Overview
This is a collection list of the different how to videos, blogs and examples available in the ctrlX AUTOMATION community. If you see a need for a special topic that is not available yet please add a comment below.
Basics
Let's get started video series [playlist]
#1 How to install ctrlX WORKS & Apps [VIDEO]
#2 crtlX CORE X3 unboxing and first connect [VIDEO]
#3 First contact ctrlX WORKS [VIDEO]
#4 ctrlX I/O-Engineering, Digital IOs [VIDEO]
#5 Round up and further information and links [VIDEO]
#6 First contact ctrlX Data Layer [VIDEO]
#7 Get, install and license Apps [VIDEO]
#8 PLC Application – Useful hints for beginners [VIDEO]
Registering and finding help [VIDEO]
Release cycle of apps and engineering software [DOCU]
Install ctrlX WORKS [VIDEO]
Installing Apps [VIDEO]
ctrlX Data Layer [VIDEO]
How to subscribe to nodes of the ctrlX Data Layer using REST commands via CURL [DOCU]
How to set up Data Layer watchlists and integrate them into ctrlX PLC [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
Set up a ctrlX CORE Motion & PLC Programming [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2]
Update and setup ctrlX CORE with a microSD-card [DOCU]
Reset and commissioning a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Partition a disk as GPT & Restore ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU]
How to make an HTTPS connection with ctrlX OS Web Server [DOCU]
How to generate a system report and switch on additional traces [DOCU]
Licensing
Quick Start Guide Licensing Center [DOCU]
Get an App License [DOCU]
Activate an App License [DOCU]
Upload a license via REST-client to your ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Trial Licenses - Try Out Our Apps [DOCU]
Service Tickets Licensing with ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
ctrlX Configurator
Login to ctrlX Configurator [DOCU]
Use ctrlX Configurator [VIDEO]
Motor dimensioning with operating points [DOCU]
EPLAN Generator first steps and operation [DOCU]
Using keyboard shortcuts and URL syntax [DOCU]
Copy projects [DOCU]
How to use interface to Rexroth Store [DOCU]
How to configure connections [DOCU]
How to change user settings [DOCU]
Quick Start Guide for ctrlX I/O [DOCU]
How to configure ctrlX I/O [DOCU]
Hint on using iOS and macOS devices [DOCU]
New product configuration status [DOCU]
Display of prices [DOCU]
Solution sets:
For Cartesian handling applications [DOCU]
For Additive Manufacturing [DOCU]
For Beam Cutting applications [DOCU]
For Milling Manufacturing [DOCU]
For Controls Only applications [DOCU]
For Assembly applications [DOCU]
For Building Automation applications [DOCU]
For Dispensing applications [DOCU]
For IoT [DOCU]
For E-Commerce - Packaging-on-demand Machines [DOCU]
Fieldbus/IO
Use digital IOs at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
SICK Function Block Factory for Data Parsing [DOCU]
ModbusTCP: Setup tcp communication step by step and use the data in the PLC [DOCU]
Various methods to use ModbusRTU (RS485) with ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
CODESYS fieldbus add-on installation guide for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
EtherCat:
3rd party EtherCAT slave interoperability list [DOCU]
Import EtherCAT IO realtime data offline into ctrlX PLC Engineering [DOCU]
Configure adjustable S20 IO periphery at a S20-EC-BK using PDI-Write [DOCU]
Port Forwarding with a Sick safety PLC via Ethercat EOE [DOCU]
Set up WAGO I/O System 750 and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
Set up WAGO I/O System Field and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
Set up and connect Turck TBEC RFID and IOL modules with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
ctrlX CORE with S20 IO-Link Master [DOCU]
Setup ifm IO-Link Master and IO-Link Sensor and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
