PLCnext Technology - Ecosystem for limitless automation

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Open to the future Automation is currently experiencing an unprecedented global paradigm shift. The digitalization, networking, and globalization of business and technical systems are generating new market requirements. Classic system structures are developing into globally interlinked production systems. The pace of innovation is increasing rapidly, technologies are converging, and products and infrastructures are becoming more intelligent. Young engineers and software specialists are shaping new working methodologies, and cloud and edge computing are making future-oriented, industrial business models possible. For many companies, this means rethinking and changing processes. In particular, many advancements and innovations will arise from communities and the creativity of many people sharing ideas. Flexibility and efficiency are becoming the most pressing requirements for us all. This means we need to reuse what has already been developed and proven, and have complete openness. Openness in thinking and openness of systems. This is why we have developed PLCnext Technology. PLCnext Technology is an open ecosystem that extends the use of familiar PLCs in ways that will change the future of industrial automation. plcnext-community.net

Contents PLCnext Technology ecosystem PLCnext Control PLCnext Engineer PLCnext Store PLCnext Community Use cases and applications Finding new solutions with the strength of the community Increasing efficiency for a sustainable future Realizing your visions with deep learning Using data to increase productivity Product list 4 8 20 28 34 44 46 50 56 60 64 You will find buttons throughout this e-paper that enable further interaction. Watch videos, view our products in 3D, and receive more detailed information on our products in our web shop. Link Product info 3D object Video Blog/forum Phoenix Contact 3

PLCnext Technology » Ecosystem The ecosystem PLCnext Technology connects the IT and OT worlds PLCnext Technology is the ecosystem for industrial automation, consisting of open hardware, modular engineering software, a global community, and a digital software marketplace. This combination makes it easy to adapt to changing demands and enables efficient utilization of existing and future software services, swarm intelligence, and technologies. The precisely-tailored design of the open automation system is just as important as flexible, modular expansion. In addition to standard PLC programming in accordance with IEC 61131-3, parallel programming and the combination of programming languages such as C/C++, C#, and Matlab® Simulink® in real time is also possible with PLCnext Control. Accelerate your application development process with the free basic version of PLCnext Engineer. Or use your familiar programming environment – you decide! Through simple cloud integration, the option to use open source software, and the constantly growing expertise of the PLCnext Community, you thus benefit from new forms of collaboration. The resulting solutions apps, software modules, runtime systems, and function extensions are available in the PLCnext Store and ensure enormous time and cost savings when creating applications. Are you a developer? Then publish an app yourself in the PLCnext Store and gain access to a new, wide target group. This makes PLCnext Technology the ideal ecosystem for your modern automation challenge. PLCnext Store Install extraordinary possibilities plcnextstore.com PLCnext Community Join and get involved #IAMPLCNEXT PLCnext Control PLCnext Engineer PLCnext Store PLCnext Community 4 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Ecosystem Ecosystem advantages In a rapidly changing world, in which more things are now networked together than there are people, industrial automation is also undergoing a fundamental shift: classic system structures are developing into cyber physical systems, and future-oriented automation systems must be flexible, open, and networked. It is time for an ecosystem that provides completely new levels of freedom for automation. It is time to think in new ways. It is time for: PLCnext Technology Connected coworking With PLCnext Technology, several developers from different generations can work on one controller program, in parallel and yet independently, using different programming languages. This enables you to develop complex applications quickly by combining the advantages of the classic PLC world with the openness and flexibility of PLCnext Technology. enhanced development Real-time execution across different programming languages Combine program sequences in different languages into tasks as desired. The patented PLCnext Technology task handling system enables program routines of different origins to run as classic IEC 61131 PLC code – your high-level language programs become automatically deterministic. The platform ensures consistent data exchange and synchronous execution of the program code. 6 Phoenix Contact enhanced performance

PLCnext Technology » Ecosystem Flexible integration of open source software and apps PLCnext Technology enables you to combine independent program parts created in various environments and complete applications in any way you like. Using open source software and apps improves the efficiency of your development processes. The sky is the limit when it comes to future expansions. enhanced freedom Open interfaces and cloud integration PLCnext Technology enables you to integrate current and future interfaces and protocols for open communication in highly networked automation systems. Implement new IoT-based business models through direct connection to cloud-based services and databases. Use of your favorite programming tool The openness of PLCnext Technology enables you to use your favorite programming language, be it IEC 61131 or high-level language. Develop your individual solution conveniently in a familiar development environment such as PLCnext Engineer, Matlab® Simulink®, Eclipse, or Visual Studio. enhanced connectivity enhanced convenience Phoenix Contact 7

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Real-time-capable and combinable: IEC 61131-3 and high-level languages PLCnext Control is the hardware for the PLCnext Technology ecosystem. It enables the implementation of automation projects without the limitations of proprietary systems. The PLCs based on a Linux kernel are characterized by their real-time capability, both for IEC 61131-3 and for high-level languages such as C/C++, C#, and Matlab® Simulink®. The patented task handling allows any combination of IEC 61131-3 code, high-level languages, and model-based tools in one task. Integrate open source code and apps, or network with PLCnext Control via cloud connections. Your data is perfectly protected because PLCnext Control is secure by design in accordance with IEC 62443 and has been certified by TÜV SÜD. PLCnext Control features scalable controllers with an IP20 degree of protection. Including modular controllers for basic applications, centrally managed high- performance controllers, and PC-based edge devices, this product family always offers a suitable solution for your project. With the open Linux core, new technologies such as OPC UA, TSN, and 5G can also be integrated. PLCnext Control thus offers a high degree of future-proofing. Your advantages • PLC-typical real-time performance and data consistency, even for high-level languages and model-based code, including an optimized development environment • Open Linux operating system • Unlimited adaptability with quick and easy integration of open source software, apps, and future technologies • Intelligent networking with cloud connection, such as to Proficloud.io, enables you to analyze your global machine and system data • PLCs with different performance classes and optimized for various fields of application Find out more about PLCnext Control If you want to implement AI or edge applications, our portfolio also offers specially optimized hardware for this. Phoenix Contact 9

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Modular and flexible: PLCnext Control for simple to complex applications The robust Phoenix Contact Axiocontrol series features several PLCs in various performance classes for PLCnext Technology. These modular controllers give you flexibility for your station structure. The PLCs can be extended with modules for the Axioline and Inline IP20 I/O systems. In addition, you can also extend the PLCnext Control on the left side with additional interfaces and controller functions. PLCnext Control is secure by design and certified by TÜV SÜD. Security is based on a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) where user certificates can also be stored. Extending PLCnext Control functionality Extend the functions of your PLCnext Control with a safety, Ethernet, or AI module that can be aligned to the left of the controller, for example. This allows you to provide an additional Ethernet interface and to optimize your controller for applications with artificial intelligence and machine learning. The left-aligning PROFIsafe extensions are fully functional safety-oriented PLCs that extend the functional scope of your PLCnext Control for safety applications up to SIL 3. In addition, an INTERBUS and PROFIBUS controller is available that allows you to integrate INTERBUS and PROFIBUS remote bus devices into the station. Connect up to three modules to your PLC with an additional extension module. Get started with PLCnext Technology now! Enter the open world of PLCnext Technology and take inspiration from the functionality, operation, and exceptional performance in a small application. The PLCnext Technology Starterkit includes a PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 and a backplane with four Axioline Smart Elements. This station can be extended to suit your needs. 10 Phoenix Contact Go to the product overview View 3D object Go to the product overview View 3D object

High modularity in the automation system with I/Os Do you need I/Os for your automation system? With the extensive portfolio of I/O modules, PLC stations which optimally implement the respective application requirements can be set up in accordance with the modular principle. You can then connect the block-modular I/O modules from the Axioline F product family as well as the Axioline Smart Elements, which can be assembled flexibly in a confined space, to an Axiocontrol series PLCnext Control. You can even combine both I/O systems with up to 63 I/O modules. In addition to digital and analog modules, the I/O portfolio also includes various function modules. Some Axioline F modules are also available in versions for very harsh ambient conditions. The first PLCnext Control with TSN Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) enables the control and prioritization of data streams in Ethernet networks. The requirements of individual applications, such as guaranteed bandwidth or low latency, are taken into consideration so as to ensure the real-time capability of the system. The high-precision time synchronization of all TSN devices in the field makes it possible to reduce latencies and “jitter”, which means that data can be reliably read, processed, and output in the same cycle. The PLCnext Control with TSN is a PROFINET controller with integrated PROFIsafe safety controller. It enables use in applications with the highest safety requirements in accordance with SIL 3 or PLe, respectively. We are now providing a firmware update (from version 2024.0) for the high-performance BPC 9102S safety controller. PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Go to the product overview View 3D object Go to the product overview What is Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)? Phoenix Contact 11

