Product Specification: B&R 5PC600.SF03-00 System Unit

The 5PC600.SF03-00 is a robust industrial system unit belonging to B&R Automation PC 620 series, developed by B&R Industrial Automation. This model is configured with three full-height PCI expansion slots and adopts a fanless passive cooling structure as standard. It is specially designed for cabinet installation and long-term continuous operation in demanding industrial environments. Combining stable computing performance, abundant native interfaces and powerful expansion capability, it acts as a core control unit, HMI host and data processing node for diverse automation solutions, and is widely applied in machinery manufacturing, factory automation and process industry scenarios.

Manufacturer: B&R Industrial Automation. Model: 5PC600.SF03-00. Part number: 5PC600.SF03-00. Product category: Industrial PC system unit, APC620 platform, 5PC series. Core configuration: 3 full-height PCI slots, passive cooling, standard industrial I/O ports.

The system adopts industrial wide-range DC power input of 24 V DC with a tolerance of plus and minus 20 percent, and the normal working current ranges from 2.1 A to 3.1 A under full load. The overall power consumption of the complete machine is between 50 W and 75 W. Built-in multi-level protection circuits support overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection, reverse polarity protection and short-circuit protection to avoid component damage caused by abnormal power supply. The internal DC-DC conversion module converts the input power into multiple voltage outputs required by the motherboard, expansion slots and peripheral circuits, and is equipped with buffer capacitors to maintain stable power supply during instantaneous voltage fluctuation. A replaceable 3 V lithium battery is configured for real-time clock and BIOS parameter storage, with a standard service life of more than two years.

This system unit is equipped with Intel 945GME industrial chipset, supporting Socket 479 interface Intel Celeron M and Pentium M series industrial processors. It comes with two DDR2 SO-DIMM memory slots, supporting a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB and a working frequency of 667 MHz. For storage, it is fitted with one 2.5-inch SATA II hard disk or solid state disk bay, featuring tool-free disassembly for easy storage replacement and upgrade. The onboard integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics controller supports standard VGA and DVI-I video output, with a maximum display resolution up to 1920 by 1200. Three full-height and half-length 32-bit 33 MHz PCI expansion slots are reserved externally, which can be installed with various industrial expansion cards such as motion control cards, fieldbus communication cards and analog and digital I/O cards.

The whole device adopts heavy-duty steel chassis with anti-corrosion coating, matched with aluminum alloy heat sink for passive heat dissipation. The overall structure is firm and adaptable to complex on-site conditions. The complete machine weight is approximately 3.6 kilograms. Standard installation methods include cabinet panel mounting and wall mounting, and matched mounting brackets are delivered together with the product. The front panel is equipped with power switch, reset button, audible alarm buzzer and multiple status indicator lamps to display power status, hard disk activity and network link status in real time. The protection grade of the front panel reaches IP30, and the rear I/O area is IP20, which can effectively block industrial dust and prevent accidental contact with internal circuits. In terms of vibration resistance, the device can withstand continuous vibration of 1 g within the frequency range from 2 Hz to 200 Hz during operation. The shock resistance index is 15 g for 11 milliseconds pulse in working state, and 30 g for 15 milliseconds pulse in non-working and transportation state.

The standard operating temperature range of the system is from 0 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius under passive cooling mode. When matched with the optional 5PC600.FA03-00 fan kit, the operating temperature can be extended up to 55 degrees Celsius. The allowable storage temperature ranges from minus 40 degrees Celsius to 75 degrees Celsius. The applicable relative humidity is 10 percent to 95 percent for both operation and storage, and condensation is not allowed in all working states. The product is defined as Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with EN 61131-2 standard, suitable for conventional industrial workshops. It can work stably at an altitude up to 3000 meters without performance attenuation. When the altitude exceeds 3000 meters, the ambient temperature needs to be reduced by 1 degree Celsius for every 300 meters increase of altitude. The whole machine has good tolerance to industrial oil mist, dust and mild chemical volatile substances.

The product complies with EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4 and EN 60950-1 industrial electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. It has obtained CE, UKCA, cULus, RoHS and REACH certifications. Every unit undergoes strict offline factory tests including functional detection, thermal stability test, vibration test and safety test before delivery to ensure consistent product quality.

As the core hardware carrier of APC620 platform, this system unit provides stable computing capacity to run industrial operating systems and user application programs, supporting program logic operation, data collection, operation monitoring and fault diagnosis. Three standard PCI expansion slots realize flexible function expansion, meeting the access requirements of various fieldbus, high-speed motion control and multi-channel I/O acquisition equipment. Rich onboard interfaces realize convenient connection with industrial displays, printers, scanners and other peripheral devices. The passive cooling design reduces mechanical failure points and realizes maintenance-free operation in conventional working conditions. The optional dedicated fan kit can further optimize the heat dissipation effect to cope with high temperature and high load working conditions. The real-time clock module and data storage function ensure complete recording of production data and operation logs, facilitating equipment management and traceability.

