[June 11, 2018, Germany] Modern system solutions tailored for Industry 4.0 or the Internet of Things (IoT) offer numerous advantages in terms of processing efficiency, cost, and quality. The C6015 ultra-compact industrial PC is an ideal space-saving, high-performance IoT edge device that can fully leverage these advantages in both new and legacy systems in process industries.
By integrating comprehensive IoT and analytics capabilities, PC-based control technology offers a wealth of options for optimizing production processes. System consistency within the control platform ensures simple implementation and high transparency.
– A range of general-purpose explosion-proof components, including the ELX series EtherCAT terminal modules, can help large and complex manufacturing plants achieve end-to-end automation.
– The TwinCAT software platform provides dedicated interfaces and software libraries for process technologies, enabling seamless cloud integration via TwinCAT IoT and perfect synchronization of data analysis and control cycles via TwinCAT Analytics.
The C6015 ultra-compact industrial PC is a high-performance IoT edge device and a general-purpose device control platform.
The C6015 industrial PC features an Intel® Atom™ processor and measures only 82 x 82 x 40 mm, making it an ideal combination of compact design and high performance, suitable for use as an IoT edge device.
C6015 is used as an ultra-compact IoT edge device.
The C6015 ultra-compact industrial PC, featuring multi-core technology, measures only 82 x 82 x 40 mm, allowing for flexible installation even in extremely confined spaces. Powered by an Intel Atom processor (up to four processor cores), the C6015 boasts sufficient processing power to easily acquire, process, and deliver process data, as well as handle the more complex tasks required by modern IoT gateways. The C6015's Microsoft Azure certification further underscores its suitability for cutting-edge Industry 4.0 applications.
The C6015 is designed for these types of communication tasks, especially when retrofitting and connecting legacy systems. Existing process technology systems can be easily equipped with additional IoT capabilities using this IoT edge device, or prepared to meet future communication requirements. This allows operators of process technology systems to access a wide range of IoT and analytics solutions powered by Beckhoff, regardless of the automation technology used (whether PC-based control or a third-party control platform). This reduces production costs, improves product quality, and enhances overview and transparency of all processes. Additionally, it improves system availability and productivity, and enables predictive maintenance using cloud-based services.
Regarding Beckhoff, Germany
Beckhoff Automation GmbH is headquartered in Welsh, Germany. With branches worldwide and global partners, the company currently operates in over 70 countries and regions.
Beckhoff has always adhered to the development philosophy of PC-based automation technology. Its industrial PCs, fieldbus modules, drive products, and TwinCAT automation software constitute a complete and compatible control system, providing open automation systems and complete solutions for various industrial control fields. For over 30 years, Beckhoff's components and system solutions have been widely used worldwide. In March 2001, Beckhoff Germany established its first representative office in China in Beijing. In May 2007, Beckhoff Germany established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Shanghai and moved its China headquarters there. Since then, the company has entered a period of rapid development, and currently has offices in 25 major cities across China, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Nanjing. As Beckhoff's various new products and technologies with excellent cost performance continue to enter the Chinese market, its commitment to breaking traditional control models and promoting PC control technology has been increasingly accepted by Chinese users.