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Safe and redundant: PLCnext Control for large networks High-performance controllers for PLCnext Technology enable you to realize automation applications that place high demands on safety or availability, for example. For applications requiring the highest safety level, play it safe with our safety controllers up to SIL 3. They combine high-level safety, due to the use of two independent CPUs, with a high-performance four-core system which can operate very large networks with up to 300 safety-related devices. Furthermore, the safety controller is available as a box PC version. With redundant automation technology, you can reduce downtimes, work cost- effectively, and also avoid potential dangers, such as in tunnels or at airports. The integrated redundancy function based on fiber optics means that the process is not interrupted if one controller fails or is replaced. The RFC controller is based on PROFINET and establishes system redundancy automatically with AutoSync Technology. Both RFCs feature a simple user interface with improved handling with a resistive touch screen. This ensures a high level of monitoring. With the embedded OPC UA server, the PLCs are already equipped to handle future demands today with the use of a standardized communication protocol. Go to the product overview View 3D object Data-centered and compact: PLCnext Control for edge computing PLCnext Control for edge applications allows you to create IoT edge solutions for making the best cloud-based use of data from the field. This allows you to close the gap between the IT and OT worlds. PLCnext Technology makes easy integration into existing IT infrastructure possible. You can reduce development and provision times using pre-installed software tools such as Node-RED, a local time series database, and a simple cloud connection. Data processing in close physical proximity to the user allows information to be exchanged quickly, securely, and without latency. Simple and secure management is guaranteed via an integrated web-based management tool. Moreover, the edge device is particularly compact and cooled passively in a full metal housing. Go to the product overview View 3D object 12 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Any cloud: Intelligent networking through cloud connections PLCnext Control can connect to any cloud, whether it is Phoenix Contact’s own Proficloud.io, Amazon’s AWS, Microsoft’s Azure, or your own cloud solution on site. Make the most of your data. Take advantage of individual cloud services to optimize your processes. As a result, you increase the quality of your products or system, reduce costs, and do not have to intervene in running applications. Your data is perfectly protected here. Even though the PLCnext Control range comes with a direct connection to Proficloud.io as standard, you can either download ready-made cloud connectors from the PLCnext Store to your PLCnext Control, eliminating annoying programming work, or use standard communication protocols such as OPC UA or MQTT for connecting to your chosen cloud solution. Proficloud.io: Your ticket to the Industrial IoT Proficloud.io is a plug-and-play IIoT platform that enables companies to easily connect their devices to a cloud infrastructure. Take advantage of our cloud-based smart services. These are based on Industrial IoT technologies and enable users to acquire an overview of the status of their devices and systems - from anywhere, at any time. By using the cloud services for data visualization and analysis, users of the Proficloud. io IIoT platform and smart services can manage operations and maintenance processes as efficiently as possible. With the assistance of smart services, you can reduce downtime through remote monitoring and improve your manual workflows. Find out more about Proficloud.io You will find an overview of all Proficloud.io smart services on page 66. Phoenix Contact 13

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Safety meets security: PLCnext Control is TÜV certified Find out more To the Info Center PLCnext Technology and cybersecurity PLCnext Control sets a milestone as the first PLC on the market that has received both the IEC 62443-4-1 ML 3 Full Process Profile and IEC 62443-4-2 certifications from TÜV SÜD. These significant certifications prove that the entire Secure Development Life Cycle was consistently observed during the development of PLCnext Control. The product certifications underline the high cybersecurity standards during the development phase and provide insight into the implemented technical security requirements. By activating the security profile, users have access to a wide range of security level 2 (SL2) functions. In addition to the AXC F 2152 and AXC F 3152 models, the RFC 4072S and BPC 9102S safety controllers as well as the AXC F T SPLC 1000 safety PLC extension have also been certified. Error conditions have to be detected at an early stage, especially in functional safety applications, which is why the processes are calculated twice. These have been tested and confirmed by TÜV Rheinland in our safety controllers. This means that all PLCnext Control devices can be used in applications with the highest safety requirements in accordance with SIL 3 or PLe. Did you know? PLCnext Control controllers are the first PLCs on the market to be certified by TÜV SÜD for cybersecurity. 14 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Device and update management The smarter automation components become and the more they communicate with remote (cloud) systems, for example, the more important it is to have up-to-date firmware for the individual components. Updates can be rolled out manually or automatically – and across manufacturers – with the OPC UA-based device and update management. This saves time and costs, and minimizes the risk of cyberattacks. • Security risks due to outdated firmware are ruled out at an early stage Device and update management can also be executed via: • Firmware from the manufacturer is provided automatically and enables easy A Windows solution for the PC automation of updates • Possibility of distributing PLCnext Engineer projects and updates • Easy inventory of hardware and firmware data (software/firmware status of all devices at a glance) Secure IT/OT center Programming Field level Database Roll out, conﬁgure, and manage via EDGE Device Unified device and update management 16 Phoenix Contact A container-based solution in IT A software app via the PLCnext Store . . . Device and update management is the basis for optimum cybersecurity in companies”. Arno Fast, Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control PLCnext Technology architecture The PLCnext Technology architecture is based on an open Linux system with real-time patch and combines the features of a classic PLC with those of a smart device. Real-time capability and consistent process data management are the fundamental requirements for control technology. High-level languages become deterministic with PLCnext Technology. The Execution and Synchronization Manager (ESM) and Global Data Space (GDS) components ensure deterministic interaction between programs from different areas. The ESM real-time task scheduler makes it possible to bring programs from different programming languages into a defined sequence. GDS, on the other hand, ensures synchronous and consistent process data exchange between programs, fieldbus systems, and other components. The open architecture allows programs to be executed directly within the PLCnext Runtime System and non-control programs to be executed directly on the Linux system. Here, the variables and the service components (e.g., OPC UA server, Proficloud.io gateway, web-based management, and HMI web server) can be accessed via a variety of interfaces. 128 simultaneous real-time tasks 8 processor cores 16 GB memory IEC 61131-3 C# Matlab C++ PLCnext Runtime System y t i r u c e S r e b y C l a i r t s u d n I Real-time Applications via Execution and Synchronization Manager (ESM) .js User Services • Proﬁcloud TSD • Alarms Dispatcher • Data Access OPC UA • HTML5 Web Visualization • Real-time Data Logger • File Access • Web-based Management • Trace Control • Alarms and Conditions • Historical Data Access I/O / Fieldbus • Local Bus • Proﬁnet • Ethernet/IP Global Data Space Linux with Real-time Extension PLCnext Technology runtime system PLCnext Store C++ Function Extension OPC UA C++ REST RSC Python Node.js ANSI-C 10 gRPC C# … Phoenix Contact 17

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Synchronicity and real time Core 1 Core 2 Task 1 Task 2 Core 1 Core 2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 IEC 61131-3 C/C++ With multicore support, the processing of tasks can be distributed to multiple processor cores. C/C++ MATLAB IEC 61131-3 Combine different programming languages in any way in one task. Task 1 Task 2 IEC 61131-3 C/C++ = GDS = = C/C++ MATLAB IEC 61131-3 Task-synchronous data exchange between programs of different domains is assured by the GDS (Global Data Space). Task handling in the Execution and Synchronization Manager It is possible to add new functions via an app, from the cloud, or via a function block programmed by the user, as well as use software from the PLCnext Store and open source communities. With multicore support, the processing of tasks can be distributed to multiple processor cores. This makes it possible to optimize the utilization of the controller power. In addition to executing programs in a single programming language, PLCnext Technology offers the option of defining tasks whose individual components come from different programming languages. ESM task management allows any combination of IEC 61131-3 code, high-level languages, and model- based tools in one task. The user not only defines the number of PLC tasks, but can also specify the exact timing as well as the priority. Data exchange between programs created in Matlab® Simulink®, C++, C#, or in IEC 61131-3 is task-consistent, even if the program flow is interrupted by a higher-level task. Synchronicity and consistent data access from all programs is thus guaranteed at all times. 500 µs fastest cycle time 1 µs/device local bus speed 18 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Control Supported communication protocols Two options are already available as fieldbus protocols: PROFINET and EIP (Adapter Class). Further fieldbus protocols, e.g., INTERBUS, PROFIBUS, and CAN, can be realized with appropriate hardware components. The following established communication protocols are also available: HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, SNTP, IPsec, syslog, and OPC UA. In addition, due to the open architecture of PLCnext Control, you can easily add missing protocols. The special feature of PLCnext Control is that further function blocks can be loaded later via the PLCnext Store, which is accessible to every user. Via the PLCnext Store, you can download ready-made solutions and controller extensions or add them yourself. Examples include MQTT, CODESYS, Modbus/TCP, and libraries for prefabricated industrial solutions. Furthermore, additional runtimes can be emulated via IEC 61131 or even integrated into the firmware. This can also be realized with third-party software. The open architecture of PLCnext Technology makes it possible. Up to 256 PROFINET devices Up to 300 PROFIsafe devices PROFIBUS PROFINET INTERBUS Modbus CANopen EtherNet/IP IO-Link … DNP3 OPC UA IEC 60870-5-104 SSH/SFTP MQTT Supported communication protocols for PLCnext Control Phoenix Contact 19

