Ethernet is one of the network protocols that is available universally and independently for all common operating systems and also supports large numbers of devices and expansions. In cooperation with TCP/IP, therefore, Ethernet is the dominating standard in the office world. The low costs of standard components are also contributing to the further spreading of Ethernet in the world of automation. For example, the operating access to many automation devices via an Internet browser, which is common today, only became possible through the universal use of TCP/IP. The advantages of Ethernet, such as high data transmission rates, easy methods of integration into existing networks, and a wide range of services and interfaces are also found in the Beckhoff Ethernet products.
| System overview Ethernet und TCP/IP | |
|---|---|
| Embedded PCs | |
| CX8090 | Embedded PC with Ethernet slave fieldbus interface |
| CX50xx | Embedded PC with optional Ethernet master interface |
| EtherCAT Terminals | |
| EL6601 | Ethernet switch port terminal, 1 port |
| EL6614 | Ethernet switch port terminal, 4 ports, internal switch |
| Bus Coupler | |
| EK9000 | Ethernet Bus Coupler for EtherCAT Terminals |
| BK9000 | Ethernet TCP/IP Bus Coupler for Bus Terminals |
| BK3150 | Ethernet TCP/IP "Compact" Bus Coupler for Bus Terminals |
| BK9100 | Ethernet TCP/IP Bus Coupler with integrated 2-channel switch for Bus Terminals |
| Bus Terminal Controller | |
| BC9000 | Ethernet Bus Terminal Controller |
| BC9050 | Ethernet "Compact" Bus Terminal Controller |
| BC9020 | Ethernet TCP/IP"Economy plus" Bus Terminal Controller |
| BC9120 | Ethernet TCP/IP"Economy plus" Bus Terminal Controller with integrated 2-channel switch |
| BC9100 | Ethernet TCP/IP Bus Terminal Controller with integrated 2-channel switch |
| BX9000 | Ethernet Bus Terminal Controller |
| BC9191 | Ethernet Raum Controller |
| Fieldbus Box | |
| IL230x-B90x | Ethernet Coupler Box |
| IL230x-C900 | Ethernet PLC Box |
| PC Fieldbus Cards | |
| FC900x | PCI Ethernet card for all Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) based protocols |
| FC9x51 | Mini PCI Ethernet card for all Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) based protocols |
| Switches | |
| CU20xx | Ethernet Switch |
| CU2208 | gigabit Ethernet Switch |
| CU2508 | real-time Ethernet port multiplier |
| Drive Technology | |
| AX2xxx-B900 | Servo Drive with Ethernet slave |
| TwinCAT | |
| TwinCAT TCP/IP Server | server and PLC library for communication via generic TCP servers |
| TwinCAT FTP Client | easy access to several FTP servers |
| TwinCAT OPC UA | easy access to several OPC UA servers |