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Measurement technology at high speed Measurement technology provides insight Measurement technology provides
Faster measurements with sampling rates Precise measurement technologies with an accura- a complete overview
exceeding 10 ksps can scan even highly dynamic cy of better than 100 ppm and a 24-bit resolution Synchronous measurement technology scans
processes and provide valuable data for subse- creates true added value because it can detect multiple channels simultaneously even for mul-
quent analyses. even the smallest deviations and enable corrective tiple machines. This comprehensive synchronised
action. Low temperature drift ensures predictable process image overview can help you implement
error limits even across long machine runs for a high-quality measurement infrastructure across
improved product quality and less production a wide range of systems.
variations.
Measurement technology adds value possible, and since faulty parts are identified right System-integrated measurement
Proactive measurement technology checks its away, they wont negatively impact downstream technology increases competitiveness
own functionality and the status of the cabling production. Increased productivity
to produce reliable data in operations that run Increased availability through
unattended over long periods. This improves the Measurement technology supplies predictive maintenance
overall quality and availability of your processes data to the cloud Reduced material consumption
and enables more informed decisions, because Analog and digital inputs gather all data and Improved process quality
you receive valid and traceable quality data for status information, which can then be processed Improved product quality
each part produced. and stored locally or in the cloud via TwinCAT Direct connectivity enables
Connectivity functions. This promotes data insight Industrie 4.0 solutions
Measurement technology saves money generated by Beckhoff measurement technology.
Measurement technology for automated applica-
tions creates an impressive return on investment
very quickly. It makes tight fault tolerances
Integrate measurement technology High-precision measurement technology without performance losses through platform or
into your overall control system: for automation applications system breaks.
TwinCAT integrates PLC, motion With its new ELM-series EtherCAT device family,
control, measurement technology as Beckhoff is adding high-precision and high-speed Milestone in automation
well as I/O and cloud connectivity on technologies to its portfolio of measurement The new ELM-series measurement device family
a single, universal software platform. technology devices. These powerful EtherCAT represents a milestone in the world of automa-
modules open new doors in terms of time and tion. It features powerful, robust and user-friend-
measurement precision, synchronisation and ly measurement technology that was designed
especially long-term reliability that previously especially for use in industry-standard control
were only possible with cost-intensive specialised cabinets with short installation deadlines. Other
equipment introduced into integrated auto- features include extensive self-diagnostics
mation systems. As a result, Beckhoff offers a to ensure reliable long-term operation even
platform-wide measurement solution for existing in unattended environments without frequent
PC- and EtherCAT-based control applications maintenance routines. For example, the EtherCAT
measurement technology modules instantly recog- Bringing precision measurement technologies Beckhoff automation and measure-
nise potentially faulty measurements that could into the industrial environment enables makers of ment technology from a single source:
otherwise have been considered valid in the past. traditional manufacturing, testing and inspection Complete automation toolbox with IPC,
This feature is implemented via extensive connec- equipment to further advance their applications. I/O, motion control and automation
tion diagnostics, self-tests and continuous inter- Comprehensive toolbox for centralised
nal checks as well as the constant monitoring of and distributed measurement technology
temperature and inputs to recognise overloads. concepts
Features like high resolution, high measurement Systems based on standard components
accuracy and a high sampling rate all of which Easy integration into existing control
have long been common in lab environments environments
are now made available by Beckhoff for con- Innovative, well-established vendor with
ventional industrial automation applications. This global reach
is done by leveraging long years of experience
in series production of automation components.
