ctrlX AUTOMATION How-tos
11/19/2024
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Collection of how to videos, blogs and examples for ctrlX AUTOMATION

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

  1. Let's get started video series [playlist]
    1. #1 How to install ctrlX WORKS & Apps [VIDEO]
    2. #2 crtlX CORE X3 unboxing and first connect [VIDEO]
    3. #3 First contact ctrlX WORKS [VIDEO]
    4. #4 ctrlX I/O-Engineering, Digital IOs [VIDEO]
    5. #5 Round up and further information and links [VIDEO]
    6. #6 First contact ctrlX Data Layer [VIDEO]
    7. #7 Get, install and license Apps [VIDEO]
    8. #8 PLC Application – Useful hints for beginners [VIDEO]
  2. Getting started with ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  3. Quick start guide for ctrlX CORE [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  4. Registering and finding help [VIDEO]
  5. Release cycle of apps and engineering software [DOCU]
  6. Install ctrlX WORKS [VIDEO]
  7. Set up a ctrlX COREvirtual [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2]
  8. Installing Apps [VIDEO]
  9. ctrlX Data Layer [VIDEO]
  10. Using the REST API of ctrlX CORE [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  11. How to subscribe to nodes of the ctrlX Data Layer using REST commands via CURL [DOCU]
  12. How to set up Data Layer watchlists and integrate them into ctrlX PLC [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  13. Set up a ctrlX CORE Motion & PLC Programming [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2]
  14. Update and setup ctrlX CORE with a microSD-card [DOCU]
  15. Reset and commissioning a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  16. Partition a disk as GPT & Restore ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU]
  17. How to make an HTTPS connection with ctrlX OS Web Server [DOCU]
  18. How to generate a system report and switch on additional traces [DOCU]

 

Licensing

  1. Quick Start Guide Licensing Center [DOCU]
  2. Get an App License [DOCU]
  3. Activate an App License [DOCU]
  4. Upload a license via REST-client to your ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  5. Trial Licenses - Try Out Our Apps [DOCU]
  6. Service Tickets Licensing with ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]

 

ctrlX Configurator

  1. Login to ctrlX Configurator [DOCU]
  2. Use ctrlX Configurator [VIDEO]
  3. Motor dimensioning with operating points [DOCU]
  4. EPLAN Generator first steps and operation [DOCU]
  5. Using keyboard shortcuts and URL syntax [DOCU]
  6. Copy projects [DOCU]
  7. How to use interface to Rexroth Store [DOCU]
  8. How to configure connections [DOCU]
  9. How to change user settings [DOCU]
  10. Quick Start Guide for ctrlX I/O [DOCU]
  11. How to configure ctrlX I/O [DOCU]
  12. Hint on using iOS and macOS devices [DOCU]
  13. New product configuration status [DOCU]
  14. Display of prices [DOCU]
  15. Solution sets:
    1. For Cartesian handling applications [DOCU]
    2. For Additive Manufacturing [DOCU]
    3. For Beam Cutting applications [DOCU]
    4. For Milling Manufacturing [DOCU]
    5. For Controls Only applications [DOCU]
    6. For Assembly applications [DOCU]
    7. For Building Automation applications [DOCU]
    8. For Dispensing applications [DOCU]
    9. For IoT [DOCU]
    10. For E-Commerce - Packaging-on-demand Machines [DOCU]

 

