Beckhoff C6515 User manual

Installation and Operating instructions for

Built-in Industrial PC

C6515

Version: 1.1

Date: 2021-11-16

 Table of contents 
 
1 C6515 
Table of contents 
1. General Notes 3 
Notes on the Documentation 3 
Liability Conditions 3 
Description of safety symbols 3 
Basic safety measures 4 
Operator’s obligation to exercise diligence 5 
Operator requirements 5 
2. Product Description 6 
Appropriate Use 6 
Access to the CF-Slots and the Battery 6 
Interfaces 7 
Serial interface 7 
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 7 
USB-Interfaces 7 
Network connection 7 
Power Supply 7 
Additional plug-in cards (optional) 7 
Ground connection 7 
3. Installation Instructions 8 
Transport and Unpacking 8 
Transport 8 
Unpacking 8 
Installation of the PC in the control cabinet 9 
Earthing measures 9 
Mounting of the Industrial PC 10 
Power Supply Connection 11 
Beckhoff power supply technology 11 
Pin assignment of the connector 12 
Fitting the cable 13 
Material for assembling the connectors 13 
Assembling the connectors 13 
Connecting Power Supply 14 
Cable Cross Sections 14 
Configuration for shutting down the PC 14 
PC_ON and Power Status functions 14 
UPS output 14 
UPS output function 14 
Wiring diagram 15 
Connecting devices 16 
Connecting cables 16 
Check voltage rating and connect 16 
Fastening the cables 16 
4. Operating Instructions 17 
Switching the Industrial PC on and off 17 
First switching on and driver installation 17 
Maintenance 18 
Cleaning the Industrial PC 18 
Replacing the battery on the motherboard 18 
Servicing 18 
Shutting down 18 
Disposal 18 
5. UPS Software Components (optional) 19 
Installation on the PC 19 
Help files 19 

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6. Troubleshooting 20 
Fault correction 20 
Beckhoff Support & Service 21 
Beckhoff branches and partner companies 21 
Beckhoff Headquarters 21 
Beckhoff Support 21 
Beckhoff Service 21 
7. Assembly dimensions 22 
8. Appendix 23 
Technical data 23 
Approvals 23 
FCC: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference 
Statement 23 
FCC: Canadian Notice 23 
 

General Notes

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General Notes

Notes on the Documentation

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control

and automation engineering who are familiar with the applicable national

standards. It is essential that the following notes and explanations are

followed when installing and commissioning these components.

Liability Conditions

The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the

products described satisfy all the requirements for safety, including all the

relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described

are, however, constantly under development. For that reason the

documentation is not in every case checked for consistency with

performance data, standards or other characteristics. None of the

statements of this manual represents a guarantee (Garantie) in the

meaning of § 443 BGB of the German Civil Code or a statement about the

contractually expected fitness for a particular purpose in the meaning of

§ 434 par. 1 sentence 1 BGB. In the event that it contains technical or

editorial errors, we retain the right to make alterations at any time and

without warning. No claims for the modification of products that have

already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data, diagrams

and descriptions in this documentation.

this publication, whether in whole or in part, without the written permission

of Beckhoff Automation GmbH, is forbidden.

Description of safety symbols

The following safety symbols are used in this operating manual. They are

intended to alert the reader to the associated safety instructions.

Danger

This symbol is intended to highlight risks for the life or health of personnel.

Warning

This symbol is intended to highlight risks for equipment, materials or the

environment.

Note

This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.

General Notes

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Basic safety measures

Only switch the PC off after

closing the software

Before the Industrial PC is switched off, software that is running must

be properly closed.

Otherwise it is possible that data on the hard disk is lost. Please read the

section on Switching the Industrial PC on and off.

Warning

Switch off all parts of the equipment, then uncouple the fieldbus!

Before opening the housing of the PC, and whenever the PC is being used

for purposes other than plant control, such as during functional tests

following repair, all parts of the equipment must first be switched off, after

which the Industrial PC can be uncoupled from the plant.

Pulling out the fieldbus connection plug uncouples the PC (optional).

Items of equipment that have been switched off must be secured against

being switched on again.

The Industrial PC’s power supply unit must be supplied with 24 VDC.

Warning

Do not exchange any parts when under power!

When components are being fitted or removed, the supply voltage must be

switched off.

Fitting work on the Industrial PC can result in damage:

•If metal objects such as screws or tools fall onto operating circuit

boards.

•If connecting cables internal to the PC are removed or inserted

during operation.

•If plug-in cards are removed or inserted when the PC is switched

on.