Measurement software on premise TwinCAT Connectivity to implement cloud TwinCAT Analytics Cloud Storage Provider:
On premise describes the use of TwinCAT 3 on computing, data storage and third-party Easy connection to storage services on
a local control IPC with engineering, PLC, motion measurement software, such as LabView, various public cloud platforms
control, safety, visualisation, communication and based on open interfaces in TwinCATs
measurement technology on a single software
platform: Measurement software in the cloud
TwinCAT Analytics for in-process Many TwinCAT features can be used not only
and post-process analytics locally in the machine controller, but also in
TwinCAT Power Monitoring for the cloud:
power grid analytics TwinCAT IoT: Communication with various
TwinCAT Condition Monitoring for cloud systems via protocols like OPC UA
signal analytics Pub/Sub, AMQP or MQTT
TwinCAT MATLAB/Simulink: Integrates TwinCAT Analytics: Analysis of the complete
MATLAB/Simulink models and algorithms process image of multiple machines in a cen-
into standard automation applications tral system for perfect data aggregation
Fast:
Basic models feature up to
50,000 samples per second
with 24-bit resolution
timing:
internally and externally with a
superordinate clock
in the production facilities at Beckhoff ensure modules implement sophisticated measurement Reliable measurement technology
reliable and precise measurement functionality. technology on the DIN rail. Beckhoff measure- meets industrial requirements:
ment technology is often employed in unat- Up to 50,000 samples per second
High-end measurement technology tended environments where no one inspects the Measurement accuracy of 100 ppm at 23 C
in metal housings wiring or checks the plausibility of measurement Metal housings for optimum heat dissipation
Long-term reliability, adjustability in the field, results on a daily basis. Thats why industrial Extremely robust ideal for harsh
self-diagnostics and high temperature stability users expect measurement technologies that can environments
are core requirements for any industrial mea- self-check and validate as effectively as techni- Flexible connector front-end: LEMO,
surement device. Thats why the ELM-series of cally feasible. Integrated connection diagnostics BNC, push-in
high-end measurement devices from Beckhoff is in the EtherCAT measurement modules check for Pretreated in the factory for high-quality
available in metal housings. Effective heat dis- cable breaks and short circuits, and an internal measurement results
sipation and shielding deliver technological im- self-test function provides improved operating Integrated connection and functional
provements over the tried-and-tested EL Series. and measurement reliability. Both are new ways diagnostics
Robust and well protected, the Beckhoff metal of combating the unknown quantity of measure- Optional factory calibration certificate
ment uncertainty.
New measurement technology approach DIN rail-mountable modules Flexible connector front-end
The ELM-series EtherCAT measurement modules in metal housings Push-in connector with maintenance quick-
reect the successful packaging of established Use on the DIN rail with well-known EtherCAT release the standard solution for typical
precision measurement technology for machine Terminals requirements. Easy to assemble with or with-
design and engineering with robust, long-term Can accept cable shield and ground (PE) as out wire end ferrule, and long-term reliable.
usability in mind. This approach also benefits test the conductor and fastens mechanically BNC technology for vibration analysis, quick-
bench and lab applications by making attractively Provides effective heat dissipation for analog and-easy bayonet connection, well-shielded
priced industrial measurement technology in electronics and discharge of heat to rear wall through coax cable for quick wiring modifica-
different versions available to fulfill challenging of control cabinets. tions.
requirements. It provides multifunction channels Suitable for use in demanding, High-quality LEMO connectors for high-end
with many integrated and online switchable low-maintenance environments applications. Slightly more difficult to
measurement ranges as well as price-optimised Provides a protective barrier around the assemble, but offers consistent shielding and
variants for varying channel quantities. high-quality electronic components is usable as a power plug; easily removable
Reduces the impact of electromagnetic for maintenance or other purposes.
interference (EMI)
High-quality look and feel that matches Continuous monitoring of temperature and Beckhoff offers extensive
the high-end measurement precision. inputs to detect overloads and prevent critical measurement technology expertise:
failures Deep measurement technology
High process stability Diagnostic reports continuously available knowledge in-house
Process stability is especially important in via EtherCAT Development, design and production
mostly unattended installations with infrequent processes are closely integrated
maintenance. The devices must autonomously Traceability and recalibration Superior manufacturing competencies
determine whether they can still measure cor- Each Beckhoff measurement technology Comprehensive expertise in measurement
rectly, because no test engineer can check them terminal has its own unique ID for which a module calibration, alignment and
for irregularities on a daily basis: factory certificate can be issued. Also, via the adjustment
Extensive diagnostics immediately detect Beckhoff recalibration service, ELM devices can Sophisticated module tuning enhances
short-circuits, cable breaks and shunts to be checked, aligned and recalibrated at the measurement precision
the extent technically possible. factory in Verl, Germany.
