The Beckhoff automation system

More and more customers are looking for automation systems from one source in order to

have a single contact,
simplify the interfaces between the components,
ensure fast and trouble-free commissioning, and
have access to worldwide service and support from one source.

Beckhoff offers this solution:

Requirements

- Industrial PC as real-time automation platform
- Real-time software packages
	TwinCAT NC PTP for point-to-point movements
	TwinCAT NC I for interpolated movements of up to 3 axes
	TwinCAT CNC for interpolated movements of up to 32 axes
- High-end servo drive
	AX2000: single-axis drive, up to 70 A rated current AX2500: multi-axis system, up to 8 axes AX5000: EtherCAT Drive
- Rotational and linear servo motors
	AM2000: Servomotors AM3000: Servomotors, pole-wound AM3500: Servomotors with high moment of inertia AL2000: Linear motors AL3000: Ironless linear motors

The AX5000 servo drive is a component of the Beckhoff automation system. It is not designed for stand-alone operation. The AX5000 is the first drive developed specifically for EtherCAT. This enables the outstanding features of EtherCAT to be fully utilized:

Outstanding performance
Low-cost
Simple diagnosis
Safety over EtherCAT

Further Information