Product Description

The C9900-K105 plug-in card provides a straightforward solution for extending USB connectivity within demanding industrial automation and control applications. As an accessory optimized for Beckhoff Industrial PCs, it installs internally through the host system's PCI Express interface. This compact design preserves interior space while maintaining a rigid connection through the durable pin-style slot. Constructed from robust, inherently grounded metal housing finished in ubiquitous gray, the accessory is built to withstand punishment from rugged use, vibration, and wide temperature swings encountered on the factory floor, ensuring long-term dependability wherever automation brings machines online around the clock and around the globe.

Usability and simplification also define the accessory. It activates two additional high-speed USB 3.0 ports without introducing external power needs, deriving what it needs through the PCIe connection. Eliminating separate power bricks reduces cable crowding inside enclosures for improved airflow and easier troubleshooting down the line. With hot-plugging capabilities, peripherals like scanners, drives, and specialized devices connect and operate with zero added configuration burden, alleviating setup complexities and hastening deployment and changeover of automated processes.

Whether augmenting systems deployed years ago with modern connectivity standards or outfitting new builds, the C9900-K105 bolsters the versatility of Beckhoff controllers. Expanding accessible USB ports twofold lets a single controller serve multiple machines, merging data from an array of intelligent devices. Field personnel leverage mobile drives with the accessory to transfer shift reports, backups, or software updates quickly. Ultimately, it brings Universal Serial Bus functionality where needed most within automated environments hostile to off-the-shelf solutions but still reliant on interconnectivity. In doing so, the accessory empowers industries seeking a competitive advantage through advanced yet affordable automation.