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- Page 1 Manual | EN C6920 Industrial PC 2023-10-10 | Version: 4.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Grounding of the Industrial PC.................. 28 4.3.3 Connecting cables and power supply ................ 29 Switching the Industrial PC on and off .................... 31 5 Beckhoff Device Manager ........................ 33 6 Decommissioning ........................... 35 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ................... 35 Disassembly and disposal....................... 36 7 Maintenance ............................ 38... - Page 4 Table of contents 10.1 Service and support ........................ 48 10.2 Approvals ............................ 49 Version: 4.0 C6920...
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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. -
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. C6920 Version: 4.0... -
Page 8: Notes On Information Security
For your safety Notes on information security The products of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG (Beckhoff), insofar as they can be accessed online, are equipped with security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks. Despite the security functions, the creation, implementation and constant updating of a holistic security concept for the operation are necessary to protect the respective plant, system, machine and networks against cyber threats. -
Page 9: Product Overview
Product overview Product overview The C6920 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 10: Structure
Product overview Structure Fig. 1: C6920_structure Table 1: Key: C6920 structure Component Description Mounting plate Plate for mounting the Industrial PC by its the rear side in the control cabinet Status LEDs Status display for power, TwinCAT, hard disk, fan, User LED,... -
Page 11: Interface Description
Product overview Interface description The basic version of the C6920 has the following interfaces: • Power supply (X101) • Ethernet RJ45 (X102, X103) • USB (X104 - X107) • DVI (X108) • RS232 (X109) 3.2.1 Power supply The industrial PC is supplied with a nominal 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. -
Page 12: Ethernet Rj45
Product overview 3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45 The C6920 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 RJ45 connection technology with twisted-pair cables is used. The maximum length of the cable connection is 100 m. -
Page 13: Usb
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 C6920-0060 4x USB 3.0 C6920-0070 4x USB 3.0 C6920-0080 4x USB 3.0... -
Page 14: Dvi
RS232 standard. The port address and the interrupt used are set with the help of the BIOS setup. X109 Fig. 6: C6920_RS232 interface pin numbering Table 8: RS232 pin assignment Signal Description Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 15: Optional Interfaces
190 mm in length C9900-B510 2 PCI plug-in card slots on passive backplane, integrated in the C6920, for the insertion of PCI plug- in cards up to 190 mm in length C9900-B514 1 PCI and 1 PCIe-x1 plug-in card slot on passive... -
Page 16: Fig. 7 C6920_Access To Plug-In Card Slots
When you have inserted the plug-in cards, the card connections are located on the right on the top side of the PC (see fig. 8). Fig. 8: C6920_Plug-in card connections The additional plug-in card slots change the dimensions of the Industrial PC. The width of the device increases by 70 mm and the depth by 18 mm. Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 17: Status Leds
• the fan status • the user • the fieldbus activity • the fieldbus status The figure shows where the LEDs are located on the Industrial PC. Fig. 9: C6920 Status LEDs Table 11: Meaning of the Status LEDs Color/flashing interval Meaning PWR (Power) -
Page 18: Name Plate
Product overview Name plate The name plate provides information on the equipment fitted to the Industrial PC. The name plate shown here serves only as an example. xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx Fig. 10: C6920_Name plate example Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 19: Table 12 Key: Name Plate C6920
Product overview Table 12: Key: name plate C6920 Description Model: The last four digits indicate the device generation. Serial number (BTN) Date of manufacture Mainboard Mini PCI slot Storage media Storage media Power supply unit: 24 V MAC addresses of the Ethernet interfaces (X102, X103) -
Page 20: Commissioning
3. Check your delivery for completeness by comparing it with your order. 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). Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 21: Installation In The Control Cabinet
• Mount the device only in the orientations shown in the documents. The C6920 Industrial PC is designed for mounting in control cabinets in machine and plant engineering applications. Please observe the environmental conditions prescribed for the operation (see Chapter 9 Technical data [} 47]). -
Page 22: Dimensions
In this case you must use mounting plate 3 or 4 to mount the device. Figure 14 illustrates the dimensions of the Industrial PC with mounting plate 3 and the additional plug-in card slots. Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 23: Fig. 14 C6920_Dimensions With Mounting Plate 3 And Plug-In Card Slots
Fig. 14: C6920_Dimensions with mounting plate 3 and plug-in card slots Figure 15 illustrates the dimensions of the Industrial PC with mounting plate 4 and the additional plug-in card slots. 134,05 138,05 Fig. 15: C6920_Dimensions with mounting plate 4 and plug-in card slots C6920 Version: 4.0... -
Page 24: Installation In The Control Cabinet
After you have drilled the holes for the fastening screws in the control cabinet, you can mount the Industrial PC in the control cabinet with the mounting plates. If your device is equipped with additional plug-in card slots, the device and thus the mounting plates are wider. However, the mounting procedure is the same. Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 25: Fig. 16 C6920_Control Cabinet Installation
