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ISE 2025: Innovative automation concepts for media and building technology
At ISE 2025 in Barcelona (Feb 4–7, Booth 5F350, Hall 5), Beckhoff showcases open automation solutions for AV/media technology, including collaborations like Riedel.
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System integrators can now easily integrate open PC and EtherCAT-based control technology components from Beckhoff into the Riedel system, and vice versa. To this end, Beckhoff supports the main parts of RRCS protocol from Riedel in TwinCAT based on TwinCAT 3 TCP/IP (TF6310). This enables communication with Riedel Artist and Bolero systems and the implementation of Riedel SmartPanels.
In a theatre context, possible use cases can be the dynamic change and switching of audio circuits based on logic and priorities running in the Beckhoff control system or, in combination with theater stage management, the show control including cue-light signaling and announcements. The control elements for the end user can be selected and combined, from the following:
- Beckhoff multi-touch Control Panels and TwinCAT HMI
- in combination with classic light switches or control wheels and other mechanical inputs
- Riedel SmartPanels or wireless Bolero beltpacks as control and monitoring interfaces
As the Beckhoff control system offers almost endless communication and control possibilities, controlling audio/video systems, stage and show applications, and even building automation with temperature control, along with blinds and general lights, is possible.
At ISE 2025, Beckhoff will also showcase other current highlights for media and entertainment technology: the CX9240 series DIN rail-mountable Embedded PCs with 1.2 GHz Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU, which are characterized by low power consumption and fanless operation, and the EL2574 digital output terminal for cost-effective control of LEDs with pixel control based on various LED protocols (e.g. WS28xx). The EtherCAT Terminal supports the control of up to 2048 pixels in its compact 12 mm housing.
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At ISE 2025, Beckhoff will also showcase other current highlights for media and entertainment technology: the CX9240 series DIN rail-mountable Embedded PCs with 1.2 GHz Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU, which are characterized by low power consumption and fanless operation, and the EL2574 digital output terminal for cost-effective control of LEDs with pixel control based on various LED protocols (e.g. WS28xx). The EtherCAT Terminal supports the control of up to 2048 pixels in its compact 12 mm housing.
www.beckhoff.com
