Product Description:

The C6240-1015 is an industrial PC produced by Beckhoff as part of the C6 Industrial PC Units series. It acts as the central controller in automated lines, executing PLC logic while supplying standard operating-system services for data collection and HMI tasks. By combining deterministic fieldbus access with classic IT interfaces, the unit bridges factory-floor signals to higher-level networks and databases without external gateway hardware. Because control, networking, and operator-interface support are combined in one platform, the PC can supervise machine sequences while also passing production data to SCADA or database software.

Mechanical proportions simplify cabinet planning: the housing spans 430 mm in width, rises 170 mm in height, and extends 274 mm in depth, so it fits 19-inch racks or shallow wall boxes. An enclosure rating of IP20 allows installation in clean switchgear spaces while protecting live parts against accidental contact. For networking, the integrated controller supports 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, enabling gigabit throughput for real-time protocols or file transfers. Power wiring enters through five contacts on a 5 mm pitch that accept conductors down to 1.5 mm², matching common control-panel practice. Display output is provided through a DVI-D port, and legacy devices can connect through an RS-232 serial interface.

Continuous operation is permitted at relative humidity up to 95% without condensation, and storage is possible between −20 °C and +65 °C. The electronics withstand an impact load of 5 G, and the power terminals are rated for 250 V line service. A 30 ms shock duration helps the PC tolerate short jolts during operation or transport. These operating limits suit control cabinets that may experience humid air, temperature swings, or routine handling movement.