C6930-1013-0040 by Beckhoff

The C6930-1013-0040 is a compact industrial PC manufactured by Beckhoff for the C6 Industrial PC Units series. Intended for cabinet installation, the platform runs real-time control software that synchronizes motion axes, field I/O, and visualization tasks in automated processes. Its role is to centralize computing in machines where a dedicated controller must withstand plant-floor electrical noise and thermal cycling without the bulk of a conventional server. The compact enclosure also conserves cabinet space where control, power, and communication equipment must be installed together.

This controller operates from a 24 V DC supply and routes plant network traffic through 2 Ethernet ports, each with an RJ45 connector for straightforward switch integration. Four front-access USB ports accept service peripherals or removable media, while a single DVI interface drives an external display for diagnostics. Serial devices such as barcode readers attach to the RS-232 port through a 9-pin D-Sub connector. Two PCIe module slots allow expansion with fieldbus cards or specialized data-acquisition boards. The housing has an IP20 protection rating, so it is intended for installation inside a closed cabinet with suitable air circulation. Hardware security is supported by an fTPM 2.0 module that stores encryption keys and machine certificates separately from the operating system.

The electronics remain functional at up to 95% non-condensing humidity and can withstand vibration shocks of 5 G lasting 30 ms without data loss. Each USB socket can supply 900 mA, providing sufficient current for compatible bus-powered drives, input devices, or wireless adapters. Power enters through an 8-pin connector that secures the supply conductors against vibration and helps prevent intermittent electrical contact during machine operation. The available expansion slots accommodate additional communication or acquisition hardware without requiring a separate computer. Its shock resistance and secure power connection support installation in packaging, assembly, and material-handling equipment exposed to recurring mechanical movement.