Beckhoff C6027 User manual

Manual | EN
C6027
Industrial PC
12/2/2021 | Version: 1.1

Table of contents
C6027 3Version: 1.1
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
2.5 Notes on information security ............................................................................................................8
3 Product overview.......................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Structure ..........................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Interface description ........................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45.................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.3 USB ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2.4 DisplayPort ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Optional interfaces...........................................................................................................................15
3.3.1 Ethernet RJ45.................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 Status LEDs.....................................................................................................................................17
3.4.1 UPS-OCT LED................................................................................................................. 17
3.4.2 PWR LED ........................................................................................................................ 18
3.4.3 HDD LED ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.4.4 TC LED ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.5 Name plate ......................................................................................................................................19
3.6 1-second UPS .................................................................................................................................20
4 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Transport and unpacking.................................................................................................................21
4.2 Installation in the control cabinet .....................................................................................................22
4.2.1 Mounting options ............................................................................................................. 23
4.2.2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Installation in the control cabinet ..................................................................................... 25
4.3 Connecting the Industrial PC...........................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Grounding of the Industrial PC ........................................................................................ 28
4.3.2 Connecting cables and power supply .............................................................................. 29
4.4 Switching the Industrial PC on and off.............................................................................................30
5 Beckhoff Device Manager.......................................................................................................................31
6 Decommissioning....................................................................................................................................33
6.1 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ...................................................................................33
6.2 Disassembly and disposal ...............................................................................................................34
7 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................36
7.1 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................36
7.2 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................37
7.2.1 Replacing the battery....................................................................................................... 39
7.2.2 Replacing the storage media ........................................................................................... 40

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C60274 Version: 1.1
8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................41
9 Technical data..........................................................................................................................................42
10 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................43
10.1 Service and support.........................................................................................................................43
10.2 Approvals.........................................................................................................................................44

Notes on the documentation
C6027 5Version: 1.1
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 qualified personnel must ensure that the application of the described products meets all
safety requirements, including all applicable laws, specifications, regulations 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, EP1456722, EP2137893, DE102015105702 and similar applications and
registrations in several 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
C60276 Version: 1.1
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
construction and plant engineering 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
C6027 7Version: 1.1
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.
• 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.
• Observe hot surfaces when using the device. There is a risk of burns.
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 engineering 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.

For your safety
C60278 Version: 1.1
2.5 Notes on information security
The products of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG (Beckhoff), insofar as they can be accessed online,
are equipped with security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and
networks. Despite the security functions, the creation, implementation and constant updating of a holistic
security concept for the operation are necessary to protect the respective plant, system, machine and
networks against cyber threats. The products sold by Beckhoff are only part of the overall security concept.
The customer is responsible for preventing unauthorized access by third parties to its equipment, systems,
machines and networks. The latter should be connected to the corporate network or the Internet only if
appropriate protective measures have been set up.
In addition, the recommendations from Beckhoff regarding appropriate protective measures should be
observed. Further information regarding information security and industrial security can be found in our
https://www.beckhoff.com/secguide.
Beckhoff products and solutions undergo continuous further development. This also applies to security
functions. In light of this continuous further development, Beckhoff expressly recommends that the products
are kept up to date at all times and that updates are installed for the products once they have been made
available. Using outdated or unsupported product versions can increase the risk of cyber threats.
To stay informed about information security for Beckhoff products, subscribe to the RSS feed at https://
www.beckhoff.com/secinfo.

