BECKHOFF TwinCAT V3
TwinCAT is a software suite from BECKHOFF Automation GmbH & Co. Kg. With the BECKHOFF TwinCAT software system, almost any compatible PC can be used as a PLC and CNC controller as well as an operating device.
Info
octoplant supports both BECKHOFF TwinCAT V2 and V3. The instructions in this tutorial only refer to BECKHOFF TwinCAT V3, V2 is covered in a separate tutorial.
Device Support Level
Key features
Other features
- Asset inventory support
Workflow
System requirements
| BECKHOFF TwinCAT | V3.X |
|---|---|
| octoplant 101 | ✓ |
We support the following TwinCAT 3 modules: System, Motion (NC, CNC), PLC, Safety (TwinSAFE), C++, I/O.
Info
Encrypted TwinCAT projects cannot be integrated.
Other requirements
- To integrate projects, the editor must be installed on the same computer on which the server or an agent is running.
- BECKHOFF TwinCAT V2 and V3 projects may not be integrated simultaneously in one TwinCAT component.
Related topics
To get the basic workflow for intergrating the device, open General workflow.
Device-specific settings for this device, such as job configuration, can be found on the following pages: