Beckhoff CP2712 User manual

Manual | EN
CP27xx
Panel-PC
2023-1-18 | Version: 2.0

Table of contents
CP27xx 3Version: 2.0
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..........................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Interface description........................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 DVI ...................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 USB.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.3 Ethernet RJ45 ..................................................................................................................15
3.2.4 Power supply.................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Optional interfaces ..........................................................................................................................17
3.4 Name plate......................................................................................................................................18
4 Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................20
4.1 Transport and unpacking ................................................................................................................21
4.2 Control cabinet installation ..............................................................................................................22
4.3 Connecting the Panel PC................................................................................................................24
4.3.1 Mounting power supply cable........................................................................................... 25
4.3.2 Grounding the Panel PC ..................................................................................................27
4.3.3 Connecting cables and power supply .............................................................................. 28
4.4 Switching the Panel PC on and off.................................................................................................. 31
5 Beckhoff Device Manager ......................................................................................................................33
6 Decommissioning ...................................................................................................................................36
6.1 Disconnecting the power supply and cables ...................................................................................36
6.2 Disassembly and disposal...............................................................................................................37
7 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................38
7.1 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................38
7.2 Maintenance....................................................................................................................................39
7.2.1 Replacing the battery .......................................................................................................42
7.2.2 Replacing the storage media ........................................................................................... 43
7.2.3 Exchange gasket.............................................................................................................. 45
8 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................46
9 Technical data .........................................................................................................................................47
10 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................48
10.1 Service and support ........................................................................................................................48
10.2 Approvals ........................................................................................................................................49

Table of contents
CP27xx4 Version: 2.0

Notes on the documentation
CP27xx 5Version: 2.0
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, 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 loss (please refer to the respective data sheet).
Currentness
Please check whether you are using the current and valid version of this document. The current version is
always available for download from the Beckhoff website. In case of doubt, contact Technical Support.
Delivery conditions
In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG apply.

For your safety
CP27xx6 Version: 2.0
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 Panel PC is designed for installation in the front of a control cabinet and can be used in a variety of
ways in machine and system engineering.
The front of the Panel PC is designed for an IP65 working environment. It offers full protection against
contact and against dust, as well as protection against water jets (nozzle) from any angle.
The rear side is designed for a working environment that meets the IP20 protection rating. It is protected
against the penetration of fingers and solid foreign bodies of 12.5 mm in diameter or larger in size. It is not
protected against water. Operation of the device in wet and dusty environments is not permitted. The
specified limits for technical data must be adhered to.
The Panel PC can be used within the documented operating conditions.
Improper use
Do not use the device outside the documented operating conditions.

For your safety
CP27xx 7Version: 2.0
2.3 Fundamental safety instructions
The following safety instructions must be observed when handling the device.
Application conditions
• Never use the device in hazardous areas.
• Do not carry out any work on the device while 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 CFast cards in the RAID configuration.
• Never connect the device during a thunderstorm. 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 loss (please refer to the respective data sheet).
• Ensure that only trained specialists with a control and automation engineering background, operate the
device. Use by unauthorized persons can lead to damage to property and loss of data.
• Fuse the power supply line to protect the supply line in the event of a short circuit according to its
cross-section.
• In case of fire, extinguish the device with powder or nitrogen.
2.4 Operator's obligation to exercise diligence
The operator must ensure that
• the products are only used as intended (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
CP27xx8 Version: 2.0
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
CP27xx 9Version: 2.0
3 Product overview
The CP27xx built-in Panel PC is designed for installation in the front of a control cabinet and represents a
powerful platform for use in machine and system engineering.
Thanks to its processors, you can use the panel PC for the following applications, among others:
• diverse automation and visualization tasks
• wide range of IoT tasks with data preprocessing
• HMI applications
• axis control
• short cycle times
• high-volume data handling
• other PC applications
The panel PC is available in the following eight display sizes, with corresponding resolutions:
• 12-inch (800 x 600)
• 12.1-inch (1280 x 800)
• 15-inch (1024 x 768)
• 15.6-inch (1366 x 768)
• 18.5-inch (1366 x 768)
• 19-inch (1280 x 1024)
• 21.5-inch (1920 x 1080)
• 24-inch (1920 x 1080)
The device has a multi-finger touch screen and an aluminum housing with glass front with IP65 on the front
side and IP20 on the rear side.
In its basic configuration, the CP27xx includes the following features:
• 3½-inch motherboard
• Intel® processor
• CFast
• 2 slots for CFast
• 24VDC power supply unit
Push button extension
The following panel PCs are optionally available ex factory with a corresponding C9900-G0xx push button
extension:
• CP2712 (C9900-G002)
• CP2713 (C9900-G009)
• CP2715 (C9900-G003)
• CP2716 (C9900-G004)
• CP2718 (C9900-G005)
• CP2719 (C9900-G006)
• CP2721 (C9900-G008)
• CP2724 (C9900-G007)
For explanations of the push button extension and the functions, refer to the C9900-G0xx manual. Figure 1
shows an example of a panel PC without (1) and with (2) push button extension.