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Engineer Application development with your favorite tools PLCnext Engineer is the engineering tool for your PLCnext project. By combining all essential functions for the engineering process in one software program, the flexible engineering tool is more than an all-in-one tool for classical programming. One software program for all engineering tasks – configuration, programming in accordance with IEC 61131-3, safety programming and configuration, visualization, and diagnostics. With PLCnext Engineer, you can configure your PROFINET networks easily, run high-level language programs and Matlab® Simulink® models, and commission and manage these on a PLCnext Control. In addition, you can conveniently integrate IO-Link and IO-Link Safety devices, or configure existing INTERBUS or Modbus/TCP networks. All editors have been developed in accordance with modern usability and user experience specifications, which can also be found in other software tools from Phoenix Contact. Regardless of whether you are planning Phoenix Contact components with clipx ENGINEER, configuring network components with FL Network Manager, or programming controllers with PLCnext Engineer, you can always work in a homogeneous software landscape. Learn more about PLCnext Engineer Go to the product overview Video: Speed up your application development with PLCnext Engineer Your advantages • One software program for all engineering tasks • Time and cost savings through programming in one interface • Flexible engineering with the integration of individual function add-ins and software applications (apps) • Future-proof: PLCnext Engineer will continue to be extended by further communication systems based on existing usability concepts and thus adapted to current trends in automation. Commission your PLCnext Control more quickly! Holistic programming within one interface offers enormous time and cost savings. Phoenix Contact 21

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Engineer Convenient configuration with free choice of programming language and tools PLCnext Engineer allows intuitive programming in accordance with IEC 61131-3 and supports the following languages: structured text, ladder diagram, function block diagram, and flow chart (sequential function chart). Benefit from convenient handling when combining high-level language programs and standard automation. For graphical programming languages, you can choose between network-oriented and free graphical programming and mix the different languages within program organization units. Your first steps into PLCnext Engineer The Quick Start Guide guides you through your first hands-on experience with programming in PLCnext Technology. All variables and interfaces can be linked via the data lists, for example, in order to directly connect physical inputs and outputs to high-level language code and to exchange data. As a result, the startup and maintenance of highly complex systems without any IEC 61131-3 code is also greatly simplified with PLCnext Engineer. Find out more! The tutorial videos show you the important features and functions of the user interface. IEC 61131-3 C++ and C# Model-based design PLCnext Engineer Microsoft Visual Studio eclipse MATLAB Simulink Convenient configuration with free choice of programming languages and tools 22 Phoenix Contact

Flexible extensions for full individuality with add-ins and software applications Tailor the free basic version of PLCnext Engineer easily and intuitively to your project needs. To do so, you can easily add further functions and interfaces to the free basic version via the configurator on our website. PLCnext Engineer’s modular architecture means that there are no limits to what you can do. Optional function add-ins allow you to expand the range of functions in accordance with your individual needs. Safety solutions, a Matlab® Simulink® viewer, or a visualization generator can be easily integrated into the engineering platform. In addition to extending the range of functions via add-ins, you have the option of speeding up your application development by using ready-made software applications (apps) and libraries from the PLCnext Store. PLCnext Engineer PLCnext Store Optional Add-ins PLCnext Engineer Apps from our digital Software marketplace TOPO SFC ACI MV SAFE SAFEC GEN SIM VCS Solution Apps Libraries Benefit from full flexibility with add-ins and software applications PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Engineer Optional function extensions: TOPO (ETH TOP VIEW) provides the option of reading in, displaying, and diagnosing the connected Ethernet topology. SFC (Sequential Function Chart Editor) for programming the IEC 61131-3-conforming sequential function chart with integrated error analysis. ACI (Application Control Interface) provides an interface for controlling the PLCnext Engineer software from external high-level language applications. MV (Viewer for Simulink®) for displaying Matlab® Simulink® models that are processed on a PLCnext Technology controller. SAFE (Functional Safety Editor), certified by TÜV Rheinland, for programming safety-related user applications and for configuring and commissioning PROFIsafe devices on safety-related controllers with PLCnext Technology. SAFEC (SAFE-CFUNC) for creating high-level language-based function libraries and securing them via certificates for secure programming. GEN (HMI Generator) for generating a complete visualization based on a user project, without any manual effort. SIM (Simulation) makes it possible to test applications for AXC F 2152 and AXC F 3152 devices without a real controller being connected. VCS (Version Control System) enables the direct connection of PLCnext Engineer to version management systems such as GIT and Subversion. Phoenix Contact 23

Learn more about simulation in PLCnext Engineer PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Engineer Simulation The new simulation makes it possible to test applications for AXC F 2152 and 3152 devices without a real controller being connected. It is now even easier and more convenient to test and optimize your PLCnext Engineer applications, even without control hardware. The PLCnext Engineer simulation offers a wide range of possibilities to simulate the functions, components, and models of your project. Simulation allows you to run your PLCnext Engineer project without a connected PLCnext Control, including: • IEC 61131-3 code • Matlab® Simulink® models • High-level language components During the simulation, you can: • Influence the flow of the program code by forcing process data input variables or debugging output signals. • Simulate and test the eHMI part of your PLCnext Engineer project with full functionality. • Use the web-based management of your simulated hardware target to test the behavior of your project with respect to different user authentications. • Configure, prepare, and test the OPC UA server connection with an OPC UA client on your local computer. Benefit from convenient handling and the variety of possibilities of PLCnext Engineer. Discover our highlights! 24 Phoenix Contact

Discover our highlights Safety programming The safety programming was developed in accordance with IEC 61508 and is certified by TÜV Rheinland. Network- oriented editors make it possible to combine function block diagram and ladder diagram. A safe semantic code analysis system runs constantly in the background during code entry. It supports users in positioning safety-relevant and standard signals and blocks. Web-based visualization PLCnext Engineer has been optimized for the creation of modern visualization solutions. Already familiar operating concepts from other editors make it easier to get started. With respect to the technology, the visualization integrated into PLCnext Engineer is based on open standards such as HTML5 and JavaScript. No web design knowledge is required; the software features numerous icons and templates and can be extended as desired. Viewer for Matlab® Simulink® The PLCnext Target for Simulink® toolchain enables model- based design with Matlab®. Prototypes can be developed quickly and cost-effectively because simultaneous simulation and verification are possible. The resulting models can also be displayed with online values in PLCnext Engineer using the Viewer for Simulink® add-in. Diagnostics of the overall system Users can determine the overall status of their application from the central controller cockpit. You can determine whether sufficient resources are available or whether the limits have already been exceeded. Planned PROFINET topologies are checked online and errors or differences in the diagnostic archive of the controller cockpit are displayed. PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Engineer Safety programming Web-based visualization Viewer for Matlab® Simulink® Diagnostics of the overall system Phoenix Contact 25

