CPC1200

What sets the CPC1200 apart is its ability to handle control tasks in addition to standard visualization functions

Following Bachmann electronic's introduction of the PPC1200 family in 2025, the CPC1200 is now the further addition—a completely new series of panel PCs. What sets the CPC1200 apart is its ability to handle control tasks in addition to standard visualization functions. This combines control, operation, and monitoring in a single device.

Designed for cost-sensitive applications, the Eco version features two Ethernet ports and two USB 2.0 ports. One Ethernet port is required for the fieldbus connection to remote I/O (EtherCAT or PROFINET). The other integrates the device into an Ethernet network, such as a SCADA system.

The Premium version adds two USB 3.0 ports, a microSD slot, and an HDMI output for mirroring or extending the display to a second monitor. Optional add-ons include RS-232 for connecting a UPS, a second microSD card for a RAID 1 configuration, and additional Ethernet ports for enhanced network security.

Inside, dual-core (Eco) or quad-core (Premium) Intel Atom processors are paired with 4 or 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 4 or 16 GB of onboard storage. A key component of the software is the M100 controller runtime. The devices also run browser- and Linux-based applications for edge computing, HMI, SCADA, production data acquisition (PDA) and ERP clients, or engineering. Bachmann's visualization solutions webMI Pro and atvise® can be ordered preinstalled.

Industrial-grade components, soldered RAM and eMMC storage, and a design with no moving parts make the devices resistant to shock and vibration. The device is rated IP65, and the Premium version is designed for an operating temperature range of –20 °C to +60 °C. Integrated strain relief eliminates the need for separate cable loops. Display sizes range from 7 to 15.6 inches (Eco) and from 10.1 to 23.8 inches (Premium).

Network settings, atvise® parameters, and updates are managed through a web-based interface. An optional RFID reader lets users log in to applications without entering a password.