Beckhoff CP6902 Panel PCs

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Product Details And Specifications

Beckhoff CP6902 Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The Beckhoff CP6902 series represents a line of built-in Panel PCs designed for direct integration into control cabinet doors and machine panels. These units combine an industrial-grade touch display with an embedded PC platform, making them a standard deployment choice in process automation, chemical plant HMI stations, refinery control rooms, and nuclear facility operator interfaces. The CP6902 form factor — characterized by its flush-mount, front-panel-sealed design — has achieved widespread installation across global heavy industry, where long service cycles (10–20 years) demand sustained spare parts availability long after product discontinuation.

The CP6902-1009-0000 specifically is a 9-inch display variant with a resistive touch interface, designed for environments requiring compact HMI footprints with reliable single-point touch input. Its embedded architecture is based on Beckhoff's standard PC platform, running Windows CE or Windows Embedded Standard depending on configuration, and communicates with TwinCAT runtime environments via standard Ethernet or fieldbus interfaces.

The Evolution of CP6902 Architecture

The CP6902 series was introduced as part of Beckhoff's first-generation built-in Panel PC lineup, positioned below the CP69xx high-performance range and above the CP6x01 basic display series. Early variants shipped with Intel Celeron M processors and 256 MB RAM, running Windows CE 6.0. As the platform matured, Beckhoff introduced variants with Intel Atom processors, expanded RAM to 1 GB, and transitioned the OS baseline to Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7).

Compatibility across generations is constrained by the OS platform: CE-based units cannot run TwinCAT 3 runtime, which requires a Windows Embedded or Windows 10 IoT host. Customers migrating from CP6902 CE variants to modern TwinCAT 3 environments must evaluate full panel replacement rather than firmware upgrade. The physical mounting cutout dimensions (panel cutout: 246 mm × 186 mm for the 9-inch variant) are consistent across the CP6902 sub-range, allowing mechanical substitution between display-size variants in some enclosure designs.

The CP6902 series has entered the mature/end-of-life phase. Beckhoff's current equivalent platform is the CP29xx and CP39xx series, which offer multi-core processors, capacitive multi-touch displays, and TwinCAT 3 native support. For installations where CP6902 replacement is not feasible due to enclosure constraints or validated system requirements, lifecycle extension through certified spare parts sourcing is the standard maintenance strategy.

CP6902 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent confirmed models within the Beckhoff CP6902 built-in Panel PC series, organized by display size and interface configuration:

CP6902-1009-0000: 9-inch resistive touch built-in Panel PC, Intel Atom, WES7, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB CFast
CP6902-1010-0000: 10.4-inch resistive touch built-in Panel PC, Intel Atom, WES7, standard configuration
CP6902-1012-0000: 12.1-inch resistive touch built-in Panel PC, Intel Atom, WES7, 1 GB RAM
CP6902-1015-0000: 15-inch resistive touch built-in Panel PC, Intel Atom, WES7, standard I/O
CP6902-1017-0000: 17-inch resistive touch built-in Panel PC, Intel Atom, WES7, extended display
CP6902-1019-0000: 19-inch resistive touch built-in Panel PC, Intel Atom, WES7, wide-format HMI
CP6902-1009-0010: 9-inch variant with DVI-D output extension and dual-display support option
CP6902-1012-0010: 12.1-inch variant with extended temperature range (-20°C to +60°C operating)
CP6902-1015-0010: 15-inch variant with additional USB 2.0 ports and CompactFlash expansion
CP6902-1017-0010: 17-inch variant with integrated audio output and front-panel USB port
CP6902-0010-0000: Base panel unit without display, for custom display integration projects
CP6902-1009-0001: 9-inch unit with Windows CE 6.0 OS, legacy TwinCAT 2 runtime compatible
CP6902-1012-0001: 12.1-inch unit with Windows CE 6.0, legacy fieldbus configuration
CP6902-1015-0001: 15-inch unit with Windows CE 6.0, suited for Profibus DP HMI stations
CP6902-1019-0001: 19-inch unit with Windows CE 6.0, large-format legacy operator terminal
CP6902-1010-0010: 10.4-inch variant with stainless steel front bezel for food/pharma environments

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete CP6902 Parts

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory program for end-of-life Beckhoff CP6902 units. As Beckhoff has transitioned its Panel PC portfolio to the CP29xx and CP39xx platforms, CP6902 units are no longer available through standard distribution channels. DriveKNMS sources CP6902 stock through certified secondary market channels, decommissioned plant asset recovery, and direct OEM surplus acquisition.

Quality Control for the CP6902 Range

Each CP6902 unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured inspection and functional test protocol specific to the built-in Panel PC architecture:

Display & Touch Calibration: Resistive touch panel linearity is verified across a 5×5 grid matrix. Dead zones, pressure threshold drift, and edge registration are tested against Beckhoff factory calibration tolerances.

Backlight & LCD Integrity: Display luminance is measured at center and four corners. Units with backlight degradation exceeding 30% of rated brightness are flagged for backlight replacement prior to resale.

Embedded PC Boot & OS Verification: Each unit is booted to OS desktop. TwinCAT runtime version compatibility is confirmed. CFast/CompactFlash storage is tested for read/write integrity using sector-level verification tools.

I/O Port Functional Test: All USB, Ethernet, DVI, and serial ports are tested under load. Ethernet ports are verified for 100/1000 Mbps link negotiation.

Thermal Cycling: Units are subjected to a 4-hour thermal soak at 50°C operating temperature to screen for latent component failures common in aged industrial electronics.

Enclosure & Sealing Inspection: Front panel IP rating integrity (IP65 for standard variants) is visually inspected. Gasket condition, bezel locking tabs, and rear connector sealing are assessed.