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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

versiondog 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.

Figure: Integration BECKHOFF TwinCAT

Supported versions

BECKHOFF TwinCAT V3.X
versiondog 6.0 ✓

Supported TwinCAT 3 modules

  • System
  • Motion (NC, CNC)
  • PLC
  • Safety (TwinSAFE)
  • C++
  • I/O

Requirements

  • BECKHOFF TwinCAT V2 and V3 projects cannot be integrated simultaneously in one TwinCAT component.
  • Encrypted TwinCAT projects cannot be integrated.
  • 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.

Integration features

  • Custom component type
  • Consistent change history
  • Server version <-> backup detailed comparison
  • Automated monitoring of differences between the program on the device and the current version on the server (detailed comparison: prev. backup <-> backup, server version <-> backup)
  • Asset inventory support

Configuration

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: