Beckhoff C6515 User manual

Installation and Operating instructions for
Built-in Industrial PC C6515
Version: 1.1
Date: 2021-11-16

Table of contents
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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 documentation is copyrighted. Any reproduction or third party use of
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.
i
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
1
2
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
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.