HMI/PLC/motion control system

April 7, 2014

Equipped with a 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU with access to 1GB internal DDR3 RAM memory, the Beckhoff CP26xx multi-touch panel PC has TwinCAT automation software that makes the unit an all-in-one HMI, PLC and motion control system. The standard operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7; a 256MB Micro SD card is included. A 128kb NOVRAM provides fail-safe storage of the process data. The panel features a high touch-point density, ensuring multi-touch response even if the user wears thin work gloves. The PC is suitable for small and medium-sized PLC and motion control applications.

Beckhoff Automation LLC;877-TwinCAT; www.beckhoffautomation.com

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