

The ability to monitor the status of equipment and access control systems – anytime and anywhere in the world if desired – is becoming more important with each passing day. Operators and service engineers in a control center can check anytime whether devices installed in the field are operating properly. The support for standard interfaces as well as all vendor-specific protocols of relevance for a specific industry makes the Beckhoff control system an open platform that offers users maximum flexibility to realize their applications. A single platform can be used to monitor the status of various third-party systems, for example, an array of monitors or various different physical parameters.
The Beckhoff control system can be flexibly expanded thanks to its inherent modularity. If, for example, new functions like energy are to be extended, this can be solved by placing a decentral I/O terminal to the network and with a simple software update, for instance. Beckhoff also offers a wide variety of elegantly designed multi-touch Control Panels and Panel PCs for operator interface and monitoring. Display sizes ranging from 7 to 24 inches allow users to choose the ideal device for their application.

Further information about our technologies and products for operating and monitoring can be found here:
Application reports and brochures
- 02.09.2024 | Application report
Flying into the future of building management
ASL Group und Boolean, BelgiumIs a fully autonomous building mere science fiction? No, it is already a reality, as the Belgian ASL Group in Liège is proving with a state-of-theart, 24/7 terminal for private flight operations. Beckhoff Solution Provider Boolean BV supported the implementation of this with end-to-end building automation.
- 16.07.2024 | Application report
Movable walls open up a dialog between high-tech and history
Zhejiang Dafeng Industry, ChinaZhejiang Dafeng Industry is a leading solution provider from China serving the tourism and cultural sectors. When a branch for a national pavillion in Hangzhou was built, Dafeng was contracted to develop an intelligent folding wall system. With its greenish tile surface, the installation resembles a famous landscape painting. In the synchronized movement of the 251 walls weighing several tons each, PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff ensures functional safety.
- 31.01.2024 | Brochure
Solutions for energy-efficient building automation
The scalability, modularity and reliability of the components make PC-based control from Beckhoff the ideal tool for implementing all building technology applications. Intelligent networking of all applications on one central platform is essential for ensuring optimum functionality and reducing energy consumption.
- 17.07.2023 | Application report
Modern control technology for more flexible lighting and increased energy efficiency
INTEREL und Bennet, ItalyWhether it’s in a showroom, on a display, or on sales shelves, lighting makes all the difference. The Italian department store group Bennet SpA has extensive experience in this field and is gradually equipping its 73 stores and 45 shopping centers with modern building automation. Established system integrator INTEREL Trading uses PC-based control from Beckhoff and DALI-2 to meet the operator’s requirements for flexible designs to create different lighting environments and high energy efficiency.
- 17.07.2023 | Application report
85% efficiency in trigeneration plant with fast process control
AIEglobal, AustraliaIn thermal power plants, more than 50% of the energy is usually lost in the form of heat. The natural gas driven power plant at Melbourne Airport, on the other hand, uses the waste heat to generate heat and cooling, thus achieving a much higher energy yield. This is helped by Beckhoff Embedded PCs and EtherCAT I/Os enabling fast control and regulation of the plant, which automatically switches to emergency power supply in the event of a power failure.