Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: C6240-0060
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Control Cabinet Industrial PCs
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 14000g
Dimensions: 430 mm x 170 mm x 274 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed for robust control cabinet installation, the Beckhoff C6240-0060 Industrial PC delivers dependable computational processing and versatile hardware expansion for heavy industrial environments. Operating with an Intel Pentium G3320TE dual-core processor on an ATX motherboard, this unit is engineered to manage complex automation architectures, motion control, and high-speed data acquisition. The physical layout places all major connections, drives, and status interfaces on the front panel, simplifying routing, diagnostic checks, and maintenance workflows inside busy switch cabinets. Equipped with extensive PCIe and PCI slots, the C6240-0060 ensures smooth scalability for communication cards, fieldbus interfaces, and dedicated hardware accelerators.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model / Article Number | C6240-0060 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium G3320TE 2.3 GHz, 2 Cores (TwinCAT 3: Level 50) |
| Motherboard Type | ATX motherboard (4th Gen Intel Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Pentium compatible) |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB DDR3L RAM (expandable up to 32 GB) |
| Storage Disk | 3.5-inch 1 TB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| SATA Controller | On-board SATA RAID 1 controller (Intel Rapid Storage Technology) |
| Expansion Slots |
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| Graphics Controller | Integrated Intel Graphics (2 x DVI, 1 x DisplayPort) |
| Network Adapters | Dual-port on-board Ethernet (2 x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45) |
| Input Voltage / Power | 100 to 240 V AC full-range power supply |
| Protection Class | IP 20 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 degC (ambient operating range) |
| Physical Dimensions | 430 mm x 170 mm x 274 mm (16.9" x 6.7" x 10.8") |
| Basic Configuration Weight | 12.3 kg (27.2 lbs) |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 14.0 kg (30.9 lbs) |
| Connector / Port | Interface Type & Circuit Assignment |
|---|---|
| Ethernet (2 x RJ45) | Dual independent 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface controllers |
| DVI & DisplayPort | 2 x DVI outputs and 1 x DisplayPort interface for direct multi-monitor operator screens |
| Serial Interfaces (RS232) | 4 on-board serial ports; 1 port routed directly to the front panel via standard D-sub 9-pin connector |
| USB Ports | 10 x USB 2.0 ports (2 led out to front); 2 x USB 3.0 ports led out to front |
| Keyboard & Mouse | 1 x PS/2 keyboard socket and 1 x PS/2 mouse socket |
The C6240-0060 belongs to the modular 4th generation ATX Intel architecture. While it ships standard with the Intel Pentium G3320TE processor (TwinCAT 3 Platform Level 50), it is field-compatible with upgrades to Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processors. Note that changing the physical processor to a higher core count will alter the TwinCAT 3 run-time software license requirement (escalating the target system licensing to Platform Level 60, 70, or 80). Ensure you align your engineering software runtime keys with the physical processor installed in the chassis.
To guarantee continuous industrial system availability, verify the ambient thermal conditions within the control cabinet. The C6240-0060 dissipates substantial heat under peak PLC/NC computation loads. Ensure that a minimum clearance of 50 mm is maintained above and below the PC chassis to allow unobstructed airflow from the front intake. If utilizing standard hard disk configurations in high-vibration plants, consider upgrading to industrial-grade SSDs or configuring the on-board RAID 1 controller to prevent drive head damage and minimize system down-time.
For jitter-free, real-time EtherCAT networks, bind one on-board Intel Ethernet port specifically to the TwinCAT Real-Time Ethernet Miniport Driver. Do not share this dedicated physical adapter with Windows TCP/IP traffic or SCADA systems. Always route DVI and DisplayPort cables within shielded pathways, as heavy industrial variable frequency drives (VFDs) inside the same cabinet can induce signal noise, resulting in diagnostic visual drop-outs on external operator panels.
CRITICAL WARNING: ELECTRICAL & THERMAL HAZARDS
Always isolate all power sources and disconnect the 100-240 V AC supply line before performing chassis installation, card insertion, or cleaning. Failure to de-energize can lead to immediate electrostatic damage to the on-board components or physical shock. Maintain the IP 20 rating by operating only in clean, dry environments free of conductive airborne dust.
Mount the chassis securely to the control cabinet backplate using the provided horizontal mounting sheet. Ensure all cabinet mounting screws are torqued tightly to suppress mechanical vibrational harmonics.
Adjust internal card holders if using full-length plug-in cards. The card holders are designed for tool-less actuation, allowing quick lock and adjustment on any plug-in adapter up to 190 mm.
Ensure reliable grounding. Connect the functional ground lug on the PC housing directly to the central PE busbar of the control cabinet using a short, low-impedance copper conductor.
Plug in the power cord to the full-range 100-240 V AC supply, secure all front cables via strain-relief clamps, and turn on the system. Observe the diagnostic status LEDs on the front panel to verify proper boot sequence.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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