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Panel PCs offer all-in-one HMI and control

Beckhoff Automation has introduced the new CP6606-0001-0020 Economy panel PC. It combines a 7-in. TFT touchscreen display, a 1-GHz ARM Cortex™ A8 CPU, and a 1-GB DDR3 RAM into an all-in-one HMI and controller. Ultracompact microSD flash memory cards are used as the storage media.

Designed as a cabinet-mounted device in a fanless, space-saving format, the PC is suitable for use in PLC and small motion-control applications that require compact HMI hardware. When paired with TwinCAT runtime (version 2 or 3), the PC becomes a flexible automation controller for small and medium-sized machines, factories, or buildings.

The PC also can be used as an OPC UA client or server to boost the flexible connectivity and remote access capabilities of the device. It is built to withstand demanding plant environments, with IP 54 protection at the front of the panel and IP 20 at the back.