Product overview
CP27xx10 Version: 2.0
1
2
Fig.1: CP27xx_without and with push button extension

Product overview
CP27xx 11Version: 2.0
3.1 Structure
21 3 4
5
Fig.2: CP27xx_structure
Table1: Legend CP27xx structure
No. Component Description
1 Display and touch screen glass Operation of the panel PC
2 Clamping lever Mounting the panel PC in the panel of the control
cabinet
3 Name plate Information on the equipment of the panel PC
4 Access to battery and storage media Battery and storage media behind cover
5 Access to interfaces Interfaces on the underside
Optionally, you can order the following devices with a stainless steel front instead of an aluminum front. For
this you need to order the device itself and the ordering option below:
• CP2713 (ordering option stainless steel front: C9900-F942)
• CP2716 (ordering option stainless steel front: C9900-F945)
• CP2718 (ordering option stainless steel front: C9900-F946)
• CP2721 (ordering option stainless steel front: C9900-F948)
The following figure shows the structure of a stainless steel device.

Product overview
CP27xx12 Version: 2.0
6
1 2 3 4
5
Fig.3: CP27xx_structure stainless steel device
Table2: Legend structure CP27xx stainless steel device
No. Component Description
1 Clamping lever Mounting the panel PC in the panel of the control
cabinet
2 Silicone seal Protection of the connection section from moisture
3 Name plate Information on the equipment of the panel PC
4 Access to battery and storage media Battery and storage media behind cover
5 Access to interfaces Interfaces on the underside
6 Display and touch screen glass Operation of the panel PC
7 Stainless steel front Use in environments with higher hygiene
requirements

Product overview
CP27xx 13Version: 2.0
3.2 Interface description
In the basic configuration, the panel PC includes the following interfaces:
• DVI (X103)
• USB (X104 - X107)
• Ethernet RJ45 (X108, X109)
• Power supply (X110)
The interfaces are located on the rear side of the panel PC at the bottom in the connection section.
Fig.4: CP27xx_connection section
3.2.1 DVI
The panel PC is equipped with a DVI connector (X103) to which a DVI-capable monitor can be connected.
Only digital signals are transmitted.
X103 18
16
2417
9
Fig.5: CP27xx_DVI port pin numbering
Table3: DVI interface pin assignment
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 TDMS Data 2 - 9 TDMS Data 1 - 17 TDMS Data 0 -
2 TDMS Data 2 + 10 TDMS Data 1 + 18 TDMS Data 0 +
3 TDMS Data 2/4 Shield 11 TDMS Data 1/3 Shield 19 TDMS Data 0/5 Shield
4 not connected 12 not connected 20 not connected
5 not connected 13 not connected 21 not connected
6 DDC Clock 14 + 5 V Power 22 TDMS Clock Shield
7 DDC Data 15 Ground (+ 5 V, Analog H/
V Sync)
23 TDMS Clock +
8 Analog Vertical Sync 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TDMA Clock -

