Windows as guest operating system
With the integrated hypervisor, the TwinCAT/BSD operating system provides the option of running Windows in a virtual machine (VM for short).
This functionality is particularly interesting for customers and users who cannot do without Windows but still want to use TwinCAT/BSD with all TwinCAT 3 runtime functions. TwinCAT/BSD including Windows VM can either be ordered ex factory or subsequently installed to existing industrial PCs.
In both cases, a valid license is required to operate Windows in a virtual machine.
Ordering options for ex factory installation
The following ordering options make it possible to order a TwinCAT/BSD Industrial PC ex factory with a preconfigured and licensed Windows VM:
- C9900-S620: Windows 10 pre-installed with Device Passthrough for industrial PCs with integrated graphics card and preconfigured graphics output.
- C9900-S621: Windows 10 pre-installed without Device Passthrough and without preconfigured graphics output.
Subsequent installation on existing industrial PCs
Delivered industrial PCs can be subsequently converted to TwinCAT/BSD (C9900-S60x) with optional Windows VM (C9900-S62x). The upgrade process can be initiated via the Beckhoff Service. All necessary files are provided by Beckhoff Service.