Beckhoff C6015 User manual

Manual | EN
C6015
Industrial PC
8/11/2021 | Version: 2.7

Table of contents
C6015 3Version: 2.7
Table of contents
1 Notes on the documentation ....................................................................................................................5
2 For your safety...........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Description of safety symbols............................................................................................................6
2.2 Intended use......................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Fundamental safety instructions........................................................................................................7
2.4 Operator's obligation to exercise diligence ........................................................................................7
3 Product overview.......................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Structure ............................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Interface description ........................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45.................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.3 USB ................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.4 DisplayPort ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Status LEDs.....................................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 PWR LED ........................................................................................................................ 14
3.3.2 HDD LED ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.3 TC LED ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Name plate ......................................................................................................................................16
4 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................17
4.1 Transport and unpacking.................................................................................................................17
4.2 Installation in the control cabinet .....................................................................................................18
4.2.1 Mounting options ............................................................................................................. 19
4.2.2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3 Installation in the control cabinet ..................................................................................... 23
4.3 Connecting the Industrial PC...........................................................................................................25
4.3.1 Grounding of the Industrial PC ........................................................................................ 26
4.3.2 Connecting cables and power supply .............................................................................. 27
4.4 Switching the Industrial PC on and off.............................................................................................28
5 Beckhoff Device Manager.......................................................................................................................29
6 Decommissioning....................................................................................................................................31
6.1 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ...................................................................................31
6.2 Disassembly and disposal ...............................................................................................................32
7 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................34
7.1 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................34
7.2 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................35
7.2.1 Replacing the battery....................................................................................................... 37
7.2.2 Replacing the storage media ........................................................................................... 38
8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................39
9 Technical data..........................................................................................................................................40
10 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................41
10.1 Service and support.........................................................................................................................41
10.2 Approvals.........................................................................................................................................42

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C60154 Version: 2.7

Notes on the documentation
C6015 5Version: 2.7
1 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.
The following instructions and explanations must be followed during installation and commissioning of the
components. 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.
Disclaimer
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. 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. All illustrations shown are only examples. The configurations depicted may deviate
from the standard.
Trademarks
Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, TwinCAT/BSD®, TC/BSD ®, EtherCAT®, EtherCAT G®, EtherCAT G10®, EtherCAT P®,
Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE®, XFC®, XTS® and XPlanar® are registered and licensed trademarks of
Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own
purposes could violate the rights of the owners.
Patents
The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents: EP1590927, EP1789857, DE102004044764, DE102007017835 with the corresponding applications
and registrations in various other countries. The TwinCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to
the following patent applications and patents: EP0851348, US6167425 with corresponding applications or
registrations in various other countries.
Copyright
© Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. Publication of this document on websites other than ours is
prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the
grant of a patent, utility model or design.
Delivery state
All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the
application. Changes to the hardware or software configuration are permitted, provided they are within the
specified limits for power consumption and power dissipation (please refer to the respective data sheet).
Delivery conditions
In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG apply.

For your safety
C60156 Version: 2.7
2 For your safety
The Safety chapter first explains the safety symbols used in the documentation and their meanings. They
contain fundamental safety instructions that are essential for the avoidance of personal injuries and damage
to property.
Exclusion of liability
Beckhoff shall not be liable in the event of non-compliance with this documentation and thus the use of the
devices outside the documented operating conditions.
2.1 Description of safety symbols
The following safety symbols are used in these operating instructions. In order to avoid personal injuries and
damage to property, read and follow the safety and warning notices.
Warning of personal injuries:
DANGER
Disregarding the safety notice will lead to death or serious injuries.
WARNING
Disregarding the safety notice may lead to death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Disregarding the safety notice may lead to minor injuries.
Warning of damage to property:
NOTE
Disregarding the notice may lead to damage to property.
2.2 Intended use
The Industrial PC is intended for control cabinet installation and use as a control system in machine and
plant manufacturing for automation, visualization and communication.
The Industrial PC has been developed for an IP20 working environment. It is protected against the
penetration of fingers and solid foreign bodies of 12.5 mm or larger in size. It is not protected against water.
Operation of the devices in wet and dusty environments is not permitted.
The specified limits for technical data must be adhered to.
The Industrial PC can be used within the documented operating conditions.
Improper use
Do not use the Industrial PC outside the documented operating conditions.