PLCnext Technology » Unlimited programming possibilities Node-RED Docker and containerization Node-RED is installed as a function extension on the Linux operating system of your PLCnext Control. The advantage: It is open source and supported by a large global community of programmers. Node-RED is a visual programming tool based on the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js®. It interacts seamlessly with the other programs running on the PLCnext Control, e.g., the classic IEC 61131-3 programs. Various nodes are available that can be used like function blocks in IEC programming. A combination of different nodes is called a sequence, which corresponds to a program in the IEC world. The sequences are executed outside the real- time environment of PLCnext Control. The communication between Node-RED and the PLCnext Control programs can be performed, for example, via OPC UA or REST API. The programming is implemented in a web-based editor. Your PLCnext Control is Docker-ready – it combines the reliability of a control system with the possibilities of modern software distribution. With firmware version 2020.0, the PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 is now Docker-enabled. This means it is even easier to create, distribute, and operate your PLCnext Technology applications. The use of OCI containers (such as Docker or Balena) has revolutionized the IT landscape in recent years. They enable easier and faster management of existing and customer-specific functions and their integration into a continuous, automated development process. This means that PLCnext Technology combines the reliability of a control system with the possibilities of modern software distribution. Create your own microservices, utilize existing applications, and manage your container fleet on PLCnext Control. The recommended way of installing Node.js® is via the PLCnext store Learn more about containerization in industrial automation On the Maker’s Blog, you can find more articles to help you get started with PLCnext Control and Node-RED, such as: Installing Node.js® on an RFC 4072S Instructions for installing the Balena engine on an AXC F 2152 are available on GitHub Learn more about the application. Discuss your requirements with our specialists in the community forum Communication with PLCnext Control via the REST API Read here how to use an OCI container to turn a PLCnext Control into an AWS IoT Greengrass device 26 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Unlimited programming possibilities Python OPC UA Python has become one of the most popular programming languages and offers ready-made solutions for almost any problem in IoT business. That is why your PLCnext Control already features an integrated Python3 interpreter. Python is a powerful programming language with many applications for Industry 4.0, such as machine learning and cloud connectivity, making it ideal for applications that use PLCnext Technology. Therefore, PLCnext Control already features an integrated Python3 interpreter and is thus ideally equipped for your applications. Python has become one of the most popular programming languages and offers ready-made solutions to almost any problem with its enormous community support. Learn more about Python in industrial automation This example shows how to access simple process data with Python using gRPC. To get you ready for the next industrial revolution, your PLCnext Control has an embedded OPC UA server and focuses on deep integration of the OPC UA specification and mechanisms. PLCnext Technology is committed to deep integration of the OPC-UA specification and mechanisms, and with its embedded OPC-UA server is already well equipped for the future of the next industrial revolution. The integrated OPC UA server (eUA server) supports users from the commissioning phase right through to productive operation in the system. Along with the data access features via Data Access and Subscriptions, further OPC UA facets are supported, such as automatic certificate exchange in accordance with the OPC UA GDS standard, file access to the Linux file system, access to historical data, and support of alarms from the context of both IEC 61131-3 and C++. OPC UA (Open Platform Communication Unified Architecture) is, among other things, the basis for increasingly strong, manufacturer-independent, and secure networking of the individual components and machines of a modern factory. How to configure the OPC UA client on a PLCnext Control Unlimited programming possibilities Phoenix Contact 27

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Store Accelerated application development As a result of advancing digitalization, complex software functions are taking up more and more space within automation projects. This requires increasingly specialized software skills in application development. Not all programmers have the necessary expertise for this. Phoenix Contact has established the PLCnext Store digital software marketplace precisely for this purpose. The PLCnext Store offers software applications (apps) with which you can immediately and easily extend the functions of PLCnext Control. This can significantly increase the efficiency of your development processes. The apps on offer range from software libraries for accelerated programming to fully programmed apps that can be used without programming knowledge. The openness of the store also allows third-party developers to use the platform to commercialize the apps they develop. With the dynamically growing range on offer, the variety and application possibilities are constantly increasing. Be inspired! The PLCnext Store provides innovative solutions and creative ideas, even for highly specialized requirements. Go to the PLCnext Store Video: Install extraordinary possibilities Video: Industrial automation – completely different with the PLCnext Store Your advantages • Accelerated application development with easy access to software applications (apps) for PLCnext Control • Innovative solution approaches as well as expanded versatility and possible applications for your automation solution with the dynamically growing range of apps • Creative ideas and new solutions for your application, including special software – even for niche markets Be inspired! The PLCnext Store provides innovative solutions and creative ideas, even for highly specialized requirements. Phoenix Contact 29

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Store PLCnext Store for users Increased efficiency for your development project In times of shortening innovation cycles, it is important to use resources economically. Eliminate time-consuming programming steps and reduce the time required in the engineering process by using apps from the PLCnext Store. You will find innovative solutions here, even for highly specialized requirements. Take advantage of the PLCnext Store! Click here to go straight to the registration page. We need to make better use of existing potential, for faster developments and more innovative strength. The PLCnext Store was designed to use the collective intelligence of the entire industry”. Ulrich Leidecker, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, COO and President Business Area Industry Management & Automation Speed up your application development The PLCnext store follows the idea of using existing industry expertise. Universal, customizable software solutions are available for a wide range of projects. Depending on the use case, you can use software libraries for accelerated programming or fully programmed apps. Load the apps directly onto your PLCnext Control or integrate them into your engineering environment – through a simple plug-and-work mechanism. Stay fit for the future With their knowledge and innovative solutions, many software experts contribute to a diverse range of offers in the PLCnext Store. The number of apps available is constantly increasing. Make use of this potential and keep pace with changing requirements and technology trends. 30 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Store > 200 software applications for simple functional extension of PLCnext Control > 30 0 app developers provide expertise from different areas limitations in the implementation of automation projects Large variety of functions Artificial intelligence, cloud connector, communication, database, Human Machine Interface, I/O module functions, redundancy, remote control, remote monitoring, safety, security Transform your PLCnext Control into a fully functional application- specific controller without additional programming knowledge Accelerate your engineering processes through the integration of turnkey software libraries PLCnext Store PLCnext Engineer Python Python Java Java Codesys Codesys Java Codesys Python Extend your programming options with additional runtime environments Phoenix Contact 31 Install function extensions for your PLCnext Control, such as cloud integration and MQTT servers

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Store PLCnext Store for app developers Experience new business perspectives Have you already developed software solutions or would you like to create an app for automation with a PLC from the PLCnext Control range? PLCnext Store is the digital marketplace and central platform for connecting software professionals with PLCnext Technology users. It is the marketplace where the best software ideas are turned into great automation projects. We help you to market your software profitably in the PLCnext Store. Find out more. Get started as a PLCnext Store developer now. PLCnext Control Apps for downloading directly to the PLC PLCnext Store – the digital software marketplace D O W N L O A D Engineering environment Libraries for use in the engineering tool U PL O A D Provision of apps S O FT W A RE D EVEL O PER 32 Phoenix Contact

Reach new customer groups As a digital marketplace, the PLCnext Store is the central point that connects you with users of PLCnext Technology. Benefit from access to a new, broad customer base and use the PLCnext Store to sell your software modules and solutions. Increase your brand awareness: Publish your app in more than 50 countries around the world and reach new customers in an industrial environment that is relevant to you. Easy processes – success in just a few steps Along with the easy access to a broad and industry-specific target group, you will also be benefiting from a new, digital business model. The PLCnext Store opens up new opportunities for you to quickly extend and scale your reach. Commercialize your software for PLCnext Technology without having to worry about distribution, licensing, or commercial issues. You set the price for your developments yourself – we take care of the licensing process and sales management for you. It has never been easier to be part of PLCnext Technology. Publishing your app in the PLCnext Store gives you access to a wide range of tools and resources. Receive support for every phase of development – we will accompany you on your way from the idea to the code. Start with the development You will find helpful tools for turning your idea into code here: Register now. Create a developer account easily and directly Go to the PLCnext Store Info Center, which contains detailed documentation on various subjects related to PLCnext Technology Go to the software development kit – a toolchain consisting of an SDK and a cross-compiler PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Store We were able to deploy an app to connect to the AnyViz cloud in just a few weeks. This would not have been possible without the open and well-documented PLCnext Technology ecosystem”. Thomas Hepp, co-founder, Mirasoft Phoenix Contact 33

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Benefit from crowd knowledge The PLCnext Community refers to the people working with PLCnext Technology. As digitalization and globalization advance, new types of collaboration are becoming both possible and necessary. Because of shortened cycles in development and high competition, your company faces new challenges that are very difficult to overcome alone. We are therefore promoting more effective collaboration and crowd knowledge. With PLCnext Technology, several developers from different disciplines can work together on one project or use open source software, for example, from GitHub. This leads to fast application developments, especially for complex applications. With the help of the community, the code is less vulnerable to error and faster bug fixes are available. This means you can increase your innovative strength and save resources. Stay in touch with us through our PLCnext Community website and social media channels. Be the first to know about firmware updates and product news. Exchange ideas with other users at any time, share your experience, or ask a question in the forum. Learn more about new industry trends and already- realized applications. Would you like to dive deeper into the world of the PLCnext Technology ecosystem? There are a wide range of tutorials, e-learning programs, and webinars waiting for you to discover, or you can participate in one of our events and experience PLCnext Technology live. Join and get involved Whether you’re looking for testimonials, apps, expert advice, 24/7 support, events and webinars, launch news, or industry trends, you will find everything in one place. Find out more about the PLCnext Community. Your advantages • New and more efficient forms of collaboration • Shorter innovation cycles with a higher degree of innovation • Faster application development, even for complex applications • Lower error rates and faster bug-fixing • Exchange ideas with other users, share experiences, and ask questions at any time Become a part of the PLCnext Community! #iamplcnext #plcnext Phoenix Contact 35

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Why the sum is more than its parts When it comes to cooperation in the PLCnext Technology ecosystem, one plus one does not equal two. Because the more partners there are, the more valuable it becomes for each of the participants. When specialists work together and contribute their expertise and experience, both sides can grow. Collaboration makes it possible to solve problems and achieve goals that seem unattainable alone. But collaboration in an open ecosystem is more than just a handshake captured in a photo. Instead, it is a matter of attitude and mindset. Find the right partner for you here What else is required beyond trust? Read more here Without trust, we do not really work together; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. It is the trust that turns a group of people into a team”. Stephen Covey, The Speed of Trust 36 Phoenix Contact

