Product Description:

The C6240-0020 industrial PC enclosure is manufactured by Beckhoff as part of the C6 Industrial PC Units series. The unit accepts a standard desktop motherboard and peripheral cards, so it can function as the central control node in motion controllers, vision stations, or data-logging equipment on the factory floor. By concentrating the control logic, user interface, and network gateways in one housing, the PC streamlines installation and maintenance in distributed automation lines where deterministic software control replaces discrete hardware logic. It is intended for cabinet mounting next to drives and I/O terminals.

Its mechanical envelope measures 430 × 170 × 274 mm, and the steel housing weighs 12.3 kg, allowing direct rack or panel placement without additional support frames. Inside, an ATX motherboard interface is supplied, and the backplane exposes 7 expansion slots for motion cards, fieldbus adapters, or GPU accelerators. External connectivity includes 4 USB ports for removable media or temporary input devices. Legacy connections include two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse, two serial ports for RS-232 devices, one parallel port, and a single VGA connector for a local monitor. The 24 V DC power plug provides five contacts on 5 mm spacing and accepts wiring down to 1.5 mm² conductors for reliable cabinet distribution.

The housing tolerates mechanical shocks up to 5 G, 30 ms, a rating that helps protect drives and plug-in boards during transport or machine vibration. Its enclosure carries the IP20 protection class, which is suitable for mounting inside closed electrical cabinets. Front I/O includes 3 audio jacks for line-in, line-out, and microphone functions, while network traffic is handled through 1 LAN port that supports standard Ethernet controllers on the motherboard and allows direct connection to sensors, actuators, and supervisory networks in automated production cells.