{"product_id":"beckhoff-c9900-e731-control-panel-push-button-extension-module","title":"Beckhoff C9900-E731 Control Panel Push-Button Extension Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to expand the manual control capabilities of CP6x13-00xx and CP7x13-00xx control panels, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff C9900-E731\u003c\/strong\u003e is a physical push-button extension designed for right-side installation. It integrates directly with 15-inch touch screen systems that do not feature built-in hardware keyboards. This module bridges physical tactile control and digital systems, offering independent physical contact routing for critical operator commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\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\u003eComprehensive Tactile Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with 20 square Siemens Signum push-button keys (30 x 30 mm) featuring built-in signal lamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Safety Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 1 high-visibility Siemens Signum emergency stop key, routed independently for direct safety circuit integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Signal Contact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transmits primary key closures via USB as a normally-open (NO) contact, while a second independent NO contact is routed to a physical terminal block for direct hardware interlocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Legend Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide-in labels allow rapid, clear labeling of individual button functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Communication Bus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facilitates control of all integrated signal lamps exclusively through USB, minimizing enclosure wiring density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly cell and production line HMIs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy machinery requiring physical cycle start, stop, and jog buttons adjacent to visual panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafety-critical control zones requiring dual-channel hardware feedback loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegacy panel system retrofitting during maintenance and service phases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\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 #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Rating\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;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eC9900-E731\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 Panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCP6x13-00xx and CP7x13-00xx (15-inch displays without keyboard)\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 Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRight side of host Control Panel \/ Panel PC\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;\"\u003e20 x Siemens Signum square keys (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;\"\u003eIndicator Lamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntegrated within the 20 push-buttons (USB controlled)\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 Key\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x Siemens Signum Emergency Stop (Direct wireable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContact Configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1st NO contact via USB; 2nd NO contact via hardwired terminal row\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 Status\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 (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e5.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\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 #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnector \/ Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction \/ Circuit 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;\"\u003eUSB Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTransmits 1st NO contact signals and receives control inputs for all indicator 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;\"\u003eInternal Terminal Row\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDirect access point for wiring the independent 2nd NO contacts of the 20 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;\"\u003eE-Stop Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDirect-wire interface for dual-channel emergency stop integration to external safety relays.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe C9900-E731 is currently in its service phase. When retrofitting or replacing this unit, confirm that your existing host control panel features a 15-inch display without a physical keyboard (specifically models CP6x13 or CP7x13). This extension is mechanically tailored for right-side mounting only; left-side mount options require different model designations due to enclosure profile alignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Integration Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under no circumstances should the USB communication interface be used to process safety-critical controls. The first contact (USB) is for visualization or standard control routines. High-safety functions—such as the integrated Emergency Stop and the secondary physical NO contacts—must be wired directly through the terminal row to an approved, dual-channel safety relay or a functional TwinSAFE terminal (e.g., Beckhoff EL1904).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen routing the direct wiring lines from the terminal row alongside the USB communication cable, utilize shielded cabling for the digital signals. High-frequency electromagnetic interference from nearby variable frequency drives (VFDs) can induce electrical noise on unshielded lines, resulting in false state transitions within the controller's input registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;\"\u003eBefore starting any installation or maintenance, verify that all power to the Panel PC and control circuits is disconnected. Lock out and tag out all auxiliary power lines routed to the internal terminal row to prevent electric shock and unintended system startup.\u003c\/p\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: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePosition the C9900-E731 extension against the right edge of the CP6x13 or CP7x13 panel. Verify that the sealing gasket is correctly seated around the mating lip to maintain IP65 integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eSecure the mechanical connection screws sequentially to ensure uniform compression of the structural sealing profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the internal USB interface cable directly to a designated USB host port on the rear processing unit of the control panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; margin-right: 10px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eRoute physical safety conductors from the Emergency Stop switch and secondary NO contacts to the system terminal strip, using separate cable glands to keep safety lines clean of high-power cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106423103851,"sku":"C9900-E731","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/c9900-e731-m1uexu3fgeq.png?v=1776243574","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/ru\/products\/beckhoff-c9900-e731-control-panel-push-button-extension-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}