Comprehensive self-test and repeat
internal checks
2 freely
High-quality, Analog-to-digital
Analog parameterisable
stable and robust conversion in 24-bit
electrical signal lters up to the
input electronics resolution
39th order
Newly developed for highest demands Channel-oriented thinking the ELM360x IEPE modules feature different
The intrinsic values of the EtherCAT measure- Each channel can be parameterised separately supply currents, and the ELM350x measure-
ment modules open up entirely new opportuni- Separate CoE directory and process data ment bridge modules can supply a wider
ties for the use of measurement technology in Synchronous scanning is ensured voltage range.
automation as well as testing and inspection Since the units are pre-aged by Beckhoff befo-
applications. The entire data acquisition process High-quality input electronics re they are calibrated, they deliver application
has been redeveloped and rebuilt by Beckhoff Carefully selected components with high stability from the start.
from the analog electrical signal to the handover stability, robust EMC protection circuitry and
of the digitised values, all enhanced with data proven design from previously-designed ter- State-of-the-art analog/digital converters
that improve reliability and time resolution. Over minals have been combined to provide reliable 24-bit resolution for high signal detail
20 years of experience integrating electronics in inputs for high quality demands. Synchronised scanning with delta-sigma con-
modular I/O terminal housings have been incorpo- In the multifunction models, which also sport version across multiple channels and terminals
rated in the development, testing and production a switching feature, the variants are equipped via EtherCAT distributed clocks
of the ELM-series. with individual feature upgrades. For example, 10 ksps sampling rates with the standard
terminal version; over 20 ksps in 2-channel Decimation unit Classic gain/offset with y = mx + b, with
models; up to ultra-fast 50 ksps 24-bit IEPE Channel sampling rate changeable at runtime internal correction table or with totally free
scanning with the ELM360x Uses oversampling to transmit measured supporting point table up to linearisation
data over EtherCAT
The filtering machine EtherCAT the measurement
Powerful and efficient local calculation Special functions technology fieldbus
in the terminal Special functions can be activated optionally 100 s minimum EtherCAT cycle time
CoE-selectable Butterworth filters or A TrueRMS algorithm converts the data Oversampling for transmitting larger
self-defined filters using coefficients stream accordingly data packets per cycle
Resolves aliasing problems and creates room Optional 2-stage decimation/integration unit Synchronised via distributed clocks
Firmly established: EtherCAT from Beckhoff provides an almost unlimited variety of devices
As the inventor of EtherCAT, Beckhoff continues via almost 4,000 member companies and 100
to play a leading role in the advancement of the master device manufacturers. Almost every
protocol and in the development of innovative sensor type is now available with an EtherCAT
products for EtherCAT, especially the modular interface. With its EtherCAT-based modular I/O
EtherCAT Terminal I/O system. Additionally, terminal system and TwinCAT PC-based control
EtherCAT has become firmly established in the software, Beckhoff provides the automation
measurement technology world. With its high infrastructure for many machines, which is why
data rate of 100 Mbit/s, EtherCAT meets many the companys ultra-precise, DIN rail-mounted
measurement technology requirements in lab and measurement technology is such a valuable ad-
production environments. Other benefits include dition. It simplifies control cabinet design, saves