Interfacing ctrlX CORE with IO-Link master via EtherCAT [VIDEO]
Use AoE with IO-LINK devices to Read Write Parameters [DOCU]
Interfacing ctrlX CORE with ctrlX I/O via EtherCAT [VIDEO]
Set up a Balluff BNI IO-Link Master with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
Set up a Balluff BIS RFID Controller with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
Set up a Balluff BTL Linear Position Sensor with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
Smart Function Kit using a ctrlX CORE connected through EtherCAT [DOCU]
Get Ethercat diagnosis from ctrlX CORE into PLC [DOCU]
How to connect ctrlX CORE to Synapticon Drives [DOCU]
Setup a SMC JXCE Controller with EtherCAT [DOCU]
Setup a SMC EX260 valve manifold controller [DOCU]
Connecting maxon MiniMACS to ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
ctrlX IO Oversampling (OVS) Digital Output Module generating high resolution PLS [VIDEO]
PROFINET:
CAN:
PLC
PLC Application – Useful hints for beginners [VIDEO]
Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2]
Use ctrlX PLC Engineering API with Python [DOCU]
Import EtherCAT IO realtime data offline into ctrlX PLC Engineering [DOCU]
Get Ethercat diagnosis from ctrlX CORE into PLC [DOCU]
Templates:
Template for cartesian handling systems V1.0 (for system version 1.12) [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
Template for cartesian handling systems V1.20.1 [DOCU]
Template for cartesian handling systems v2.6.3 [DOCU]
ctrlX HMI - Basic Template [DOCU]
Template for Consumer Goods - Form, Fill and Seal (flowwrapper) [DOCU]
Template for MTX Beam Cutting [DOCU]
Template for MTX Additive Manufacturing [DOCU]
Read PROFINET Device App values from ctrlX PLC Engineering [DOCU]
SICK Function Block Factory for Data Parsing [DOCU]
Smart Function Kit using a ctrlX CORE connected through EtherCAT [DOCU]
Ethercat SoE: Read and write ctrlX DRIVE and/or Indradrive parameters via PLC [DOCU]
Ethercat: Use AoE with IO-LINK devices to Read Write Parameters [DOCU]
CODESYS Softmotion:
CODESYS Fieldbus Communication:
CODESYS fieldbus add-on installation guide for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
Ethernet/IP [VIDEO]
PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with ctrlX COREplus X3 [DOCU]
PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with IndraDrive [DOCU]
PROFINET - ctrlX CORE X3 with ctrlX COREplus X3 [DOCU]
Connect Kassow Robots RC with ctrlX PLC via Profinet [DOCU]
Creating an HTML5 Control for ctrlX PLC Engineering and CODESYS WebVisu [DOCU]
How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU]
Datalayer NRT: read and write basic data using the PLC functions [DOCU]
How to set up Data Layer watchlists and integrate them into ctrlX PLC [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
Comfortable data exchange of PLC and FlatBuffer variables using watchlist in Data Layer NRT [DOCU]
Get ctrlX SAFETY FSoE Diagnosis on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
How to set up Python scripts with PLC programming [DOCU]
Motion
ctrlX MOTION:
CODESYS Softmotion:
Safety
Implement Machine Safety in a cartesian handling [VIDEO]
Create safety PLC project with ctrlX SAFETY Engineering [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SafeMotion (SMO) function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SMO and STO axes function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO/SMO ctrlX DRIVEs in conjunction with door [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control safe motion (SMO) function of IndraDrive [DOCU]
How To update ctrlX SAFETY firmware [DOCU]
Use several ctrlX DRIVE in 3 safe areas at 1 SAFEX-C1.x control [DOCU]
Get ctrlX SAFETY Diagnosis at ctrlX CORE (over EtherCAT) [DOCU]
Get ctrlX SAFETY Diagnosis at XMxx controls (over PROFINET) [DOCU]
ctrlX SAFETY Engineering remote access to SAFEX-C.15 via Profinet [DOCU]
