Grounding of the Industrial PC .................. 22 4.3.3 Connecting cables and power supply ................ 23 Switching the Industrial PC on and off..................... 25 5 Beckhoff Device Manager ........................ 27 6 Decommissioning............................ 29 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ................... 29 Disassembly and disposal ....................... 30 7 Maintenance ............................. 31...
Exclusion of liability Beckhoff shall not be liable in the event of non-compliance with this documentation and thus the use of the devices outside the documented operating conditions. Description of safety symbols The following safety symbols are used in these operating instructions.
• the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the location where the products are used. C6915 Version: 2.0...
Product overview Product overview The C6915 Industrial PC belongs to the series of compact Industrial PCs for space-saving control cabinet installation. The device is suitable for various applications and requirements. Thanks to the available processors, the Industrial PC can be used for the following applications, among others: •...
Product overview Structure Fig. 1: C6915_structure Table 1: Key: C6915 structure Component Description Mounting plate Plate for mounting the Industrial PC by its the rear side in the control cabinet Name plate Information on the equipment of the Industrial PC Status LEDs...
Product overview Interface description The basic version of the C6915 has the following interfaces: • Power supply (X101) • Ethernet RJ45 (X102, X103) • USB (X104 - X107) • DVI (X108) 3.2.1 Power supply The Industrial PC is supplied with a rated voltage of 24 V. The 8-pin voltage socket (X101) is used for connection to the power supply and the external wiring of the Industrial PC.
Product overview 3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45 The C6915 has two Gigabit LAN ports (X102, X103). The 100Base-T and 1000Base-T Ethernet standards enable the connection of corresponding network components and data rates of 100/1000 Mbit/s. The required speed is selected automatically. The controllers are used as follows, based on the device generations: Table 3: Controller classification based on device generations...
The Industrial PC has four USB interfaces (X104-X107). They are used to connect peripheral devices with USB interfaces. The following table shows the interface assignment based on the device generation: Table 5: USB interfaces based on device generation Generation USB interfaces C6915-0010 4x USB 2.0 C6915-0020 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 X104-107 Fig. 4: C6915_USB interface pin numbering...
• the status of the power controller • the fieldbus status • the hard disk activity The figure shows where the LEDs are located on the Industrial PC. Fig. 6: C6915 Status LEDs Table 8: Meaning of the Status LEDs Color/flashing interval Meaning...
The name plate provides information on the equipment fitted to the Industrial PC. xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx Fig. 7: C6915_Name plate example Table 9: Key: name plate C6915 Description Model: The last four digits indicate the device generation. Serial number (BTN) Date of manufacture...
4. Check the contents for visible shipping damage. 5. In case of discrepancies between the package contents and the order, or in case of transport damage, please inform Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support [} 39]). Version: 2.0 C6915...
• Mount the device only in the orientations shown in the documents. The C6915 Industrial PC is designed for installation in control cabinets in machine and plant technology. Please observe the environmental conditions prescribed for the operation (see Chapter 9 Technical data [} 38]).
Figure 9 illustrates the dimensions of the Industrial PC with mounting plate 1. 120,3 124,3 Fig. 9: C6915_Dimensions with mounting plate 1 Figure 10 illustrates the dimensions of the Industrial PC with mounting plate 2. 95,2 120,3 Fig. 10: C6915_Dimensions with mounting plate 2 Version: 2.0 C6915...
1. Place the fastening screws in the drill holes in the rear panel of the control cabinet. 2. Hang the PC on the screws at the marked places on the mounting plate (see fig. 11). 3. Tighten the fastening screws. ð You have successfully installed the Industrial PC in the control cabinet. C6915 Version: 2.0...
Wire the Industrial PC in the control cabinet in accordance with the EN 60204-1:2006 standard on Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV) so that one side of the circuit or a point on the power source of this circuit is connected to the protective conductor system. Version: 2.0 C6915...
3. Tighten the cable tie and remove the plastic tab (section C). 4. Attach the upper part of the strain relief housing by snapping it onto the lower part (section D). Fig. 12: C6915_Mounting the strain relief housing C6915 Version: 2.0...
The functional earth is necessary for the EMC of the device. The functional earth is established by connecting the grounding point on the PC mounting plate to the central grounding point of the control cabinet in which the PC is installed. Version: 2.0 C6915...
If you ordered your device with an integrated UPS, then you can connect an external battery pack and install it on a DIN rail near to the PC. Use only Beckhoff battery packs for this: • C9900-U330: Universal battery pack for PCs and Panel PCs in any configuration •...
UPS output and the negative pole of the battery pack. The maximum load is 1.4 A (max. 2.5 A from year of manufacture 2016). Once the PC has been de-energized via the UPS software, the UPS output is switched to 0 V. A connected panel is switched off. Version: 2.0 C6915...
