BECKHOFF TwinCAT V2
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. These instructions only refer to BECKHOFF TwinCAT V2, V3 is covered separately under BECKHOFF TwinCAT V3.
Device support level
Key features and functions
| Version | Backup | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Project lifecycle |  | Upload strategy: Automated upload | |
| Compare: SmartCompare | | Compare: SmartCompare | |
| Restorable version | | Restorable backup |  |
Software version compatibility
| BECKHOFF TwinCAT | From octoplant version |
|---|---|
| V2.X | 101 |
Requirements
- BECKHOFF TwinCAT V2 and V3 projects cannot be integrated simultaneously in one TwinCAT component.
- To carry out uploads and comparisons, a compatible version of the editor must be installed on the same computer on which the server or an agent is running.
Configuration
To get the basic workflow for integrating the device, open General workflow.
Device-specific settings for this device, such as job configuration, can be found on the following pages:
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