Product overview
CP27xx14 Version: 2.0
3.2.2 USB
The panel PC has four USB interfaces (X104, X107). They are used to connect peripheral devices with USB
interfaces.
Depending on the device generation, the supported USB standard of the four interfaces varies. The following
table shows the interface assignment based on the device generation:
Table4: USB interfaces based on device generation
Device generation USB interfaces
CP27xx-0000 4x USB-2.0 (X104-X107)
CP27xx-0010 4x USB-2.0 (X104-X107)
CP27xx-0020 2x USB-3.0 (X104, X105)
2x USB-2.0 (X106, X107)
9 8 756
1 2 34
1 2 34
9 8 76 5
9 8 76 5
1 2 34
9 8 76 5
1 2 34
X104
X105
X106
X107
Fig.6: CP27xx_USB interface pin numbering
Table5: USB interface pin assignment
Pin Assignment
1 Vbus
2 D -
3 D +
4 GND
5 StdA_SSRX -
6 StdA_SSRX +
7 GND_DRAIN
8 StdA_SSTX -
9 StdA_SSTX +
For USB 2.0, only pins 1 to 4 are relevant.

Product overview
CP27xx 15Version: 2.0
3.2.3 Ethernet RJ45
The panel PC has two Gigabit LAN ports (X108, X109). The 100Base-T and 1000Base-T Ethernet standards
enable the connection of corresponding network components and 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.
If you use the Ethernet ports with EtherCAT or for Real-Time Ethernet applications, you have to regard the
following distinction:
The Ethernet port (X109, LAN2) connected via PCIe with the i210 controller is generally suitable for cycle
times <= 1 ms and for distributed clock applications with EtherCAT.
The Ethernet port (X108, LAN1) integrated in the chipset with the i219 controller is generally suitable for
EtherCAT and Real-Time Ethernet applications with cycle times > 1 ms (without distributed clocks).
LAN1 LAN2
X108 X109
8181
Fig.7: CP27xx_Ethernet interface pin numbering
Table6: 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 transmission (Mbit/s). The
LED on the left 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 transmission is in progress on the interface.
The LED on the right in the figure indicates the speed of the data transmission. If the speed is 100Mbit/s the
LED is orange, at 1000Mbit/s it is green.

Product overview
CP27xx16 Version: 2.0
3.2.4 Power supply
The panel PC is supplied with a nominal voltage of 24V. The power supply and the protective earth of the
device are connected via the 8-pin voltage socket (X110). The main supply voltage is applied between PIN 5
(0V) and PIN 6 (24V) of the socket. If the panel PC is equipped with an integrated uninterruptible power
supply (UPS), an external battery pack can additionally be connected to PIN1 and PIN2. Beckhoff offers the
C9900-U330 and C9900-U332 battery packs for this purpose.
18
X110
Fig.8: CP27xx_voltage socket pin numbering
Table7: Voltage socket pin assignment
Pin Signal Description
1 - BAT Negative pole of the battery pack
2 + BAT Positive pole of the battery pack
3 27 V UPS 27V UPS output 2.5A, negative is pin1 "- BAT"
4 Protective earth
5 - 24V supply voltage, negative pole
6 + 24V 24V supply voltage, positive pole
7 PC-ON Input PC-ON
8 P-S Power Status output, minus is the negative pole of the supply voltage
The plug for the power supply is specified for 16A and can accommodate wire 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 line. At least
22V should be present at the voltage connector of the panel PC so that the PC remains switched on in the
event of 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-P926: power supply connector for CP27xx Panel PC