For your safety
C6015 7Version: 2.7
2.3 Fundamental safety instructions
The following safety instructions must be observed when handling the Industrial PC.
Application conditions
• Do not use the Industrial PC under extreme environmental conditions. Keep the ventilation slots clear.
• Never use the Industrial PC in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Do not carry out any work on the Industrial PC when it is live. Always switch off the supply voltage for
the device before mounting it, replacing device components or rectifying malfunctions. This does not
apply to the replacement of hard disks in a RAID configuration.
• Never plug or unplug connectors during thunderstorms. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Ensure that the device has a protective and functional earth connection.
Damage to property, loss of data and impairment of functions
• If you change the hardware and software configurations, you must keep within the specified limits of
power consumption and power dissipation (please refer to the respective data sheet).
• Ensure that only trained specialists with a control and automation technology background, operate the
Industrial PC. Use by unauthorized persons can lead to damage to property and loss of data.
• Protect the power supply cable with a fuse with a max. rating of 16A. The fuse serves to protect the
supply line in the event of a short circuit.
• In case of fire, extinguish the Industrial PC with powder or nitrogen.
2.4 Operator's obligation to exercise diligence
The operator must ensure that
• the products are used only for their intended purpose (see Chapter 2.2 Intended use [}6]).
• the products are only operated in sound condition and in working order.
• the products are operated only by suitably qualified and authorized personnel.
• the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational safety and environmental protection
aspects, and is familiar with the operating instructions and in particular the safety instructions contained
herein.
• the operating instructions are in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the
location where the products are used.

Product overview
C60158 Version: 2.7
3 Product overview
The C6015 Industrial PC supplements the Beckhoff entry-level products with an ultra-compact Industrial PC
with high performance reserves for space-saving control cabinet installation.
Thanks to the existing processors, the Industrial PC has sufficient performance reserves for the following
applications, among others:
• diverse automation and visualization tasks
• wide range of IoT tasks, for example when used as an IoT gateway
• simple HMI applications
• axis control
• short cycle times
• high-volume data handling
• other PC applications
The basic configuration of the C6015 includes the following aspects:
• Intel® processor
• 1 DisplayPort connection, graphic adapter integrated in the Intel® processor
• 2 x 100/1000BASE-T connection, on-board Ethernet adapter
• M.2-SSD
• 2 x USB

Product overview
C6015 9Version: 2.7
3.1 Structure
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fig.1: C6015_Structure – basic configuration
Table1: Key - C6015 structure
No. Component Description
1 Mounting plate Plate for mounting the Industrial PC over the
narrow sides in the control cabinet
2 Status LEDs Status display for power, hard disk, TwinCAT
3 Name plate Information on the equipment of the Industrial
PC
4 Side cover Access to battery and storage medium
5 USB interfaces (X106) Connection of peripheral devices
6 USB interfaces (X105) Connection of peripheral devices
7 DisplayPort (X104) Transmission of the video signal
8 RJ45 Ethernet interfaces (X102, X103) Connection of the Industrial PC to a
100/1000BASE-T network
9 Power supply (X101) Connection of the power supply and external
wiring of the Industrial PC
10 Protective conductor connection PE Low-resistance protective earthing and
functional earthing of the Industrial PC

