Beckhoff Automation adds OPC Unified Architecture to control software

倍福自動化公司為其控制軟件加入OPC統一架構

OPC Unified Architecture and TwinCAT: New, platform-independent communication and information technology

OPC統一架構和TwinCAT：新型獨立平臺通信和信息技術

Minneapolis, December 12, 2006 – To bring even greater openness to automation and control applications, Beckhoff Automation’s TwinCAT automation software now conforms to OPC UA (Unified Architecture). As one of the first to implement the new OPC UA specification, Beckhoff featured a live demonstration of this leading edge technology in their PC-based controllers at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2006 trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

明尼阿波利斯12月12日消息——為了給自動化和控制應用帶來更大的開放度，倍福自動化的TwinCAT自動化軟件現在開始兼容OPC  UA (統一架構)。作為最先實施最新OPC統一架構規范的公司之一，倍福在德國紐倫堡的SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2006展會上生動地展示了其PC－based 控制器的領先尖端技術。

OPC is an established and recognized standard for data exchange between control and HMI in manufacturing and process automation. Previous OPC technology is based on the Microsoft COM/DCOM model and is limited to Microsoft-based operating systems.

OPC 是生產以及過程自動化的控制和人機界面之間數據交換的一個已有的公認標準。先前的OPC技術是基于微軟的COM/DCOM技術，而且局限于微軟的操作系統。

Applications connecting to the MES and ERP levels result in new challenges in terms of scalability, network capability, platform independence and security. The new OPC UA standard is based on TCP communication and is, therefore, platform-independent. The "Unified Architecture" specification creates the basis for new platform-independent communication and information technologies.

鏈接MES（生產執行系統）和ERP（企業資源計劃）級別的應用在可升級性、網絡容量、平臺獨立性和安全性等方面產生了新的挑戰。最新的OPC UA標準基于TCP通信協議，因此，它是平臺獨立的。該“統一架構”規范為新型獨立平臺通信和信息技術創造了基礎。

In addition to platform independence, a further advantage is that only a minimum amount of OPC configuration is required in networks. Direct UA TCP communication is available as soon as a PLC is available in the network. In addition to standardized exchange of PLC process data, the OPC UA solution from Beckhoff also offers device-specific information and services.

除了平臺獨立之外，更深一層的優勢是網絡所需要的OPC配置量極小。一旦網絡中有一臺PLC可用，直接 UA TCP通信馬上可以實現。除了標準化PLC過程數據的交換，倍福的OPC統一架構解決方案還提供特殊設備信息和服務。

Beckhoff Automation provides advanced, open automation products based upon proven technologies so that customers can implement high performance control systems faster and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control systems. Beckhoff’s “New Automation Technology” product range includes PC based control, industrial PCs, automation controllers, operator interface, I/O, servo drives and motors. With representation in more than 60 countries, Beckhoff is well positioned to provide global sales and service to its customers. Sales and service are handled directly, with no intermediaries involved to provide faster response and improved communications.

倍福自動化通過可靠的技術為業界提供高端的開放式自動化產品，使用戶實現高性能的控制系統，比傳統PLC和運動控制系統更快而且整體成本更低。倍福的“新自動化技術”產品范圍包括PC－based 控制、工業電腦、自動化控制器、操作界面、I/O、伺服驅動以及電機。倍福在60多個國家開展業務，很好地為其顧客提供了全球銷售和服務。倍福的銷售和服務直接面向客戶，不設計任何中間環節，從而可以提供更快的響應以及更好的溝通。

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