{"product_id":"beckhoff-c6525-0060-fanless-built-in-industrial-pc","title":"Beckhoff C6525-0060 Fanless Built-In Industrial PC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nEngineered for direct integration into control cabinet walls or back panels of control housings, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff C6525-0060\u003c\/strong\u003e provides high-performance, fanless industrial computing within demanding automation architectures. This compact industrial PC utilizes an external passive heat sink configuration that dissipates thermal loads outside the control enclosure, allowing the unit to maintain optimal processor speeds without active fan maintenance. Equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003e3.5-inch Beckhoff motherboard\u003c\/strong\u003e and powered by an Intel Celeron G3900TE dual-core processor, this IPC is optimized for control tasks using TwinCAT automation software.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Compartment Thermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e External cooling fins isolate thermal dissipation to the exterior of the enclosure, protecting internal cabinet electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP65 protection rating on the external heat sink structure and IP20 protection on the internal chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Storage Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a dedicated 2.5-inch hard disk or SSD slot alongside a CFast slot for reliable operating system and project data separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Onboard Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard interface layout includes four USB 3.0 ports, a DVI graphic port, a serial RS232 interface, and dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Cabinet Back-Panel Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space-saving installation where thermal loads must be exhausted directly outside the electrical enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT Control Nodes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal processing platform for motion control, PLC, and visualization applications requiring real-time execution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine-Level HMI \u0026amp; SCADA:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-reliability computing node for human-machine interfaces operating in harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eC6525-0060\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntel Celeron G3900TE, 2.3 GHz, 2 Cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwinCAT Performance Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTC2, TC3: 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotherboard Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.5-inch Industrial Motherboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSystem Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 GB DDR4 RAM (Expandable up to 32 GB ex factory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStandard Storage Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.5-inch 320 GB Hard Disk Drive (SSD\/CFast optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Expansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x 2.5-inch HDD\/SSD slot, 1 x CFast slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating (External)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP65 (Outside the control cabinet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating (Internal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP20 (Inside the control cabinet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature (External)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 45 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature (Internal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e330 x 275 x 82 mm (13 x 10.8 x 3.2 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBasic Configuration Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e5.9 kg (13 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e7.0 kg (15.4 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eQuantity \u0026amp; Physical Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 x 100\/1000BASE-T on-board RJ45 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x RS232 (D-sub 9-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDisplay Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x DVI-D connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x 3-pin 24 V DC power connection block\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nThe C6525 series features highly modular motherboard configurations. While the base \u003cstrong\u003eC6525-0060\u003c\/strong\u003e is equipped with an Intel Celeron G3900TE processor (performance level 50), it can be customized or replaced with Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 options depending on the required TwinCAT real-time calculation power. Note that upgrading to higher-tier Core processors may increase the system's TwinCAT performance tier (from 50 up to 80), which requires a corresponding license update in your TwinCAT 3 runtime environment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nBecause the passive cooling structure of this unit mounts through the wall of the enclosure, \u003cstrong\u003ea minimum clearance of 20 cm (7.9 inches) of free space\u003c\/strong\u003e is strictly required around the external heat sink structure. Obstructions or installation in confined external secondary housings will lead to heat accumulation and automatic thermal throttling of the CPU. Ensure that the cabinet sealing gasket is fully compressed during installation to maintain the IP65 seal between the cabinet interior (IP20) and exterior (IP65) environments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nWhen using the dual on-board Gigabit Ethernet adapters for control, it is recommended to dedicate one port exclusively for the \u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT real-time network\u003c\/strong\u003e (using the Beckhoff Real-Time Ethernet driver) and the second port for standard TCP\/IP communication (such as HMI, SCADA, or corporate networks). Avoid routing high-voltage power lines adjacent to the 24 V DC input feed to prevent electromagnetic interference from inducing faults in the on-board SATA controllers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL SAFETY WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    Isolate all 24 V DC power sources before starting the physical installation or cabling of the C6525-0060. High-voltage transients or hot-plugging electrical connections can permanently damage the on-board 3.5-inch motherboard components, CFast card interfaces, or connected peripheral devices. Ensure the cabinet cutout matches the unit's exact physical footprint before mounting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePrepare a precise 330 mm x 275 mm cutout in the control cabinet back panel, ensuring the surrounding metal is clean, deburred, and flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eFit the industrial-grade sealing gasket around the mounting rim of the C6525 housing to secure the IP65 barrier between internal and external sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eInsert the IPC from the inside of the cabinet, ensuring the heat sink protrudes fully to the outside, and secure all mounting clamps tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eEstablish grounding connections to the chassis ground terminal and wire the nominal 24 V DC power input using high-quality copper conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106423464299,"sku":"C6525-0060","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/c6525-0060-uqdn2kheja3.png?v=1776243519","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/beckhoff-c6525-0060-fanless-built-in-industrial-pc","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}