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C6515
Industrial PC
2025-04-28 | Version: 2.0

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  • Page 1 Manual | EN C6515 Industrial PC 2025-04-28 | Version: 2.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grounding of the industrial PC .................. 38 4.3.3 Connecting cables and power supply ................ 40 Switching the industrial PC on and off ....................  41 5 Configuration............................ 43 Beckhoff Device Manager .......................  43 UPS configuration ...........................  44 6 Decommissioning ...........................  47 C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 4 Maintenance............................  49 7.2.1 Replacing the battery .......................  52 7.2.2 Replacing the storage media ...................  53 8 Troubleshooting ............................ 54 9 Technical data ............................ 55 10 Appendix .............................. 56 10.1 Service and support ........................ 56 10.2 Approvals ............................ 57 Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 5: Notes On The Documentation

    If third parties make use of the designations or trademarks contained in this publication for their own purposes, this could infringe upon the rights of the owners of the said designations. ® EtherCAT is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany Copyright © Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    Exclusion of liability Beckhoff shall not be held liable in the event that this documentation is not complied with and the devices are therefore not used in line with 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. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • 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

    The following figure shows an example of a device without extension (1) and with PCIe module slots (2). Fig. 1: Comparison of device extensions ® For more information on the interface options provided by the PCIe module slots, please refer to chapter 3.3 Optional interfaces [} 18]. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 10: Structure

    Heat sink Dissipation of power loss to the environment Clamping lever (all around the housing) Mounting the device in the control cabinet wall Connection section Access to interfaces Name plate Information on the equipment of the device Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 11: Interface Description

    The basic version of the device includes the following interfaces: • Power supply (X110) • Ethernet RJ45 (X108, X109) • USB (X104-X107) • DVI (X103) • RS232 (X102) The interfaces are located on the inside of the device. Fig. 3: Position interfaces C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 12: Power Supply

    22 V should be present at the power supply plug of the device so that the device remains switched on in the event of voltage fluctuations. The plug is included in the delivery. You can obtain a replacement plug from your Beckhoff Sales using the following ordering option: C9900-P926. Version: 2.0...
  • Page 13: Ethernet Rj45

    100 m. The controllers are used as follows, based on the device generation: Table 2: Controller classification based on device generation Device generation Controller Mbit/s ® ® C6515-0060 Intel i219 for LAN2 and Intel i210 for LAN1 100/1000 ® ® C6515-0070 Intel...
  • Page 14: Table 4 Led Meaning: Speed 100/1000 Mbit/S

    Product overview Table 4: LED meaning: speed 100/1000 Mbit/s Mbit/s Lights up orange 1000 Lights up green Table 5: LED meaning: speed 100/1000/2500 Mbit/s Mbit/s 1000 Lights up orange 2500 Lights up green Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 15: Usb

    The panel 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 6: USB interface device generation Device generation USB interfaces C6515-0060 4x USB 3.0 C6515-0070 4x USB 3.0 C6515-0080 4x USB 3.2 Gen.
  • Page 16: Dvi

    DDC Clock + 5 V Power TMDS Clock Shield DDC Data Ground (+ 5 V, Analog H/ TMDS Clock + V Sync) Analog Vertical Sync Hot Plug Detect TMDA Clock - Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 17: Rs232

    RS232 standard. X102 Fig. 8: RS232 interface pin numbering Table 9: RS232 interface pin numbering Name Description Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 18: Optional Interfaces

    RS485 PCIe module ® C9900-E310 RS422 PCIe module ® C9900-E277 USB 3.0 PCIe module The additional interfaces for the connection section vary depending on the device generation. You can order the following interfaces ex factory for the connection section: Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 19: Table 11 Options Interfaces Connection Section

    Product overview Table 11: Options interfaces connection section Device gen- Order num- Description Link to option eration C6515-0060 C9900-E294 DisplayPort https://www.beckhoff.com/c65xx C9900-E308 Serial interface RS232 Select a PC, then the product variant, C9900-E234 2 USB ports and then the “Options” tab at the bottom of the website.
  • Page 20: Fig. 10 Ethernet Interface Pin Numbering

    LED lights up green. The LED flashes green when data transmission is in progress on the interface. The green/orange LED (SPEED) shown in the figure indicates the data transmission rate. If the speed is 100 Mbit/s the LED is orange, at 1000 Mbit/s it is green. Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 21: Pcie ® Module C9900-E301 With 2 Serial Interfaces Rs232

    The interface provides an asynchronous, serial communication method defined in the RS232 standard. Fig. 11: RS232 interface pin numbering Table 13: RS232 interface pin numbering Name Description Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 22: Pcie ® Module C9900-E309 With 2 Serial Interfaces Rs485

