Grounding of the Industrial PC.................. 27 4.3.2 Connecting cables and power supply ................ 28 Switching the industrial PC on and off .................... 29 5 Beckhoff Device Manager ........................ 30 6 Decommissioning ........................... 32 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ................... 32 Disassembly and disposal....................... 33 7 Maintenance ............................ 35...
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.
• the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the location where the products are used. C6015 Version: 3.7...
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.
Product overview Product overview The C6015 Industrial PC supplements the Beckhoff entry-level products with an ultra-compact industrial PC with high performance reserves for space-saving control cabinet installation. Thanks to the existing processors, the industrial PC has sufficient performance reserves for the following applications, among others: •...
Product overview Structure Fig. 1: Structure – basic configuration Table 1: Legend C6015 structure Component Description Mounting plate Plate for mounting the industrial PC over the narrow sides in the control cabinet Status LEDs Status display for power, hard disk, TwinCAT Name plate...
Product overview Interface description In the basic configuration, the C6015 includes the following interfaces: • Power supply (X101) • Ethernet RJ45 (X102, X103) • DisplayPort (X104) • USB (X105, X106) 3.2.1 Power supply The industrial PC is supplied with a nominal 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.
Product overview 3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45 The C6015 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.
USB interfaces. The following table shows the interface assignment based on the device generation: Table 5: USB interfaces based on device generation Device generation USB interfaces C6015-0010 1x USB 2.0 (X105) 1x USB 3.0 (X106) C6015-0020 2x USB 3.0 (X105, X106) The two USB interfaces each supply up to 500 mA current and are electronically protected.
The industrial PC has a DisplayPort (X104) that enables connection of devices with DisplayPort. It facilitates transfer of image signals. In addition, DVI signals can be transferred via an adapter. Please order it from your Beckhoff sales team, quoting order identifier C9900-Z468 adapter cable DisplayPort to DVI, 40 cm.
Bootloader is starting (start sequence is being run through) Magenta Flashing (0.5 s) S UPS capacitance test (if S UPS exists) Red/magenta Flashing Checksum error during the I2C transmission in the bootloader Cyan Flashing (2 s) contact Beckhoff Service C6015 Version: 3.7...
The TC LED indicates the TwinCAT status. The colors and flashing intervals have the following meanings: Table 10: Meaning of the TC LED Color Flashing interval Meaning Green Steadily lit TwinCAT Run Mode Blue Steadily lit TwinCAT Config Mode Steadily lit TwinCAT Stop TwinCAT not started Version: 3.7 C6015...
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. 7: Name plate Table 11: Legend C6015 name plate Description Manufacturer, including address 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 [} 43]). Version: 3.7 C6015...
Commissioning Control cabinet installation The C6015 Industrial PC is designed for mounting in control cabinets in machine and plant engineering applications. The environmental conditions specified for operation must be observed (see chapter 9 Technical data [} 42]). Using different mounting plates, you can align the cable entry based on the application requirements.
PC as required to align the connections in the control cabinet. You have the following mounting options, which are shown in Fig. 10: • Connections point upwards (A) • Connections point downwards (B) • Connections point to the right (C) • Connections point to the left (D) Version: 3.7 C6015...
You have the following mounting options, which are shown in Fig. • Mounting via the rear panel of the device (A) • Mounting via the top of the device (B) • Mounting via the bottom of the device (C) Fig. 11: Mounting options for mounting plate 3 C6015 Version: 3.7...
2 as an example. 82.3 Ø 4,5mm Fig. 13: Mounting plate, side panel Fig. 14 gives an example of the dimensions using the mounting options via the rear of the device with mounting plate 3 with DIN rail adapter. Version: 3.7 C6015...
If you want to install the industrial PC in the control cabinet with the DIN rail adapter, no preparation of the control cabinet is necessary. All you need to do is attach the device to the DIN rail using the adapter. To do this, follow the steps below as shown in Figure 16: Version: 3.7 C6015...
3. Keep the device pressed upwards and also hook the upper side of the adapter into the DIN rail (C). ð You have successfully installed the industrial PC on the DIN rail. Fig. 17: DIN rail adapter mounted C6015 Version: 3.7...
Devices connected to the industrial PC with their own power supply must have the same potential for the PE and "0 V" conductors as the industrial PC (no potential difference). 230 V 24 V Grounding busbar Fig. 18: Wiring example Version: 3.7 C6015...
PC is installed. Use wires with a cross-section of at least 4 mm or a flat conductor for the ground connection, as the circumference of the conductor should be as large as possible. Fig. 19: Protective conductor connection PE C6015 Version: 3.7...
3. Screw the power supply connector to the power supply socket of the industrial PC. 4. Connect the PC to your external 24 V power supply. 5. Switch on the 24 V power supply. ð You have connected the power supply. Version: 3.7 C6015...
You then use the installation package to install the UPS software components. The UPS software components come with a detailed help function. Call up the help files either directly from the configuration register by clicking the Help button or start the file under Start > Programs > Beckhoff > UPS software components.
• 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.
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.
5. Make a note of the wiring of all data transmission cables if you want to restore the cabling with another device. 6. Disconnect all data transfer cables from the industrial PC. 7. Finally, disconnect the ground connection. ð You have disconnected the cables and the power supply. Version: 3.7 C6015...
3. Also unhook the lower side of the adapter from the DIN rail. ð You have successfully removed the industrial PC from the control cabinet. Fig. 23: Disassembly of the DIN rail adapter Disposal of the industrial PC C6015 Version: 3.7...
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• 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: 3.7 C6015...
• Only use a vacuum cleaner to clean the PC. The industrial PC does not have to be switched off for this. • Never use compressed air to clean the PC. • Maintain an ambient temperature range of 0 °C to +50 °C. C6015 Version: 3.7...
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.
To do this, remove the two Torx TX6 screws and remove the cover (see fig. 23). Fig. 24: Access to battery and storage media You now have access to the battery (1) and storage medium (2) (see fig. 24). Fig. 25: Battery and storage media C6015 Version: 3.7...
It is used to supply power to the clock integrated on the motherboard. If the battery is depleted or missing, the date and time are displayed incorrectly. Replacement batteries should only be obtained from Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support).
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Maintenance ð You have successfully replaced the battery. To dispose of the battery, remove it, tape off the poles and put it in the battery disposal. C6015 Version: 3.7...
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.
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 16: Technical data Product designation C6015 Dimensions (W x H x D) 82 x 82 x 40 mm, without mounting plate Weight approx. 400 g without mounting plate approx. 450 g with mounting plate Supply voltage 22-30 V (24 V power supply unit)
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. C6015 Version: 3.7...
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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. Version: 3.7 C6015...
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DIN rail adapter mounted ......................Fig. 18 Wiring example ..........................Fig. 19 Protective conductor connection PE .................... Fig. 20 Beckhoff Device Manager - Change passwords ................Fig. 21 Beckhoff Device Manager – Start page ..................Fig. 22 Positions of the fastening screws....................Fig. 23 Disassembly of the DIN rail adapter.....................
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Table 8 Meaning of the PWR LED ......................Table 9 Meaning of the HDD LED......................Table 10 Meaning of the TC LED........................ Table 11 Legend C6015 name plate......................Table 12 Mounting plate ordering options....................Table 13 Replacement recommendations for PC components..............
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