Fieldbus/IO

  1. Use digital IOs at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  2. SICK Function Block Factory for Data Parsing [DOCU]
  3. ModbusTCP: Setup tcp communication step by step and use the data in the PLC [DOCU]
  4. Various methods to use ModbusRTU (RS485) with ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  5. CODESYS fieldbus add-on installation guide for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
  6. EtherCat:
    1. 3rd party EtherCAT slave interoperability list [DOCU]
    2. Import EtherCAT IO realtime data offline into ctrlX PLC Engineering [DOCU]
    3. Configure adjustable S20 IO periphery at a S20-EC-BK using PDI-Write [DOCU]
    4. Port Forwarding with a Sick safety PLC via Ethercat EOE [DOCU]
    5. Set up WAGO I/O System 750 and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    6. Set up WAGO I/O System Field and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    7. Set up and connect Turck TBEC RFID and IOL modules with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    8. ctrlX CORE with S20 IO-Link Master [DOCU]
    9. Setup ifm IO-Link Master and IO-Link Sensor and connect it to ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    10. Interfacing ctrlX CORE with IO-Link master via EtherCAT [VIDEO]
    11. Use AoE with IO-LINK devices to Read Write Parameters [DOCU]
    12. Interfacing ctrlX CORE with ctrlX I/O via EtherCAT [VIDEO]
    13. Set up a Balluff BNI IO-Link Master with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    14. Set up a Balluff BIS RFID Controller with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    15. Set up a Balluff BTL Linear Position Sensor with ctrlX CORE using EtherCAT [DOCU]
    16. Smart Function Kit using a ctrlX CORE connected through EtherCAT [DOCU]
    17. Get Ethercat diagnosis from ctrlX CORE into PLC [DOCU]
    18. How to connect ctrlX CORE to Synapticon Drives [DOCU]
    19. Setup a SMC JXCE Controller with EtherCAT [DOCU]
    20. Setup a SMC EX260 valve manifold controller [DOCU]
    21. Connecting maxon MiniMACS to ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  7.  PROFINET:
    1. ctrlX COREplus X3 with IndraControl XM21 (ctrlX Profinet device app) [DOCU]
    2. ctrlX COREplus X3 with IndraControl XM21 (CODESYS Fieldbus libraries) [DOCU]
    3. Connect Kassow Robots RC with ctrlX PLC via Profinet [DOCU]
  8. CAN:
    1. Reading CAN bus data into ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
    2. Controlling a CANopen motor using ctrlX CORE X3 and ZK-USB-CAN-1 from Nanotec [DOCU]
    3. Lithionics Battery® CAN bus Message Processing with Node-RED [VIDEO] - [DOCU]

 

PLC

  1. PLC Application – Useful hints for beginners [VIDEO]
  2. Publish variables to the Data Layer [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  3. Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2]
  4. Use ctrlX PLC Engineering API with Python [DOCU]
  5. Import EtherCAT IO realtime data offline into ctrlX PLC Engineering [DOCU]
  6. Get Ethercat diagnosis from ctrlX CORE into PLC [DOCU]
  7. Templates:
    1. Template for cartesian handling systems V1.0 (for system version 1.12) [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    2. Template for cartesian handling systems V1.20.1 [DOCU]
    3. Template for cartesian handling systems v2.6.3 [DOCU]
    4. ctrlX HMI - Basic Template [DOCU]
    5. Template for Consumer Goods - Form, Fill and Seal (flowwrapper) [DOCU]
    6. Template for MTX Beam Cutting [DOCU]
    7. Template for MTX Additive Manufacturing [DOCU]
  8. Read PROFINET Device App values from ctrlX PLC Engineering [DOCU]
  9. SICK Function Block Factory for Data Parsing [DOCU]
  10. Smart Function Kit using a ctrlX CORE connected through EtherCAT [DOCU]
  11. Ethercat SoE: Read and write ctrlX DRIVE and/or Indradrive parameters via PLC [DOCU]
  12. Ethercat: Use AoE with IO-LINK devices to Read Write Parameters [DOCU]
  13. CODESYS Softmotion:
    1. How to configure ctrlX CORE and Drives [DOCU]
    2. SCARA robot kinematics [VIDEO]
    3. User robot kinematics [VIDEO]
    4. Camming [VIDEO]
  14. CODESYS Fieldbus Communication:
    1. CODESYS fieldbus add-on installation guide for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
    2. Ethernet/IP [VIDEO]
    3. PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with ctrlX COREplus X3 [DOCU]
    4. PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with IndraDrive [DOCU]
    5. PROFINET - ctrlX CORE X3 with ctrlX COREplus X3 [DOCU]
    6. Connect Kassow Robots RC with ctrlX PLC via Profinet [DOCU]
  15. Creating an HTML5 Control for ctrlX PLC Engineering and CODESYS WebVisu [DOCU]
  16. How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU]
  17. Datalayer NRT: read and write basic data using the PLC functions [DOCU]
  18. How to set up Data Layer watchlists and integrate them into ctrlX PLC [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  19. Comfortable data exchange of PLC and FlatBuffer variables using watchlist in Data Layer NRT [DOCU]
  20. Get ctrlX SAFETY FSoE Diagnosis on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  21. How to set up Python scripts with PLC programming [DOCU]

