A new series of devices will make high-end measurement technology an integrated part of PC-based control. These new EtherCAT measurement technology modules can be directly integrated into the modular EtherCAT Terminal system. A metal housing offers optimised shielding and cooling for measurement technology applications and increased flexibility with regard to interfaces, such as for LEMO or BNC connectors.

• Fast: sampling rates of up to 50,000 samples per second
• Precision timing: precise synchronisation < 1 μs
• Precision values: measuring accuracy of 100 ppm at 23 °C
• Proactive: integrated connection and function diagnostics

With Industrial PCs and TwinCAT IoT, Beckhoff enables control of complex machinery with simultaneous cloud connectivity. The new IoT Bus Coupler EK9160 for EtherCAT Terminals also enables the easy and secure transfer of process data to cloud systems independently of a control system. The configuration is simple and can be carried out – without the need for programming – via the integrated web server.

• Wide range of applications in all areas of machine building and building technology
• Optional use as stand-alone solution or integrated into existing control systems
• Flexible connection to public or local cloud systems