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. 16). 3. Tighten the fastening screws. ð You have successfully installed the Industrial PC in the control cabinet. C6920 Version: 4.0... -
Page 26: 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. Version: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 27: Installing The Supply Cable
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. 17: C6920_Mounting the strain relief housing C6920 Version: 4.0... -
Page 28: 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: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 29: Connecting Cables And Power Supply
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 When using the C9900-U330 battery pack, you can use the UPS output of the power supply unit (UPS Output). -
Page 30: Fig. 18 C6920_Wiring Diagram
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: 4.0 C6920... -
Page 31: Switching The Industrial Pc On And Off
The UPS software components with the corresponding drivers must be installed on the industrial PC to operate the power supply unit as a UPS. The software components and drivers are already installed on delivery of the PC with operating system. Otherwise, you have to install the installation package Beckhoff UPS yourself. -
Page 32: Table 13 Ups Communication
Communication via BIOS API In the case of serial communication, all you need is the UPS driver. If the communication takes place via the BIOS API, you also need the Beckhoff Automation Device Driver in addition to the UPS driver. Version: 4.0... -
Page 33: 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. First start Beckhoff Device Manager When your industrial PC is booted for the first time, the Beckhoff Device Manager also starts automatically for the first time. -
Page 34: Fig. 20 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 35: Decommissioning
5. Make a note of the wiring of all data transmission cables if you want to restore the cabling with another device. 6. Disconnect the data transmission cables from the industrial PC. 7. Finally, disconnect the grounding strap. ð You have disconnected the cables and the power supply. C6920 Version: 4.0... -
Page 36: Disassembly And Disposal
Be sure to observe the national electronic scrap regulations when disposing of the Industrial PC. In order to dispose of the device, it must be removed and fully dismantled. Dispose of the components in the following way: • Send plastic parts (polycarbonate, polyamide (PA6.6)) for plastics recycling. Version: 4.0 C6920... - Page 37 • 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. C6920 Version: 4.0...
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Page 38: Maintenance
Repair Only the vendor may repair the device. If a repair should be necessary, contact Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and Support [} 48]). Cleaning... -
Page 39: Table 14 Replacement Recommendations For Pc Components
NOTICE 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 40 • 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. Version: 4.0 C6920...
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Page 41: Access To Device Components
Fig. 22: C6920_tool-less access to battery and storage media You now have access to the battery (1) and storage media (2) (see Fig. 23). Fig. 23: C6920 _Battery and storage media Fan access You can access the fan cartridge from the underside of the Industrial PC. -
Page 42: Replacing The Battery
Replace battery with R/C (BBCV2), Part. No. CR2032, rated 3 V only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Only replace the battery with a replacement battery from Beckhoff Service. • When replacing the battery, make sure that the polarity is correct. -
Page 43: Replacing The Storage Media
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. BST is a graphical backup and restore program for 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 44: Fig. 26 C6920_Exchange Ssd
Maintenance 1. Remove the SSD from the PC by pulling forcefully on the protruding Beckhoff sticker (see fig. 27). Fig. 26: C6920_exchange SSD 2. Insert the new SSD into the PC in the same orientation up to the stop. ð You have replaced the SSD. -
Page 45: Replacing The Fan
The fan cartridge with the two fans ensures optimal cooling of the Industrial PC. Order a new fan cartridge exclusively from Beckhoff. To do this, contact Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support). You can replace the fan cartridge while the PC is running. Insert the new cartridge immediately after removing the old one. -
Page 46: 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 47: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Table 17: Technical data Product designation C6920 Dimensions (W x H x D) 65 x 235 x 121, without mounting plate, without plug- in card slots Weight 1900 g with basic configuration Supply voltage 22-30 V DC (24 V DC power supply unit) -
Page 48: 10 Appendix
33415 Verl Germany Phone: + 49 5246/963-0 email: 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. Version: 4.0 C6920... - Page 49 FCC approvals for Canada FCC: Canadian Notice This device does not exceed the class A limits for radiation, as specified by the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. C6920 Version: 4.0...
- Page 50 C6920_Control cabinet installation ....................Fig. 17 C6920_Mounting the strain relief housing..................Fig. 18 C6920_Wiring diagram ........................ Fig. 19 Beckhoff Device Manager - Change passwords ................Fig. 20 Beckhoff Device Manager – Start page ..................Fig. 21 C6920_Dismantling the control cabinet ..................Fig. 22 C6920_tool-less access to battery and storage media ..............
- Page 51 List of tables List of tables Table 1 Key: C6920 structure ........................Table 2 Voltage socket pin assignment ....................Table 3 Controller classification based on device generations ..............Table 4 Ethernet interface pin assignment....................Table 5 USB interfaces based on device generation ................
- Page 53 More Information: www.beckhoff.com/C6920/ Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone: +49 5246 9630 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com...