• Avoid switching off the power supply before shutting down the operating system. • Use the Beckhoff concept (see below) to shut down the operating system in a battery-friendly manner. When the system is switched off or disconnected from its own power supply, the Industrial PC is also switched off.
Call up the help files either directly from the configuration tab by clicking the Help button or start the file under Start > Programs > Beckhoff > UPS software components. The method of communication between your PC and the UPS depends on the PC generation. The following table provides information about the method of communication according to the device generation: Table 10: UPS communication...
• User name: Administrator • Password: 1 You also have the option of using the Beckhoff Device Manager to remotely configure the Industrial PC via a web browser. More detailed information is available in the Beckhoff Device Manager manual. Starting the Beckhoff Device Manager for the first time When your Industrial PC is booted for the first time, the Beckhoff Device Manager also starts automatically for the first time.
Secure passwords Strong passwords are an important prerequisite for a secure system. Beckhoff supplies the device images with standard user names and standard passwords for the operating system. It is imperative that you change these. Controllers are shipped without a password in the UEFI/BIOS setup. Beckhoff recommends assigning a password here as well.
To disconnect the cables from the Industrial PC, proceed as follows: 1. Make a note of the wiring configuration, if you wish to restore it with another device. 2. Disconnect the data transmission cables from the Industrial PC. 3. Finally, disconnect the grounding strap. C6915 Version: 2.0...
• Electronic parts such as fans and circuit boards must be disposed of in accordance with national electronic scrap regulations. • Stick insulating tape over the poles of the CR2032 battery on the motherboard and dispose of the battery via the local battery recycling. Version: 2.0 C6915...
Repair Only the manufacturer may repair the device. If a repair should be necessary, contact Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support [} 39]). Cleaning...
NOTE Use of incorrect spare parts The use of spare parts not ordered from Beckhoff Service can lead to unsafe and faulty operation. • Only use spare parts that you have ordered from Beckhoff Service. Beckhoff Industrial PCs are manufactured from components of the highest quality and robustness. They are selected and tested for best interoperability, long-term availability and reliable function under the specified environmental conditions.
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• Only remove new electronic components from the ESD packaging (tinted plastic bag) after putting on the wrist grounding strap. • Do not walk around with electronic components in your hand if they are not in ESD packaging. C6915 Version: 2.0...
To get access to the battery and the storage media, open the front flap (see fig. 17). Fig. 17: C6915_tool-less access to battery and storage media You now have access to the battery (1) and storage media (2) (see Fig. 18). Fig. 18: C6915 _Battery and storage media Version: 2.0 C6915...
NOTE Incorrect battery type Inserting the wrong type of battery can damage the device. • Only replace the battery with a replacement battery from Beckhoff Service. • When replacing the battery, make sure that the polarity is correct. NOTE Battery damage Incorrect handling of the motherboard battery can damage it.
If you want to exchange a storage medium according to Beckhoff's recommendation, you must copy the data from the old to the new storage medium. You can use the Beckhoff Service Tool (BST) for this purpose. The BST is a graphical backup and restore program for Industrial PCs with a Windows operating system. You can create an image of your operating system and use it to back up the operating system.
Nothing happens after the Missing power supply of the Check the power supply cable Industrial PC has been switched on Industrial PC Call Beckhoff Service Other cause The Industrial PC does not boot Setup settings are incorrect Check the setup settings...
Technical data Technical data Table 14: Technical data Product designation C6915 Dimensions (W x H x D) 48 x 164 x 119 mm, without mounting plate Weight 1250 g with basic equipment Supply voltage 20.4-28.8 V (24 V power supply unit, NEC class Power consumption max.
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Appendix 10.2 Approvals The following table shows the certifications of the Industrial PC based on the device generation: Table 15: C6915 certifications Device generation Certification C6915-0010 CE, EAC C6915-0020 CE, EAC FCC approvals for the United States of America FCC: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device was tested and complies with the limits for a digital device of class A, according part 15 of the FCC regulations.
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Fig. 12 C6915_Mounting the strain relief housing ................... Fig. 13 C6915_Wiring diagram ........................ Fig. 14 Beckhoff Device Manager - Change Passwords ................. Fig. 15 Beckhoff Device Manager – Start page ..................Fig. 16 C6915_Dismantling the control cabinet ..................Fig. 17 C6915_tool-less access to battery and storage media..............
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Table 6 USB interface pin assignment ..................... Table 7 DVI interface pin assignment....................... Table 8 Meaning of the Status LEDs ......................Table 9 Key: name plate C6915 ....................... Table 10 UPS communication ........................Table 11 Replacement recommendations for PC components ..............
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