{"product_id":"beckhoff-c9900-e768-cp6xxx-and-cp7xxx-control-panel-push-button-extension","title":"Beckhoff C9900-E768 CP6xxx and CP7xxx Control Panel Push-Button Extension","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to expand physical operator interfaces on machine-level HMI installations, the BECKHOFF C9900-E768 provides external tactile controls mounted directly on the right side of compatible industrial displays. Built specifically for 15-inch CP6x22-00xx and CP7x22-00xx Control Panels and Panel PCs operating without integrated keyboards, this auxiliary module adds heavy-duty physical control keys while maintaining structural integration. It is an optimal hardware solution for applications transitioning through the manufacturer's active service phase, ensuring legacy systems maintain tactile controls. The integration of \u003cstrong\u003eSiemens Signum square hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e and dual-path connection mechanisms delivers rugged and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-Side Interface Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamlessly mounts onto the right frame of 15-inch Beckhoff display units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Key Array:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 14 Siemens Signum square (30 x 30 mm) push-buttons equipped with integrated signal lamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Emergency Stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 1 high-visibility Siemens Signum emergency stop button designed for direct hardware safety circuit routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Contact Functionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports a primary normally-open (NO) contact routed over CP-Link or USB, alongside a secondary hardwired NO contact accessible via a terminal row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, insertable label caps allow rapid on-site labeling of individual button functions.\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: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Assembly Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated right-side controls for manual machine overrides and system restarts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess Plant Visualization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwired E-stop and control interface expansion directly adjacent to the main screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy Panel Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct drop-in component replacement for CP6x22 and CP7x22 installations requiring ongoing service lifecycle support.\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation GmbH \u0026amp; Co. KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArticle Number \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eC9900-E768\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCompatible Displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e15-inch CP6xxx and CP7xxx without built-in keyboard (specifically CP6x22-00xx and CP7x22-00xx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMounting Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRight-hand side of panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePush-Button Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e14 x Siemens Signum square, 30 x 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEmergency Stop Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x Siemens Signum, direct hardwire configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Signal Transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB or CP-Link (Contact 1) \/ Direct terminal strip (Contact 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLamp Signal Transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eExclusively via CP-Link or USB interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifecycle Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eService Phase (Legacy Support)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Path\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction and Wiring Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCP-Link \/ USB Bus Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTransmits digital key state of Contact 1 for all 14 push-buttons; drives power to all integrated signal lamps.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRear Terminal Strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eProvides independent, hardwired access to the isolated Contact 2 (Normally Open) of each of the 14 push-buttons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEmergency Stop Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated, fully-isolated terminal block for direct wiring of the E-stop switch into the plant's physical safety relay circuit.\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: #2b6cb0; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThis expansion panel is designed specifically for Beckhoff 15-inch displays. Attempting to fit this mechanical layout onto 12-inch or 19-inch variants will lead to misalignment of the chassis mating holes and failure of physical integration. For servicing older CP6x22 and CP7x22 variants, ensure the firmware revision of the host controller supports the dual-contact configuration over CP-Link if you intend to run control loops without auxiliary terminal-row wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eA common design pitfall is attempting to hardwire the 14 integrated signal lamps. These lamps receive power and commands strictly through the USB\/CP-Link bus connection. If the digital communication link is disrupted, the signal lamps will not function, even if the secondary NO contacts of the push-buttons remain functional via the hardwired terminal strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eAlways separate the hardwired digital input cabling connected to the secondary terminal row from high-voltage AC cables in the wire duct to prevent noise coupling on long runs. For high-vibration applications, verify that cable strain reliefs are anchored within the panel enclosure to prevent tension on the interface connector.\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: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: SAFETY COMPLIANCE REQUIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate and lock out all electrical power supplying the Control Panel\/Panel PC and all auxiliary terminal strip voltages before initiating the mechanical connection of the C9900-E768. The emergency stop circuit must undergo a full functional validation test before returning the machine to production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eAlign the push-button extension housing with the pre-machined mounting points on the right-hand side of the 15-inch Control Panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eSecure the mechanical assembly using the specified OEM fasteners, ensuring the integrated perimeter gasket forms a tight seal against dust and liquid ingress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the internal USB or CP-Link wiring harness to interface the button outputs and primary lamp controls with the panel's main logic board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 15px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eWire the physical E-stop switch directly to your safety relay, and optionally terminate the redundant secondary NO contacts to your PLC's input modules via the integrated terminal strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106434703723,"sku":"C9900-E768","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/c9900-e768-cerepkvekey.png?v=1776243593","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/pt\/products\/beckhoff-c9900-e768-cp6xxx-and-cp7xxx-control-panel-push-button-extension","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}