Product Description:

The CP6201-0021-0040 is an industrial operator terminal produced by Beckhoff for the CP Panel PC Systems series. It combines a computing platform, graphical display, and touch input in one enclosure, allowing direct machine interaction on the factory floor. The unit is intended to run visualization software, collect fieldbus data, and forward it to higher-level controllers or networks, giving maintenance staff and line operators a centralized interface for setup, diagnostics, and routine process control.

Its display diagonal measures 12 in, giving a readable viewing area for standard SCADA graphics. The LCD drives a native resolution of 800 x 600, so vector objects and text remain clear at arm’s length. A resistive touch screen replaces physical front keys, simplifying cleaning and reducing ingress points. Two RJ45 connectors support the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet standard, so the panel can join segmented control, engineering, and corporate VLANs without additional switches. Control power is supplied at 24 V DC, aligning with the common low-voltage rails used in automotive and packaging lines. The aluminum front is sealed to IP65, blocking dust and pressurized water during washdown while still exposing a single USB-A service port for log retrieval.

Rear housing protection is rated IP20, which is sufficient once the unit is bolted inside an enclosure that already meets higher ingress ratings. The electronics start reliably from 0 °C and operate up to 55 °C, covering most climate-controlled plant rooms as well as many indoor crane or conveyor stations. Four downstream interfaces, listed as 4 x USB, permit keyboard, barcode scanner, or storage media attachment without occupying the front service connector. An RS232 port supports legacy PLCs and a DVI output mirrors the screen on a larger monitor for training or remote observation, rounding out the communication set without adding extra modules.