Join and get involved There is always someone talking about PLCnext Technology – and we hope you will be one of them. Whether you are looking for peer experiences, applications, advice from experts, informal chats, live event feeds, launch news, or industry trends, you will find them here. Become a part of the PLCnext Community and join in the good work. Meet new like-minded people, share experiences, discuss new ideas, ask questions, and talk to our experts. Simply use the hashtags #plcnext, #iamplcnext, or the tag @plcnext. @plcnext #plcnext #iamplcnext PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community ~ 5,000 registered users > 8,500 questions asked and answered in the forum > 4,000 times #plcnext has been used Phoenix Contact 37

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Videos and tutorials on YouTube Find PLCnext Technology on YouTube and watch new videos – whether live recordings, customer experiences, application examples, or reports from trade fairs and events. Subscribe to the Phoenix Contact YouTube channel and watch new clips regularly to make sure you do not miss any new application examples or live reports. Tutorials for technical support You can also use our tutorials to learn more about PLCnext Technology. The tutorials cover a wide range of knowledge, depending on your level of experience, from basic and introductory tutorials to the finer points of high-level language programming, data logging, OPC UA, and debugging. Experience PLCnext Technology on YouTube Technical support and tutorials Use and share open-source code Find open source code for PLCnext Technology on GitHub and start your own project. Use sample code for C++, C#, MQTT, Node-RED, and Docker, for example. You can also download our PLCnext Technology toolchain to support high-level language programming here. Go directly to GitHub Ask a question in the forum Do you have a question? Then take a look at our FAQs or ask directly in the forum. Other users or our PLCnext Technology experts will respond to your question as soon as possible. Find the right webinar for you, watch tutorials, and get the information you need from our detailed documentation in the Help Center. Go directly to the forum Information, support, and useful resources for PLCnext Technology 38 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Collaboration for innovation – become a partner now To keep up in our rapidly changing industrial world, we need to bring together the knowledge and expertise of the leading minds of our automation world. Our strong partner network, with experts from all areas of the industry, has innovative power and future viability. Would you like to be a part of the ecosystem and become a partner? If so, just contact us. Companies have to keep up with a range of technologies in an ever shorter period of time, and they can hardly do it alone. We are seeing a paradigm shift: Competitors are becoming collaborative partners”. The goal must be to work together with various experts to develop a solution for the customer. That’s the only way to a fast solution and innovation”. Tobias Unger, General Manager European Technology Center, Yaskawa Jörn Steinbeck, co-founder of oee.ai Phoenix Contact 39

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Taking swarm intelligence into the future of automation Find out more Subscribe to the Buzzletter now and never miss out on news about the project again Experience more on YouTube ptc AR Model Data visualization Together with the PLCnext community, we have created a smart version of a beehive that uses intelligent automation to improve the lives of bees and thus make a sustainable contribution to our environment. Bees are indispensable to our ecosystem: they pollinate around 80% of all wild and cultivated plants, thus ensuring high-yield harvests and an immense variety of foodstuffs. The Beehyve – a crowd project from PLCnext Technology IT specialists, automation specialists, development partners, cybersecurity experts, app developers, universities, and the science community made The Beehyve a reality within just 10 months. A digital twin of the hive with information on the carbon footprint was created, in addition to innovative projects for artificial intelligence, cloud and edge computing, augmented reality, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and visualization. 7 projects > 100 people involved 300 > 50,000 new community members 16 dedicated partner companies 257 newsletter registrations Slack registrations 40 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Bringing The Beehyve to life Two bee colonies moved into the project at Phoenix Contact. The latest control technology was used and the community projects were implemented in this smart home for bees. In addition to the two PLCnext Control versions AXC F 2152 and EPC 1522, a PLCnext Control AXC F 3152 is also used. We have connected the new extension module for machine learning (AXC F XT ML1000) to these so that we can also execute applications that require artificial intelligence. The beehive is also equipped with a weather station so that weather data can be acquired. However, the most important components are the 18 sensors. We always have an overview of our bees with temperature, humidity, vibration, and weight data being measured as well as a large amount of camera data. Learn about some of our projects. Any cloud aws VPN Hosting sensory data Router Provision camera data Firewall VPN Data provision for the project groups Edge device Digital Twin Beehive PLCnext Control + AI Modul Edge Device PLCnext Control + AI Modul PLCnext Control + I/Os PLCnext Control + I/Os Beehive Data provision directly via OPC UA or from the cloud systems Phoenix Contact 41

PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Digital twin Bees also send data: by creating a virtual representation of the hive based on the global standard of the administration shell. This data is available centrally and digitally with additional information. Realized by: Mittelstand Digital Zentrum Hannover, Germany Find out more AI-based object detection The members of the codecentric team have developed a reliable and efficient system for monitoring bee activity using a camera and the PLCnext ML extension module. The main objective is to analyze the bee behavior at the entrance of a beehive by means of camera-supported object recognition using AI. Realized by: codecentric Find out more Data visualization (Bee)Data at a glance with AnyViz: A dashboard for real- time data analysis and AI-based anomaly detection is made possible by integrating PLCnext Control, Proficloud data, IP cameras, and external sources such as weather data. Realized by: Mirasoft 42 Phoenix Contact Find out more

Process optimization with AR The augmented model of the beehive enables real-time data to be overviewed intuitively. The model is available as a higher-level data model on the real beehive and as a completely virtual model. Realized by: Phoenix Contact Find out more AI beekeeping handgrips From beekeeping to the production line: improved process control can be achieved – for bees as well as in industrial environments – by using AI and computer vision for manual gesture analysis. Realized by: Phoenix Contact Find out more BeeSmartNext BeeSmartNext is a web application for protecting bees by closing the gap between beekeeping and agriculture. By using data on bee activity and weather data, it is possible to predict the most bee-friendly time for farmers to deploy their plant protection products. Realized by: Sokratel Find out more PLCnext Technology » PLCnext Community Phoenix Contact 43

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Made with PLCnext Technology Use cases and applications PLCnext Technology is much more than just a grand vision. Operators and developers experience every day how PLCnext Technology opens the doors to the future. Experience a selection of projects that are already “Made with PLCnext Technology”. Further use cases and applications Use case: smart automation Automation solutions industries can be realized with PLCnext Technology. From controlling cooling and ventilation systems in industrial systems, through climate management in hotels, to monitoring infotainment screens for advertising. for different Read the complete use case here Use case: AGVSs in production Automated guided vehicles systems (AGVSs) are increasingly taking over transport tasks in production, logistics, and the service sector. Learn more about the AGVS in our production system and how PLCnext Technology helped to optimize processes by combining high speed and safety with an open system. Read the complete use case here Application: Installing an app from the PLCnext Store on a PLC Since the advent of smart devices, everyone has become familiar with app stores, online marketplaces for software from which applications can be installed directly on a smart device. But how does that work with a PLC? Learn more in this application note 44 Phoenix Contact 44 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Optimization of brewing processes at Das Freie Gutshof brewery The number of craft beer breweries is growing steadily and the brewing community is well networked between themselves. Manuel Fritsch is well known in the brewing world because he has developed a control solution specifically for this application based on a Raspberry Pi – the CraftBeerPi. Using PLCnext Control, Manuel has introduced an open control system to the community with which breweries can switch to an industry standard and thus further professionalize their brewing process. At the Gutshof brewery in Hanover, PLCnext Control is already controlling the brewing process reliably today, replacing the CraftBeerPi in the control cabinet. PLCnext Technology makes it possible to switch from a Raspberry Pi solution to an industrial control system with little programming effort, thereby making processes more efficient in the long term and making your system more failsafe. The challenge in brewing is bringing the beer to different temperature levels reliably. Any variation in temperature or deviation in the speed at which heating or cooling takes place has an influence on the chemical processes and thus on the quality and taste of the beer. The controller reads the data from the temperature sensors, controls the heating process, and ensures that the mash is stirred so that the temperature is uniform throughout. Drawing upon the CraftBeerPi community and a lot of creativity and inventiveness, further developments and process improvements will be usable in the future – no matter whether a Raspberry Pi or a PLCnext Control is used. The open PLCnext Technology ecosystem makes it possible to use the CraftBeerPi solution programmed in high level language easily. Find out more about this use case Go to the video Phoenix Contact 47