Product overview
C601510 Version: 2.7
3.2 Interface description
The basic version of the C6015 has the following interfaces:
• Power supply (X101)
• Ethernet RJ45 (X102, X103)
• DisplayPort (X104)
• USB (X105, X106)
3.2.1 Power supply
The Industrial PC is supplied with a rated voltage of 24V. The 2x2-pin voltage socket (X101) is used for
connection to the power supply and the external wiring of the Industrial PC. The main supply voltage is
applied between PIN 3 (0V) and PIN 4 (24V) of the socket.
X101
1
2
3
4
Fig.2: C6015_Voltage socket pin numbering
Table2: Voltage socket pin assignment
Pin Signal Description
1 ON PC_ON input
2 P-S Power status output
3 GND 0 V
4 24 V Power supply
The plug for the power supply is specified for 8A and can accommodate cable cross-sections of up to
1.5mm2. For long supply lines, use 1.5 mm2 cables to achieve a low voltage drop on the supply lines. There
should be at least 22 V at the power supply plug of the Industrial PC, so that the Industrial PC remains
switched on during voltage fluctuations. The plug is included in the delivery. You can obtain a replacement
plug from your Beckhoff Sales using the following ordering option:
• C9900-P943: Power supply connector for Industrial PC C60xx

Product overview
C6015 11Version: 2.7
3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45
The C6015 has two Gigabit LAN ports (X102, X103). The Ethernet standards 100Base-T and 1000Base-T
enable connection of corresponding network components with data rates of 100/1000 Mbit/s. The required
speed is selected automatically.
The RJ45 connection technology with twisted-pair cables is used. The maximum length of the cable
connection is 100 m.
The Ethernet ports LAN1 and LAN2 are suitable for cycle times <= 1 ms and for distributed clock
applications with EtherCAT.
The controllers are used as follows, depending on the product variant:
Table3: Controller assignment depending on product variant
Product variant Controller
C6015-0010 Intel® i210 for LAN1 and LAN2
C6015-0020 Intel® i210 for LAN1 and LAN2
X102
X103
8
1
1
8
LAN1
LAN2
Fig.3: C6015_Ethernet interface pin numbering
Table4: Ethernet interface pin assignment
Pin Signal Description
1 T2 + Pair 2
2 T2 -
3 T3 + Pair 3
4 T1 + Pair 1
5 T1 -
6 T3 - Pair 3
7 T4 + Pair 4
8 T4 -
The LEDs of the LAN interfaces indicate the activity and the speed of the data transfer (Mbit/s). The LED on
the left indicates whether the interface is connected to a network. If this is the case, the LED lights up green.
The LED flashes when data transfer is in progress.
The LED on the right indicates the speed of the data transfer. If the speed is 100 Mbit/s the LED is orange, at
1000 Mbit/s it is green.

Product overview
C601512 Version: 2.7
3.2.3 USB
The Industrial PC has two USB interfaces (X105, X106). They are used to connect peripheral devices with
USB interfaces. The following table shows the interface assignment based on the product variant:
Table5: USB interfaces depending on product variant
Product variant USB interfaces
C6015-0010 1x USB 2.0 (X105)
1x USB 3.0 (X106)
C6015-0020 2x USB 3.0 (X105, X106)
The two USB interfaces each supply up to 500 mA current and are electronically protected.
For USB 2.0, only pins 1 to 4 and the shield are relevant.
1 2 3 4
4
321
X105
X106
56
7
89
Fig.4: C6015_USB interface pin numbering
Table6: USB interface pin assignment
Pin Assignment
Shield GND
1 Vbus
2 D -
3 D +
4 GND
5 StdA_SSRX -
6 StdA_SSRX +
7 GND_DRAIN
8 StdA_SSTX -
9 StdA_SSTX +