 

Motion

  1. ctrlX MOTION:
    1. Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming [DOCU] - [VIDEO1], [VIDEO2]
    2. Graphical and Textual Python Programming using IDE App [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    3. Connecting maxon MiniMACS to ctrlX CORE [DOCU]

    4. 3rd party EtherCAT slave interoperability list [DOCU]

  2. CODESYS Softmotion:
    1. How to configure ctrlX CORE and Drives [DOCU]
    2. SCARA robot kinematics [VIDEO]
    3. User robot kinematics [VIDEO]
    4. Camming [VIDEO]

 

Safety

  1. Implement Machine Safety in a cartesian handling [VIDEO]
  2. Create safety PLC project with ctrlX SAFETY Engineering [DOCU]
  3. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  4. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SafeMotion (SMO) function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  5. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SMO and STO axes function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  6. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO/SMO ctrlX DRIVEs in conjunction with door [DOCU]
  7. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control safe motion (SMO) function of IndraDrive [DOCU]
  8. How To update ctrlX SAFETY firmware [DOCU]
  9. Use several ctrlX DRIVE in 3 safe areas at 1 SAFEX-C1.x control [DOCU]
  10. Get ctrlX SAFETY Diagnosis at ctrlX CORE (over EtherCAT) [DOCU]
  11. Get ctrlX SAFETY Diagnosis at XMxx controls (over PROFINET) [DOCU]
  12. ctrlX SAFETY Engineering remote access to SAFEX-C.15 via Profinet [DOCU]
  13. Port Forwarding with a Sick satey PLC via Ethercat EOE [DOCU]
  14. ctrlX Safety Engineering remote access to SAFEX-C1x via EoE [DOCU]
  15. ctrlX DRIVE SafeMotion PROFIsafe on PROFINET Shared Devices, with Siemens PLC´s [DOCU]
  16. ctrlX SAFETY create User Groups [DOCU]
  17. ctrlX SAFETY with Fortress amGard proNet FSoE [DOCU]
  18. How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) position package [DOCU]
  19. How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) speed package [DOCU]

 

HMI

  1. WebIQ (official documentation and videos):
    1. Create your first HMI project [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    2. Connecting to an OPC UA server [VIDEO]
    3. Browsing of variables, arrays & structures in OPC UA [DOCU]
    4. How to add multiple languages [DOCU]
    5. User Management [DOCU]
    6. Alarm Management [DOCU]
    7. Communicate with ctrlX CORE Rest API [DOCU]
    8. Custom Library Packages [DOCU]
    9. Create package with UI-Actions and Local Scripts [DOCU]
    10. Render a 3D model [DOCU]
    11. Load assets into WebIQ using REST API [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    12. Templates:
      1. Template for cartesian handling systems V1.0 (for system version 1.12) [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
      2. Template for cartesian handling systems V1.20.1 [DOCU]
      3. Template for cartesian handling systems v2.6.3 [DOCU]
      4. ctrlX HMI - Basic Template [DOCU]
      5. Template for Consumer Goods - Form, Fill and Seal (flowwrapper) [DOCU]
    13. Use Designer AddOn (Cross References, Checks) [DOCU]
    14. Serving data to WebIQ via HTTP [VIDEO]
    15. Create PDF document with pdfmake [DOCU]
    16. HowTo display content in a table [DOCU]
    17. ctrlX CORE as Smart HMI [Part1] - [Part2]
    18. How To display PLC data as oscilloscope or chart [DOCU]
    19. Embed IoT Dashboard in WebIQ [DOCU]
  2.  WinStudio:
    1. Creating project, licensing, PLC symbol file config, BRWS+OPCUA driver sheet setup, using tags [VIDEO]
    2. Creating and configuring screens, screen objects and attributes, data entry methods [VIDEO]
    3. User symbols, working with multiple screens, scripting, running the application, troubleshooting [VIDEO] 
    4. Template for MTX Beam Cutting [DOCU]
    5. Template for MTX Additive Manufacturing [DOCU]
  3.  KEBA KeTop:
    1. Mobile HMI panels wired or wireless OPC UA [DOCU]
    2. Mobile HMI panels wired or wireless ModbusTCP [DOCU]
  4.  IIoT: Use ctrlX CORE as a monitoring platform using InfluxDB and Grafana [DOCU]
  5. Creating an HTML5 Control for ctrlX PLC Engineering and CODESYS WebVisu [DOCU]
  6. Create HMI with Weidmüller GTI - PROCON-WEB Embedded System [VIDEO]
  7. How to create a kiosk type plug-and-play Qt based HMI application on ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU]

