C6930-1154-0060 by Beckhoff

The C6930-1154-0060 is a compact industrial computer produced by Beckhoff within the C6 Industrial PC Units series. Designed for cabinet installation, the device combines an x86 CPU with fieldbus and Ethernet interfaces so it can execute TwinCAT or other real-time control software without a separate PLC. Acting as the automation hub, it synchronizes motion axes, I/O, visualization clients, and data logging tasks across conveyors, packaging machines, and continuous-process equipment.

The housing has a depth of 121 mm, a width of 90 mm, and a height of 235 mm, forming a slim profile that fits beside standard terminal blocks. Its mass of 2100 g adds thermal inertia while keeping the load on the mounting rail modest. The logic electronics operate from a 24 V DC supply commonly used in control panels, and the computer remains stable in ambient humidity up to 95%. One DVI-I port allows direct monitor attachment, while a single RS-232 port supports legacy service tools and other serial devices. Each front USB receptacle can supply up to 900 mA for peripherals that require full USB bus power.

The computer provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for high-speed peripheral connections. It also has 2 RJ45 Ethernet ports; an Intel i219 controller manages the first port, while an Intel i210 controller manages the second, allowing the networks to remain physically separate. Two internal connectors provide 2 PCIe module slots for compatible fieldbus or storage cards. An fTPM 2.0 chip protects cryptographic keys and supports hardware-based security functions. The enclosure has an IP20 protection rating, so it must be installed inside a switchgear cabinet where it is protected from dust accumulation and water exposure. The separated network controllers allow one connection to serve the machine network while the other handles supervisory communication or data exchange.