Exclusive: Beckhoff Sistema Library
Instead of manually hunting through individual datasheets for hardware metrics, engineers can import this library directly into the SISTEMA software. The library provides pre-validated data for: e.g., EL6900, EL6910, EJ6900. TwinSAFE Input Terminals: e.g., EL1904, EL1918, EP1908. TwinSAFE Output Terminals: e.g., EL2904, EJ2904.
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This is the biggest mental shift. The Follower is running the code , but its outputs are inhibited by FB_SwitchGuard . This means your Follower will still calculate PID loops and state machines, so when it takes over, the transition is smooth. TwinSAFE Output Terminals: e
Drag and drop your input device (e.g., a dual-channel E-stop button) into the Input block. This means your Follower will still calculate PID
Accuracy: Because the data comes directly from Beckhoff, you are guaranteed to use the most current, manufacturer-verified safety values.
As its name suggests, Tc2_Standard is the backbone of TwinCAT PLC programming. It contains the standard functions and function blocks defined by the IEC 61131-3 programming standard. This includes timers like TON and TOF , counters like CTU and CTD , triggers, and basic mathematical operations. If you are familiar with any other PLC platform, you will immediately recognize the elements within this library.
// Decision logic bMachineAllowed := (eStopResult.PL >= rRequiredPL) AND eStopResult.Valid;