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Designed for space-saving control cabinet installation, the BECKHOFF CP6629-0000-0020 serves as a compact, high-performance built-in Panel PC engineered for mid-range PLC and motion control applications. This industrial HMI combines a robust 6.5-inch TFT display with an efficient ARM Cortex-A8 processor running at 1 GHz, making it highly optimized for TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 automation environments.
The unit features a single-finger touch screen integrated into a durable aluminum front bezel, paired with a sheet-steel rear cover for industrial-grade protection. With its onboard EtherCAT interface and dedicated Ethernet port, the CP6629-0000-0020 acts as a reliable controller or client terminal within decentralized control networks. It also incorporates non-volatile NOVRAM to ensure critical process data is retained during sudden power interruptions.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG |
| Part Number / Model | CP6629-0000-0020 |
| Device Type | Built-in Panel PC |
| Display Size / Type | 6.5-inch TFT |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Single-finger touch screen |
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A8, 1 GHz (TwinCAT 2/3 performance class: 30) |
| Motherboard | 3.5-inch motherboard |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage Slot | 1 x microSD slot (supports 512 MB to 16 GB) |
| Persistent Memory | 128 kByte NOVRAM |
| Graphic Adapter | Integrated in processor |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 1 x 10/100BASE-T on-board |
| EtherCAT Interfaces | 1 x on-board |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x RS232 |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded Compact 7 (English) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (with integrated 1-second UPS) |
| Protection Rating | Front side IP65, rear side IP20 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 degC |
| Housing Material | Aluminum front with sheet-steel rear cover |
| Shipping Weight | Approx. 7.0 kg |
| Connector / Port | Function |
|---|---|
| LAN (RJ45) | 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection for network integration |
| EtherCAT (RJ45) | Dedicated real-time EtherCAT fieldbus connection |
| USB 1 / USB 2 | 2 x USB 2.0 ports for external keyboard, mouse, or storage media |
| COM1 (D-sub) | RS232 serial interface for legacy device communication |
| Power Input | 24 V DC power supply terminal connection |
| MicroSD Slot | External system storage and operating system boot media |
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Designed for space-saving control cabinet installation, the BECKHOFF CP6629-0000-0020 serves as a compact, high-performance built-in Panel PC engineered for mid-range PLC and motion control applications. This industrial HMI combines a robust 6.5-inch TFT display with an efficient ARM Cortex-A8 processor running at 1 GHz, making it highly optimized for TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 automation environments.
The unit features a single-finger touch screen integrated into a durable aluminum front bezel, paired with a sheet-steel rear cover for industrial-grade protection. With its onboard EtherCAT interface and dedicated Ethernet port, the CP6629-0000-0020 acts as a reliable controller or client terminal within decentralized control networks. It also incorporates non-volatile NOVRAM to ensure critical process data is retained during sudden power interruptions.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG |
| Part Number / Model | CP6629-0000-0020 |
| Device Type | Built-in Panel PC |
| Display Size / Type | 6.5-inch TFT |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Single-finger touch screen |
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A8, 1 GHz (TwinCAT 2/3 performance class: 30) |
| Motherboard | 3.5-inch motherboard |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage Slot | 1 x microSD slot (supports 512 MB to 16 GB) |
| Persistent Memory | 128 kByte NOVRAM |
| Graphic Adapter | Integrated in processor |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 1 x 10/100BASE-T on-board |
| EtherCAT Interfaces | 1 x on-board |
| Serial Interfaces | 1 x RS232 |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Operating System | Windows Embedded Compact 7 (English) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (with integrated 1-second UPS) |
| Protection Rating | Front side IP65, rear side IP20 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 degC |
| Housing Material | Aluminum front with sheet-steel rear cover |
| Shipping Weight | Approx. 7.0 kg |
| Connector / Port | Function |
|---|---|
| LAN (RJ45) | 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection for network integration |
| EtherCAT (RJ45) | Dedicated real-time EtherCAT fieldbus connection |
| USB 1 / USB 2 | 2 x USB 2.0 ports for external keyboard, mouse, or storage media |
| COM1 (D-sub) | RS232 serial interface for legacy device communication |
| Power Input | 24 V DC power supply terminal connection |
| MicroSD Slot | External system storage and operating system boot media |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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