Installation and software update

Before you can commission an XTS system, you must first install the TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension software. The following steps are also required when updating to the latest version of TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension.

If you have already installed a software version, check if you have installed the latest version. Further information can be found in chapter Check version.

Installation and software update 1:

As a prerequisite for the installation, a version of TwinCAT 3 XAE (TcXaeShell or higher) must already exist on your system.

You can find the latest version of the software in the download finder:

Installation and software update 2:

www.beckhoff.com/de-de/support/downloadfinder/


Download and save software TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension
Installation and software update 3:
Double-click on the TF5850-XTS-Technology icon on your desktop

The installation is started.

Installation and software update 4:
Click on Yes to allow changes to the device
Installation and software update 5:
Select the desired installation language from the drop-down menu
Confirm with OK
Installation and software update 6:

The installation is prepared.

Installation and software update 7:
Click on Next > to proceed with the installation
Click on Next > to proceed with the installation
Installation and software update 8:
Accept the license terms
If required, click Print to print the license terms
Click on Next > to proceed with the installation
Installation and software update 9:
Enter the user name in the input field User Name
Enter the company name in the input field Organization
Click on Next > to proceed with the installation
Installation and software update 10:
Select Complete setup type
Click on Next > to proceed with the installation
Installation and software update 11:
Confirm with Install
Installation and software update 12:

The program will be installed.

Installation and software update 13:
Click on Finish
Installation and software update 14:
Click on Yes to restart the device and apply the changes
Installation and software update 15:

If you have updated the TF5850 | TwinCAT 3 XTS Extension, you must reload the TcCom objects. Further information can be found in chapter Reload TcCom objects.