Product Description
In the area of PC-based control technology, Beckhoff has always been a trendsetter. Be it the invention of the Lightbus or the introduction of EtherCat, Beckhoff has always taken the lead in manufacturing computer-based automation technology. Beckhoff implements open automation systems that work on the basis of computer-based control technology. Be it CNC based machinery or smart automation building, their products are used worldwide. Today, the company’s global outreach has massively increased with the help of subsidiaries and partners.
The CP2621-0000 is a state of the art dual-touch panel PC produced by the company. It comes with the ARM Cortex™-A8, 1 GHz (TC3: 30) processor that allows it to combine the cutting edge technology with an elegant design. The CP2621-0000 comes with a 21.5-inch display (1920 x 1080). The panel has a maintenance-free design and is intended for mounting on the control cabinet.
The panel-PC comes with an integrated 3½-inch motherboard that can be used with TwinCAT automation software under Windows Embedded Compact 7. The panel’s dual-touch allows the user to give multiple inputs just like a smartphone and tablet. At the edges of the panel-PC, a strong aluminum metal layer is provided for protection. The front screen has a continuous glass construction that protects from frontal damage. The panel-PC also has a fail-safe data storage capability that is executed by NOVRAM. NOVRAM also comes integrated with the system’s motherboard. The CP2621-0000 also acts as a compact central processing control unit for the EtherCAT control system. The panel also comes with an LED backlight and can be installed horizontally in landscape mode or even vertically, in a portrait mode. Without a doubt, the CP2621-0000 is a cost-effective and efficient platform for modern automation requirements.