{"product_id":"beckhoff-cp7901-0021-0000-cp79xx-economy-control-panel","title":"Beckhoff CP7901-0021-0000 CP79xx Economy Control Panel","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding a rugged, space-saving human-machine interface for distributed control architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CP7901-0021-0000\u003c\/strong\u003e features a high-contrast 12-inch TFT display integrated into a robust, IP65-rated aluminum housing. This operator panel utilizes integrated \u003cstrong\u003eDVI-E and USB-E 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e signal extension technology, allowing seamless communication with a host industrial PC located up to 50 meters away. Built specifically for mounting arm installation, this unit combines durability with high-fidelity visualization, making it an excellent match for harsh manufacturing environments requiring localized control points without local processing overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial 12-Inch Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-clarity screen with a native resolution of 800 x 600 pixels for detailed diagnostic and process screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Signal Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated DVI-E and USB-E 2.0 receivers facilitate remote placement up to 50 meters from the control cabinet PC without signal degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Around IP65 Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in a durable, fully sealed aluminum casing designed to resist dust, moisture, and low-pressure water jets from all angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backplane features four M6 x 18 mm threaded holes pre-configured for standard industrial mounting arm adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient Power Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates on a standard 24 V DC auxiliary input, minimizing localized heat generation inside the panel enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Assembly \u0026amp; Robotic Cells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Localized operator control and status monitoring on the assembly floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Beverage Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-protection visual terminal suitable for washdown-adjacent environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialized Machine Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct integration with CNC or multi-axis machining centers via rigid mounting arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Handling Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributed visualization nodes across expansive sorting and conveying systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eModel \/ Article Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCP7901-0021-0000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eDisplay Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e12-inch diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e800 x 600 pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eAnodized aluminum, fully enclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP65 (all directions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eInterface Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDVI-E (DVI Extended) and USB-E 2.0 (USB Extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUp to 50 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eUSB Transmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUp to 480 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003ePower Supply Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eMounting Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4x threaded holes M6 x 18 mm on backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e8.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eConnector \/ Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eFunction \/ Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eDVI-E Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eConnects to the industrial PC's graphic output via standard DVI-E compatible extension cabling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003eUSB-E 2.0 Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eConnects to the industrial PC's USB controller via extended-distance transmission technology.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; border-right: 1px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e24 V DC Power Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSealed terminal interface for operating power input (+24 V DC, 0 V, Ground).\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CP7901 unit is specifically intended for use with Beckhoff transmitter cards (such as the CU8801 or CU8802) installed in the host control cabinet. It cannot be connected directly to a standard, non-extended DVI\/USB port over long distances without these transmitter interfaces. Ensure firmware and hardware revisions match if replacing older CP7901 legacy modules containing CC-Link or custom USB 1.1 extension boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen utilizing the maximum 50-meter extension range, signal stability is highly dependent on cable quality. Avoid routing the DVI-E and USB-E 2.0 lines through high-interference paths containing motor supply leads or frequency inverter outputs. If communication drops intermittently, verify that the CAT5\/CAT6 extension cables are shielded and the shield is properly terminated at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways ground the mounting arm adapter directly to the plant's main equipotential bonding system. Standard mechanical arm joints can degrade grounding over time due to wear or lubricant buildup, leading to potential screen flickering or touch-input disruption caused by electrostatic charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: ELECTRICAL DE-ENERGIZATION REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eDo not perform installation or wiring modifications while power is applied to either the control panel or the host PC. Turn off the main 24 V DC supply and the host industrial PC before routing or connecting the DVI-E\/USB-E lines. Failure to follow this sequence can result in interface board latch-up or permanent transceiver damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the control panel enclosure onto your industrial mounting arm adapter using four M6 x 18 mm screws, ensuring proper thread engagement and alignment with the rubber gasket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eRoute the designated DVI-E, USB-E, and 24 V DC power cables through the internal channel of the mounting arm system, taking care not to exceed the maximum bend radius of the cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eInsert the 24 V DC power wires into the terminal block connector, double-checking correct polarity, and secure the connector firmly to the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePlug in the DVI-E and USB-E cables. Ensure all cable gland boots and connectors are tightened properly to maintain the IP65 environmental seal before powering on the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106450432363,"sku":"CP7901-0021-0000","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cp7901-0021-0000-1zsl1yzchzb.png?v=1776244081","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-cp7901-0021-0000-cp79xx-economy-control-panel","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}