PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BECKHOFF ZS2020-2820 - TwinCAT 3 PLC Software License
This is a software license for the Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 automation platform, specifically enabling programmable logic controller (PLC) functionality. It facilitates real-time, deterministic control of industrial processes and machine automation by integrating PLC logic within a unified engineering environment. The license supports execution of control tasks on compatible Beckhoff Industrial PCs and Embedded PCs.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: TwinCAT 3 PLC (ZS2020)
- COMPONENT TYPE: Software License
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: N/A (Software License)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: N/A (Software License)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- LICENSE FUNCTION: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT: TwinCAT 3 XAE (eXtended Automation Engineering)
- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: IEC 61131-3 (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, Instruction List), C/C++
- REAL-TIME KERNEL INTEGRATION: Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Real-time Kernel
- COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES: Enables support for various fieldbus systems and protocols including EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU, and OPC UA via TwinCAT I/O.
- MAXIMUM TASKS: 100 concurrent PLC tasks
- MINIMUM CYCLE TIME: 1000 µs (1 millisecond)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: N/A (Software License)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY: Beckhoff Industrial PCs, Embedded PCs, and compatible Windows-based industrial computers running TwinCAT 3 Runtime.
- APPLICATION DOMAINS: Discrete manufacturing, process control, building automation, material handling, general machine automation, and integrated control systems.