Product Description:

The C5102-0030 is an industrial PC in Beckhoff's C5 Control Cabinets series. Designed for installation in a 19-inch rack, it combines computing, communication, and local display support in one protected chassis for machine and process control. Its standard x86 platform allows common operating systems to run alongside the TwinCAT real-time environment, so logic, motion, and interface tasks can be handled on the same hardware. This layout suits control cabinets that need a central computer for automation without separating the controller, PC, and local operator display functions into multiple devices.

The cabinet is 483 mm wide, 449 mm deep, and 177 mm high, which fits a 4U rack position and leaves rear space for cable routing. Network communication is handled through a single RJ-45 port with 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, supporting links to drives, I/O nodes, or supervisory equipment. The front panel includes six front-mounted USB 2.0 ports for input devices, removable media, and service accessories. Two RS232 serial interfaces maintain compatibility with older equipment, while two PS/2 connections, three audio jacks, one Centronics parallel printer port, and a VGA 15-pin Sub-D output provide support for peripheral devices and a local monitor.

Maximum power consumption is 95 W, which is useful when estimating cabinet heat load and power distribution. The sheet-metal enclosure is rated IP60, so it resists dust ingress and helps prevent accidental contact with energized components. Mechanical resistance includes a shock tolerance of 5 G, which supports operation in industrial settings where handling impacts or machine vibration can occur. The system is approved for relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing, and its 17.0 kg mass reflects a full rackmount PC chassis rather than a lightweight embedded controller.