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C6905
Industrial PC
7/14/2021 | Version: 2.1

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  • Page 1 Manual | EN C6905 Industrial PC 7/14/2021 | Version: 2.1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grounding of the Industrial PC .................. 22 4.3.2 Connecting cables and power supply ................ 23 Switching the Industrial PC on and off..................... 24 5 Beckhoff Device Manager ........................ 25 6 Decommissioning............................ 27 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ................... 27 Disassembly and disposal ....................... 28 7 Maintenance ............................. 29...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Version: 2.1 C6905...
  • Page 5: Notes On The Documentation

    Copyright © Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. Publication of this document on websites other than ours is prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design.
  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 7: Fundamental Safety Instructions

    • the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the location where the products are used. C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product overview Product overview The C6905 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: •...
  • Page 9: Structure

    Product overview Structure Fig. 1: C6905_structure Table 1: Key: C6905 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 Side cover...
  • Page 10: Interface Description

    Product overview Interface description In the basic equipment version, the C6905 includes the following interfaces: • Power supply (X101) • Ethernet RJ45 (X103, X104) • USB (X105 - X108) • DVI (X109) 3.2.1 Power supply The Industrial PC is supplied with a rated voltage of 24 V. The 2x2-pin voltage socket (X101) is used for connection to the power supply and the external wiring of the Industrial PC.
  • Page 11: Ethernet Rj45

    Product overview 3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45 The C6905 has two Gigabit LAN ports (X103, X104). 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...
  • Page 12: Usb

    The Industrial PC has four USB interfaces (X105-X108). 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 C6905-0010 4x USB 2.0 C6905-0020 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 2.0 X105-108 Fig. 4: C6905_USB interface pin numbering...
  • Page 13: Dvi

    DDC Clock + 5V Power TDMS Clock Shield DDC Data Ground (+ 5 V, Analog H/ TDMS Clock + V Sync) Analog Vertical Sync Hot Plug Detect TDMA Clock - C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 14: Status Leds

    • 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: C6905 Status LEDs Table 8: Meaning of the Status LEDs Color/flashing interval Meaning...
  • Page 15: Name Plate

    The name plate provides information on the equipment fitted to the Industrial PC. xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx Fig. 7: C6905_Name plate example Table 9: Key: name plate C6905 Description Model: The last four digits indicate the device generation. Serial number (BTN) Date of manufacture...
  • Page 16: 1-Second Ups

    Fig. 8: UPS function The UPS can be controlled from the PLC with the function block FB_S_UPS_BAPI. More detailed information can be found in the Beckhoff Information System under the following link: https:// infosys.beckhoff.com/index.php?content=../content/1031/ tcplclib_tc2_sups/27021601480747275.html&id=7167070070491500024. Version: 2.1...
  • Page 17: Commissioning

    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 [} 37]). C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 18: Installation In The Control Cabinet

    • Mount the device only in the orientations shown in the documents. The C6905 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 [} 36]).
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Industrial PC and the mounting plate are used to prepare the control cabinet and to mount the device correctly in the control cabinet. All dimensions are in mm. Figure 10 illustrates the dimensions of the Industrial PC with the standard mounting plate. 34 ,5 Fig. 10: C6905_Dimensions with standard mounting plate C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 20: Installation In The Control Cabinet

    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. Version: 2.1 C6905...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Industrial Pc

    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. C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 22: Grounding Of The Industrial Pc

    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: 2.1 C6905...
  • Page 23: Connecting Cables And Power Supply

    4. Screw the power cable to the voltage socket of the Industrial PC. 5. Connect the PC to your external 24 V power supply. 6. Switch on the 24 V power supply. 7. Measure the voltage on the power supply plug of the PC. C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 24: Switching The Industrial Pc On And Off

    When you switch on the Industrial PC for the first time, the pre-installed operating system (optional) will be started. For any additional hardware you have connected, you have to install the drivers yourself afterwards. In addition, the Beckhoff Device Manager starts automatically. The Device Manager is a software from Beckhoff that supports you in configuring the PC.
  • Page 25: Beckhoff Device Manager

    • 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.
  • Page 26: Fig. 13 Beckhoff Device Manager - Start Page

    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.
  • Page 27: Decommissioning

    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. C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 28: Disassembly And Disposal

    • 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: 2.1 C6905...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Repair Only the manufacturer may repair the device. If a repair should be necessary, contact Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support [} 37]). Cleaning...
  • Page 30: Table 10 Replacement Recommendations For Pc Components

    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.
  • Page 31 • 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. C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 32: Access To Device Components

    You can access the battery and the CFast via the cover on the left-hand side. To do this, remove the four Torx TX10 screws and remove the cover (see fig. 15). Fig. 15: C6905_Access to battery and storage medium You now have access to the battery (1) and CFast (2) (see fig. 16). Fig. 16: C6905_Battery and CFast Version: 2.1 C6905...
  • Page 33: Replacing The Battery

    To dispose of the battery, remove it, stick insulating tape over the poles and take it to the local battery recycling. 7.2.3 Replacing the storage media New storage media should only be obtained from Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support [} 37]). C6905 Version: 2.1...
  • Page 34: Fig. 18 C6905_Cfast Replacement

    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.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Table 13: Technical data Product designation C6905 Dimensions (W x H x D) 45 x 163 x 115 mm, without mounting plate Weight 900 g with basic equipment Supply voltage 20.4-28.8 V (24 V power supply unit, NEC class Power consumption max.
  • Page 37: Appendix

    Phone: + 49 (0) 5246/963-0 Fax: + 49 (0) 5246/963-198 E-mail: info@beckhoff.de The addresses of the worldwide Beckhoff branches and agencies can be found on our website at http:// www.beckhoff.com/. You will also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there.
  • Page 38: Approvals

    Appendix 10.2 Approvals The following table shows the certifications of the Industrial PC based on the device generation: Table 14: C6905 certifications Device generation Certification C6905-0010 CE, EAC, UL C6905-0020 CE, EAC, UL FCC approvals for the United States of America...
  • Page 39 Fig. 10 C6905_Dimensions with standard mounting plate ..............Fig. 11 C6905_Control cabinet installation ....................Fig. 12 Beckhoff Device Manager - Change Passwords ................. Fig. 13 Beckhoff Device Manager – Start page ..................Fig. 14 C6905_Dismantling the control cabinet ..................Fig. 15 C6905_Access to battery and storage medium................
  • Page 40 Table 6 USB interface pin assignment ..................... Table 7 DVI interface pin assignment....................... Table 8 Meaning of the Status LEDs ......................Table 9 Key: name plate C6905 ....................... Table 10 Replacement recommendations for PC components ..............Table 11 Technical data of the battery.......................
  • Page 42 More Information: www.beckhoff.com/C6905/ Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone: +49 5246 9630 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com...

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