Product Description:

The CP3918-0000 belongs to Beckhoff’s CP Panel PC Systems series and is intended to serve as a decentralized HMI and control node in automated lines. By integrating a Panel PC directly at the machine frame, the unit combines real-time visualization with local PLC processing, reducing cabinet space and cable runs while giving operators a clear view of process data on the production floor. This arrangement also supports local machine interaction, so status screens, alarms, and control inputs can be handled close to the application instead of through a separate remote station.

An aluminum housing with a glass front protects the electronics and supports a projected-capacitive screen that registers inputs through its PCT multi-touch surface. For power, the unit uses a nominal supply of 24 VDC, and the feed enters through a vibration-resistant 4-pin M12 socket. Internal wiring can be landed on terminals that accept up to 4 × 0.75 mm² conductors. The front panel meets the IP65 protection class, which helps prevent dust and water jets from reaching the circuitry. Remote graphics are supported because the DVI interface can drive displays over a 50 m cable, and a matching USB-E channel of the same length can handle peripherals. This layout allows the PC to remain in a protected area while the screen stays at the operator position.

The specified ambient operating range is 0 to +55 °C, supporting continuous service on the plant floor. Mechanical durability includes a shock rating of 5 G, 30 ms and a vibration level of 0.5 G between 58 and 500 Hz. The input section tolerates the full 22 to 30 VDC range commonly produced by industrial power supplies. The complete assembly, including its connector block, weighs 5.5 kg, which supports arm or pedestal mounting without requiring heavy supports. Storage conditions extend from −20 °C to +65 °C, allowing the unit to remain protected when it is not in operation.