General Notes

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Operator’s obligation to exercise diligence

The operator must ensure that

•the Industrial PC is only used for its intended use (see also

Product Description chapter).

•the Industrial PC is in a sound condition and in working order

during operation.

•the operation manual is in good condition and complete, and

always available for reference at the location of the Industrial PC.

•the Industrial PC is operated, maintained and repaired only by

sufficiently qualified and authorized personnel.

•the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational

safety and environmental protection aspects, and is familiar with

the operating manual and in particular the safety notes contained

herein.

•none of the safety and warning notes attached to the Industrial PC

are removed, and that all notes remain legible.

National regulations

depending on the machine

type

Depending on the type of machine and plant in which the Industrial PC is

being used, there will be national regulations for the control of such

machines and plant that the operator must observe. These regulations

cover, amongst other things, the intervals between inspections of the

controller.

The operator must initiate such inspections in good time.

Warning

Only trained persons may open the Industrial PC housing!

The operator is responsible for ensuring that only trained electrical staff

opens the housing of the Industrial PC.

Procedure in the event of a

fault

In the event of a fault in the Industrial PC, appropriate measures can be

determined with the aid of the list in the Fault correction section.

Operator requirements

Read the operating

instructions

Every user of the Industrial PC must have read these operating

instructions.

Software knowledge

Every user must be familiar with any of the functions of the software

installed on the PC that he can reach.

Product Description

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Product Description

Appropriate Use

The C6515 Industrial PC is designed for mounting in control cabinets or in

the rear panel of a control or console housing for machine and plant

engineering applications. The heat sink of the IPC is thereby fed to the

outside through a suitable cut-out in the panel of the control cabinet. This

ensures that the power dissipation of the processor and chipset is given off

directly to the surroundings.

View form the top

Configuration

The C6515 is a fanless Industrial PC with passive cooling and can hence

be constructed completely without rotating parts. Integrated seals provide

for an IP 67 closure.

Access to the CF-Slots and the Battery

The CF-card, a second CF-slot and the battery are located behind the

cover plate on top of the Industrial PC.

Removing the cover plate

After loosening the two screws (1) and (2) the cover plate can be removed.

Access to the CF-card, the

second CF-slot and the

battery

CF-card

second CF-slot

Product Description

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Interfaces

Interfaces to the

Industrial PC

Serial interface

RS 232

COM1

The Industrial PC has one serial interfaces, COM1 (X102), using the type

RS232, which is brought to a 9 pin SUB-D plug connector.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

DVI

The DVI connection (X103) is used for transferring the video signal.

USB-Interfaces

USB1 –USB4

The four USB interfaces (X104 –X107) are used for connecting peripheral

devices with USB connection. USB2.0 standard is supported.

Network connection

Network 10/100BASE-T

The RJ-45 connector (X108) allows the PC to be connected to a

10/100BASE-T Local Area Network (LAN).

Network

10/100/1000BASE-T

The RJ-45 connector (X109) allows the PC to be connected to a

10/100/1000BASE-T Local Area Network (LAN).

Power Supply

Power supply

The power supply for the Industrial PC is established via the

socket (X110).

Additional plug-in cards (optional)

Type plate

There is a type plate on the top of the Industrial PC which provides

information about the hardware configuration of the Industrial PC at the

time it was supplied.

Ground connection

The Industrial PC is grounded via the stud bolt.

X102

X110

X109

X108

X106

X107

X103

X104

X105

stud bolt

Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions

Please also refer to chapter General Notes.

Transport and Unpacking

The specified storage conditions must be observed (see chapter Technical

data).

Transport

Despite the robust design of the unit, the components are sensitive to

strong vibrations and impacts. During transport, your Industrial PC should

therefore be protected from excessive mechanical stress. Therefore,

please use the original packaging.

Warning

Danger of damage to the unit!

If the device is transported in cold weather or is exposed to extreme

variations in temperature, make sure that moisture (condensation) does not

form on or inside the device.

Prior to operation, the unit must be allowed to slowly adjust to room

temperature. Should condensation occur, a delay time of approximately 12

hours must be allowed before the unit is switched on.

Unpacking

Proceed as follows to unpack the unit:

1.Remove packaging.

2.Do not discard the original packaging. Keep it for future relocation.

3.Check the delivery for completeness by comparing it with your order.

4.Please keep the associated paperwork. It contains important

information for handling the unit.

5.Check the contents for visible shipping damage.

6.If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the

contents and your order, you should notify Beckhoff Service.

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