{"product_id":"beckhoff-c6515-0050-fanless-built-in-industrial-pc","title":"Beckhoff C6515-0050 Fanless Built-in Industrial PC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned for space-saving control cabinet integration, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff C6515-0050\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers industrial-grade processing power with a completely fanless passive cooling design. By utilizing an external heat sink structure that projects through the wall of a control cabinet or control housing, this built-in Industrial PC isolates internal electronic components from ambient environmental factors while ensuring efficient thermal dissipation. The unit features an \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Celeron 2000E\u003c\/strong\u003e dual-core processor, a highly expandable motherboard design, dual-slot CFast media slots, and high IP-rated sealing, making it ideal for heavy-duty automation and control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Cooling Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses an external heat sink structure to dissipate heat outside the control cabinet without internal fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Slot CFast Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in dual slots for CFast cards, allowing direct boot media and secondary storage configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Protection Classing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated IP65 on the external heat sink side and IP20 on the internal cabinet side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServiceability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-accessible CFast cards and system clock lithium battery for rapid maintenance field swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Board RAID Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated SATA RAID 1 controller with Intel Rapid Storage Technology for continuous data redundancy.\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: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl cabinet back-panel mounting in automated production environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial HMI and main machine control systems with space-constrained mounting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarsh environments subject to airborne particulate matter where internal ventilation is prohibited.\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel\/Article Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eC6515-0050\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIntel Celeron 2000E (2.2 GHz, 2 Cores)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwinCAT 3 Performance Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eTC3: 50 (Mid-range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotherboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e3.5-inch motherboard (4th Generation Intel Core platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSystem Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 GB DDR3L RAM (expandable to 16 GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2x CFast slots (4 GB CFast card included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOn-board dual Gigabit Ethernet (2x 100\/1000BASE-T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSealing Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIP65 (outside\/heat sink), IP20 (inside\/cabinet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOutside: 0 to 45 degC, Inside: 0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e240 x 230 x 81 mm (9.5 x 9.1 x 3.2 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight (Basic Configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e3.0 kg (6.61 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e4.0 kg (8.82 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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePort \/ Interface Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription \/ Terminal Function\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLAN1 \/ LAN2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRJ45 ports for dual independent Gigabit Ethernet connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDVI Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1x DVI-D display interface for direct connection to control panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2x USB 3.0 ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1x RS232 standard serial COM interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e3-pin 24 V DC power supply connection terminal 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\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe C6515-0050 features a 4th Gen Intel Celeron CPU which maps to TwinCAT 3 performance class TC3: 50. If you are replacing an older C6515-0010 or C6515-0020, verify your TwinCAT licensing; upgrades from performance class 30 or 40 runtime systems may require core license migration. Always back up the existing TwinCAT system files and the local NOVRAM storage image prior to replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eBecause this is a completely fanless unit relying on convection cooling via its external heat sink, proper cabinet mounting is critical. Inadequate thermal dissipation on the heat sink side will lead to thermal throttling under high CPU utilization. Ensure that the external enclosure provides sufficient heat dissipation surface or ventilation to keep the heat sink environment below 45 degC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDo not hot-swap CFast cards while the industrial PC is energized, as this can corrupt the file allocation tables or cause an unexpected OS blue screen. For optimal noise rejection in environments with heavy electromagnetic interference (such as those containing variable frequency drives), the functional earth (FE) wire must be terminated securely to the chassis ground screw using a low-impedance copper strap.\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 WARNING: RISK OF DAMAGE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eDe-energize the entire control cabinet before initiating physical installation. The external heat sink can reach high temperatures during active operation. Ensure that the main supply circuit is fully isolated and the unit has cooled down completely before performing any wiring or system maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003ePrepare the mounting cutout in the control cabinet wall according to the system physical dimensions (240 x 230 mm), checking for sharp burrs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eEnsure the mounting seal gasket is correctly positioned around the mounting flange to maintain IP65 rating against dust and liquid ingress.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003ePosition the IPC through the cutout, ensuring the external heat sink has a minimum of 20 cm clearance on all sides to allow free air circulation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eSecurely fasten the mounting brackets from the inside of the control cabinet, tightening screws evenly to ensure uniform seal compression.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; padding-top: 3px;\"\u003eConnect the functional ground conductor to the grounding bolt first, and only then proceed with termination of the 24 V DC power supply lines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106426577259,"sku":"C6515-0050","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/c6515-0050-tkmnxic0ekf.png?v=1776243515","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ms\/products\/beckhoff-c6515-0050-fanless-built-in-industrial-pc","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}