Beckhoff C5240 Installation Manual

Installation and Operating instructions for

C5240 | 19-inch slide-in Industrial PC

Version: 2.0
Date: 2020-04-02

Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Foreword 4

1.1 Notes on the Documentation 4

1.1.1 Liability Conditions 4

1.1.2 Trademarks 4

1.1.3 Patent Pending 4

1.1.4 Copyright 4

1.1.5 State at Delivery 4

1.1.6 Delivery conditions 4

1.2 Description of safety symbols 5

1.3 Basic safety measures 6

1.4 Operator’s obligation to exercise diligence 7

1.4.1 National regulations 7

1.4.2 Procedure in the event of a fault 7

1.4.3 Operator requirements 7

2 Product Description 8

2.1 Product overview 8

2.2 Appropriate Use 9

2.3 Opening the Housing 9

2.4 Access to the battery 11

2.5 Changing the filter mat 12

2.6 Interfaces from C5240 13

2.6.1 PS/2 connections (X103, X104) 13

2.6.2 USB interfaces USB1 – USB4 (X108, X109, X110, X111) 13

2.6.3 Network connection LAN1, LAN2 (X112, X113) 13

2.6.4 DVI (Digital Visual Interface) (X114, X115) 13

2.6.5 Serial interface COM1 (X116) 13

2.6.6 DisplayPort (X117) 13

2.6.7 Sound-On-Board (X120, X121, X122) 13

2.6.8 Additional plug-in cards (optional) 13

2.7 USB interfaces and Control Elements 14

2.7.1 USB interfaces (X212, X213) 14

2.7.2 ATX Push-button 14

2.7.3 Reset-button 14

2.7.4 Status LEDs 14

3 Installation 15

3.1 Transport and Unpacking 15

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3.1.1 Transport 15

3.1.2 Unpacking 15

3.2 Installation of the PC in the control cabinet 16

3.2.1 Preparation of the control cabinet 16

3.3 Power supply of the Industrial PC 17

3.3.1 Current carrying capacity of the 100-240 V power supply unit 17

3.3.2 Mains Socket 17

3.3.3 Power cords Europe 17

3.3.4 Power cords USA / Canada 17

3.4 Power Supply with 24 VDC power supply unit (optional) 18

3.4.1 Beckhoff power supply technology 18

3.4.2 Current carrying capacity of the 24 V power supply unit 19

3.4.3 Pin assignment of the connectors 19

3.4.4 Fitting the Cables 20

3.4.5 Connecting Power Supply 21

3.4.6 Wiring diagram 22

3.5 Connecting the Industrial PC 23

3.5.1 Connecting cables 23

3.5.2 Check voltage rating and connect. 23

4 Operating Instructions 24

4.1 Switching the Industrial PC on and off 24

4.1.1 Switch on 24

4.1.2 Shutting down and switching off 24

4.1.3 First switching on and driver installation 24

4.2 Servicing and maintenance 25

4.2.1 Cleaning of the Industrial PC 25

4.2.2 Maintenance 25

4.2.3 Replacing the Battery on the Motherboard 25

4.3 Emergency procedures 25

4.4 Shutting down 25

4.4.1 Disposal 25

5 Troubleshooting 26
6 Assembly dimensions 27
7 Technical Data 29
8 Appendix 30

8.1 Beckhoff Support and Service 30

8.1.1 Beckhoff branches and partner companies 30

8.1.2 Beckhoff company headquarters 30

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8.2 Approvals for USA and Canada 31

8.3 FCC Approvals for the United States of America 31

8.4 FCC Approval for Canada 31

Foreword

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1 Foreword

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. It is essential that the following notes and
explanations are followed when installing and commissioning these 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.

1.1.1 Liability Conditions

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 pictures shown in the documentation are exemplary. Illustrated configurations can differ from standard.

1.1.2 Trademarks

Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE® and XFC® are registered
trademarks of and licensed by 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.

1.1.3 Patent Pending

The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents: EP1590927, EP1789857, DE102004044764, DE102007017835 with corresponding applications
or 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.

1.1.4 Copyright

©

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co.KG.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents
to others without express authorization are 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.

1.1.5 State at Delivery

All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the
application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the
documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co.KG.

1.1.6 Delivery conditions

In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co.KG apply.

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1.2 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

Acute risk of injury!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is immediate
danger to life and health of individuals!

WARNING

Risk of injury!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is danger to life and
health of individuals!

CAUTION

Hazard to individuals!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to
individuals!

Attention

Hazard to devices and environment

If you do not adhere the notice adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to
materials and environment.

Note

Note or pointer

This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.

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1.3 Basic safety measures

Before the Industrial PC is switched off, software that is running must be properly closed.
Otherwise it is possible that data on the storage medium is lost. Please read the section Switching the

Industrial PC on and off.

Warning

Switch off all parts of the equipment, then uncouple the fieldbus

Before opening the housing, and whenever the Industrial PC is not being used for
control purposes (such as during functional checks after a repair), all parts of the
equipment must first be switched off, after which the Industrial PC is to be
disconnected from the equipment.

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 100V

AC

– 240 VAC. Optional a 24 VDC power

supply unit with UPS is available.

DANGER

Do not open the power supply unit while voltage is applied!

The supply voltage must be switched off before the power supply unit housing is opened.

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.

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1.4 Operator’s obligation to exercise diligence

The operator must ensure that

• the product is only used as intended (see chapter Product Description)

• the product is in a sound condition and in working order during operation

• the product is operated, maintained and repaired 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 manual and in particular the safety notes
contained herein

• the operation manual is in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the
location of the product

Attention

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.

1.4.1 National regulations

Depending on the type of machine and plant in which the Industrial PC is used, national regulations
governing the controllers of such machines will apply, and must be observed by the operator. These
regulations cover, amongst other things, the intervals between inspections of the controller. The operator
must initiate such inspections in good time.

1.4.2 Procedure in the event of a fault

In the event of faults at the Industrial PC, the list in the section Troubleshooting can be used to determine
the measures to be taken.

1.4.3 Operator requirements

Anyone who uses the Industrial PC must have read these operating instructions and must be familiar with
all the functions of the software installed on the Industrial PC to which he has access.

Product Description

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2 Product Description

2.1 Product overview

C5240 | 19-inch slide-in Industrial PC

The C5240 Industrial PC expands the C52xx Industrial PC series by a version with four height units and
seven PCI and PCIe plug-in card slots in 24 V DC or 110…230 V AC versions. The basic configuration
includes three 5¼-inch drive bays behind the front flap. As an option, three additional 5¼-inch drive bays
are available ex-factory. It is designed for installation in a 19-inch rack and is equipped with components
of the highest performance class according to the ATX standard.

A Beckhoff industrial motherboard is used with Intel® Celeron®, Pentium®, Core™ i3, i5 or i7 fourth, sixth
or seventh generation processors. The seventh generation requires a Windows 10 64-bit operating
system. With the fourth and sixth generation, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit can be used besides
Windows 10.

The C5240 is ideally suited for use in machine and plant engineering, for example with TwinCAT
automation software.

The Industrial PC offers the following benefits:

• 7-slot slide-in housing ATX for 19-inch racks, 4 rack units

• all slots for full-length plug-in cards

• lockable front flap

• card holders

• protection class: front side IP50, back side IP20

• operating temperature 0…55 °C.