Product Description:

The C5102-0010 is a 19-inch rack-mount industrial PC included in the C5 Control Cabinets series from Beckhoff. Intended for use as the central controller in automated equipment, it hosts real-time software that coordinates motion axes, field I/O, operator interfaces, and related machine logic in one cabinet-based platform. By housing the computing hardware inside a steel enclosure that slides directly into a server rack, the unit places deterministic control tasks close to drives and sensors while retaining centralized wiring and straightforward service access.

With a cabinet height of 177 mm and a width of 483 mm, the enclosure occupies 4 U of vertical space while aligning with standard rack rails used in industrial control cabinets. Network traffic is carried through a single 1 × RJ-45 connector that supports 10/100BASE-T Ethernet for plant communication and controller access. The unit has 6 × USB 2.0 ports for service tools, data keys, or scanners, and two PS/2 ports remain available for legacy keyboards and mice. The internal power supply draws up to a maximum of 3 A from the mains, a 15-pin Sub-D VGA output connects local monitors, and two RS-232 channels provide point-to-point links with older instrumentation.

A depth of 449 mm balances cooling airflow with cabinet footprint, and the assembly weighs 17.0 kg, which suits slide-rail installation in standard racks. The unit has 6 expansion card slots that accept PCI or PCIe boards for additional fieldbus masters, network cards, or specialty I/O. The operating enclosure meets IP60, preventing dust ingress while relying on rack ventilation for heat removal. A 5 G shock tolerance supports use on production lines and laboratory test stands subject to moderate vibration and airborne contaminants.