Compact Industrial PCs deliver dynamic, GHz-level processing power, but leave ample cabinet room for other devices MINNEAPOLIS, October 12, 2006 – Continuing the push for Industrial PCs that are smaller, better and faster, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the C6920 and C6925 Industrial PCs. These PCs feature 3 1/2 inch motherboards, which make it possible to utilize Intel Celeron M or Pentium M processors up to 1.8 GHz.
Despite the processing power, C69xx PCs are incredibly small, measuring 2.6” x 9.1” x 4.6” (W x H x D) in the “largest” housing configuration. Assembled with thick plating, the PC housings are still built to last like all Beckhoff Industrial PCs.
The basic configuration of this Industrial PC series features a flash disk as the boot and memory medium, providing users with a solid state PC with no moving parts. The C6925 with 1 GHz Intel Celeron M ULV processor is a fanless model. The C6920 ramps up the processing power with the choice of a 1.5 GHz Intel Celeron M or 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium M processor and has an easy-to-service fan tray on the underside of the case.
All C69xx PCs are rated for operation at ambient temperatures up to 131° F (55° C). The C69xx PC’s flash disk (up to 8 GB), optional 40 GB hard drive measuring just 2 1/2 inches and the CMOS battery are easily accessible behind a front cover. As another option, a second flash disk can be integrated behind the front cover. All connections are also conveniently located at the front: power supply, 2 x Ethernet for system networking over EtherCAT or Ethernet, 1 x serial RS232 interface, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x DVI-I connection.
The C69xx features an available slot that gives users three options that they can choose one of: a fieldbus interface, a third Ethernet port or non-volatile RAM. Available fieldbus interfaces include DeviceNet, Profibus DP, SERCOS Interface and CANopen. The non-volatile RAM is available in 128 KB, 256 KB and 512 KB. The PC RAM (256 MB DDR RAM as standard) can be expanded up 2 GB. Windows XP, XP Embedded or Windows CE are available as operating systems.
The C69xx series Industrial PCs are supplied with a 24 V DC power supply unit, optionally with integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Beckhoff Automation provides advanced, open automation products based upon proven technologies so that customers can implement high performance control systems faster and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control systems. Beckhoff’s “New Automation Technology” product range includes PC based control, industrial PCs, automation controllers, operator interface, I/O, servo drives and motors. With representation in 60 countries, Beckhoff is well positioned to provide global sales and service to its customers.
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