TOP Server Beckhoff TwinCAT OPC Driver
Reliable Connectivity for Beckhoff TwinCAT Software Systems
The TOP Server® Beckhoff TwinCAT Driver provides a communication interface to Beckhoff devices over TwinCAT. This driver provides data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC, BC9xxx Coupler Controller and BX9xxx Coupler Controller software systems using the Beckhoff ADS API. These software systems turn any compatible PC into a real-time controller with a multi-PLC system, NC axis control, programming environment and operating station.
TwinCAT PLC programs can run on PCs or on Beckhoff Bus Terminal Controllers. A message router manages and distributes all the messages, both in the system and via TCP/IP connections. PC systems can be connected with each other via TCP/IP, while Bus Terminal Controllers are integrated via serial interfaces and fieldbuses.
The data link to TwinCAT servers always takes place via the message router system. This enables Windows programs not only to work with the local server but also to exchange data with all registered TwinCAT servers worldwide. The message router also ensures that the data exchange to remote servers on other PCs or field equipment can occur.
Many PC fieldbus cards from various manufacturers are supported. It is possible to operate more than one fieldbus card per PC. Master and slave functionality is supported depending on the selected fieldbus card. The fieldbus cards can be configured and diagnosed conveniently via the TwinCAT System Manager. TwinCAT I/O includes the TwinCAT real-time system for operating the fieldbuses and a DLL interface to application programs.
NOTE: Starting with TOP Server V5.13, the Beckhoff TwinCAT Remote Manager Utility and TcAdsDll.dll will no longer be provided as part of the TOP Server install. Users will need to obtain the TwinCAT ADS Communication library from Beckhoff in order to access the tools required to configure successful AMS Remote Connections.
Available here as a standalone real-time data driver or also available in the following vertical Industry Suite:
TOP Server Beckhoff TwinCAT Driver
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Part # 41233210-N
Delivery Methods: CD or Online
Availability: 0 to 1 Business Days
Perpetual License to use the server and drivers in this suite on a single computer with no artificial limits on number of devices, tags, or connected client applications. Includes 1 yr support & maintenance agreement.
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Beckhoff TwinCAT Key Features Include
- Maximum Number of Channels & Devices:
- Channels - 100
- Devices per Channel - 1024
- NOTE: Practical channel/device limits will vary depending on your available system resources and communications architecture
- TwinCAT replaces conventional PLC and NC/CNC controllers as well as operating devices with:
- Open, compatible PC hardware
- Embedded IEC 61131-3 software PLC, software NC and software CNC in Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, NT/ XP Embedded, CE
- Programming and run-time systems optionally together on one PC or separated
- Connection to all common fieldbuses
- PC interfaces are supported
- Data communication with user interfaces and other programs by means of open Microsoft standards (OPC, OCX, DLL, etc.)
- Automatic Tag Database generation for plug and play ease of use
Standard Beckhoff TwinCAT Features Include
- TOP Server Built-In Features:
- Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
- Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
- Secure User Management
- Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
- Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
- Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC / Communications / Event Log)
- For all TOP Server built-in features, click here.
Beckhoff TwinCAT Advanced Features Include
- Driver automatically checks controller version for best performance
- Automatic Tag Generation is supported by Symbols upload from the device or from a Symbols file (.tpy)
- Import TwinCAT variables and specified OPC Item Properties
- Symbolic Based Addressing
- AMS Routing Support
- Included TwinCAT Technical notes
Supported Devices Include (Don't See Your Device Listed? Contact Us)
- BC9xxx Coupler Controller
- Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC
- BX9xxx Coupler Controller
Supported Protocols / Networks
- Protocols:
- Beckhoff ADS API
- Networks:
- TCP/IP Ethernet
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