The overall design focuses on industrial practicability and long-term reliability, and can support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week uninterrupted operation. The layout of internal components is optimized, and the tool-free structure of the storage bay simplifies daily maintenance work. The status indicator lamps and buzzer on the front panel help maintenance personnel quickly judge equipment operating status and fault types. The built-in hardware watchdog module can automatically restart the system when software abnormality occurs, improving the self-recovery capability of field equipment. The industrial-grade components selected for the whole machine have long service life and strong anti-interference ability, and can resist electromagnetic interference commonly found in industrial sites.

The 5PC600.SF03-00 is a medium-to-high end expandable industrial system unit in B&R APC620 product line. It is mainly oriented to system integrators and mechanical equipment manufacturers, and is applicable to automation projects that require multi-channel expansion, stable long-term operation and strong environmental adaptability. It can replace the combination of traditional PLC and independent HMI, and build an integrated control and visualization platform. It is the preferred hardware solution for medium and large-scale automation systems in harsh industrial environments.

The processor series covers Intel Celeron M and Pentium M, with the main frequency up to 2.1 GHz. The maximum expandable memory capacity is 4 GB DDR2 with 667 MHz operating frequency. The SATA II interface supports a maximum transmission rate of 3 Gb per second. The integrated graphics chip supports multi-standard video output and stable display of industrial monitoring screens.

It is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting TCP/IP protocol and B&R real-time industrial communication protocol, which can realize network redundancy or isolation of control network and office network. Four USB 2.0 ports and two RS232 serial ports are reserved for connecting various standard industrial peripherals. Three full-height PCI slots provide reliable bus bandwidth for expansion cards, ensuring stable data transmission of expansion functions.

The standard configuration adopts aluminum alloy passive heat sink, which meets the heat dissipation demand under normal load and normal temperature environment. After installing the optional 5PC600.FA03-00 fan kit, the overall internal temperature of the equipment can be reduced by up to 18 degrees Celsius under full load state, and the heat dissipation capacity is significantly enhanced.

The mean time between failures of the base system is more than 170000 hours at 25 degrees Celsius. The overall design service life of the product reaches 10 years under standard industrial use conditions. The RTC backup battery needs to be replaced every two to three years in routine maintenance. When using the fan kit, the dust filter needs to be cleaned or replaced regularly according to the on-site dust degree.

The matched active cooling accessory is 5PC600.FA03-00 fan kit, which is used for heat dissipation upgrade under high temperature and high load. The supporting replacement parts include 3 V RTC lithium battery, special dust filter for fan kit and replacement fan components. Various PCI expansion cards such as motion control cards, fieldbus communication cards and analog digital I/O cards can be installed in the expansion slots. The storage accessories include 2.5-inch SATA II hard disks and solid state disks. The matched connecting accessories contain Ethernet cables, serial cables, USB cables and video signal cables. Standard mounting brackets and fixing screws are delivered together with the equipment.

Conventional cross screwdrivers are used for equipment assembly and disassembly. Anti-static gloves and anti-static mat are required during internal component operation to prevent electrostatic damage to circuit boards. Soft brushes and compressed air are used for daily cleaning of chassis and filter screens.

The compatible operating systems include Windows XP Embedded, Windows 7, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise and mainstream industrial Linux systems. The supporting configuration and programming software is B&R Automation Studio, which is used for system parameter setting, program development and equipment diagnosis. The complete set of documents includes equipment user manual, hardware installation guide, parameter configuration manual and routine maintenance specification.

This product is widely used in factory automation production lines, robotic workstation systems and material handling equipment, undertaking real-time control and process monitoring work. It is also applied to plastic processing equipment such as injection molding machines and extruders, as well as various high-speed packaging machinery to realize process parameter setting and production data management. In process industries such as chemical industry, water treatment and pharmaceutical production, it serves as data acquisition and centralized control host. In addition, it can be deployed in energy equipment, textile machinery, printing machinery and woodworking machinery to build stable industrial control platforms.

This system unit is specially designed for APC620 platform with three PCI slots, and it cannot be matched with APC620 models with one, two or five PCI slots. All installation, disassembly and maintenance operations must be completed by professional technicians, and the power supply must be cut off before operation. Strict anti-static protection measures must be taken when opening the chassis to touch internal circuit boards and components. It is recommended to install the supporting fan kit when the on-site ambient temperature is higher than 45 degrees Celsius or the equipment runs under high load for a long time. Regularly clean the dust filter if the fan kit is used to guarantee airflow and heat dissipation effect. The equipment must be reliably grounded during installation to reduce the impact of on-site electromagnetic interference. Only B&R certified accessories and expansion cards can be used to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and overall system stability.