FAQ - frequently asked questions and answers

In this section frequently asked questions are answered, in order to facilitate your work with the TwinCAT Analytics Service Tool. If you have any further questions, please contact our support team support@beckhoff.com.

  1. Is it possible to define historical streams and analyze historical data with the Analytics Service Tool in addition to the Analytics Workbench?
  2. Are open source software components used in TwinCAT Measurement products?

Is it possible to define historical streams and analyze historical data with the Analytics Service Tool in addition to the Analytics Workbench?

Yes, along with the Analytics Service Tool you will receive the Analytics Storage Provider Recorder. The recorder allows you to define new historical streams. You can also use the historical streams provided by the TwinCAT Target Browser for your analysis.

Are open source software components used in TwinCAT Measurement products?

Yes, various open source components are used. You can find a list including license conditions in the directory …\TwinCAT\Functions\TwinCAT Measurement\Legal.