the ease with which equipment manufacturers space and streamlines procurement processes,
can integrate EtherCAT into their products. After because all the automation, control and measure-
14 years, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) ment technologies are available from a single
Value
Time
determination
Value
determination
Input
Value
2016|11|30 2016|11|30
15:31:22 15:31:22 uncertainty
234 ms 234 ms
598 s 650 s
t
189 ns 202 ns t
Time
uncertainty
equipment manufacturer. The direct integration Ultra-precise time synchronisation EtherCAT optimises measurement
of precise measurement technology into the A measurement value is defined by two essential technology architectures:
control platform via EtherCAT promotes simpler characteristics: the value itself (and its uncer- Single communication technology for
system architectures and reduces complexity. tainty) as well as the exact time at which the machine control and measurements
It also delivers fieldbus technology capabilities measurement was taken. With its distributed Optimally coordinated products and
such as easy configuration based on EtherCAT clocks, EtherCAT enables highly accurate syn- technologies
standards, synchronised scanning via distributed chronisation of all inputs and outputs with an The worlds fastest Ethernet fieldbus
clocks (including external synchronisation with uncertainty factor that is typically well below 1 s 500 compatible EtherCAT I/O Terminals
PTP/IEEE 1588-based and other time sources) and between the devices on the network and also Open protocol for easy integration of
consistent diagnostics from the controller to the relative to a global reference time. On the other third-party products
I/O level. hand, the precision of the EtherCAT measure- Timestamping for maximised
ment modules significantly improves the reading measurement quality
of the values. As a result, times and values are Investment protection: no versioning
now determined much more accurately than
with standard automation technologies.
TwinCAT
automation
software
EtherCAT Terminals EtherCAT Box EtherCAT drives
EtherCAT P EtherCAT P
Coupler Coupler
EK1300 EK1300
Junction with
feed-in
24 V DC
The currents of US and UP are directly injected Combining EtherCAT P with decentralised measure- The high-speed fieldbus
into the wires of the 100 Mbit/s line, enabling the ment technology creates an entirely new set of with One Cable Advantage:
realisation of highly cost-effective, space-saving synergies in every machine. High-quality measure- Optimised for direct connection of
connections. EtherCAT P offers benefits both for ments can now be collected from each section of EtherCAT P devices in the field
the connection of smaller remote I/O stations in a line with relative little wiring effort. The concept Reduced wiring effort saves time
terminal boxes and for decentralised I/O compo- also applies to temporary or even portable measu- Fewer sources of error
nents throughout the process. A connector family rement stations which can be positioned wherever Smaller sensors and actuators through
was developed especially for EtherCAT P in order they are needed. For control cabinet installations, elimination of separate supply cables
to prevent potential damage caused by confusion the EK1300 EtherCAT P Coupler must be used to Easy connection of components
with standard EtherCAT slave connectors. It co- connect EtherCAT measurement technology mo-
vers all applications from the 24 V I/O level up to dules. Since the EtherCAT P specification has been
drives with 400 V AC or 600 V DC and a current disclosed by the ETG, any equipment manufactu-
of up to 64 A. rer can implement it. EtherCAT P brings industrial
measurement technology and non-cabinet IP-67
environments together.