 

IoT

  1. IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU]
  2. IoT Dashboard App: Configuration Guide, Thresholds, Alerts and Notifications [DOCU]
  3. Getting started with InfluxDB on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  4. IIoT: Use ctrlX CORE as a monitoring platform using InfluxDB and Grafana [DOCU]
  5. Embed IoT Dashboard in WebIQ [DOCU]
  6. IIoT - Push oversampled arrays to InfluxDB [DOCU]
  7. Send multi-dimensional array to InfluxDB and Nexeed via Node-RED [DOCU]
  8. Store and visualize PLC values using Telegraf and InfluxDB app [DOCU]
  9. Use Telegraf app to sample Realtime Data automatically [DOCU]
  10. Transferring and Representing CSV Files from IndraControl to ctrlX CORE using FTP and InfluxDB [DOCU] 
  11. Fast time series data from ctrlX PLC to local InfluxDB [DOCU]
  12. Use Arduino Nicla Sense ME together with ctrlX AUTOMATION for data harvesting [DOCU]
  13. Bosch DeviceBridge app: Bridging IT with OT [VIDEO]
  14. AI and Data Analysis: the Jupyter Notebook App [DOCU]
  15. Virtual Commissioning of Distributed Systems in the IIoT [DOCU]
  16. Mongo DB in ctrlX OS [DOCU]
  17. IXON
    1. Easy onboard a device [DOCU]
    2. Setup a full machine remote access [DOCU]
  18. PostgreSQL on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  19. Send multi-dimensional array to InfluxDB and Nexeed IAS via Node-RED [DOCU]
  20. Monitoring - General Purpose & Realtime [DOCU]

 

SDK (Software Development Kit),  user/custom apps

  1. Setup development environment using:
    1. --recommended-- ctrlX WORKS App Build Environment  [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    2. Ubuntu in VirtualBox Virtual Machine or native installation [DOCU]
  2. Trainings:
    1. Learn the Basics [ctrlX CORE I] - [VIDEO]
    2. Basics of app programming [trlX AUTOMATION SDK I]
    3. Program complex non-real-time apps [ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK II] - [VIDEO] 
  3. Customer App Support (Services) [STORE]
  4. Using the libusb library to access an USB devices [DOCU]
  5. Empower your app with Data Persistence [DOCU]
  6. How to create noVNC snap [DOCU]
  7. Create and delete files and folders in Active configuration [DOCU]
  8. Debug C++ Apps with SDK for ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
  9. Service2Service Authentication [DOCU]
  10. Provide API in the Data Layer for your app [DOCU]
  11. Run Python examples directly inside the IDE app plus SDK explanation [DOCU]
  12. ROS2 on ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU] - [STORE]
  13. ROS2 demo example - MoveIt2! in ctrlX OS [DOCU]
  14. Kassow Robots - Command from ROS2 [DOCU]
  15. Shared memory communication between ROS2, Datalayer and PLC [DOCU]
  16. Easy Automation Library for ctrlX DRIVE - LabVIEW™ toolbox [STORE]
  17. How to run the Rexroth ROKIT Locator on ctrlX CORE X7 [DOCU]
  18. How to activate SSH communication in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  19. Licensing Demo using REST API [DOCU]
  20. Python webserver custom User Interface for Motion App [DOCU]

