Beckhoff CP3918-1414-0010 CP39xx Multi-touch Control Panel

Description

Designed for industrial environments requiring high hygiene standards and reliable operator feedback, the Beckhoff CP3918-1414-0010 functions as a robust human-machine interface featuring an integrated 18.5-inch widescreen display. Encased in a premium 1.4301 stainless steel housing with a flush-laminated glass front, this control panel provides multi-finger touch operation and splinter protection for safety-critical applications. Built-in physical control elements, including illuminated short-stroke keys and an integrated emergency stop button, ensure direct manual operation is always accessible. With its advanced CP-Link 4 technology, the device transmits video signals, USB 2.0 data, and power over a single Cat.6A cable up to 100 meters, eliminating complex localized wiring topologies.

Key Features

• Multi-Touch Widescreen: 18.5-inch display featuring 1366 x 768 resolution and flush-laminated capacitive touch.
• Hygienic Design: Durable 1.4301 stainless steel housing with a continuous glass front and IP65 protection rating on all sides.
• CP-Link 4 Interface: Enables video, USB 2.0 (100 Mbit/s), and power transmission up to 100 meters using Cat.6A cables.
• Integrated Button Extension: Consists of 3 illuminated short-stroke buttons with RGBW LED rings (two labeled "I" and "0" with interchangeable slide-in labels) and a RAFI RAFIX 22FS+ emergency stop.
• Rugged Connectivity: Equipped with M12 IP65 connectors for secure power and communication links under high-vibration conditions.

Applications

• Food & Beverage Processing: Washdown-heavy environments requiring corrosion-resistant stainless steel control interfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Cleanrooms requiring flush glass fronts and minimized dust-accumulation profiles.
• Automotive Assembly Lines: Distributed visualization tasks where the operator terminal must be located up to 100 meters away from the industrial PC.

Technical Specifications

Connections and Interfaces

Alternative Models & Compatibility

The CP3918-1414-0010 belongs to the premium stainless steel hygienic range. It acts as a direct upgrade to legacy CP3918-series models lacking the integrated mechanical push-button options. When configuring this unit, ensure your PCIe transmitter module (such as the Beckhoff CU8802 for single-cable connection or CU8803 for dual-cable setups) is fully compatible with the specified CP-Link 4 standard. If replacing a standard anodized aluminum control panel, the 1.4301 stainless steel housing's chemical resistance profile must be considered for compatibility with CIP (Clean-in-Place) chemicals used on site.

Application Pitfalls & Engineering Notes

Because this control panel utilizes a fully sealed IP65 stainless steel housing without active internal cooling fans, heat dissipation relies solely on natural convection through the metallic rear chassis. Do not mount the rear surface flush against insulating walls or near radiating heat sources. Maintain a minimum ambient clearance of 100 mm around the back enclosure to ensure the operational temperature does not exceed 45 degC. Additionally, when using Cat.6A cables for the 100-meter CP-Link 4 run, routing alongside high-frequency power lines or variable frequency drive (VFD) outputs can cause signal dropouts; always use double-shielded STP cables grounded at both ends.

Commissioning & Wiring Tips

When wiring the RAFI emergency stop circuit, always use dual-channel routing back to your safety relay or safety PLC (e.g., Beckhoff EL2904) utilizing both NC contacts mapped to the 4-pin round connector. For the illuminated push buttons, ensure the USB driver interface is properly enumerated in your TwinCAT 3 environment. The custom RGBW LED rings can be addressed programmatically via internal software function blocks to reflect plant statuses such as 'running', 'fault', or 'idle'.

Installation Guidelines