Port Forwarding with a Sick satey PLC via Ethercat EOE [DOCU]
ctrlX Safety Engineering remote access to SAFEX-C1x via EoE [DOCU]
ctrlX DRIVE SafeMotion PROFIsafe on PROFINET Shared Devices, with Siemens PLC´s [DOCU]
ctrlX SAFETY create User Groups [DOCU]
ctrlX SAFETY with Fortress amGard proNet FSoE [DOCU]
How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) position package [DOCU]
How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) speed package [DOCU]
HMI
WebIQ (official documentation and videos):
Connecting to an OPC UA server [VIDEO]
Browsing of variables, arrays & structures in OPC UA [DOCU]
How to add multiple languages [DOCU]
User Management [DOCU]
Alarm Management [DOCU]
Communicate with ctrlX CORE Rest API [DOCU]
Custom Library Packages [DOCU]
Create package with UI-Actions and Local Scripts [DOCU]
Render a 3D model [DOCU]
Templates:
Use Designer AddOn (Cross References, Checks) [DOCU]
Serving data to WebIQ via HTTP [VIDEO]
Create PDF document with pdfmake [DOCU]
HowTo display content in a table [DOCU]
How To display PLC data as oscilloscope or chart [DOCU]
Embed IoT Dashboard in WebIQ [DOCU]
WinStudio:
Creating project, licensing, PLC symbol file config, BRWS+OPCUA driver sheet setup, using tags [VIDEO]
Creating and configuring screens, screen objects and attributes, data entry methods [VIDEO]
User symbols, working with multiple screens, scripting, running the application, troubleshooting [VIDEO]
Template for MTX Beam Cutting [DOCU]
Template for MTX Additive Manufacturing [DOCU]
KEBA KeTop:
IIoT: Use ctrlX CORE as a monitoring platform using InfluxDB and Grafana [DOCU]
Creating an HTML5 Control for ctrlX PLC Engineering and CODESYS WebVisu [DOCU]
Create HMI with Weidmüller GTI - PROCON-WEB Embedded System [VIDEO]
How to create a kiosk type plug-and-play Qt based HMI application on ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU]
IoT
IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU]
IoT Dashboard App: Configuration Guide, Thresholds, Alerts and Notifications [DOCU]
Getting started with InfluxDB on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
IIoT: Use ctrlX CORE as a monitoring platform using InfluxDB and Grafana [DOCU]
Embed IoT Dashboard in WebIQ [DOCU]
IIoT - Push oversampled arrays to InfluxDB [DOCU]
Send multi-dimensional array to InfluxDB and Nexeed via Node-RED [DOCU]
Store and visualize PLC values using Telegraf and InfluxDB app [DOCU]
Use Telegraf app to sample Realtime Data automatically [DOCU]
Transferring and Representing CSV Files from IndraControl to ctrlX CORE using FTP and InfluxDB [DOCU]
Fast time series data from ctrlX PLC to local InfluxDB [DOCU]
Use Arduino Nicla Sense ME together with ctrlX AUTOMATION for data harvesting [DOCU]
Bosch DeviceBridge app: Bridging IT with OT [VIDEO]
AI and Data Analysis: the Jupyter Notebook App [DOCU]
Virtual Commissioning of Distributed Systems in the IIoT [DOCU]
Mongo DB in ctrlX OS [DOCU]
IXON
PostgreSQL on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Send multi-dimensional array to InfluxDB and Nexeed IAS via Node-RED [DOCU]
Monitoring - General Purpose & Realtime [DOCU]
SDK (Software Development Kit), user/custom apps
Setup development environment using:
Trainings:
Learn the Basics [ctrlX CORE I] - [VIDEO]
Basics of app programming [trlX AUTOMATION SDK I]
Program complex non-real-time apps [ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK II] - [VIDEO]
Customer App Support (Services) [STORE]
Using the libusb library to access an USB devices [DOCU]
Empower your app with Data Persistence [DOCU]
How to create noVNC snap [DOCU]
Create and delete files and folders in Active configuration [DOCU]
Debug C++ Apps with SDK for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
Service2Service Authentication [DOCU]
Provide API in the Data Layer for your app [DOCU]