Software
User Mode/Engineering
Runtime
Hardware
Metrological Automation |
Scientific Automation
Database
Connectivity
ADS, OPC UA
Connectivity
ADS
MATLAB/ Database
Simulink Library
Fieldbus: EtherCAT
(IEEE 1588)
Channels 4 4 2 4 2
Connection technology LEMO, 8-pin Push-in, 6-pin Push-in, 6-pin Push-in, 2-pin Push-in, 2-pin
U (010/30 V, 10 V)
I -10/0/+4+10/+20 mA
IEPE
Resistance measurement
Potentiometer
Temperature (RTD)
Temperature (Thermocouple)
4 2 4 2 4 2
Push-in, 2-pin Push-in, 2-pin Push-in, 6-pin Push-in, 6-pin BNC BNC
Multi EL3751 | 24 bit, 10 ksps ELM 370x | Differential input, 24 bit EL3681 | Digital multimeter
U (010/30 V, 10 V) EL3602-0010 | Differential input, 24 bit, EL3602-0002 | Differential input, 24 bit, EL300x | Single-ended, 12 bit
75 mV 200 mV EL316x | Single-ended, 16 bit
EL3602 | Differential input, 24 bit KL31x2 | Differential input, 16 bit, 0.05 % KL306x | Single-ended, 12 bit
KL336x | Oscilloscope terminal, 10 s ELM300x | Differential input, 24 bit KL3468 | Single-ended, 12 bit
-10/0/+4+10/+20 mA EL3612 Differential input, 24 bit ELM310x | Differential input, 24 bit EL301x | Differential input, 12 bit
EL305x | Single-ended, 12 bit
EL314x | Single-ended, 16 bit
KL301x | Differential input, 12 bit
KL305x | Single-ended, 12 bit
Temperature (Thermocouple) EL3314-0010 | Types J, K, L, ... U, 24 bit EL331x | Types J, K, L, ... U, 16 bit
Resistor bridge EL3356-0010 | 24 bit, with self-calibration, EP3356 | 24 bit, with self-calibration EL3356 | 16 Bit, with self-calibration
Strain gauge (SG) ELM 350x | 24 bit, with power supply
Please note: For some of the above series, factory calibration certificates are available. Please contact Beckhoff if you are interested. All EL/KL terminals (with a few exceptions) are available as ES/KS
versions featuring a pluggable wiring level.
EL3174-0002 | 16 bit, electrically isolated EP31xx | 16 bit (also EPP, EQ, ER)
Application Example
EL3413 | 3-phase, 690 V, 5 A EL3433 | 3-phase, 500 V/10 A
EL3773 | 3-phase, 500 V, 1 A, oversampling terminal
Power Monitoring
(Energy)
EP3314 | Types J, K, L, ... U, 16 bit (also EPP, EQ, ER) KL331x | Types J, K, L ... U, 16 bit
Application Example
Condition Monitoring
(Vibration)
0 hPa EM3702 | Relative pressure, 07500 hPa EM3712 | Relative pressure, -1000+1000 hPa
17 bar KM3701 | Differential pressure KM3702 | Absolute pressure 7500 hPa
-100+100 hPa
sures across nine decades in 4-wire mode, the measurement accuracy ratings. One such appli- Beckhoff has the right
EP1816-3008 for position detection (for example, cation example is condition monitoring, where measurement modules:
for a robot arm), or the KL3403 for 3-phase not only the dedicated EL3632 is used to measure For all industries ranging from wood pro-
power measurements. With the BK/BC or EL67xx vibrations, but current, power and hydraulics are cessing to metal processing to wind turbines
Bus Couplers, measurement technology terminals monitored with sensors via standard terminals For all applications ranging from industrial
and IP 67 modules can be operated not only on with 10 V or 20 mA connectors. and test bed measurement technology to
EtherCAT systems, but on other bus systems as condition monitoring and power monitoring
well (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, etc.).
Cloud M2M
Analytics & Big Data
TwinCAT 3
Measurement I/O
Foundation for Big Data: TwinCAT PLC programming languages of IEC 61131-3 or
TwinCAT automation software provides a plat- in C++. For scientific and measurement-related
form for the generation of engineering and run- applications, the integration of MATLAB/
time modules which can be used to implement Simulink deserves special mention because
PLC, motion control, safety, and also measure- it enables the execution of Simulink models
ment applications involving cycle-synchronous within the TwinCAT runtime environment.
data collection, resulting in real Big Data The parameters and variables of the models
applications. Since the complete engineering are graphically displayed in Visual Studio
process for such applications can be carried within the project and can be modified even
out centrally in Microsoft Visual Studio for at runtime. A large variety of tools is available
the TwinCAT system, it is the only software and enables e.g. the application of pattern
needed to configure, parameterise, program and recognition algorithms to measurement data.