Product overview
C6027 9Version: 1.1
3 Product overview
The C6027 Industrial PC belongs to the series of ultra-compact Industrial PCs for space-saving control
cabinet installation. It is a high-performance device with comparatively low energy consumption. It combines
the compactness and fanless design of the C601x devices with the high performance of the C603x devices.
Thanks to the available processors, the Industrial PC can be used for the following applications, among
others:
• diverse automation and visualization tasks
• wide range of IoT tasks with data preprocessing
• complicated HMI applications
• demanding control applications taking into account green IT
• short cycle times
• high-volume data handling
• other PC applications
The basic configuration of the C6027 includes the following aspects:
• Intel® processor
• 1 DisplayPort connection, graphic adapter integrated in the Intel® processor
• 3 x 100/1000BASE-T connection, on-board Ethernet adapter
• M.2-SSD
• 4 x USB

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C602710 Version: 1.1
3.1 Structure
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3
4
5
6
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8
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Fig.1: C6027_Structure – basic configuration
Table1: Key: C6027 structure
No. Component Description
1 Mounting plate Plate for mounting the Industrial PC via the
rear panel in the control cabinet
2 Status LEDs Status display for UPS-OCT, power, hard disk,
TwinCAT
3 Protective conductor connection PE Low-resistance protective earthing and
functional earthing of the Industrial PC
4 Name plate Information on the equipment of the Industrial
PC
5 Side cover Access to battery and storage medium
6 USB interfaces (X106-X109) Connection of peripheral devices
7 DisplayPort (X105) Transmission of the video signal
8 Ethernet interfaces RJ45 (X102 - X104) 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

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C6027 11Version: 1.1
3.2 Interface description
The basic version of the C6027 has the following interfaces:
• Power supply (X101)
• Ethernet RJ45 (X102-X104)
• DisplayPort (X105)
• USB (X106-X109)
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: C6027_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

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C602712 Version: 1.1
3.2.2 Ethernet RJ45
The C6027 has three Gigabit LAN ports (X102-X104). 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 LAN2 and LAN3 are suitable for cycle times <= 1 ms and for distributed clock
applications with EtherCAT.
The Ethernet port LAN1 is suitable for real-time Ethernet applications with cycle times > 1 ms (without
distributed clocks).
The controllers are used as follows, based on the device generation:
Table3: Controller classification based on device generation
Device generation Controller
C6027-0000 Intel® i219 (PHY) for LAN1 and Intel® i210 (MAC/
PHY) for LAN2 and LAN3
1
8
1
1
8
8
LAN 1
LAN 2
LAN 3
X102
X103
X104
Fig.3: C6027_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
shown in green in the figure 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 shown in green/orange in the figure 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.

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C6027 13Version: 1.1
3.2.3 USB
The Industrial PC has four USB 3.0 interfaces (X106-X109). They are used to connect peripheral devices
with USB interfaces.
Each of the four USB interfaces supplies up to 900 mA current and is electronically fused. All ports are
protected by a common overcurrent protection (overcurrent detection). All ports will be switched off if
overcurrent occurs at any of the ports.
1 2 3 4
4
321
1 2 3 4
4
321
X106
X107
X108
X109
56
7
89
56
7
89
56
7
89
56
7
89
Fig.4: C6027_USB interface pin numbering
Table5: 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 +

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C602714 Version: 1.1
3.2.4 DisplayPort
The Industrial PC has a DisplayPort (X105) 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
X105
Fig.5: C6027_DisplayPort pin numbering
Table6: 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

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C6027 15Version: 1.1
3.3 Optional interfaces
You can extend the Industrial PC beyond the basic configuration level by six additional Ethernet interfaces.
The following ordering options are available:
• 6x Ethernet adapter with 100/1000BASE-T connection (order designation: C9900-E318)
Any interfaces that are ordered are installed ex factory. They extend the connection area at the front of the
Industrial PC (see fig. 6).
Fig.6: C6027_Optional interfaces
There is no possibility to extend the interfaces or to add a 1-second UPS. Only one of the two options is
available.

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C602716 Version: 1.1
3.3.1 Ethernet RJ45
The six additional Ethernet ports enable connection of corresponding network components with data rates of
100/1000Mbit/s in accordance with the 100Base-T and 1000Base-T Ethernet standards. 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 are suitable for cycle times <= 1 ms and for distributed clock applications with EtherCAT.
The Intel® i210 (MAC/PHY) is used as the controller for all six ports.
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8
1
1
8
8
1
8
1
1
8
8
Fig.7: C6027_Optional Ethernet interfaces – pin numbering
Table7: 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 lower
LED 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 upper LED indicates the speed of the data transfer. If the speed is 10 Mbit/s, the LED is not lit. At 100
Mbit/s the LED lights up orange, at 1000 Mbit/s it lights up green.