Run Python examples directly inside the IDE app plus SDK explanation [DOCU]
ROS2 demo example - MoveIt2! in ctrlX OS [DOCU]
Kassow Robots - Command from ROS2 [DOCU]
Shared memory communication between ROS2, Datalayer and PLC [DOCU]
Easy Automation Library for ctrlX DRIVE - LabVIEW™ toolbox [STORE]
How to run the Rexroth ROKIT Locator on ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU]
How to activate SSH communication in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Licensing Demo using REST API [DOCU]
Python webserver custom User Interface for Motion App [DOCU]
ctrlX DRIVE
Establish Ethernet connection via [ctrlX CORE (SIP) and EoE] [Panel] [EtherCAT control] - [DOCU]
Online review using USB-C connection and ctrlX WORKS software [VIDEO]
Set absolute positions for incremental encoders of ctrlX DRIVE [VIDEO2]
Frequency response analysis of regulation loops [DOCU]
Update runtime/firmware [DOCU]
Commissioning of 3rd party motors [DOCU]
Suitably Power ON/OFF [DOCU]
Use panel at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Commission spindle positioning function [DOCU]
Check bleeder resistance capabilities [DOCU]
Commission analog interface [DOCU]
Use analog interface at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Commission drive controlled oscillation function [DOCU]
Use digital IOs at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Configure a DC/DC converter XMV02 [DOCU]
Use cogging compensation at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use axis error correction [DOCU]
Use temperature error correction [DOCU]
IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU]
Use Eco mode brake control with voltage reduction at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX DRIVE under a Schneider control [DOCU]
Use hybrid position control at ctrlX Drive [DOCU]
Use Anti-vibration filter [DOCU]
Ethercat Soe: read and write ctrlX DRIVE and Indradrive S and P parameters [DOCU]
ctrlX DRIVE with Siemens TIA-Portal™ CPU SIMATIC S7-1200 or S7-1500 [DOCU]
Use error reaction return motion at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use motor phase short circuit at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use automatic weight counterbalance at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Easy Automation Library (EAL) for ctrlX DRIVE - LabVIEW™ toolbox [STORE]
Acyclic PROFINET communication with Siemens PLC [DOCU]
Measuring wheel function [DOCU]
Safety:
Use several ctrlX DRIVE in 3 safe areas at 1 SAFEX-C1.x control [DOCU]
Commission SafeMotion (SMO) with ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SafeMotion (SMO) function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SMO and STO axes function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO/SMO ctrlX DRIVEs in conjunction with door [DOCU]
Commission FSoE ctrlX DRIVE under EtherCAT control (Beckhoff) [DOCU]
ctrlX DRIVE SafeMotion PROFIsafe on PROFINET Shared Devices, with Siemens PLC´s [DOCU]
How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) position package [DOCU]
How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) speed package [DOCU]
IndraDrive
Process Controller in IndraDrive [DOCU]
Setup IndraDrive SafeMotion for Safe Torque Off with Safe Stop 1 [DOCU]
Ethercat SoE: Read and write ctrlX DRIVE and/or Indradrive parameters via PLC [DOCU]
PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with IndraDrive [DOCU]
Use ctrlX SAFETY to control safe motion (SMO) function of IndraDrive [DOCU]
IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU]
Ethercat Soe: read and write ctrlX DRIVE and Indradrive S and P parameters [DOCU]
ctrlX World
Become a Partner [DOCU]
How-to collaborate [DOCU]
Storage Guide [DOCU]
Business Process [DOCU]
How-to become a ctrlX World Partner or ctrlX OS OEM [DOCU]
Miscellaneous
Connect ctrlX COREvirtual to the Internet [DOCU]