 

ctrlX DRIVE

  1. Establish Ethernet connection via  [ctrlX CORE (SIP) and EoE]  [Panel]  [EtherCAT control]  -  [DOCU]
  2. Online review using USB-C connection and ctrlX WORKS software [VIDEO]
  3. 1st setup and execute initial movements [DOCU] - [VIDEO1]
  4. Set absolute positions for incremental encoders of ctrlX DRIVE [VIDEO2]
  5. Autotuning [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  6. Check positioning movements [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  7. Frequency response analysis of regulation loops [DOCU]
  8. Update runtime/firmware [DOCU]
  9. Commissioning of 3rd party motors [DOCU]
  10. Suitably Power ON/OFF   [DOCU]
  11. Use panel at ctrlX DRIVE   [DOCU]
  12. Commission spindle positioning function [DOCU]
  13. Check bleeder resistance capabilities [DOCU]
  14. Commission analog interface [DOCU]
  15. Use analog interface at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  16. Commission drive controlled oscillation function [DOCU]
  17. Use digital IOs at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  18. Configure a DC/DC converter XMV02 [DOCU]
  19. Use cogging compensation at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  20. Use axis error correction [DOCU]
  21. Use temperature error correction [DOCU]
  22. IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU]
  23. Use Eco mode brake control with voltage reduction at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  24. Use ctrlX DRIVE under a Schneider control [DOCU]
  25. Use hybrid position control at ctrlX Drive [DOCU]
  26. Use Anti-vibration filter [DOCU]
  27. Ethercat Soe: read and write ctrlX DRIVE and Indradrive S and P parameters [DOCU]
  28. ctrlX DRIVE with Siemens TIA-Portal™ CPU SIMATIC S7-1200 or S7-1500 [DOCU]
  29. Use error reaction return motion at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  30. Use motor phase short circuit at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  31. Use automatic weight counterbalance at ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
  32. Easy Automation Library (EAL) for ctrlX DRIVE - LabVIEW™ toolbox [STORE]
  33. Acyclic PROFINET communication with Siemens PLC [DOCU]
  34. Measuring wheel function [DOCU]
  35. Safety:
    1. Use several ctrlX DRIVE in 3 safe areas at 1 SAFEX-C1.x control [DOCU]
    2. Commission SafeMotion (SMO) with ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    3. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
    4. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SafeMotion (SMO) function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
    5. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control SMO and STO axes function of ctrlX DRIVE [DOCU]
    6. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control STO/SMO ctrlX DRIVEs in conjunction with door [DOCU]
    7. Commission FSoE ctrlX DRIVE under EtherCAT control (Beckhoff) [DOCU]
    8. ctrlX DRIVE SafeMotion PROFIsafe on PROFINET Shared Devices, with Siemens PLC´s [DOCU]
    9. How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) position package [DOCU]
    10. How to parameterize SafeMotion (SMO) speed package [DOCU]

 

IndraDrive

  1. Process Controller in IndraDrive [DOCU]
  2. Setup IndraDrive SafeMotion for Safe Torque Off with Safe Stop 1 [DOCU]
  3. Ethercat SoE: Read and write ctrlX DRIVE and/or Indradrive parameters via PLC [DOCU]
  4. PROFINET - Connect ctrlX CORE X3 with IndraDrive [DOCU]
  5. Use ctrlX SAFETY to control safe motion (SMO) function of IndraDrive [DOCU]
  6. IIoT: Collect Data from ctrlX Drive and IndraDrive independently from Master Communication [DOCU]
  7. Ethercat Soe: read and write ctrlX DRIVE and Indradrive S and P parameters [DOCU]