diagnose the automation devices. Applications
are object-oriented and can be written in the
Robotics CCAT Simulink Measurement Vision HMI
Motion Modules Module & Analytics Runtime
Open and powerful architecture monitoring applications in addition to classic mea- TwinCAT: All-in-one software for
For easy storage of raw measurement data as well surement technology applications into the world engineering and runtime:
as analytical data, TwinCAT features a wide range of PC-based automation and control, the control Traditional PLC, motion control
of communication and database interfaces. In software must be able to fully utilise the high and I/O functionality
this way, for example, users can transfer data to performance of todays multi-core CPUs. TwinCAT Integration of scientific tools such
relational or NoSQL database systems. The data achieves this by optionally assigning individual as MATLAB/Simulink
can also be converted into a wide range of data control tasks to the various CPU cores. As a result, Database connectivity even for
formats. Standardised communication interfaces even complex algorithms can be executed with a very large data volumes
such as EtherCAT or OPC UA ensure connectivity high level of performance. Open, standards-compliant
of I/Os and special measurement devices with communication interfaces
MES and cloud systems. Data visualisation is han- Advanced web-based visualisation
dled by the HTML5-based TwinCAT HMI, which
enables the design of customised dashboards.
To integrate demanding vision and condition
TwinCAT Scope is a state-of-the-art charting tool for graphical signal representation from the TwinCAT system. It enables seamless data acqui-
sition in high-resolution and an exceptionally performant visualisation in the form of line or bar charts. Significant events can be marked and
easily retrieved again using the overview chart.
The multi-core oscilloscope: TwinCAT Scope means of the power or magnitude spectrum and
This extremely powerful software scope is the visualised in Scope View.
highlight of the TwinCAT Measurement portfolio.
Integrated into Visual Studio as an indepen- Specific features for measurement
dent project, it is able to visualise measurement technology
signals in the single-digit microsecond range. TwinCAT Measurement includes features that
In addition to established functions like trigger, were designed specifically for use with the
chart synchronisation and cursor, TwinCAT Scope new EtherCAT ELM measurement technology
View also features multi-core support to fully modules. In the Filter Designer, for example, the
utilise the computing power of each individual user can edit filter curves graphically and down-
hardware system to display high-frequency load the resulting filter coefficients to the new
signals, even from oversampling values. In com- measurement technology modules via drag-and-
bination with the TwinCAT Condition Monitoring drop. That way, digital filters like Butterworth or
Library, frequency responses can be calculated by Chebyshev can be easily designed as low-pass,
TwinCAT Analytics
TwinCAT Analytics offers lots of machine-specific analysis and
reporting capabilities and is less mathematically complex than
Condition Monitoring. From cycle-synchronous data acquisition and
communication with local or public cloud systems to data analysis in
a graphical user interface, TwinCAT Analytics offers everything you
need for ad-hoc or continuous 24/7 application monitoring.
band-pass or high-pass filters and used with the and document significant characteristics within TwinCAT - The measurement toolbox
freely configurable I/O filters. Alternatively, the signals. These algorithms can also be expanded Standard automation integrates special
user can download the coefficients into filter with algorithms from MATLAB/Simulink. measurement technology features
modules within the software environment. Analyses can be conducted based on live as well High-end charting tool for graphical
as historical data. The historical data will be signal representation
Cloud services for measurement technology supplied by the so-called Cloud Storage Provider, Filter Designer for calculating
In line with Industrie 4.0 and the Internet of which has access to cloud-based storage systems. filter coefficients
Things (IoT), the measurement data can also be Perfect interaction with the new EtherCAT
correlated in networks or cloud systems, because measurement modules
TwinCAT supports cloud-based communication Simple use of complex algorithms
by default. TwinCAT Analytics is a special packa- for multiple analyses
ge within the TwinCAT Measurement toolbox for Storage of raw or analytical data or direct
analytics in cloud systems. With a library of basic data processing in cloud systems
analytical algorithms, it makes it easy to identify Measurement technology makes machines
smart - ready for IoT and Industrie 4.0
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