Product overview
C6015 13Version: 2.7
3.2.4 DisplayPort
The Industrial PC has a DisplayPort (X104) that enables connection of devices with DisplayPort. It facilitates
transfer of image signals.
In addition, DVI signals can be transferred via an adapter. Please order it from your Beckhoff sales team,
quoting order identifier C9900-Z468 adapter cable DisplayPort to DVI, 40 cm.
DisplayPort signals are led out via the interface by default. With the use of a level shifter cable the board
switches the DisplayPort specification automatically to HDMI signals.
1
2
19
20
X104
Fig.5: C6015_DisplayPort pin numbering
Table7: Pin assignment of DisplayPort
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 LVDS lane 0 + 2 Ground
3 LVDS lane 0 - 4 LVDS lane 1 +
5 Ground 6 LVDS lane 1 -
7 LVDS lane 2 + 8 Ground
9 LVDS lane 2 - 10 LVDS lane 3 +
11 Ground 12 LVDS lane 3 -
13 Config 1 14 Config 2
15 AUX channel + 16 Ground
17 AUX channel - 18 Hot-plug detection
19 Power supply: Ground 20 Power supply: 3.3 V/500 mA

Product overview
C601514 Version: 2.7
3.3 Status LEDs
The Industrial PC has three status LEDs: PWR, TC, HDD. They provide information on the following aspects:
• the status of the power controller
• the TwinCAT status
• the hard disk activity
Fig.6: C6015 Status LEDs
3.3.1 PWR LED
The PWR (power) LED indicates the status of the power controller. The colors and flashing intervals have
the following meanings:
Table8: Meaning of the PWR LED
Color Flashing interval Meaning
None Steadily lit PC is off
White Steadily lit VCC power fail
Magenta Steadily lit S UPS active (if existent)
Yellow Steadily lit Windows shut down, supply
voltage still present
Green Steadily lit Normal operation
Red Steadily lit Reset/power fail
Green/yellow Flashing Bootloader running without error
Red/yellow Flashing Bootloader is starting (start
sequence is being run through)
Magenta Flashing (0.5s) S UPS capacitance test (if S UPS
exists)
Red/magenta Flashing Checksum error during the I2C
transmission in the bootloader
Cyan Flashing (2s) contact Beckhoff Service

Product overview
C6015 15Version: 2.7
3.3.2 HDD LED
The HDD LED indicates the activity of the storage medium. The colors and flashing intervals have the
following meanings:
Table9: Meaning of the HDD LED
Color Flashing interval Meaning
Red Flashing Activity (access to storage
medium)
3.3.3 TC LED
The TC LED indicates the TwinCAT status. The colors and flashing intervals have the following meanings:
Table10: Meaning of the TC LED
Color Flashing interval Meaning
Green Steadily lit TwinCAT Run Mode
Blue Steadily lit TwinCAT Config Mode
Red Steadily lit TwinCAT Stop
- - TwinCAT not started

Product overview
C601516 Version: 2.7
3.4 Name plate
The name plate provides information on the equipment fitted to the Industrial PC.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
12
13 14
15
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Fig.7: C6015_Name plate
Table11: Key - C6015 name plate
No. Description
1 Manufacturer, including address
2 Model: The last four digits indicate the product variant
3 Serial number (BTN)
4 Date of manufacture
5 Mainboard
6 CPU
7 Hard disk LED
8 Main memory
9 Storage medium
10 TwinCAT LED
11 Power supply: 24 VDC, NEC class 2
12 MAC addresses of the Ethernet interfaces (X102, X103)
13 Power LED
14 Conformity symbols
Note: The conformity symbols shown serve as an example and can be replaced at any time.
15 Variant number, commercial number of the order code including ordering options

