With its high openness, modularity and scalability PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology is ideal for automating all systems in stage and show technology; from movable objects, to lighting and AV media technology through to building automation.
Solutions: The Beckhoff product range provides the basis for the automation of the most diverse systems in the fields of stage and show technology.

Applications: The application reports illustrate application options for Beckhoff products and technologies in practice.

EtherCAT – ultra high-speed communication: Outstanding performance, flexible topology and simple configuration characterise EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet technology from Beckhoff.

Fast communication for the “DMX world” of dynamic lighting: Beckhoff has integrated an additional building automation subsystem in the EtherCAT Terminal system with the EL6851 DMX terminal.