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Benefits for the brewery Comfort and efficiency Now, brewers no longer have to wake up at four in the morning to start up the system. In addition, the processes can be monitored and controlled via a cellphone app, which saves an enormous amount of time – currently approx. 15 min. per day. That is 75 minutes for a five-day week, equating to just under one working day in a month. Fast porting Whether using industrial hardware or Raspberry Pi, the software solution remains unchanged. The Python-based CraftBeerPi application was ported to PLCnext Control in no time. Plug-and-play, so to speak. Openness and visions for the future In order to sustainably improve the results during production, the openness of PLCnext Technology will even allow AI to be used to monitor the fermentation process in the future. Crowd knowledge Utilizing swarm intelligence, a higher degree of innovation can be achieved with faster innovation times. In addition, potential errors in the software are detected and corrected more quickly. This saves time and resources. Suitability for industrial applications In addition to easy connection to peripheral devices, the robustness of the hardware is a major advantage for Das Freie Gutshof brewery. Extendibility Easy extendibility with Axioline Smart Element I/O modules. The community is so much more creative than I could be on my own. And this is also shown by the fact there are now 70 plug-ins, which is just crazy”. Manuel Fritsch, founder of CraftBeerPi 48 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications A strong ecosystem on the road to success PLCnext Control PLCnext Control was used to switch from a Raspberry Pi solution to an industrial-grade controller. PLCnext Engineer PLCnext Engineer was used for the configuration. PLCnext Control is programmed in a high-level language with Python. PLCnext Community With swarm intelligence and collaboration, new ideas are shared in the CraftBeerPi community on Facebook. More than 5,000 brewers and brewing enthusiasts from more than 60 countries are connected with each other here. The community develops new solutions together, exchanges information, and helps with questions. Phoenix Contact 49

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Climate-friendly and robust automation system for the solar park of the Dessora industrial park ASG Engineering developed an intelligent complete solution for reactive power control in photovoltaic systems at night based on PLCnext Technology for the solar park at the Dessora industrial park. The new Q@Night control function prevents capacitive and inductive power losses from the solar parks, meaning that the grid operator of the 10 MW solar system does not have to buy reactive power. The financial outlay for such purchases would add up to a mid-range five-digit amount over the course of a year. The Q@Night controller function programmed by the company and integrated into the power control unit now ensures that the inverters in the photovoltaic park do not shut down during the night, as is normally the case, but continue to provide reactive power. The inductive and capacitive losses are balanced. Learn even more about this use case Phoenix Contact 51

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications A strong ecosystem on the road to success PLCnext Engineer The Q@Night function is programmed in Matlab® Simulink® with PLCnext Engineer. PLCnext Store This feed-in control is available as an app in the PLCnext Store: there are six different licenses, depending on the amount of system power. PLCnext Control The hardware and software of the feed-in controller can be adapted individually and project-specifically at any time, as can the Q@Night control function. In the All Electric Society, distributed power generation makes a significant contribution to a reliable power supply. 52 Phoenix Contact

Benefits for the solar park Intelligent complete solution Hardware, software, and license from PLCnext Technology. robustness Suitability for industrial applications The of PLCnext Technology is essential in the application of the large 10 MW solar park in particular. and industrial suitability Failsafe performance and adaptability The reliable and failsafe hardware and software of the PLCnext Technology feed-in controller extension can be adapted individually for a specific project. Efficient extendibility With the possibility of further development through Matlab® Simulink® on the PLCnext Control, the Q@Night controller function was able to be developed quickly, saving costs and electricity. PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Security System operators need a certified feed-in controller. This feed-in controller, certified in accordance with the German Directive VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, ensures that decentralized power generation plants that are connected to medium and high-voltage grids feed in electricity in accordance with the grid requirements. The feed-in controller received the component certificate in 2019. Sustainability The Q@Night function prevents power dissipation and saves electricity. Phoenix Contact 53

PLCnext Technology » The All Electric Society Technical solutions for a livable world A global society with renewable and affordable energy and a neutral carbon balance: This is the All Electric Society. It counteracts climate change and at the same time does justice to the aspirations of the global population for prosperity and development. To be able to realize this vision, the entire energy flow has to be optimized – starting with generation, through conversion, storage, and distribution, all the way to consumption. This will allow energy to be used as and when it is needed. Of equal importance is that the global energy demand has to be reduced through efficiency measures. Phoenix Contact provides products, solutions, and services that make all of this possible. Renewable energy as the basis Distributed power generation plants contribute significantly to a reliable power supply in the All Electric Society. Our solutions for solar park management enable the extremely reliable and economical operation of PV systems. From the field level to the visualization of data in a portal, we have developed a scalable, seamless concept for the comprehensive operational management of the system portfolio. This open system enables solar parks to be integrated and commissioned quickly and easily. Certified feed-in controllers from Phoenix Contact enable the fast and unbureaucratic grid connection of new systems – without having to wait a long time for the certificate of grid conformity. In this way, they not only simplify the path to the energy revolution – they actually accelerate the process. Find out more about the All Electric Society Experience the All Electric Society Go to the video 54 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Real-time distance detection utilizing artificial intelligence with codecentric The IT company codecentric specializes in individual software developments, including AI applications. Executing applications in the cloud or on servers is preferred here. However, more and more applications demand decentralized operation. That is why an industrial solution was needed, which is now implemented with PLCnext Control and available to customers as a complete solution in combination with the software from codecentric. In the first joint project, the company developed a solution for AI-supported access management, such as for entrances and exits at festival sites. Visitor flows can be monitored as well as clearances measured and analyzed. If necessary, the solution can be used to immediately block turnstiles or play loudspeaker announcements, for example. For this purpose, the clearances between people, machines, and even objects are recorded via cameras and processed and analyzed by the codecentric software on a PLCnext Control in conjunction with an AI extension module. When necessary, the PLC controls light barriers or triggers actions, for example. Learn even more about this use case Go to the podcast “Control cabinets, connectors, PLCs, and Industrial AI” with our expert Tom Hammerbacher Phoenix Contact 57

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Benefits for the IT company Suitability for industrial applications Among other reasons, codecentric chose PLCnext Control because of its industrial suitability. The solution ran on a Raspberry Pi previously. They were looking for a reliable hardware partner with an appropriate system. Quick and easy programming It was possible to transfer the in-house software solution to a PLCnext Control within a few days. The openness of the hardware was decisive here. Retrofitting When using this solution, customers benefit from the fact that they can continue to use the camera systems that are already installed. Pure surveillance cameras can thus become intelligent systems for access management, for example. A strong ecosystem on the road to success PLCnext Store The software solution will be made available as an app in the future. PLCnext Community To create the solution, codecentric employees gathered information via the PLCnext Community website and used a variety of tools (e.g., the forum, the Makers Blog). 58 Phoenix Contact Data protection compliance The data can be analyzed and evaluated in compliance with data protection regulations because the AI-trained model works in real time and only evaluates the images locally on the edge. This means that only coordinates are sent and no confidential images are stored. Real-time performance Through performance in real time, visitor flows and the clearances between individual visitors can be made directly transparent for the system. PLCnext Control The AI module runs the algorithm that detects people and measures clearances and directly evaluates this data locally on the PLCnext Control. The preprocessing of the image data is executed on the PLCnext Control. The extension module performs object classification in the images and significantly speeds up processing on the PLCnext Control.

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Obtaining minimally invasive process insights in production at Phoenix Contact Data acquisition is essential to the future viability of a business. We produce products for automation, safety applications, and network security in our electronics production facility in Bad Pyrmont - our PLCnext Factory. Annually, 270 TB of process and machine data is read out and collected from our systems and then evaluated annually. Through data analysis, we can increase system effectiveness and design manufacturing processes that are sustainable and safe. The Data Collection Box enables us to obtain digital data from production easily in a minimally invasive way. 3 ... 5% of I/Os for process monitoring In our rapidly changing world, we have to rethink our production processes every single day. Digitalization is the key to this. Every day, we move borders, are flexible and open to new ways of working together. As is the case for our products”. Dr. Till Potente, Vice President Operations & Sustainability Learn more about the Data Collection Box Phoenix Contact 61

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications Benefits for production Retrofitting The Data Collection Box is retrofitted easily into existing systems via plug-and-play. In addition, the solution based on the Box is 30 to 50% cheaper than a classic MES approach. Any analysis and visualization methods PLCnext Control is used as a data collector in the Data Collection Box. This means that the data can be stored in any cloud and, at the same time, any systems can be used for data analysis and visualization. Scalability In this context, we are talking about the development and clear trend towards a microservice architecture. With the Data Collection Box, we collect data in many different places in a very decentralized way. The openness of the PLCnext Technology ecosystem forms the basis for building such new structures. 62 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Use cases and applications A strong ecosystem on the road to success PLCnext Control The PLCnext Control in the Data Collection Box acquires the data from systems with minimal invasion and makes it available for analysis and processing. To comprehensively map processes and make reliable derivations, it is sufficient to connect the PLCnext Control to 3 to 5% of the I/Os. The system CE is not affected, so new certification and TÜV approval is not necessary. PLCnext Community Our PLCnext Community provides access to numerous specialists in the industry. As an example we would like to showcase the Israeli start-up SIGA OT Solutions, which has developed SigaInsight, an app that uses a Data Collection Box to forward the data captured to a learning algorithm. Early in the process, the algorithm detects deviations and reliably reports them to employees via smart alerts. This enables rapid responses to anomalies. Phoenix Contact 63

