Press Release

06th April 2008
Beckhoff Building Automation: maximum flexibility through PC Control
Comprehensive software library for Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning

PC-based control technology from Beckhoff enables all building functions and function changes to be realised based on software. This means maximum flexibility and low engineering costs. The comprehensive TwinCAT building library covers all main building functions. The new TwinCAT HVAC library contains more than 70 function blocks for automation of heating, air-conditioning, ventilation and sanitary installations.

The HVAC library is a comprehensive PLC library for TwinCAT automation software with more than 70 functions that simplifies engineering significantly for applications in the area of building technology. Function blocks are available for handling sensors/actuators, for example temperature sensors, analog valves,
3-point valves or single-stage fans.

The TwinCAT PLC HVAC library allows complex control tasks to be performed:
– time schedulers
– start-up programs
– sequence controller
– operating hours counter
– summer night cooling
– setpoint generators

The uniform look and feel is common to all function blocks because of their standardised interface. A variety of parameters can be used to tailor the function blocks individually to suit their respective tasks in the system being automated. For example, a general pump block can be parameterised with ease to meet the requirements of a cooling, heating, heating circulation, circulating or charge pump. Management of the internal parameters is standardised for all blocks.

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  • The HVAC library for TwinCAT automation software contains numerous function blocks for the areas of heating, air-conditioning and ventilation. Use of this PLC library simplifies engineering significantly for applications in this area of building technology.

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    The HVAC library for TwinCAT automation software contains numerous function blocks for the areas of heating, air-conditioning and ventilation. Use of this PLC library simplifies engineering significantly for applications in this area of building technology.

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