Description
The BECKHOFF CP7201-0021-0060 is an all-round IP65 protected Economy Panel PC engineered for mounting arm installation directly at the machine or plant floor. Combining an industrial computing unit with an integrated 12-inch SVGA Control Panel front, this unit delivers reliable visualization and control capabilities for machine building, process monitoring, and human-machine interface (HMI) tasks utilizing Beckhoff TwinCAT automation software or standard Windows operating systems.
The CP7201-0021-0060 configuration features a 12-inch TFT display with an 800 x 600 pixel resolution, a resistive single-finger touch screen, and a sealed front laminate without physical keys. A front-accessible USB-A socket with an IP65 protective cover provides convenient external access for configuration, maintenance, or data transfer without opening the housing. The computing core is based on a 3½-inch motherboard accommodating Intel 6th and 7th generation processors, equipped standard with an Intel Celeron G3900TE dual-core CPU running at 2.3 GHz and 4 GB DDR4 RAM.
Constructed within an aluminum enclosure, the Panel PC mounts onto 48 mm diameter industrial suspension arm systems via an integrated rotatable adapter, with installation supported from either the top or the bottom. Heat dissipation is managed passively through specialized cooling ribs positioned between the Control Panel and the PC add-on housing, assisted by an internal circulating fan that distributes thermal loads evenly across all exterior enclosure surfaces without exchanging air with the surrounding atmosphere.
Features
- Full IP65 environmental protection across the entire aluminum housing for direct mounting arm deployment.
- 12-inch SVGA color display (800 x 600) with a single-finger touch screen and a display-only front laminate.
- Front-integrated USB-A socket sealed against dust and moisture ingress.
- 3½-inch motherboard architecture supporting Intel 6th and 7th generation Celeron, Pentium, and Core i3/i5/i7 processors.
- Passive cooling via external heat sink ribs combined with an internal fan for uniform thermal equalization.
- Rotatable mounting arm adapter compatible with 48 mm tube systems (Rittal and Rolec) from top or bottom.
- Spacious wiring area providing connection capacity for up to six IP65 connectors, including push-pull Ethernet.
- On-board SATA RAID 1 controller supporting redundant data storage configurations.
Technical Specifications
General
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
BECKHOFF |
| Model |
CP7201-0021-0060 |
| Product Type |
Economy Panel PC |
| Product Series |
CP72xx-xxxx-0060 |
| Housing Material |
Aluminum |
| Mounting Adapter |
Rotatable adapter for 48 mm tube mounting arm systems (Rittal, Rolec), connection from top or bottom |
| Protection Rating |
IP65 (complete unit) |
| Country of Origin |
Germany |
Display and Operation
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Display Size |
12-inch |
| Resolution |
800 x 600 (SVGA) |
| Touch Screen |
Single-finger touch screen |
| Front Keys |
None (front laminate without keys, display only) |
| Front Interface |
1 x USB-A socket with protective cap |
Computing and Memory
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Processor |
Intel Celeron G3900TE 2.3 GHz, 2 cores (TC2, TC3: 50); configurable up to Intel Core i7 7700(T) 2.9 GHz, 4 cores (TC3: 80) |
| Motherboard |
3½-inch motherboard for 6th/7th generation Intel Celeron, Pentium, Core i3/i5/i7 |
| Graphics |
Integrated in processor |
| Memory |
4 GB DDR4 RAM standard, expandable up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM ex factory |
Storage
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Drive Bays |
1 slot for 2½-inch HDD/SSD and 1 slot for CFast; or 2 slots for CFast / 2 slots for 2½-inch HDD/SSD |
| RAID Controller |
On-board SATA RAID 1 controller |
| Storage Media Options |
2½-inch hard disk (320 GB or 1 TB), SSD, or CFast card |
Interfaces and Communication
| Parameter |
Specification |
| On-board Ethernet |
2 x 100/1000BASE-T on-board (one led out standard; one optional additional port led out) |
| Network Connection |
1 x Ethernet 100/1000BASE-T push-pull connector |
| Front USB |
1 x USB-A port |
| Wiring Area Capacity |
Up to 6 IP65 connectors (4 free as standard) |
Electrical and Environmental
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Supply Voltage |
24 V DC |
| UPS Support |
Optional integrated UPS |
| Cooling Concept |
Passive heat sink between Control Panel and PC unit, internal circulating fan for uniform heat distribution |
| Air Circulation Clearance |
20 cm (7.9 inches) free space around the PC required |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 45 degC |
Software Compatibility
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Operating System Support |
Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise |
| Automation Software |
Beckhoff TwinCAT 2, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 |
Connections / Interfaces
| Interface or Terminal |
Function |
| Front USB-A Socket |
Direct operator and service access with sealed IP65 cover |
| Push-Pull Ethernet Connector |
100/1000BASE-T network communication interface |
| Optional Secondary Ethernet Port |
Second 100/1000BASE-T on-board channel led out via IP65 wiring area |
| 24 V DC Power Connection |
Primary DC operational power supply input with optional UPS integration |
| IP65 Connector Feedthroughs |
Up to 4 available spare positions in the wiring area for fieldbus, serial, or signal connections |