Introduction to working with TwinCAT and System requirements
The aim of this introduction is to provide the reader with a swift overview of the possibilities offered by TwinCAT without going into details. The explanations are supplemented by an example application that is added to step by step in the individual chapters.
Refer to the individual instructions of the programs for detailed information.
System requirements
x86 processor
To operate TwinCAT 2, you need a PC with an x86 processor.
Operating system Windows 10 / 11
TwinCAT 2.11 runs under the Windows 10 operating system.
The runtime requires a 32-bit version of Windows 10.
The engineering is also provided for 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11.
Sample program
To be able to follow the sample program, you need TwinCAT version 2.11 or higher.
This example refers to the Lightbus, Ethernet or EtherCAT fieldbuses. The following are required for implementation:
- PC interface card for I/O Lightbus (FC2001) or Ethernet card
- Bus coupler
- 2 Bus Terminals with 2 digital outputs each (KL2032)
- Bus end terminal (KL9010)
- Wiring material (fiber optic cable, stranded wire, etc...)
- 24V power supply unit
Other field buses can also be used according to these instructions.
Demokit:
The required Hardware for the sample program is contained in the Beckhoff Demokits.