    Pins 2 and 3 (data +) and pins 7 and 8 (data -) must be connected. On delivery the interface is configured as a half-duplex endpoint without echo as standard – see table below: Table 15: RS485 standard configuration Function Status Echo Auto send Always send Auto receive Always receive Termination Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 23: Pcie Module C9900-E310 With 2 Serial Interfaces Rs422

    Data-In - Receive 422 Not used Not used On delivery the interface is configured as a full duplex endpoint as standard: Table 17: RS422 standard configuration Function State Echo Auto send Always send Auto receive Always receive Termination C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 24: Fig. 14 Usb Interface Pin Numbering

    They are used to connect peripheral devices with USB interfaces. Compatibility with all USB standards is assured. Fig. 14: USB interface pin numbering Table 18: USB interface pin assignment Connection Vbus StdA_SSRX - StdA_SSRX + GND_DRAIN StdA_SSTX - StdA_SSTX + Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 25: Displayport

    Power supply: ground Power supply: 3.3 V / 500 mA 3.3.7 The option includes two USB 2.0 interfaces. They are used to connect peripheral devices with USB connector. Fig. 16: USB interface pin numbering Table 20: USB interface pin assignment Connection Vbus C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 26: Dvi

    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. LINK/ACT SPEED Fig. 18: Ethernet interface pin numbering Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 27: Serial Interface Rs232

    Clear to Send Ring Indicator 3.3.11 Serial interface RS485 The interface contains an electrically isolated socket. It is led out via a 9-pin standard DSUB connector. The interface provides an asynchronous, serial communication method defined in the RS485 standard. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 28: Fig. 20 Rs485 Interface Pin Numbering

    Pins 2 and 3 (data +) and pins 7 and 8 (data -) must be connected. On delivery the interface is configured as a half-duplex endpoint without echo as standard – see table below: Table 25: RS485 standard configuration Function State Echo Auto send Always send Auto receive Always receive Termination Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 29: Serial Interface Rs422

    Data-In - Receive 422 Not used Not used On delivery the interface is configured as a full duplex endpoint as standard: Table 27: RS422 standard configuration Function State Echo Auto send Always send Auto receive Always receive Termination C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 30: Name Plate

    The name plate provides information about the equipment of the device. The name plate shown here serves only as an example. Fig. 22: Name plate Table 28: Name plate legend Description Model: the last four digits indicate the device generation. Serial number = Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN) Date of manufacture Mainboard Main memory CFast Power supply...
  • Page 31 Note: Here are the symbols applicable to the device such as CE, EAC, UKCA, . The approvals of your device can be found on the name plate and in chapter 10.2 Approvals. FCC approval Address of the vendor Variant number: commercial number of the order code including ordering options C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 32: Commissioning

    The dimensions of the device are used to prepare the control cabinet and ensure correct installation of the device in the control cabinet. All dimensions are in mm. The following figure shows the device in its basic configuration. Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 33: Fig. 23 Basic Configuration Dimensions

    Fig. 23: Basic configuration dimensions ® If you have ordered your device with additional PCIe module slots, the housing of the device will change. The following figure shows the device with ordering option C9900-B502. ® Fig. 24: Dimensions PCIe module slots C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 34: Installation In The Control Cabinet

    Fig. 25: Delivery state clamping lever To mount the device in the control cabinet, follow the steps below: 1. Insert the device in the intended position in the control cabinet wall. Secure the device against falling out until it is fastened. Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 35: Fig. 26 Wall Positioning

    Fig. 26: Wall positioning 2. Turn the clamping levers to the outside by 90°. 3. Tighten the clamping levers with a 3.0 mm Allen key. Fig. 27: Control cabinet installation ð You have installed the device in the control cabinet. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 36: Connecting The Industrial Pc

    Peripheral devices connected to the device with their own power supply must have the same potential for the PE and "0 V" conductors as the control panel (no potential difference). Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 37: Assembly Of The Supply Cable

    4. Attach the upper part of the strain relief housing by snapping it onto the lower part (section D). Fig. 29: Fasten strain relief ð You have mounted the strain relief housing. To remove the strain relief housing, proceed as follows: 1. Use your fingers to bend the latching lugs on the lower part slightly outwards. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 38: Grounding Of The Industrial Pc

    Use wires with the largest possible cross-section, but at least 4 mm , or a flat conductor for the ground connection, as the circumference of the conductor should be as large as possible. Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 39: Fig. 31 Grounding Bolt For Functional Earthing

