{"product_id":"beckhoff-c9900-f948-multi-touch-built-in-control-panel-interface","title":"Beckhoff C9900-F948 Multi-Touch Built-In Control Panel Interface","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIntegrating seamless operator interfaces with long-distance signal transmission, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff C9900-F948\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as a high-performance connectivity option for industrial multi-touch Control Panels. This interface module utilizes DVI\/USB Extended (DVI-E\/USB-E 2.0) physical layer conversion to extend digital video and peripheral signals up to \u003cstrong\u003e50 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e from the industrial PC without signal degradation. By leveraging high-quality copper cabling infrastructures, it allows remote mounting of high-resolution displays directly at the machine face while housing the PC safely in a centralized control cabinet, ensuring robust industrial operation in electromagnetically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Signal Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports distance connections up to 50 meters between the Control Panel and the Industrial PC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Video Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated DVI-E input compatible with standard PC DVI output interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed USB Transmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-E 2.0 protocol layer transmits data at up to 480 Mbit\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Local I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interfaces directly with multi-finger touch screens and integrated local USB ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-side IP65 and rear-side IP20 ingress protection ratings when properly panel-mounted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly lines and robotic work cells requiring remote HMIs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFood, beverage, and packaging machinery needing washdown-compatible front-panel mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentralized plant floor control rooms with isolated processing units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOil, gas, and chemical processing facilities utilizing physical environmental separation.\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue\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: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eC9900-F948\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eMulti-touch built-in Control Panel with DVI\/USB Extended interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Cable Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e50 meters (DVI-E and USB-E 2.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e1 x DVI-E, 1 x RJ45 (USB-E 2.0), 1 x USB 3.0 (up to 5m PC connection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLocal Output Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e2 x USB 3.0 (limited to USB 2.0 speeds at distances exceeding 3m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e24 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0 to 55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIP65 Front, IP20 Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e280 x 210 x 95 mm\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnector \/ Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional 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: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDVI Input Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDigital video input connection from Industrial PC transmitter module\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRJ45 (USB-E 2.0) Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eReceives high-speed USB extension signaling from IPC over Cat.6A\/Cat.7 cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLocal USB 3.0 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDirect local connection to peripherals (e.g., keyboard, flash drives, mouse)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Input Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eRemovable 24 V DC terminal block for system logic supply\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\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe C9900-F948 DVI-E\/USB-E interface represents an analog-over-copper physical layer extension. Ensure that the host Industrial PC is equipped with a compatible transmitter card, such as the CU8801 or C9900-U209, to correctly drive the signals. Note that this architecture is physical-signal-based and is not compatible with modern CP-Link 4 single-cable interfaces, which digitize and multiplex signals through PCIe protocol layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen deploying the C9900-F948 at or near its maximum distance limit of 50 meters, standard patch cords should be avoided. Users must install high-quality double-shielded STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) Cat.6A or Cat.7 cables. High electromotive forces generated by adjacent variable frequency drives (VFDs) can disrupt USB handshake timing, resulting in touch interface dropouts or temporary display synchronization loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo ensure stable operation, the functional earth grounding stud of the display panel housing must be bonded back to the main control panel ground plate using a low-impedance copper strap. Ensure that the RJ45 metal shield is crimped properly to the ground casing on both ends of the Cat.6A\/Cat.7 run to establish continuous path screening against high-frequency electrical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eEnsure all 24 V DC power supplies feeding the Control Panel and the host Industrial PC are fully de-energized before connecting or disconnecting any high-frequency data cables. Hot-plugging the DVI-E or RJ45 lines under load can induce electrostatic discharges, damaging the transceiver chipsets.\u003c\/span\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; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eMount the Control Panel into the designated cabinet cutout, securing the housing with the integrated pull-out clamping levers to achieve front-side IP65 seal pressure.\u003c\/div\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; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSecurely connect the functional earthing wire to the rear housing ground stud.\u003c\/div\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; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eRoute the STP RJ45 cable and the DVI-E video cable through dedicated, noise-shielded cable trays, keeping them isolated from power conductors.\u003c\/div\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; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003ePlug in the power terminal block, verify the 24 V DC potential and polarity, and power up the host PC followed by the display console.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106459804011,"sku":"C9900-F948","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/c9900-f948-yds3iozooor.png?v=1776243669","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/pt\/products\/beckhoff-c9900-f948-multi-touch-built-in-control-panel-interface","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}