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Beckhoff adds OCPP support to TwinCAT IoT portfolio for charging station integration
Beckhoff has expanded its TwinCAT IoT product portfolio to include Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) support, enabling standardised communication between EV charging stations and central management systems. The TwinCAT 3 IoT OCPP (TF6771) driver supports OCPP versions 1.6 and 2.0.1, and works alongside the new EL6761 EtherCAT Terminal, which provides communication interfaces compliant with IEC 61851 and ISO 15118. The solution supports both pulse width modulation communication under IEC 61851 and power line communication under ISO 15118.
Why it matters
The addition of OCPP compatibility to Beckhoff's industrial automation platform gives CPOs and charging infrastructure developers a standardised tool for integrating charging hardware with backend management systems. Support for both OCPP 1.6 and 2.0.1, plus IEC 61851 and ISO 15118 standards, addresses interoperability requirements across charging networks and vehicle communication protocols.