 

 ctrlX World

  1. Become a Partner [DOCU]
  2. How-to collaborate [DOCU]
  3. Storage Guide [DOCU]
  4. Business Process [DOCU]
  5. How-to become a ctrlX World Partner or ctrlX OS OEM [DOCU]

 

Miscellaneous

  1. Connect ctrlX COREvirtual to the Internet [DOCU]
  2. Connect real ctrlX CORE via proxy to the Internet [DOCU]
  3. Communicate between a ctrlX COREvirtual and other applications [DOCU]
  4. Connect Notebook and Internet to a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  5. Enable Access ctrlX AUTOMATION using Network Address Translation (NAT) [DOCU]
  6. Use ctrlX CORE as a “router” using the Firewall App [DOCU]
  7. Machine remote access using VPN and Firewall apps on ctrlX CORE [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  8. Machine Remote Access: use MB Connect Line service with ctrlX CORE and VPN Client app [DOCU]
  9. Seamless Remote Access: Setting Up a VPN with CloudConnexa [DOCU]
  10. Remote Access & Management Portfolio [DOCU]
  11. Create and change a GIT repository on GitHub [DOCU]
  12. OPC UA:
    1. Connect UA.TestClient to ctrlX OPC UA Server [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
    2. Connect OPC UA client to MLC and Siemens S7 OPC UA server [DOCU]
    3. OPCUA Pubsub between ctrlX and Siemens S7 [DOCU]
    4. Integrate ctrlX CORE with Paessler PRTG for Comprehensive Monitoring [DOCU]
  13. MQTT:
    1. Set up Eclipse Mosquitto MQTT Broker and connect a client [DOCU]
    2. Bosch Cameras via MQTT on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
    3. ctrlX CORE as MQTT Broker [VIDEO]
  14. Node-RED:
    1. ctrlX CORE - Node-RED App [VIDEO]
    2. ctrlX CORE with PLC and Node-RED [VIDEO]
    3. Node-RED Communication Methods [VIDEO]
    4. Remote Access for ctrlX CORE via Internet using Node-RED [DOCU]
    5. How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU]
    6. Export JSON to CSV format using Node-RED in ctrlX OS [DOCU]
    7. How to read a node and all the subnodes in Node-RED [DOCU]
    8. Bundle npm Packages for Offline Node-RED Installation [DOCU]
  15. Cybersecurity:
    1. Use ctrlX CORE as a powerful net-filter for any controller [DOCU]
    2. Device selective connectivity using DNAT and MASQUERADE [DOCU]
    3. Use OPC UA client and server with scope restriction [DOCU]
  16. Connect ctrlX AUTOMATION to machineering iPhysics simulation [DOCU] 
  17. Generate API client libraries from Engineering API [DOCU]
  18. Automated Test Strategies for ctrlX PLC Applications [DOCU]
  19. Unix Domain Sockets in .NET 6 - Basics and Usage with ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  20. Commissioning of the Rhebo OT Monitoring Sensor App [DOCU]
  21. Connect ctrlX CORE with Raspberry Pi [DOCU]
  22. Configure IEC 60870-5 Protocol in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  23. Connect ctrlX CORE to a VNC Server using noVNC [DOCU]
  24. Deploy Docker Image to Container Engine App [DOCU] - [VIDEO]
  25. How to make REST call of Data Layer through LabVIEW [DOCU]
  26. How to read Data Layer Nodes through Visual Studio [DOCU]
  27. Communication Portfolio in ctrlX AUTOMATION [DOCU]
  28. Control to Control Communication (C2C) - Overview [DOCU]
  29. Data exchange between controls C2C – ctrlX Data Layer Remote Connection [DOCU]
  30. Vision: Integrate ctrlX AUTOMATION with a SICK InspectorP camera and MongoDB [DOCU]
  31. Connect ctrlX CORE with ELMO Drive [DOCU]
  32. View content from multiple web servers in one web page (reverse proxy) [DOCU]
  33. Restrict access to ctrlX Data Layer nodes for a specific user [DOCU]
  34. Modelling, Deploying, and Running Simulink® Models on ctrlX OS with model connect app [DOCU]
  35. How to run Machine-Learning Models on ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  36. Integration of Hirschmann Bobcat Rail Switch (BRS) with ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  37. How to use G-Code UI of ctrlX [DOCU]
  38. How to activate SSH communication in a ctrlX CORE [DOCU]
  39. Systematic Reboot with REST API and Node-RED example [DOCU]
  40. Configure Remote Logging secured via TLS in ctrlX OS 1.20 [DOCU]
  41. Nexeed Control Plus Studio HMI and Digital Machine with a real ctrlX CORE X3 [DOCU]
  42. How to integrate Arkite with ctrlX CORE through OPC UA [DOCU]
  43. ctrlX OS Diagnostic System: Use your own diagnostic messages [DOCU]
  44. Custom data structures in Key Value Database (KVD) app [DOCU]
  45. Kassow Robots - Streamcast the Teach Pendant on a desktop device [DOCU]

