1 year warranty
The Beckhoff CX5020-0111 is a compact, fanless embedded PC designed for industrial automation and control applications requiring real-time processing capabilities. It is part of the CX5000 series and features an Intel Atom Z530 processor operating at 1.6 GHz with hyperthreading technology, providing two virtual CPU cores for efficient multitasking. The system comes pre-installed with Windows Embedded CE 6 operating system and supports TwinCAT 2 PLC runtime environment, enabling implementation of PLC and motion control projects with or without visualization. The device features DIN rail mounting, direct connection for Beckhoff bus terminals (K-bus) or EtherCAT terminals (E-bus), and operates in a rugged magnesium housing optimized for compactness and industrial durability. With dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 interfaces, DVI-D video output, and expandable memory options, the CX5020-0111 provides a reliable platform for machine automation, SCADA, process management, and IEC 61131-3 compliant control tasks.
Item Details
- Brand Name: Beckhoff
- Manufacturer: Beckhoff Automation
- Item Type Name: Embedded PC
- Product Family / Series: CX5000 Series
Product Specifications
- processor: Intel Atom Z530, 1.6 GHz with hyperthreading
- processor_cores: 1 physical core, 2 virtual cores
- ram: 512 MB DDR2 (expandable to 1 GB)
- storage: 128 MB Compact Flash card (expandable)
- operating_system: Windows Embedded CE 6
- runtime_environment: TwinCAT 2 PLC Runtime
- ethernet_ports: 2 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
- usb_ports: 4 x USB 2.0
- video_output: 1 x DVI-D
- serial_interface: RS232 (9-pin D-sub)
- fieldbus_support: K-bus, E-bus (EtherCAT), optional PROFIBUS/CANopen
- power_supply: 24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
- current_consumption: 2 A
- power_consumption: Approximately 12.5-13 W
- protection_class: IP20
- operating_temperature: -25°C to +60°C
- storage_temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- relative_humidity: 95% non-condensing
- emc_compliance: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
- vibration_resistance: EN 60068-2-6
- shock_resistance: EN 60068-2-27
- iec_compliance: IEC 61131-3
- minimum_cycle_time: 50 μs
- max_virtual_processors: 4 IEC 61131
- cooling: Passive, fanless
Additional Details
- Lifecycle Status: Service phase (extended support for Windows Embedded CE 6 has ended)
- Mounting: DIN rail (EN 60715)
- Housing Material: Magnesium
- Battery Backup: Internal clock with replaceable battery
- Ups Function: Built-in 1-second capacitive buffer for data backup
- Led Diagnostics: Power, TwinCAT status, Flash access, I/O status
Measurements
- Weight: 575 g
- Dimensions: 100 mm x 106 mm x 92 mm
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