BECKHOFF CP6721-0002-0060 Built-in Panel PC

Description

The BECKHOFF CP6721-0002-0060 is an industrial-grade, economy built-in Panel PC designed for space-saving control cabinet installation. Emphasizing functional efficiency and structural durability, this unit integrates a 12-inch TFT display with an 800 x 600 SVGA resolution and a single-finger analog resistive touch screen. It functions as a dependable human-machine interface (HMI) for diverse machine-level visualization and control tasks.

Powered by an energy-efficient Intel Atom x5 processor (associated with the -0060 configuration), the device operates without a fan, enhancing mechanical durability in harsh industrial environments. Its physical architecture features a durable aluminum front panel paired with a sheet-steel rear cover, engineered to withstand vibration, dust, and moisture when correctly mounted in a control cabinet panel cutout.

The BECKHOFF CP6721-0002-0060 interfaces efficiently as an independent controller or a visualization client within a TwinCAT-controlled network. Integrated standard interfaces—including dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB connections, and a CFast storage slot—enable reliable connectivity to field devices, local networks, and non-volatile storage media.

Features

• Integrated 12-inch TFT display with a clear 800 x 600 pixel SVGA resolution.
• Single-touch analog resistive touchscreen interface for intuitive operator control.
• Fanless operation utilizing low-power, multi-core Intel Atom processing technology.
• Sturdy mechanical construction with an aluminum front bezel and a sheet-steel rear enclosure.
• Front-side protection rated to IP65 and rear-side protection rated to IP20.
• Practical cabinet mounting via integrated, pull-out clamping levers.
• Dual onboard 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Ethernet ports for versatile communication.
• Integrated CFast card slot for reliable solid-state storage.

Applications

• Machine-level operation and HMI visualization in industrial manufacturing lines.
• Compact control tasks utilizing TwinCAT runtime software.
• Operator panels for process automation and industrial monitoring.
• Local data acquisition and communication gateway duties.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

1. Verify that the product label matches the exact model designation CP6721-0002-0060 before beginning installation.
2. De-energize all power sources supplying the control cabinet and relevant field devices.
3. Prepare the control cabinet cutout precisely according to BECKHOFF dimensional specifications for 12-inch Panel PC housings.
4. Inspect the front sealing gasket to ensure it is clean, intact, and correctly aligned to guarantee an IP65 front-side rating.
5. Insert the Panel PC into the cutout from the front, then secure it from the rear by tightening the integrated pull-out clamping levers evenly.
6. Establish a low-impedance grounding path from the rear chassis PE terminal to the cabinet's protective earth.
7. Connect the interface cabling (Ethernet, USB) and verify the polarity of the 24 V DC power supply before energizing the system.