Commissioning
C6015 17Version: 2.7
4 Commissioning
To be able to use the Industrial PC, you must first commission it. The first step is to transport the device to is
operating location and unpack it. This is followed by installing the device in the control cabinet, connecting
the cables and the power supply and finally switching on the Industrial PC.
4.1 Transport and unpacking
Note the specified transport and storage conditions (see Chapter 9, Technical data [}40]).
Despite the robust design of the unit, the components are sensitive to strong vibrations and impacts.
Transporting a control cabinet with a built-in PC can result in excessive impact on the Industrial PC. During
transport the device must therefore be protected from excessive mechanical stress. Appropriate packaging
of the Industrial PC, in particular the original packaging, can improve the vibration resistance during
transport.
NOTE
Hardware damage due to condensation
Unfavorable weather conditions during transport can cause damage to the device.
• Protect the device against moisture (condensation) during transport in cold weather or in case of ex-
treme temperature fluctuations.
• Do not put the device into operation until it has slowly adjusted to the room temperature.
• Should condensation occur, wait for about 12 hours before switching the device on.
Unpacking
Proceed as follows to unpack the unit:
1. Check the packaging for transport damage.
2. Remove packaging.
3. Keep the packaging for possible future transport.
4. Check your delivery for completeness by comparing it with your order.
5. Check the contents for visible shipping damage.
6. In case of discrepancies between the package contents and the order, or in case of transport damage,
please inform Beckhoff Service (see Chapter 10.1 Service and support [}41]).

Commissioning
C601518 Version: 2.7
4.2 Installation in the control cabinet
The C6015 Industrial PC is designed for installation in control cabinets in machine and plant technology.
Please observe the environmental conditions prescribed for the operation (see Chapter 9 Technical data
[}40]).
Using different mounting plates, you can align the cable entry based on the application requirements.
Figure 8 shows the three available mounting plates: the standard mounting plate 1, the optional mounting
plate 2 and the optional mounting plate 3 with DIN rail adapter. In all cases, the plate is attached to the right-
hand side wall of the Industrial PC with four Torx TX10 screws and a tightening torque of approx. 0.5 Nm.
You can turn all mounting plates before fastening them such that the PC can be mounted in the desired
orientation for the cable entry in the control cabinet (see Chapter 4.2.1 Mounting options [}19]).
1 2
3
Fig.8: C6015 _Mounting plates
In the basic configuration, the Industrial PC is delivered with a standard mounting plate 1 already mounted
as shown in fig. 8. The scope of delivery does not include any further mounting plates. You can choose the
following ordering options:
Table12: Mounting plate ordering options
Order designation Execution
C9900-M664 Mounting plate for C601x on the side wall, instead of
the standard mounting plate
C9900-M665 Mounting plate for side mounting of the C601x, single
part, not mounted
C9900-M666 Mounting plate with DIN rail adapter for C601x,
instead of the standard mounting plate
C9900-M667 Mounting plate with DIN rail adapter for C601x, single
part, not mounted

Commissioning
C6015 19Version: 2.7
4.2.1 Mounting options
NOTE
Incorrect installation
Mounting the device in a way that deviates from the documentation can impair its functionality.
• Mount the device only in the orientations shown in the documents.
Before attaching the mounting plates shown in Fig. 8 to the device, you have various options for aligning the
device according to the desired cable entry. This results in various options for mounting the device in the
control cabinet.
The following drawings show the possible mounting options.
With the standard mounting plate 1, you can mount the Industrial PC in the control cabinet using the narrow
sides. You have the following mounting options, which are shown in Fig. 9:
• Mounting via the rear panel of the device (A)
• Mounting via the top of the device (B)
• Mounting via the bottom of the device (C)
A B C
Fig.9: C6015_Mounting options for mounting plate 1
With the optional mounting plate 2, you can mount the Industrial PC only via the right-hand side panel. You
can rotate the PC as required to align the connections in the control cabinet. You have the following
mounting options, which are shown in Fig. 10:
• Connections point upwards (A)
• Connections point downwards (B)
• Connections point to the right (C)
• Connections point to the left (D)

Commissioning
C601520 Version: 2.7
A B CD
Fig.10: C6015 _Mounting options for mounting plate 2
With the optional mounting plate 3 with DIN rail adapter, you can mount the Industrial PC on the DIN rail in
the control cabinet via the narrow sides. You have the following mounting options, which are shown in Fig.
11:
• Mounting via the rear panel of the device (A)
• Mounting via the top of the device (B)
• Mounting via the bottom of the device (C)
A B C
Fig.11: C6015_Mounting options for mounting plate 3