Trainings

  1. Trainingsfinder
  2. Learning platform and Sales Campus
  3. Web-based trainings
    1. ctrlX CORE I
    2. ctrlX CORE II
    3. ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK I
    4. ctrlX AUTOMATION SDK II
  4. Online trainings
  5. Face-to-Face trainings

 

ctrlX CORE Demo Kit series

  1.  Bosch Rexroth US - ctrlX CORE Introduction Demo Kit [playlist]
    1. Episode #1 – Unboxing
    2. Episode #2 – Registering and Finding Help
    3. Episode #3 – Install ctrlX WORKS
    4. Episode #4 – Virtual Control
    5. Episode #5 – Installing Apps
    6. Episode #6 – Motion App
    7. Episode #7 – PLC App
    8. Episode #8 – Data Layer
    9. Episode #9 – Node Red
    10. Episode #10 – OPC UA
    11. Episode #11 – VPN Client

 

Influencer videos

  1. Rajvir Singh - ctrlX CORE from Bosch rexroth [playlist] 
    1. ctrlX CORE with PLC and Node-RED
    2. ctrlX CORE as MQTT Broker
    3. Interfacing ctrlX CORE with ctrlX I/O via EtherCAT
    4. ctrlX CORE with IDE app
    5. Bosch DeviceBridge app: Bridging IT with OT
    6. Interfacing ctrlX CORE with IO-Link master via EtherCAT
    7. ctrlX CORE as Smart HMI [Part1] - [Part2]

 

ctrlX developR Series Season 1 [Overview]

    1. Episode #1 This is ctrlX AUTOMATION
    2. Episode #2 GETTING STARTED
    3. Episode #3 ctrlX Data Layer
    4. Episode #4 ctrlX Device Portal
    5. Episode #5 SDK
    6. Episode #6 ctrlX World - Partner Apps
    7. Episode #7 Securtity
    8. Episode #8 REST-Interface & Automated Configuration
    9. Episode #9 ctrlX AUTOMATION Community
    10. Episode #10 PYTHON Programming
    11. Episode #11 Graphical Programming

 

ctrlX developR Series Season 2

  1. Episode #1 Configure Components
    -> How to #1 Configure Components
  2. Episode #2 Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming
    -> How to #2 Set up a ctrlX CORE & PLC Programming
  3. Episode #3 Use Graphical Programming for Pick & Place
    -> How to #3 Use Graphical Programming for Pick & Place
  4. Episode #4 Implement Machine Safety
    -> How to #4 Implement Machine Safety
  5. Episode #5 Create a web-based HMI
    -> How to #5 Create a web-based HMI
  6. Episode #6 Handling Application Live Demo

 

ctrlX developR Series Season 3

  1. Episode #1: Security
  2. Episode #2 ctrlX OS
  3. Episode #3 Machine Learning
  4. Episode #4 IoT
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