What you will find in this article collection

  • First-step examples up to extensive application solutions including source code, project setups and example ordering configurations.

  • Technical notes explain requirements and setups in detail.

  • Find an extensive collection of how-to illustrations and how-to videos that guide you through the first steps.

  • FAQs about particular topics and products.

  • Solution Sets describe the philosophy behind ctrlX AUTOMATION solutions, the benefits, the why and future-proven concepts.

  • Explanations about top new features and solved issues for new releases included.

Getting started with ctrlX AUTOMATION

ctrlX AUTOMATION surmounts the classic boundaries between machine controls, the IT world and the Internet of Things. With a Linux real-time operating system, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection. ctrlX AUTOMATION reduces components and engineering costs by 30 to 50 %.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #1.1 How to install ctrlX WORKS & Apps

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #1.1 How to install ctrlX WORKS & Apps

    This video shows, the registration at “myRexroth”, how to install ctrlX WORKS, the set up for a virtual controller and the installation for the necessary apps.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #1.2 First contact ctrlX WORKS

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #1.2 First contact ctrlX WORKS

    This video gives an overview of the engineering software toolbox ctrlX WORKS. It explains the individual functionalities and shows the function help as well as the How-to forum.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #2 ctrlX CORE X3 unboxing and first connect

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #2 ctrlX CORE X3 unboxing and first connect

    This video shows the hardware setup of a ctrlX CORE X3 and how you connect with a browser from your PC to the ctrlX CORE.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #3 Standard system functions

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #3 Standard system functions

    In this video we will take a closer look at the standard system functions of the Linux operating system ctrlX OS. We'll cover the essential settings and features that you need to know to get your system up and running smoothly.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #4 Install and license Apps

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #4 Install and license Apps

    This video introduces you to the ctrlX OS Store and the ctrlX Device Portal. The ctrlX OS Store provides descriptions and access to Apps, Licenses, Service, SDKs and more. The ctrlX Device Portal is a web-based tool that provides users with a transparent overview of all existing Devices, Licenses and Apps, which they can also manage.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #5 ctrlX I/O-Engineering

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #5 ctrlX I/O-Engineering

    This video shows how to create an EtherCAT I/O configuration with the modular software toolkit ctrlX WORKS from Bosch Rexroth.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #6 First contact ctrlX Data Layer

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #6 First contact ctrlX Data Layer

    This video introduces the ctrlX Data Layer. The ctrlX Data Layer serves as the central hub for data exchange among all applications on the ctrlX OS. All apps on the ctrlX OS, both real-time and non-real-time apps, can share their data with all other apps and access data from various sources within the system easily with the ctrlX Data Layer.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #7 PLC Application – Useful hints for beginners

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #7 PLC Application – Useful hints for beginners

    This video shows the first interaction with a ctrlX PLC Application. A PLC-project operates I/O data connected and provided via fieldbus. PLC symbol variables become registered at the ctrlX Data Layer and external units or tools can access them. We operate the data using the webUI as well as an OPC-UA client. The project synchronization handling is touched to be able to place the project sources on the ctrlX AUTOMATION storage.

  • ctrlX AUTOMATION | #8 Round up and further information and links

    ctrlX AUTOMATION | #8 Round up and further information and links

    This video is the conclusion of the series introducing ctrlX AUTOMATION and ctrlX CORE. It shows some links to Internet pages with information for users and programmers, including the microsite, the community and the configurator.