The Beckhoff driver is an extension of the runtime that contains the protocol specific logic to communicate with the Beckhoff PLCs.
Supported controllers and communication interfaces
| Device Type | Protocol |
|---|---|
| TwinCAT 3 | Automation Device Specification (ADS) Communication |
| TwinCAT 2 | Automation Device Specification (ADS) Communication |
Communication between the runtime and the Beckhoff PLCs is through Ethernet TCP/IP, utilizing the Automation Device Specification (ADS) interface.