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C6027 17Version: 1.1
3.4 Status LEDs
The Industrial PC has four status LEDs: UPS-OCT, PWR, HDD, TC. They provide information on the
following aspects:
• the transmission quality of the UPS-OCT signals
• the status of the power controller
• the hard disk activity
• the TwinCAT status
Fig.8: C6027 Status LEDs
3.4.1 UPS-OCT LED
The UPS-OCT LED indicates the transmission quality of the UPS-OCT signals. UPS stands for the
uninterruptible power supply. One-cable technology (OCT) enables the communication between PC and
UPS to be transmitted together with the power supply, so that only one cable is required.
The colors and flashing intervals have the following meanings:
Table8: Meaning of the UPS-OCT LED
Color Flashing interval Meaning
None Steadily lit No UPS-OCT connected
Blue Flashing Bootloader active
Yellow Flashing Moderate signal quality
Green Flashing Good signal quality
Red Flashing Poor signal quality

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C602718 Version: 1.1
3.4.2 PWR LED
The PWR (power) LED indicates the status of the power controller. The colors and flashing intervals have
the following meanings:
Table9: 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
3.4.3 HDD LED
The HDD LED indicates the activity of the storage medium. The colors and flashing intervals have the
following meanings:
Table10: Meaning of the HDD LED
Color Flashing interval Meaning
Red Flashing Activity (access to storage
medium)
3.4.4 TC LED
The TC LED indicates the TwinCAT status. The colors and flashing intervals have the following meanings:
Table11: 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

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C6027 19Version: 1.1
3.5 Name plate
The name plate provides information on the equipment fitted to the Industrial PC.
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12
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13
xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Fig.9: C6027_Name plate
Table12: Key - C6027 name plate
No. Description
1 Manufacturer, including address
2 Model: The last four digits indicate the product variant.
3 Serial number (BTN)
4 UPS-OCT LED
5 Date of manufacture
6 Power LED
7 Mainboard
8 CPU
9 Hard disk LED
10 Main memory
11 Storage medium
12 TwinCAT LED
13 Ordering option: Additional Ethernet interfaces
14 Warning: hot surfaces
15 Symbols
Note: Here are the symbols applicable to the device such as CE, EAC, UKCA, . The
approvals of your device can be found on the name plate and in chapter 10.2 Approvals [}44].
16 MAC addresses of the Ethernet interfaces (X102-X104)
17 Power supply: 24 VDC, NEC class 2

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C602720 Version: 1.1
3.6 1-second UPS
NOTE
Loss of data
The use of the 1-second UPS outside of the documented possibilities can lead to loss or corruption of data.
• Use only TwinCAT to control the 1-second UPS and save only persistent data with a maximum size of 1
MB.
There is an option to order the Industrial PC with an internal uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This is a
capacitive 1-second UPS for the reliable saving of persistent application data on the storage medium.
TwinCAT and Windows IoT Enterprise are required for this.
You can order the Industrial PC ex-factory with an internal UPS under the order designation C9900-U334.
The capacitive 1-second UPS continues to supply the processor with power if the power supply fails. During
this period persistent data can be saved, which are available on switching on again. Since the capacity of the
1-second UPS is neither sufficient for bridging power failures nor for operating a hard disk, in the event of a
power failure the data is only stored on the Compact Flash/CFast/MicroSD card. The 1-second UPS only
works for a few seconds.
Fig.10: UPS function
The UPS can be controlled from the PLC with the function block FB_S_UPS_BAPI. More detailed
information can be found in the Beckhoff Information System under the following link: https://
infosys.beckhoff.com/index.php?content=../content/1031/
tcplclib_tc2_sups/27021601480747275.html&id=7167070070491500024.