What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control Without Replacing the PLC
SCADA sits above PLCs and RTUs: it acquires field data, alarms operators, and issues supervisory commands across plants and remote assets—without replacing local deterministic control.

Designed for space-saving mounting within control cabinets, the Beckhoff C6525-0050 cabinet-mounted fanless Industrial PC delivers high-performance computing in demanding industrial environments. This compact IPC features an innovative external cooling concept, projecting its passive heat sink through the rear wall of the enclosure to dissipate heat outside the control housing. This thermal management design maintains an IP65 protection rating on the external heat sink while keeping the internal components rated at IP20. Standard configurations integrate 4th Generation Intel processors, highly reliable storage interfaces, and versatile connectivity options for demanding automation, HMI, and machine control tasks.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
| Model/Part Number | C6525-0050 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron 2000E 2.2 GHz, 2 Cores (TC3: 50) |
| Motherboard | 3.5-inch form factor for 4th Gen Intel Celeron/Core i3/i5/i7 |
| System Memory | 2 GB DDR3L RAM (expandable to 16 GB) |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel HD Graphics with 1 x DVI connector |
| Storage Interfaces | 1 x slot for 2.5-inch HDD or SSD, 1 x slot for CFast |
| Network | Dual onboard Ethernet ports (2 x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45) |
| I/O Interfaces | 1 x RS232 serial port, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x Mini PCI slot (free for factory-installed cards) |
| Power Input | 24 V DC |
| Ingress Protection | External heat sink side: IP65, Internal cabinet side: IP20 |
| Operating Temperature | External: 0 to 45 degC, Internal: 0 to 55 degC |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 330 mm x 275 mm x 82 mm |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (basic configuration) |
| Port Type | Function Description |
|---|---|
| RJ45 (x2) | Gigabit Ethernet connection (100/1000BASE-T) for automation and factory networks |
| DVI-D (x1) | Digital video output for local machine monitors and control panels |
| USB 3.0 (x2) | High-speed peripheral connections for external storage or diagnostic devices |
| USB 2.0 (x2) | Standard peripheral connections for keyboard, mouse, or legacy devices |
| D-sub 9-pin (x1) | RS232 serial interface for legacy controllers or process instrumentation |
| DC Terminal | 24 V DC main system power input connection |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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