PLCnext Technology » Product list Controllers Type AXC F 2152 AXC F 3152 RFC 4072S RFC 4072R Item no. Processor/clock frequency Main memory (RAM) PROFINET devices 2404267 1069208 1051328 1136419 ARM Cortex A9, 2 x 800 MHz Intel Atom E3930, 2 x 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5-6300U, 2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Core 5-6300U, 2 x 2.4 GHz 0.5 GB 64 2 GB 128 8 GB 256 8 GB 256 Number of tasks (cycle) 32 (1 ms) 32 (500 µs) 32 (500 µs) 1 (10 ms recomm.) Security Interfaces Certifications Miscellaneous IEC 62443-4-1 ML 3 Full IEC 62443-4-1 ML 3 Full IEC 62443-4-1 ML 3 Full – Axioline, PROFINET, PLCnext Control extensions Axioline, PROFINET, PLCnext Control extensions PROFINET/PROFIsafe PROFINET, Sync Link UL, CE, Maritime, IECEx, ATEX ,PROFINET UL Hazloc, CE, Maritime, PROFINET UL, CE, PROFINET/PROFIsafe CE 300 PROFIsafe devices Redundancy operation Type BPC 9102S EPC 1502 EPC 1522 Item no. Processor/clock frequency Main memory (RAM) PROFINET devices 16 GB 256 1246285 1185416 1185423 Intel Core i7-107000TE, 8 x 2 GHz Intel Celeron N3350, 2 x 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350, 2 x 1.1 GHz Number of tasks (cycle) 128 (500 µs) Security Interfaces Certifications – PROFINET/PROFIsafe Real-time TSN UL, CE, PROFINET/PROFIsafe 2 GB 256 32 (1 ms) – PROFINET 4 GB 256 32 (1 ms) – PROFINET UL, CE UL, CE Miscellaneous 300 PROFIsafe devices Preinstalled Edge software, Wi-Fi Preinstalled Edge software, Wi-Fi For further product information, please click on the respective item number. View 3D object 64 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Product list PLC extensions Type AXC F XT ML1000 AXC F XT SPLC 1000 AXC F XT SPLC 3000 AXC F XT ETH 1TX Item no. Description Extension... 1259849 Artificial intelligence 1159811 Safety 1000 1160157 Safety 3000 2403115 Ethernet ...with a machine learning module ...with a safety-related controller ...with a safety-related controller ...with an additional Ethernet interface Type AXC F XT PB AXC F XT EXP AXC F XT IB AXC F XT KIT Item no. Description Extension... 1091657 PROFIBUS 1139999 Extension 2403018 INTERBUS 1383116 Extension kit ...for connecting a PROFIBUS network ...for connecting up to three further PLCnext Control extensions For further product information, please click on the respective item number. View 3D object PLCnext Technology Starterkit Would you like to test the operation, handling, and performance of PLCnext Technology in a small application first? The starter kit includes: • PLCnext Control AXC F 2152 • Axioline Smart Elements: digital input, digital output, analog voltage input 0 V … 10 V • 24 V power supply unit and space for extensions on a DIN rail Go to the product View 3D object ...for connecting an INTERBUS remote bus ...with one universal miniPCIe interface Item no. 1188165 Phoenix Contact 65

PLCnext Technology » Product list Proficloud.io Smart Services Device Management Service User Management Service Time Series Data Service The standard for all smart devices from Phoenix Contact • Overview of all devices • State of health of devices • Firmware update from the cloud • Digital nameplate and device logs Invite users to Proficloud.io organizations and assign individual permissions • Inviting people to Proficloud.io organizations • Predefined roles such as admin, editor, and viewer • Create new organizations quickly and easily • Manage multiple location with one login All process data available centrally – at any time, anywhere • Access to process data from any location • Downtimes and workloads can be planned • Increased product quality through data • Warnings in the Smart Service or via email indicate impending problems • Expert knowledge accessible to every employee Further information on the Device Management Service Further information on the User Management Service Further information on the Time Series Data Service Impulse Analytics Service EMMA Service The world’s first intelligent assistance system for surge protection in the field of mains protection • Improved workflows with remote monitoring • From reactive to proactive maintenance • Detailed information on overcurrent events (State-of-Health reports) and remaining service life of the surge protection device (SPD) • Higher availability and improved process stability Energy monitoring, management, and analytics: Smart energy management anytime, from anywhere. • Visualization and analysis of energy data • Warning about limits that will be imminently • Integration of external data possible • Easy export of data for further processing in other systems possible over- or undershot • Visualization of the key indicator “Energy Performance Indicator (EnPI)” Find out more Getting started FAQs Further information on the Impulse Analytics Service Further information on the EMMA Service Go to the service store 66 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Product list Axioline Smart Elements (AXL SE) Description Digital input module, 16 channels, 1-conductor Digital input module (NPN), 16 channels, 1-conductor Relay module, two relay outputs, changeover contact, 220 V DC, 230 V AC Digital output module, 4 channels, 2 A, 2-conductor Digital output module, 16 channels, 1-conductor Digital output module (NPN), 16 channels, 1-conductor Safe digital input module (PROFIsafe), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) Safe digital input module (SafetyBridge Technology), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) Safe digital output module (PROFIsafe), 4 channels (1-channel assignment), 2 channels (2-channel assignment) Safe digital output module (SafetyBridge Technology), 4 channels (1-channel assignment), 2 channels (2-channel assignment) Analog input module, 4 channels, 0 mA … 20 mA, single ended Analog input module, 4 channels, 4 mA … 20 mA, single ended Analog input module, 4 channels, 0 V … 10 V, single ended Analog input module, 4 channels, -10 V … 10 V, single ended Analog output module, 4 channels, 0 mA … 20 mA, single ended Analog output module, 4 channels, 4 mA … 20 mA, single ended Analog output module, 4 channels, 0 V … 10 V, single ended Analog output module, 4 channels, -10 V … 10 V, single ended Temperature measurement module, 4 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (Pt 100) Type AXL SE DI16/1 AXL SE DI16/1 NPN AXL SE DOR2 W 230 AXL SE DO4/2 2A EF AXL SE DO16/1 AXL SE DO16/1 NPN AXL SE PSDI8/3 AXL SE SSDI8/3 AXL SE PSDO 4/2 2A AXL SE SSDO4/2 2A AXL SE AI4 I 0-20 AXL SE AI4 I 4-20 AXL SE AI4 U 0-10 AXL SE AI U -10-10 AXL SE AO4 I 0-20 AXL SE AO4 I 4-20 AXL SE AO4 U 0-10 AXL SE AO U -10-10 AXL SE RTD4 PT100 Temperature measurement module, 4 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (Pt 1000) AXL SE RTD4 PT1000 Temperature measurement module, 4 channels for connecting thermocouples or linear voltage AXL SE UTH4 EF Communication module, IO-Link master, four IO-Link ports Class A Communication module, RS-485 serial interface Communication module, RS-232 serial interface Function module, counter input for 24 V sensors Function module, symmetrical incremental encoder Function module, asymmetrical incremental encoder Potential distribution module, 24 V DC Potential distribution module, GND AXL SE IOL4 AXL SE RS485 AXL SE RS232 AXL SE CNT1 AXL SE INC1 SYM AXL SE INC1 ASYM AXL SE PD16 24V AXL SE PD16 GND Potential distribution module, 24 V DC, GND AXL SE PD8/8 24V/GND Module for covering unused backplane slots, active Module for covering unused backplane slots, passive Backplane, for accommodating 4 Axioline Smart Elements Backplane, for accommodating 6 Axioline Smart Elements AXL SE SC -A AXL SE SC AXL F BP SE4 AXL F BP SE6 Item no. 1088127 1105559 1105562 1181790 1088129 1105560 1079241 1190012 1079231 1190017 1296378 1088062 1088104 1487836 1296372 1088123 1088126 1487835 1088106 1182190 1182068 1088132 1088128 1181787 1088131 1088130 1182185 1337223 1337224 1337225 1088134 1167159 1088135 1088136 Phoenix Contact 67

