1.4.3 Operator requirements 2 Product Description Product overview Appropriate Use Access to the battery and drives Status-LEDs Fan cartridge C6920 2.5.1 Exchanging the fan cartridge Extension for PCI and PCIe plug-in cards 2.6.1 Access to the plug-in card slots Interfaces 2.7.1...
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6 Troubleshooting 7 Assembly dimensions 8 Technical Data 9 Appendix Beckhoff Support and Service 9.1.1 Beckhoff branches and partner companies 9.1.2 Beckhoff company headquarters Approvals for USA and Canada FCC Approvals for the United States of America FCC Approval for Canada...
Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. 1.1.6 Delivery conditions In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG apply. C6920/ C6925...
CAUTION Hazard to devices and environment If you do not adhere the notice adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to materials and environment. Attention Note or pointer This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding. Note C6920/ C6925...
• if connecting cables internal to the PC are removed or inserted during operation. • if plug-in cards are removed or inserted when the PC is switched on. C6920/ C6925...
1.4.3 Operator requirements Anyone who uses the Industrial PC must have read these operating instructions and must be familiar with all the functions of the software installed on the Industrial PC to which he has access. C6920/ C6925...
C6920 | Control cabinet Industrial PC The Industrial PC C6920 is designed for control cabinet installation. The compact case is equipped with a 3½-inch motherboard for Intel® Celeron® or Core™ i3/i5/i7. All PC connections are located at the front of the housing.
The Industrial PC must not be used where there is a risk of explosion. Danger Front view of C6920/ C6920 C6925 C6925 The C6920 is fitted with a fan cartridge with observated double ball bearing fans, exchangeable at the front. The C6925 is a fanless Industrial PC with passive cooling. C6920/ C6925...
Replace battery only with the identical type or an alternative type recommended by the manufacturer. Notice correct polarity! WARNING Polarity of the battery: Handling of Lithium Batteries Lithium Batteries should not be recharged, exposed to fire, opened and they should be WARNING protected against sunlight and moisture. C6920/ C6925...
Error 2.5 Fan cartridge C6920 For optimal cooling the C6920 Industrial PC is equipped with a fan cartridge with two fans. The fan cartridge can be exchanged. Replace the fans only with the identical type or an alternative type approved by Beckhoff.
Product Description 2.6 Extension for PCI and PCIe plug-in cards When ordered with the following options the Control Cabinet Industrial PC C6920-0020 und –0030 can be extended by two additional plug-in card slots: Options C6920-0020 and –0030 C9900-B506 2 PCIe plug-in card slots on the passive backplane integrated inside C6920, to plug-in PCIe x1 cards up to 190 mm (6.3“) length.
The RJ-45 connector (X103) allows the PC to be connected to a 10/100BASE-T Local Area Network (LAN) (till version –0020) and to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Local Area Network (LAN) (version -0020 and higher). The Ethernet Port is integrated in the chipset, at the C6920-0040/ -0050 the Port is connected via PCIe.
4. Please keep the associated paperwork. It contains important information for handling the unit. 5. Check the contents for visible shipping damage. 6. If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the contents and your order, you should notify Beckhoff Service. C6920/ C6925...
Installation 3.2 Installation of the PC in the control cabinet The C6920/ C6925 Industrial PCs are designed for mounting in control cabinets for machine and plant engineering applications. The ambient conditions specified for operation must be observed (see chapter Technical Data).
The new Beckhoff power supply technology approach addresses this problem and now offers the user the option of switching the PC off without the need for using the battery, thereby reducing the load on the battery.
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8-pole plug connector. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin assignment for connecting the switch, the power supply and the battery pack (optional): Function Battery Pack (with UPS only) UPS+ (Output) 24 V DC Power Supply PC_ON Power-Status C6920/ C6925...
Put the plug connector into that lower part of the strain relief housing. Tighten the lacing cord and pinch off the plastic strap. Fix the upper part of the strain relief housing by snapping it onto the lower part. C6920/ C6925...
1.4 A (max. 2.5 A from 2016 and later). • Once the PC has been de-energized via the UPS software, the UPS output is switched to 0 V. Any connected panel is thus switched off, and total discharge of the rechargeable battery is prevented. C6920/ C6925...
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Wiring according to the wiring diagram (the circuit of PC_ON and Power-Status is symbolical): Wiring diagram external switch and power supply Connection of the Battery Pack and UPS Output Connection of the Battery Pack and UPS Output only in combination with integrated UPS (order option). Note C6920/ C6925...
2. Insert the power supply cable that you have assembled into the Industrial PC's power supply socket. Then connect it to your external 24 V power supply. Use same type of rechargeable battery If a 24 V UPS is installed, the same type of rechargeable battery must be used. Attention C6920/ C6925...
If the PC was ordered without operating system, you have to install the operating system and the driver software for any auxiliary hardware yourself. Please follow the instructions in the documentation for the operating system and the additional devices. C6920/ C6925...
Housing components (polycarbonate, polyamide (PA6.6)) are suitable for plastic recycling • Metal parts can be sent for metal recycling • Electronic parts such as disk drives and circuit boards must be disposed of in accordance with national electronics scrap regulations. C6920/ C6925...
Industrial PC. On delivery of the Beckhoff Industrial PC with operating system the software is already installed. Should the software not be installed on your PC, the drivers can be installed from the driver CD provided.
Procedure Nothing happens after the Industrial No power supply to the Industrial Check power supply cable PC has been switched on Call Beckhoff Service Other cause The Industrial PC does not boot Setup settings are incorrect Check the setup settings...
Assembly dimensions 7 Assembly dimensions Industrial PC C6920 Notice mounting orientation The assembly of the unit must take place with the orientation diagrammed here. Attention All dimensions in mm. C6920/ C6925...
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Assembly dimensions Industrial PC C6920, with Mounting plate at the side wall C9900-M653 Notice mounting orientation The assembly of the unit must take place with the orientation diagrammed here. Attention All dimensions in mm. C6920/ C6925...
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Assembly dimensions Industrial PC C6920 with plug-in card slots Notice mounting orientation The assembly of the unit must take place with the orientation diagrammed here. Attention All dimensions in mm. C6920/ C6925...
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Assembly dimensions Industrial PC C6920 with plug-in card slots, Mounting plate at the side wall C9900-M653 Notice mounting orientation The assembly of the unit must take place with the orientation diagrammed here. Attention All dimensions in mm. C6920/ C6925...
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Assembly dimensions Industrial PC C6925 Notice mounting orientation The assembly of the unit must take place with the orientation diagrammed here. Attention All dimensions in mm. C6920/ C6925...
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Assembly dimensions Industrial PC C6925 with Mounting plate at the side wall C9900-M653 Notice mounting orientation The assembly of the unit must take place with the orientation diagrammed here. Attention All dimensions in mm. C6920/ C6925...
C6920, C6925 Dimensions (B x H x T) see chapter Assembly dimensions Weight C6920: 1.9 kg (basic configuration) C6920 with plug-in card slots: 3.1 kg (basic configuration) C6925: 1.85 kg (basic configuration) Supply voltage 22–30V V (24 V power supply unit)
Please contact your Beckhoff branch office or partner company for local support and service on Beckhoff products! The contact addresses for your country can be found in the list of Beckhoff branches and partner companies: www.beckhoff.com. You will also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there.
Technological changes to the device may cause the loss of the FCC approval. Note 9.4 FCC Approval for Canada FCC: Canadian Notice This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radiated emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. C6920/ C6925...
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