Connect real ctrlX CORE via proxy to the Internet [DOCU]
Communicate between a ctrlX COREvirtual and other applications [DOCU]
Connect Notebook and Internet to a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Enable Access ctrlX AUTOMATION using Network Address Translation (NAT) [DOCU]
Use ctrlX CORE as a “router” using the Firewall App [DOCU]
Machine remote access using VPN and Firewall apps on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
Machine Remote Access: use MB Connect Line service with ctrlX CORE and VPN Client app [DOCU]
Seamless Remote Access: Setting Up a VPN with CloudConnexa [DOCU]
Remote Access & Management Portfolio [DOCU]
Create and change a GIT repository on GitHub [DOCU]
OPC UA:
MQTT:
Node-RED:
ctrlX CORE - Node-RED App [VIDEO]
ctrlX CORE with PLC and Node-RED [VIDEO]
Node-RED Communication Methods [VIDEO]
Remote Access for ctrlX CORE via Internet using Node-RED [DOCU]
How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU]
Export JSON to CSV format using Node-RED in ctrlX OS [DOCU]
How to read a node and all the subnodes in Node-RED [DOCU]
Bundle npm Packages for Offline Node-RED Installation [DOCU]
Cybersecurity:
Connect ctrlX AUTOMATION to machineering iPhysics simulation [DOCU]
Generate API client libraries from Engineering API [DOCU]
Automated Test Strategies for ctrlX PLC Applications [DOCU]
Unix Domain Sockets in .NET 6 - Basics and Usage with ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Commissioning of the Rhebo OT Monitoring Sensor App [DOCU]
Connect ctrlX CORE with Raspberry Pi [DOCU]
Configure IEC 60870-5 Protocol in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Connect ctrlX CORE to a VNC Server using noVNC [DOCU]
Deploy Docker Image to Container Engine App [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
How to make REST call of Data Layer through LabVIEW [DOCU]
How to read Data Layer Nodes through Visual Studio [DOCU]
Communication Portfolio in ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
Control to Control Communication (C2C) - Overview [DOCU]
Data exchange between controls C2C – ctrlX Data Layer Remote Connection [DOCU]
Vision: Integrate ctrlX AUTOMATION with a SICK InspectorP camera and MongoDB [DOCU]
Connect ctrlX CORE with ELMO Drive [DOCU]
View content from multiple web servers in one web page (reverse proxy) [DOCU]
Restrict access to ctrlX Data Layer nodes for a specific user [DOCU]
Modelling, Deploying, and Running Simulink® Models on ctrlX OS with model connect app [DOCU]
How to run Machine-Learning Models on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Integration of Hirschmann Bobcat Rail Switch (BRS) with ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU]
How to activate SSH communication in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
Systematic Reboot with REST API and Node-RED example [DOCU]
Configure Remote Logging secured via TLS in ctrlX OS 1.20 [DOCU]
Nexeed Control Plus Studio HMI and Digital Machine with a real ctrlX CORE X3 [DOCU]
How to integrate Arkite with ctrlX CORE through OPC UA [DOCU]
ctrlX OS Diagnostic System: Use your own diagnostic messages [DOCU]
Custom data structures in Key Value Database (KVD) app [DOCU]
Kassow Robots - Streamcast the Teach Pendant on a desktop device [DOCU]
Trainings
ctrlX CORE Demo Kit series
Influencer videos
ctrlX developR Series Season 1 [Overview]
ctrlX developR Series Season 2
Episode #1 Configure Components
-> How to #1 Configure ComponentsEpisode #2 Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming
-> How to #2 Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC ProgrammingEpisode #3 Use Graphical Programming for Pick & Place
-> How to #3 Use Graphical Programming for Pick & PlaceEpisode #4 Implement Machine Safety
-> How to #4 Implement Machine SafetyEpisode #5 Create a web-based HMI
-> How to #5 Create a web-based HMI
