September 15, 2009 – Beckhoff Automation introduced the C6915 series IPCs. Featuring Intel Atom processors, the C6915 IPCs provide up to 1.6 GHz processing power with dramatically reduced energy consumption.
The C6915 is currently the most compact Beckhoff IPC available, measuring only 47 x 157 x 116 mm/1.9” x 6.1” x 4.6” (W x H x D).
Because of the low processor power dissipation of Atom processors, Beckhoff Industrial PCs can now be even more compact and moderately priced.The C6915 adds more scalability to the C69xx control cabinet PC series, which is available in different performance classes ranging from Intel Celeron M ULV 1.0 GHz (C6925) to Core2 Duo 2.16 GHz (C6920). When Industrial PCs from this series are paired with a Beckhoff Control Panel with DVI and USB connection or an Ethernet Control Panel, they become a high-performance centralized control platform for machine builders and plant engineering applications – especially when used in conjunction with Beckhoff’s TwinCAT automation software.
Due to its two independent Ethernet interfaces, the C6915 is also ideally suited as a compact central processing unit for an EtherCAT control system.The space-saving aluminum housing of the C6915 Industrial PC is equipped with a 3½-inch Beckhoff motherboard for 1.1 GHz or 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processors. Passive cooling is achieved through the PC’s aluminum surface and enables operation at temperatures up to 55 °C (131 °F).
The basic, solid state configuration of the C6915 features a flash disk, resulting in a controller with no moving parts that requires no fan. Optionally, a hard disk or a second Compact Flash card can be integrated.The C6915 has a free Mini PCI slot for a Beckhoff Mini PCI Fieldbus Card or an extra Ethernet card. This requires a Compact Flash card as the storage medium. If the device is equipped with two Compact Flash cards or a hard disk, the Mini PCI slot can only be used for NOVRAM cards.
Technical data: C6915
- fanless Industrial PC for space-saving installation in control cabinets
- passive cooling without a fan through cooling fins
- 3½-inch Beckhoff Motherboard, Intel Atom
- processor: Intel Atom 1.1 GHz or 1.6 GHz
- main memory: 1 GB DDR2RAM
- mass storage: 64 MB Compact Flash (optionally larger or second Compact Flash or SATA hard disk, 2½-inch, 40 GB)
- mini PCI slot: 1 free slot for fieldbus, Ethernet or NOVRAM cards installed ex works
- interfaces: 4 USB 2.0 ports
- on-board graphic adapter: Intel GMA500, DVI-I connection
- on-board dual Ethernet adapter: 1 x 10/100BASE-T and 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
- operating system: Windows CE, English
- protection class: IP 20
- operating temperature range: 0…55 °C (32…131 °F)
- weight of the basic configuration: 1.25 kg (2.8 lbs)
- dimensions: (W x H x D) 47 x 157 x 116 mm/1.9” x 6.1” x 4.6” (without mounting plate)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.
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