Product Description:

The C6220-0000 is a control computer manufactured by Beckhoff and sold as part of the C6 Industrial PC Units series. Positioned as a central processing node, it is intended for installation in control cabinets where it runs real-time software that combines logic, motion, and human-machine interface tasks on one platform. By replacing separate PLC, motion controller, and visualization hardware, the unit simplifies wiring and shortens cycle times in automated packaging lines, material-handling systems, and process skids. This arrangement allows one PC platform to coordinate machine functions that would otherwise be distributed across several dedicated devices.

It draws up to 100 W from the supply, so cabinet cooling fans can be sized for modest heat dissipation. Two Ethernet sockets are provided; the primary port supports 10/100/1000BASE-T for high-bandwidth data exchange with supervisory networks, while the secondary interface operates at 10/100BASE-T for machine-level peer links. Five-pole power and signal terminals with 5 mm contact spacing match standard industrial connectors. Serial communication uses RS232 across its two COM ports, and three front USB receptacles follow the USB 2.0 standard. The housing has an IP20 rating, so it must be protected from dust and liquids by the surrounding enclosure.

The chassis supports dense panel layouts with a width of 307 mm, a depth of 284 mm, and a height of 170 mm, allowing it to fit within a single 4-U slot without overhanging DIN rails. With a mass of 10.0 kg, the computer has a rigid structure that suits vibration-prone conveyor frames and similar industrial installations. The video interface is a DVI-I connector, so either digital flat panels or analog VGA monitors can display operating data at the machine. The front-access ports also help service access by placing common connections where they can be reached without removing the unit from the cabinet.