Product Description:

The CP6701-0001-0050 is a panel PC manufactured by Beckhoff as part of the CP Panel PC Systems series. It serves as a combined HMI and control platform, allowing operators to run real-time automation software directly at the machine instead of relying on a separate industrial computer. By integrating computing hardware behind the display, the unit shortens signal paths between the field and the controller, which helps reduce cabinet wiring and keeps machine layouts compact. The integrated format also supports local visualization and control in production cells where space at the operator station is limited.

Internally, the panel draws power from a 24 VDC source and removes heat through fanless conduction cooling. Network access is provided by two RJ-45 connectors that comply with the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet standard, giving it direct links to PLC networks, managed switches, and plant backbones. Four USB ports support service peripherals and storage media, and they follow the USB 2.0 standard. A single 1x DVI-I interface mirrors the integrated display to an external monitor, while the CFast slot provides solid-state system storage. The capacitive touchscreen removes the need for separate pointing hardware, and the housing weighs 4.9 kg with no moving fans inside. During validation, the unit withstood shock testing at 5 G for 30 ms.

The aluminum front bezel and steel rear shell give the unit front IP65 and rear IP20 protection, so the front can be wiped down while the rear remains ventilated inside a cabinet. EMC performance meets EN 61000-6-4 for emissions and EN 61000-6-2 for immunity, allowing placement near variable-frequency drives and welders without extra filtering. The enclosure tolerates ambient humidity up to 95% RH without condensation, which is useful on beverage, textile, and packaging lines where moisture levels can vary through the day. The rigid metal housing also helps the panel remain stable when mounted on machines that see routine vibration or repeated operator interaction.