminal combined
direct connection of intrinsically safe
field devices
EtherCAT right up to the terminal
wide variety of signals
fulfils a comprehensive range of certificates
considerable cost advantages
Analog input Analog input Analog input Analog input Analog output Encoder System
ELX3202/04 ELX3252 ELX3312/14 ELX3351 ELX4181 ELX5151 ELX9012
2/4-channel 2-channel 2/4-channel 1-channel 1-channel 1-channel Bus end cap
Resistance Potentiometer Thermo- Strain gauge 0/4…20 mA NAMUR
sensor (RTD) couple/mV
16 bit 24 bit HART 32 bit
16 bit 16 bit
16 bit
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Twice as safe: ELX terminals for intrinsically safe signal The TwinSAFE SC (TwinSAFE Single Channel)
transmission and functional safety technology enables the use of standard signals
Beckhoff meets the increasing demands on pro- for safety tasks in any networks of fieldbuses.
for explosion
the automation system. The compact and modular in multiple channels. The data from various
design of the TwinSAFE safety solution integrates sources are analysed, plausibility-checked and
seamlessly into the control platform. Thanks to subjected to “voting”. Certified function blocks
Explosion Safety
protection
TwinSAFE SC uses
according to: the Safety-over-
IECEx EtherCAT protocol
ATEX for functional safety.
NEC
CEC
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In combination with the ELX terminals, Functional safety
TwinSAFE SC technology offers a highly com- and intrinsic safety in one system:
pact solution for applications with require- highly compact solution with up to
ments for intrinsically safe signal transmission four channels across only 12 mm
and functional safety. The ELX terminals large analog signal diversity
extended with TwinSAFE SC enable direct ELX terminals with TwinSAFE SC function
connection of intrinsically safe field devices enable direct connection of intrinsically
up to Zone 0/20, with safety levels up to safe field devices up to Zone 0/20
PL d/Cat 3 according to EN ISO 13849-1 or safety level up to PL d/SIL 2 achievable
SIL 2 according to EN 62061. considerable cost advantages
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Full flexibility: Flexible configuration with E-bus refresh required distances to non-intrinsically safe circuits
The ELX system not only enables users to meet through its design and supplies the downstream
explosion protection requirements but also ELX signal terminals via their power contacts.
ELX9560 ELXxxxx
Each ELX terminal segment ELX signal terminals feature high
starts with the ELX9560 power signal diversity and a compact
supply terminal, which supplies design. The various modules can be
subsequent ELX terminals via freely combined according to indi-
the power contacts. vidual application requirements.
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Cable redundancy can be implemented by using
two ELX9410 terminals and the EK1110 EtherCAT
extension at the end of the terminal segment.
ELX9410
The ELX9410 power supply terminal
refreshes the E-bus within an ELX
terminal segment. The frontal fin
ensures the minimum distance to the
intrinsically safe power circuits of
neighboring ELX signal terminals.
ELX9410 | ELX9560 ELX9012
Each additional power infeed To cover the E-bus and power
within an ELX terminal strand contacts, an ELX9012 bus end
requires a combination of cover is used at the end of an
ELX9410 and ELX9560. ELX terminal segment.
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Explosion-proof Control Panels and Panel PCs for Beckhoff Panel with regard to feel and design
multi-touch operating concepts in Zone 2 of the aluminium housing is virtually unchanged,
With the models from the CPX Panel series, the making it a visual highlight in the explosion-proof
the elegant
particularly robust version and thus fulfils the mounting options and performance features.
requirements for use in in hazardous areas of Depending on the area of application, panels
Zone 2/22. The high functionality and high quality for control cabinet installation and stand-alone
aluminium design
conditions. Local operation is comfortable as Panel PCs from the CPX27xx and CPX37xx series
usual thanks to the capacitive touch technology. additionally offer a reliable system controller.
The appealingly aesthetic appearance of the
Robust: Intuitive:
All CPX models have a All CPX models offer
high-quality, resistant the advantages of the
aluminium housing. Beckhoff multi-touch
technology.
Adaptable:
All CPX models impress
with a wide variety of
mounting concepts.
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Multi-touch for process technology:
capacitive touch technology
for optimized operation
high-grade design
robust and durable
large selection of Control Panels
and Panel PCs
flexible mounting
Up to 100 m of distance between an
explosion-proof panel and an Industrial
PC can be bridged with CP-Link 4,
which transmits video signals, USB 2.0
and power over a standard Cat7 cable.
Installation
CPX29xx/CPX27xx series
Stand-alone
CPX39xx/CPX37xx series
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Globally available: New Automation Technology
Beckhoff implements open automation systems
using PC-based control technology. The product
Worldwide presence on all continents
With local presence in 75 countries, Beckhoff
ensures fast service worldwide and technical
expertise for the nology and automation software. Product lines sees close geographic proximity to customers
are available for all areas and can be used as as a prerequisite for a profound understanding
individual components or as a complete system. of the technical challenges facing customers.
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Beckhoff at a glance Further information
headquarters: Verl, Germany The Beckhoff catalogs and flyers are available
2018 sales: € 916 million (+13%) for download on our website.
employees worldwide: 4300
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