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.

Engineered for direct mounting arm integration, the Beckhoff CP3913-0010 operates as a robust, industrial-grade human-machine interface featuring advanced CP-Link 4 connectivity. This Control Panel features a high-performance 12.1-inch widescreen display protected by a durable glass front and housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure. It utilizes projected capacitive touch technology to support multi-finger interaction, even in harsh manufacturing environments. Operating over the CP-Link 4 protocol, this terminal consolidates DVI, USB 2.0, and power signals into a single standard Cat.6A cable, allowing complete operational control up to 100 meters away from the industrial PC without signal degradation.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Model / Article Number | CP3913-0010 |
| Display Size | 12.1-inch (Widescreen) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Touch Screen Technology | Projected Capacitive Touch (PCT) Multi-finger |
| Interface Type | CP-Link 4 (One Cable or Two Cable Technology) |
| Maximum Distance | Up to 100 meters via Cat.6A cable |
| Connectors | 2 x M12 round connectors (IP65 rated) |
| Housing Material | Aluminum housing with clean glass front |
| Protection Class | IP65 (Full protection against dust and low-pressure water jets) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50 degC |
| Mounting Thread Pattern | 4 x M6 threaded holes, 100 x 100 mm matrix spacing |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 5.0 kg |
| Package Dimensions (Calculated) | 420 mm x 320 mm x 150 mm |
| Connector Port | Pin / Keying Type | Functional Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Connector 1 (CP-Link 4) | M12, X-coded, 8-pin female | CP-Link 4 High-speed Signal (Video, USB 2.0, and Power-over-Ethernet equivalent configuration) |
| Connector 2 (Auxiliary Power) | M12, T-coded, 4-pin male | Optional external 24 V DC power supply input (Used for Two-Cable Technology setups) |
The CP3913-0010 operates within the Beckhoff CP39xx high-performance arm-mounted control series. It represents a direct technology transition from older DVI/USB-extended physical connections to the single-cable CP-Link 4 standard. Note that this module requires a corresponding CP-Link 4 transmitter unit installed on the PC side—such as the CU8802 or CU8803 PCIe transmitter cards—to handle the combined data transmission over 100-meter segments.
When utilizing One Cable Technology (OCT) where power is delivered alongside signals over a single Cat.6A cable, check the total power loss characteristics of your cabling. Low-quality or non-shielded cables can induce packet drops or sudden display resets if routed parallel to high-voltage variable frequency drive (VFD) output cables. Ensure physical separation of at least 20 cm from main power lines in control trays.
Always utilize genuine Beckhoff pre-assembled M12 Cat.6A industrial patch cords to guarantee signal integrity up to 100 meters. Before hot-plugging the CP-Link 4 connector, verify that the transmitter card is powered down. Ensure the mounting arm's metallic structure is bonded to the main machinery ground strap to dissipate static build-up on the glass capacitive touch interface.
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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