{"product_id":"beckhoff-c9900-g055-compact-push-button-extension-for-landscape-control-panels","title":"Beckhoff C9900-G055 Compact Push-Button Extension for Landscape Control Panels","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned directly for physical system integration below landscape multi-touch CP39xx Control Panels and CP32xx-1600 or CP37xx-1600 Panel PCs, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff C9900-G055\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a rugged, tactile mechanical operator interface for safety-critical and high-frequency manual control actions. By combining direct mechanical switching with standard industrial bus interfaces, this extension bridges physical operator control with software-based visualization environments. The panel features durable \u003cstrong\u003eRAFI RAFIX 22FS+\u003c\/strong\u003e series components, including a dedicated high-reliability emergency stop actuator. By routing safety-critical break contacts independently from the system USB bus, the device maintains maximum physical compliance with modern functional safety specifications while drastically simplifying overall panel-mounting layout complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for horizontal mounting directly below landscape-oriented multi-touch panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Tactile Key Switches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outfitted with robust RAFI RAFIX 22FS+ round 30 mm key switches for clear physical activation feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Status Annunciation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every standard push-button houses an integrated signal lamp controllable over USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Physical Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 1 robust RAFI RAFIX 22FS+ emergency stop button with redundant safety contact pathways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Path Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard keys communicate via both USB (1 switch contact and LED driver) and a hardwired 19-pin circular connector for absolute signal flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Labeling System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with insert-slot paths for direct push-button cap labeling to permit custom, application-specific designations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Assembly Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Localized manual control stations requiring direct physical emergency stop interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Machinery Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integration below multi-touch panels for continuous manual jog or homing sequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess Plant Visualization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwired overrides for safety-critical valves or pump systems alongside dynamic graphical HMIs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePharmaceutical and Cleanroom Panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust IP-rated execution for operations where operators wear heavy protective gloves.\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 #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Rating\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation GmbH \u0026amp; Co. KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePart Number \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eC9900-G055\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCompatible Host Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eLandscape CP39xx, CP32xx-1600, CP37xx-1600 Panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eKey Component Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRAFI RAFIX 22FS+ (Round, 30 mm diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eEmergency Stop Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x RAFI RAFIX 22FS+ E-Stop Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSignal Communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x USB Path \u0026amp; 1 x 19-Pin Circular Connector Path\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eE-Stop Contact Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDirect hardwired route via 19-pin round connector only\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eKey Mounting Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eHorizontal, bottom-mounted placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIP65 (when fully mounted and sealed to front panel assembly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e8.00 kg \/ 17.64 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\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe C9900-G055 utilizes a highly dependable dual-channel connection layout designed to satisfy both non-critical HMIs and safety-critical hardware architectures.\u003c\/p\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 #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eInterface Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional Circuit 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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eTransmits 1 switch contact signal per standard push-button and powers the physical signal LEDs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e19-Pin Round Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eHosts redundant physical switch contacts per key. Routes the absolute physical NC break contacts of the emergency stop switch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eOptional Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eAll internal auxiliary contacts and signal lamps can be consolidated directly to the 19-pin round connector.\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\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe C9900-G055 is physically custom-profiled only for landscape multi-touch panels. Ensure that you do not attempt to fit this extension to older single-touch panels or portrait-oriented systems, as the physical alignment brackets and polyurethane sealing profiles do not align. For portrait models, refer to the corresponding vertical extension suffix configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen routing signals in safety-critical systems, always avoid driving the emergency stop loop through the USB path. The USB connection is strictly for non-safety HMI feedback (signal lamp status and operator status push-buttons). The physical NC safety loops must run directly through the 19-pin round connector directly to certified safety relays or safety PLC inputs (such as Beckhoff TwinSAFE EL6900 terminals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo guarantee the IP65 ingress rating of the panel assembly after mechanical connection, make sure the custom gasket interface is perfectly flat and free of twist before tightening the connection screws. Torque the mechanical mounting screws systematically from the center outward to ensure uniform pressure across the rubber seal.\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; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e De-energize all primary, auxiliary, and control voltages feeding the Panel PC and local safety loop before beginning mechanical coupling. Ensure any stored electrical capacitance on the host panel screen and motherboard has fully bled down prior to making the 19-pin round connection.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003col style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eCarefully clean and verify the integration sealing surfaces on the underside of the landscape multi-touch panel and the top of the C9900-G055 housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePosition the polyurethane gasket evenly within the specialized channel. Do not stretch or cut the gasket during fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMechanically mate the push-button extension to the panel chassis base, securing the internal hex screws to the recommended OEM mounting torque specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eAttach the 19-pin circular cable, locking the collar down securely to preserve the IP rating, then plug the auxiliary USB bus connection directly into the host panel PC controller port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106424971627,"sku":"C9900-G055","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/c9900-g055-ot0rqkyeomb.png?v=1776243690","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ms\/products\/beckhoff-c9900-g055-compact-push-button-extension-for-landscape-control-panels","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}