    Commissioning Fig. 31: Grounding bolt for functional earthing C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 40: Connecting Cables And Power Supply

    You can use the UPS output of the power supply unit and connect a Beckhoff control panel as a second display. If the supply voltage fails and the device is only supplied by the battery pack, the control panel remains in operation.
  • Page 41: Switching The Industrial Pc On And Off

    30 V/9 A C9900-U330 battery pack Fig. 32: Wiring diagram C9900-U330 Further information on the battery pack can be found in the corresponding manual in the download finder on the Beckhoff website C9900-U330. Switching the industrial PC on and off NOTICE Public networks Connecting the device to public networks without additional protective measures can compromise the safety of the device.
  • Page 42 The UPS software components with the corresponding drivers must be installed on the PC in order 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. If they are not, you have to install the installation package Beckhoff UPS yourself.
  • Page 43: Configuration

    • User name: Administrator • Password: 1 You also have the option of using the Beckhoff Device Manager to remotely configure the device via a web browser. More detailed information is available in the Beckhoff Device Manager manual. First start of Beckhoff Device Manager When your device is booted for the first time, the Beckhoff Device Manager also starts automatically for the first time.
  • Page 44: Ups Configuration

    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 45: Fig. 35 Select Ups

    Configuration Fig. 35: Select UPS 2. Select the manufacturer Beckhoff from the drop-down menu. Fig. 36: Select manufacturer 3. Select at Model/Interface Beckhoff P24Vxxxx. 4. Select the port COM4. 5. Click Finish. Fig. 37: Select model/interface & port 6. Click Apply. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 46: Fig. 38 Apply Configuration

    Configuration Fig. 38: Apply configuration ð You have configured the UPS. The status of the connected UPS is displayed. Fig. 39: UPS status Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 47: Decommissioning

    4. Make a note of the wiring of all data transmission cables if you want to restore the cabling with another device. 5. Disconnect all data transmission cables from the device. 6. Finally, disconnect the ground connection. ð You have disconnected the cables and power supply. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 48: 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: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    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 devices 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 50: Fig. 41 Access To Battery And Storage Media

    Maintenance Beckhoff is excluded from liability in the event of possible damage occurring during maintenance work. In order to avoid damage caused by electrostatic discharge when replacing device components, protective measures are recommended. Below are some suggestions. ESD protection NOTICE...
  • Page 51: Fig. 42 Battery And Storage Media Position

    Maintenance You now have access to the battery and the storage media. Fig. 42: Battery and storage media position C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 52: Replacing The Battery

    2. Insert the new battery into the device in the same orientation. Ensure that the positive pole is facing outwards. Fig. 43: Replacing the battery ð You have successfully replaced the battery. Battery disposal To dispose of the battery, remove it, tape off the poles and put it in the battery disposal. Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 53: 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 devices with a Windows operating system. You can create an image of your operating system and use it to back up the operating system.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Measures No function of the device No power supply to the device Check the power supply cable Other cause Call Beckhoff Service The device does not boot fully BIOS setup settings are incorrect Check BIOS setup settings (load defaults) Other causes...
  • Page 55: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Table 32: Technical data Product designation C6515 Supply voltage 22-30 V DC, max. 6.5 A (24 V DC power supply) Power consumption Data sheet for power consumption and power loss in the download finder: https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/support/download-finder/search- result/?download_group=691754572 Secure element fTPM 2.0 activated (see TPM documentation)
  • Page 56: 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 can also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there. Version: 2.0 C6515...
  • Page 57: Approvals

    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. C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 58: List Of Figures

    Disassembly of the strain relief housing..................Fig. 31 Grounding bolt for functional earthing ..................Fig. 32 Wiring diagram C9900-U330......................Fig. 33 Beckhoff Device Manager – Change passwords ................. Fig. 34 Beckhoff Device Manager – Start page ..................Fig. 35 Select UPS........................... Fig. 36 Select manufacturer ........................
  • Page 59 Table 26 RS422 pin assignment ......................... Table 27 RS422 standard configuration...................... Table 28 Name plate legend ........................Table 29 Order identifier battery pack......................Table 30 Device component replacement recommendations ..............Table 31 Technical data of the battery......................Table 32 Technical data..........................C6515 Version: 2.0...
  • Page 60 , XFC , XTS and XPlanar are registered trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH. Third-party trademark statements Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, Xeon, Intel Atom, Celeron and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Edge, PowerShell, Visual Studio, Windows and Xbox are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
  • Page 61 More Information: www.beckhoff.com/c6515 Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone: +49 5246 9630 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com...

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