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CP27xx 17Version: 2.0
3.3 Optional interfaces
Various interface options are available to expand your panel PC with additional interfaces beyond the basic
configuration. The following table provides information about the available interfaces depending on the
device generation:
Table8: CP27xx interface options
Ordering option Description
C9900-E2681) 1-port USB interface in the front of a CP2xxx without push button extension,
USB-A socket IP65
C9900-E233 1 RS232 serial interface led out in the connection section of the CP2xxx
C9900-E234 2 USB ports of the motherboard led out in the connection section of the
CP2xxx
C9900-E240 Serial interface COM2, RS232, electrical isolation, overvoltage protection, D-
sub, 9-pin
C9900-E241 Serial interface COM2 RS485, electrical isolation, overvoltage protection, D-
sub, 9-pin. Configuration as endpoint without echo: Echo off, Auto send on,
Always send off, Auto receive on, Always receive off, Termination on.
C9900-E242 Serial interface COM2 RS422, electrical isolation, overvoltage protection, D-
sub, 9-pin. Configuration as full duplex endpoint: Echo on, Auto send off,
Always send on, Auto receive off, Always receive on, Termination on
1)This option is not available in combination with stainless steel front.
PCIe modules
In addition, you can expand the panel PC with PCIe modules by ordering the device with PCIe module slots:
Table9: CP27xx PCIe module slots
Ordering option Description Device generation
C9900-B518 1 PCIe module slot, integrated in the CP27xx, for
installation of Beckhoff PCIe modules, instead of a
connector bracket for leading out interfaces
CP27xx-0010
CP27xx-0020
The PCIe module is the Beckhoff definition of a small plug-in card format with a PCIe-x1 bus interface. For
ordering options, please contact your Beckhoff Sales department. If you have ordered your device without
PCIe module slots and subsequently want to install PCIe modules, you must first send your device to
Beckhoff Service for the conversion (see chapter 10.1 Service and Support [}48]).
If you have ordered the device without an already installed module, you have to replace the blank cover of
the module slot with the ordered PCIe module on your own. To do this, loosen the two M3x4 screws of the
covers, insert the modules and screw the M3x4 screws back in place.
Fig.9: CP27xx_installation PCIe module
Please refer to the current price list for the available PCIe modules.

Product overview
CP27xx18 Version: 2.0
3.4 Name plate
The name plate provides information about the panel PC equipment. The name plate shown here serves
only as an example.
1
2
3
4
6
5
8
13
12
7
9
10
11
14 15 16 17 18
19
20
21
22
23
24
2526
Fig.10: CP27xx_name plate
Table10: Legend CP27xx name plate
No. Description
1 Model: The last four digits indicate the device generation.
2 Serial number (BTN)
3 Date of manufacture
4 Mainboard
5 CPU
6 Main memory
7 Power supply
8 Storage media
9 Display
10 Touch screen
11 Optional slot for PCIe compact modules
12 Optional interface (X101)
13 MAC addresses of the Ethernet interfaces (X108, X109)
14 DVI interface (X103)
15 USB interfaces (X104 - X107)
16 Ethernet interfaces (X108, X109)
17 Connection of the power supply and protective earth of the panel PC (X110)
18 Module slot
19 Optional interface led out into the connection section (X101)
20 Grounding bolt for functional earthing of the panel PC

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CP27xx 19Version: 2.0
21 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 [}49].
22 Address of the vendor
23 Access to storage media
24 Access to motherboard battery
25 FCC approval
26 Variant number: commercial number of the order code including ordering options

Commissioning
CP27xx20 Version: 2.0
4 Commissioning
In order to use the Panel 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 front,
connecting the cables and the power supply and finally switching on the Panel PC.
Operation of the Panel PC
The Panel PC is operated via the touch screen.
NOTE
Damage to the touch screen
Operating the touch screen with unsuitable objects may damage the touch screen.
• Operate the touch screen only with bare fingers or wearing suitable gloves.
• If you use gloves, make sure that no hard particles such as metal shavings, glass splinters or similar ad-
here to the glove.
If you, as the user, require additional protection for the touch screen against dirt and scratching, for example
due to dirty hands, this can be achieved with a Beckhoff protective film. The film provides short-term
protection for a few days.
You can either order your device directly with the protective film applied or order a film individually and apply
it yourself. Please refer to the price list for the available protective films according to the display size of your
device.
Proceed as follows to attach the protective film to the touch screen:
1. Ensure that the environment is as dust-free as possible.
2. Thoroughly clean the surface of the device to be fitted with the film and remove all grease residues.
3. Detach the film from the backing at the short edge and place it on the surface.
4. Gradually remove the film from the backing. At the same time, use a doctor blade or other object with a
soft rubber or felt edge to apply the film.
5. Brush away air bubbles towards the edge with a doctor blade or other object with a soft rubber or felt
edge.
ðThe film is now fitted.