Beckhoff CPX2715-0010 CPX Series 15-inch Fanless Multi-Touch Panel PC

Description

Designed specifically for direct integration in hazardous environments, the Beckhoff CPX2715-0010 provides robust human-machine interface (HMI) performance within Zone 2 and Zone 22 classified areas. Utilizing a fanless cooling topology and a highly durable aluminum housing with an impact-resistant glass front, this built-in Panel PC combines physical resilience with high-performance computing capabilities. The integrated multi-touch capacitive screen supports precise multi-finger operation, making it suitable for modern industrial SCADA, visualization, and PLC control applications.

Features

• Robust aluminum housing with a high-durability glass front, optimized for hazardous Zone 2 and 22 classifications.
• Vibration-resistant pull-out clamping levers for rapid mounting without loose installation accessories.
• Fanless thermal design utilizing heat-dissipating rear cooling fins to eliminate internal dust circulation.
• Highly responsive capacitive multi-touch interface with high-resolution 15-inch visual display.
• Dual high-speed on-board Ethernet interfaces plus expansion options for modular network architecture.

Applications

• Hazardous explosive gas atmospheres classified under ATEX Zone 2 / IECEx Zone 2.
• Combustible particulate environments classified under ATEX Zone 22 / IECEx Zone 22.
• Oil and gas refining, chemical manufacturing, and batching plant operator terminals.
• Pharmaceutical processing plants requiring high-ingress front seals and chemical resistance.

Technical Specifications

Connections and Interfaces

Empirical Engineering Insights

Alternative Models & Compatibility

The CPX2715-0010 replaces standard, non-classified panel mounts in explosive risk areas. Note that because of the specialized hazardous area protection front, the cutout dimensions match standard CP2715 dimensions, but the mounting clamp pressure specs are significantly stricter to maintain the required Ex tc rating.

Application Pitfalls & Engineering Notes

Since the chassis is fanless, thermal dissipation is heavily dependent on free air convection across the rear cooling fins. Standard installations must preserve at least 50mm of clearance space above and below the rear panel. Operating continuously in unventilated enclosures above 45 degC ambient without checking thermal accumulation can lead to CPU throttling and performance level degradation under TwinCAT 3 runtimes.

Commissioning & Wiring Tips

To prevent electrostatic discharge hazards in hazardous dust environments (Zone 22), the ground connection terminal on the 24V supply connector must be bonded directly to the low-impedance machine reference ground using at least a 4mm squared earthing conductor. Do not use standard painted metallic panels as the sole source of structural grounding.

Installation Guidelines