Beckhoff C6930-0050 Control Cabinet Industrial PC
Beckhoff C6930-0050 Control Cabinet Industrial PC
The Beckhoff C6930-0050 is a compact, high-performance industrial PC (IPC) specifically designed for space-saving installation inside control cabinets.
Built to act as the central processing brain for high-speed machine control and complex motion applications, this model balances top-tier x86 processing power with heavy-duty industrial endurance. Operating via standard TwinCAT automation software, it coordinates real-time EtherCAT networks, visualization terminals, and complex database tasks simultaneously.
Unique Product Description
The Beckhoff C6930-0050 is engineered to bring powerhouse desktop-class computing directly onto the factory floor without hogging valuable cabinet estate.
Housed in a rugged, heavy-duty aluminum chassis, this industrial PC features an incredibly compact footprint designed for direct mounting plate installation.
The configuration architecture of the -0050 generation utilizes high-efficiency Intel processors optimized for industrial multi-tasking.
To maximize operational reliability under continuous factory use, the unit implements a highly effective passive cooling system layout backed by an easily accessible dual-fan assembly for auxiliary thermal regulation.
All essential interfaces—including dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB 3.0 connections, and DVI/DisplayPort video outputs—are strategically positioned on the front face of the unit, making cable management, line diagnostics, and peripheral connections fast and straightforward.
Product Advantages and Features
High-Density Processing Power: Supports multi-core Intel processors capable of executing simultaneous high-frequency PLC logic, multi-axis interpolation, and local HMI web services.
Compact, Space-Saving Footprint: Small-form-factor chassis design easily slips into crowded control cabinets, mounting flat against the backplane.
Industrial-Grade Data Security: Equipped with solid-state storage options (SSD/CFast) and optional non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) to guarantee zero data loss during sudden line power drops.
Extensive Fieldbus Connectivity: Features built-in independent Gigabit Ethernet channels tailored for ultra-low latency EtherCAT master topologies.
Rugged Mechanical Build: Aluminum housing provides excellent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and high resistance to structural shop-floor vibrations and shocks.
Application Cases
High-Speed Packaging Systems: Acts as the master EtherCAT controller synchronizing multiple servo drives, print-and-apply labelers, and vision inspection loops.
Automotive Assembly Cells: Coordinates complex multi-axis robotic welding joints, safety light curtains, and conveyor tracking arrays over a single centralized CPU.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Manages strict recipe protocols and high-vacuum environmental sensors while communicating cleanroom data upstream via SECS/GEM.
Wind Energy and Power Plants: Deployed within remote wind turbine nacelle cabinets to monitor structural strain, blade pitch, and power grid synchronization under extreme temperatures.
Related Models & Other Models in the Same Series
The C69xx series scales from ultra-compact entry-level modules up to high-capacity multi-slot server-grade cabinets:
| Model Number | Processor Family / Tier | Expansion Slots | Primary Application Focus |
| C6930-0050 | High-Performance Intel Core | Optional (via plug-in card slots) | Advanced Motion & Vision |
| C6915-0010 | Intel Atom (Low Power) | Fanless / No Slots | Compact PLC & Entry HMI |
| C6920-0060 | Mid-Tier Intel Core i | Space-Optimized Cabinet PC | Medium Motion Control |
| C6925-0020 | Intel Celeron / Core | Fanless Architecture | Dust-Heavy Enclosures |
| C6930-0070 | Next-Gen Multi-Core Intel | PCIe Expansion Available | Heavy Data & AI Processing |
Installation and Maintenance
Installation Guidelines
Cabinet Mounting: Mount the PC vertically onto the control cabinet backplane using the integrated mounting brackets.
Ensure the mounting surface is clean, unpainted, and properly grounded to aid EMC protection.
Thermal Clearance: Maintain a minimum clear boundary space of 50 mm above and below the PC chassis to allow natural air convection currents to escape freely.
Power Connection: Connect a regulated, industrial 24 V DC power supply to the standard 3-pin terminal block. Always route the power cable away from high-noise AC motor drive cables.
Maintenance and Component Access
Fan Assembly Service: The cooling fan block located at the base of the chassis can be easily slid out and replaced without opening the core IPC housing or disturbing internal wiring.
Storage and Battery Access: Storage drives (SSD/CFast) and the lithium CMOS system clock battery are accessible directly behind a secure front access hatch, simplifying field maintenance routines.