Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation

Plans and prices

Every plan, in full

On the record

Analytics

Beckhoff says building energy data can be analyzed with TwinCAT Analytics using local or cloud-based solutions.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Audience

Beckhoff describes the TF8040 templates and application samples as support for system integrators implementing building automation projects.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Cloud connectivity

The building automation page lists HTTP/REST, MQTT, and OPC UA among the TwinCAT protocols for integration with higher-level systems and cloud services.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Controls

The package provides a basis for controlling HVAC, lighting, air conditioning, and shading devices.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Energy monitoring

Beckhoff says TwinCAT Analytics can analyze energy data using local or cloud-based solutions, with real-time monitoring and notifications among the listed benefits.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Engineering

The free TwinCAT Engineering environment includes basic functions and ready-to-use applications, from HVAC to room automation.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Engineering tools

Beckhoff describes a modular set of software tools, libraries, application samples, and ready-to-use applications for building automation engineering.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Fieldbus integrations

EtherCAT supports building and fieldbus protocols including BACnet, DALI, DMX, KNX/EIB, EnOcean, Modbus, M-Bus, and MP-Bus.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Function blocks

The TF8040 library contains around 180 function blocks for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and room automation projects.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Function library

The TF8040 library contains around 180 function blocks and includes templates to help system integrators get started and apply them.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

HMI

TwinCAT HMI supports HTML5 visualization on end devices such as smartphones and tablets, according to Beckhoff’s building automation page.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Interoperability

Beckhoff describes its PC-based control platform as modular and scalable, supporting common protocols and interfaces for building, media, and energy technology.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

License dependency

The TF8040 product page lists TC1200 and TF8020 as required licenses.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Manufacturer

Beckhoff says it was founded in 1980 and identifies its headquarters as Verl, Germany.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Planning interfaces

The page lists interfaces with planning tools via AML or TwinCAT XCAD as a TwinCAT Building Automation benefit.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Pricing and trial

Beckhoff states that TwinCAT Engineering is free with basic functionality and TwinCAT Runtime can be trialed on a renewable 7-day license; permanent runtime licensing depends on hardware performance.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Protocols

TwinCAT supports protocols including BACnet and DALI-2 for communication with building subsystems and devices.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Purpose

TwinCAT Building Automation TF8040 is a software package for energy-efficient building operation and building automation applications.beckhoff.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Alternatives to Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation

SA Switch AutomationAndroidiPhone & iPad+2 AL Automated Logic WebCTRLAndroidiPhone & iPad+5 CI Carrier i-VuAndroidiPhone & iPad+6 SB Siemens Building XAndroidiPhone & iPad+5 B BEMServerWebLinux+2 DC Delta Controls enteliWEBAndroidiPhone & iPad+5 DC Distech Controls EC-Net Facilities (formerly EC-Net 4)AndroidiPhone & iPad+4 LL LOYTEC LWEB-900AndroidiPhone & iPad+4

Every alternative, ranked