PLCnext Technology » Product list Axioline F: Standard I/O modules Description Type Item no. Digital input module, 8 channels, 2-conductor, 24 V DC Digital input module, 8 channels, 2-conductor, 48, 60 V Digital input module, 8 channels, 2-conductor, 110 V DC Digital input module, 16 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC Digital input module, 16 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, with fast inputs Digital input module, 16 channels, 4-conductor, 24 V DC Digital input module, 32 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, 35 mm overall width Digital input module, 32 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, 54 mm overall width Digital input module, 64 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC Safe digital input module (PROFIsafe), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) Safe digital input module (SafetyBridge Technology), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) Digital output module, 4 channels, 3-conductor, 24 V DC Digital output module, 4 channels, 2-conductor, 24 V DC Digital output module, 8 channels, 2-conductor, 24 V DC Digital output module, 16 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC AXL F DI8/2 24DC 1F AXL F DI8/2 48/60DC 1F AXL F DI8/2 110/220DC 1F AXL F DI16/1 1H AXL F DI16/1 HS 1H AXL F DI16/4 2F AXL F DI32/1 2H AXL F DI32/1 1F AXL F DI64/1 2F AXL F PSDI8/4 1F AXL F SSDI8/4 1F AXL F DO4/3 AC 1F AXL F DOR4/2 AC/220DC 1F AXL F DO8/2 2A 1H AXL F DO16/1 1H Digital output module, 16 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, with FLK connection AXL F DO16 FLK 1H Digital output module, 16 channels, 2-conductor, 24 V DC Digital output module, 16 channels, 3-conductor, 24 V DC Digital output module, 32 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, 54 mm overall width AXL F DO16/2 2H AXL F DO16/3 2F AXL F DO32/1 1F Digital output module, 32 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, 35 mm overall width AXL F DO32/1 2H Digital output module, 64 channels, 1-conductor, 24 V DC Safe digital output module (PROFIsafe), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) Safe relay output module (PROFIsafe), 4 safe relay outputs Safe digital output module (SafetyBridge Technology), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) Safe digital output module (SafetyBridge Technology), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment), with integrated safety logic Safe relay output module (SafetyBridge Technology), 4 safe relay outputs Digital input/output module, 8 channels each, 1-conductor, 24 V DC Digital input/output module, 8 channels each, 3-conductor, 24 V DC AXL F DO64/1 2F AXL F PSDO8/3 1F AXL F PSDOR4/2 1F AXL F SSDO8/3 1F AXL F LPSDO8/3 1F AXL F SSDOR4/2 1F AXL F DI8/1 DO8/1 1H AXL F DI8/3 DO8/3 2H Digital input/output module, 16 channels each, 3-conductor, 24 V DC AXL F DI16/1 DO16/1 2H Digital I/O module, 16 channels (input), 1-conductor, 8 channels (output), 2-conductor, 24 V DC AXL F DI16/1 DO8/2 2A 2H Analog input module, 4 channels, current, configurable current ranges Analog input module, 4 channels, voltage, configurable voltage ranges AXL F AI4 I 1H AXL F AI4 U 1H Analog input module, 8 channels, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges AXL F AI8 1F Safe analog input module (PROFIsafe), 8 channels (1-channel assignment), 4 channels (2-channel assignment) AXL F PSAI8 I 1F 2702783 2702654 2700684 2688310 2701722 2688022 2702052 2688035 2701450 2701559 2702263 2702068 2700608 2688381 2688349 2701813 1027904 2688048 2688051 1004925 2702053 2701560 2702858 2702264 2702171 2702859 2701916 2702071 2702106 2702291 2688491 2688501 2688064 1061424 68 Phoenix Contact

PLCnext Technology » Product list Axioline F: Standard I/O modules Description Type Analog input/output module, 2 channels each, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges AXL F AI2 AO2 1H Analog output module, 4 channels, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges AXL F AO4 1H Analog output module, 8 channels, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges AXL F AO8 1F Temperature measurement module, 4 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) AXL F RTD4 1H Temperature measurement module, 8 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) AXL F RTD8 1F Temperature measurement module, 8 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), with high dynamic range AXL F RTD8 S 1F Temperature measurement module, 4 channels for connecting thermocouples Temperature measurement module, 8 channels for connecting thermocouples AXL F UTH4 1H AXL F UTH8 1F Function module, 2 counter inputs for 24 V signals, 2 incremental encoder inputs, 8 digital inputs AXL F CNT2 INC2 1F Communication module, serial interface, can be parameterized Communication module, IO-Link master, 8 channels DALI master, 2 channels, integrated DALI power supply unit M-Bus master, for connecting M-Bus meters in accordance with EN 13757-2 Function module, 1 SSI interface for absolute encoder, 1 analog output Function module, pulse width modulation Strain gauge capture module Power measurement module, voltage and current measurements Power module for the communications power UBus AXL F RS UNI 1H AXL F IOL8 2H AXL F MA DALI2 1H AXL F MA MBUS 1H AXL F SSI1 AO1 1H AXL F PWM2 1H AXL F SGI2 1H AXL F PM EF 1F AXL F PWR 1H Item no. 2702072 2688527 2688080 2688556 2688077 2702120 2688598 2688417 2688093 2688666 1027843 2702864 1104545 2688433 1007352 2702911 2702671 2688297 Updating your Inline station We have to adapt ever more quickly to new technologies, including those that are considered futuristic even by today’s standards. But why dispose of an entire control station when you can adapt it easily to future technologies? AXC F IL ADAPT Item no. 1020304 • Connector for 63 Inline I/Os • 24 PCP devices can be used • 4096 bit input/output data • Current consumption 20 mA • Approvals: UL, CUL-DNV/GL, LR, BV, ABS, Rina Go to the product Phoenix Contact 69

PLCnext Technology » Product list Axioline F: I/O modules for extreme environments Description Type Digital input module, 16 channels, 4-conductor, extended temperature range AXL F DI16/4 XC 2F Digital input module, 16 channels, NAMUR, extended temperature range AXL F DI16 NAM XC 1F Item no. 2701224 1052427 Digital input module, 16 channels, NAMUR, intrinsically safe, extended temperature range AXL F EX IS DI16 NAM XC 1F 1052423 Digital input module, 32 channels, 1-conductor, extended temperature range AXL F DI32/1 XC 1F 2701226 Digital output module, 4 channels, 24 V DC, 48 mA, intrinsically safe, extended temperature range Digital output module, 4 channels, 21 V DC, 60 mA, intrinsically safe, extended temperature range AXL F EX IS DO4 SD 24-48 XC 1F 1086901 AXL F EX IS DO4 SD 21-60 XC 1F 1086902 Digital output module, 8 channels, 2-conductor, extended temperature range AXL F DO8/2 2A XC 1H Digital output module, 16 channels, 3-conductor, extended temperature range AXL F DO16/3 XC 2F Digital output module, 32 channels, 1-conductor, extended temperature range AXL F DO32/1 XC 1F Digital input/output module, 8 channels each, 1-conductor, 24 V DC, extended temperature range AXL F DI8/1 DO8/1 XC 1H Analog input module, 4 channels, current, configurable current ranges, extended temperature range Analog input module, 4 channels, voltage, configurable voltage ranges, extended temperature range AXL F AI4 I XC 1H AXL F AI4 U XC 1H Analog input module, 8 channels, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges, extended temperature range AXL F AI8 XC 1F Analog input module, 8 channels, HART, extended temperature range AXL F AI8 HART XC 1F Analog input module, 8 channels, HART, intrinsically safe, extended temperature range AXL F EX IS AI8 HART XC 1F Analog output module, 4 channels, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges, extended temperature range AXL F AO4 XC 1H Analog output module, 4 channels, HART, extended temperature range AXL F AO4 HART XC 1F 1035427 2701228 2701230 2702017 2702007 2702008 2701232 1052434 1052432 2702153 1087080 Analog output module, 4 channels, HART, intrinsically safe, extended temperature range AXL F EX IS AO4 HART XC 1F 1087081 Analog output module, 8 channels, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges, extended temperature range AXL F AO8 XC 1F Analog input/output module, 2 channels each, current/voltage, configurable current and voltage ranges, extended temperature range AXL F AI2 AO2 XC 1H Temperature measurement module, 4 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), extended temperature range Temperature measurement module, 8 channels for connecting resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), extended temperature range AXL F RTD4 XC 1H AXL F RTD8 XC 1F Temperature measurement module, 8 channels for connecting thermocouples, extended temperature range AXL F UTH8 XC 1F Function module, 2 counter inputs for 24 V signals, 2 incremental encoder inputs, 8 digital inputs, extended temperature range AXL F CNT2 INC2 XC 1F Communication module for serial data transmission, 1 interface can be parameterized as RS-485/RS-422 or RS-232, extended temperature range AXL F RS UNI XC 1H 2701237 1035429 1035430 2701235 2702464 2701239 2702006 Function module, 2 digital pulse interfaces for evaluating magnetostrictive position sensors with start/stop interface, for extended temperature range AXL F IMPULSE2 XC 1H 2702655 70 Phoenix Contact

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