TF6420 - TwinCAT 3 Database Server | Working with Databases

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For TF6420 TwinCAT 3 Database Server, BECKHOFF Infosys contains comprehensive documentation. I highly encourage you to read it thoroughly!

Creating Database Connections in TF6420

Now that we’ve integrated the TwinCAT 3 Database Server Configurator Tool into the XAE Solution, we can proceed to establish connections between the TF6420 library and target databases.

Connection Process Overview

The connection setup follows a straightforward point-and-click workflow:

1. All connection parameters are configured visually
2. No manual coding required
3. Native integration with TwinCAT development environment

Database Connection Setup

For connecting databases to the TwinCAT Database Server, I recommend following the official documentation:

🔗 BECKHOFF Infosys: Database Connection Guide

The process is thoroughly documented by Beckhoff, covering all supported database systems and connection methods, so it isn’t needed to cover these topics here.

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Feature Reference Table

Feature Category	Documentation Link
Auto Log Groups	Configuring Auto Log Groups
SQL Operations	SQL Query Editor
Real-time Monitoring	AutoLog View
Connection Management	Database Configuration Pool
Diagnostics	InformationLog View