Description
Integrating physical control elements directly alongside industrial displays, the Beckhoff C9900-E855 push-button extension expands operator interface capabilities on CP6xxx and CP7xxx Control Panels and Panel PCs. Designed specifically for 15-inch display models without integrated keyboards, this robust hardware add-on mounts on the right-hand side of the display housing, streamlining manual operations and emergency stop interventions. The assembly is currently in its service phase, making it a critical spare part for maintaining legacy HMI systems.
Features
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Ergonomic Layout: Designed for right-side mounting on 15-inch displays, providing natural auxiliary control accessibility.
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Tactile Key Elements: Equipped with 16 square Siemens Signum push-buttons (30 x 30 mm) featuring integrated signal lamps for visual feedback.
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Safety Integration: Features one high-visibility Siemens Signum emergency stop switch, directly wireable to dedicated safety relays.
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Dual Connection Path: All primary push-button operations transmit digitally via CP-Link or USB using a normally-open (NO) contact, while secondary NO contacts are routed to an independent terminal row for hardware bypass.
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Customizable Legend: Slotted design allows for quick installation of slide-in labels beneath push-button caps for individual key identification.
Applications
- Automotive assembly lines and machining cells using Beckhoff CP6x12 or CP7x12 HMIs.
- Process control workstations requiring a combination of touchscreen inputs and physical override switches.
- Legacy machine retrofits where direct physical E-stop integration is mandatory.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Beckhoff Automation |
| Model / Article Number |
C9900-E855 |
| Product Type |
Push-button Extension Module (Right Side) |
| HMI Compatibility |
CP6x12-00xx and CP7x12-00xx (15-inch display without keyboard) |
| Push-button Type |
16 x Siemens Signum square keys (30 x 30 mm) with signal lamps |
| Emergency Stop |
1 x Siemens Signum E-stop switch (directly wireable) |
| Interface Options |
CP-Link or USB (for primary NO contacts and signal lamps) |
| Secondary Wiring |
Terminal strip for direct hardwiring of secondary NO contacts |
| Current Lifecycle Status |
Service Phase |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) |
5.0 kg |
Connections and Interfaces
| Connection Path |
Function / Circuit Assignment |
| CP-Link / USB Interface |
Transmits visual lamp outputs and primary NO push-button state changes to the host controller. |
| Direct Terminal Row |
Allows direct point-to-point hardwiring of the secondary NO contacts for safety relays or external PLC input cards. |
| Emergency Stop Terminal |
Direct dry-contact terminal blocks for emergency loop integration. Does not route safety critical stops over USB. |
Empirical Engineering Insights
Alternative Models & Compatibility
This unit is specifically dimensioned for legacy 15-inch housings without keyboards (CP6x12 and CP7x12). When upgrading or replacing older control hardware, verify the exact suffix code of your Control Panel; attempting to pair this module with 12-inch or 19-inch variants will cause physical layout mismatch and mounting failure.
Application Pitfalls & Engineering Notes
Note that the integrated signal lamps cannot be actuated via the secondary hardwired terminal strip. They operate exclusively via commands sent through the CP-Link or USB protocol. If the communication interface is interrupted, status feedback via the signal lamps will be lost, even if the primary dry contacts remain connected via hardwiring.
Commissioning & Wiring Tips
Always run the emergency stop circuit through the direct terminal row directly to an approved safety evaluation unit (such as Beckhoff TwinSAFE or an external Category 4 safety relay). Do not rely on CP-Link or USB communication paths for functional safety emergency stop commands.
Installation Guidelines
CRITICAL WARNING: Prior to mounting or wiring the push-button extension, ensure all power sources to the host Control Panel / Panel PC and auxiliary control loops are completely de-energized. Failure to isolate power may result in communication circuit damage or unexpected machine actuation.
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Align the physical mounting brackets of the extension module with the right-hand chassis mounting points of the CP6xxx/CP7xxx housing.
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Securely fasten the mounting screws to the specified torque limit to guarantee seal integrity and prevent vibration damage.
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Connect the USB/CP-Link communications cable to the designated rear interface port on the Control Panel.
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Route the safety circuit wiring directly from the emergency stop switch terminals to your safety controller, testing continuity before powering up the system.