Beckhoff CX5020-1122 CX5000 Series Embedded PC

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Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: CX5020-1122
Country of origin:Германия
Product Type: Embedded PCs
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 500g
Dimensions: 106 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

Description

Engineered for robust DIN rail installation within medium-sized automation architectures, the Beckhoff CX5020-1122 functions as a high-performance, fanless embedded controller powered by an Intel Atom Z530 processor. This industrial PC seamlessly integrates control tasks, visualization, and communication interfaces into a highly compact form factor. Equipped with an automatic physical layer detection interface, the unit autonomously identifies and interfaces with either high-speed EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) or standard Bus Terminals (K-bus), providing maximum flexibility in modular I/O configurations. Designed without moving parts, the hardware utilizes a Compact Flash card slot for industrial-grade solid-state storage and features an integrated 1-second capacitive UPS to prevent data corruption by safely writing persistent variables to the flash media during sudden power interruptions.

Key Features

Intel Atom Z530 Processor: 1.6 GHz single-core execution optimized for deterministic control operations.
Dual Bus Support: Automatic sensing and management of E-bus (EtherCAT) and K-bus (standard I/O terminal) lines.
Integrated 1-Second UPS: Capacitive energy storage mechanism dedicated to securing persistent RAM data on the Compact Flash card during power failures.
Robust Connectivity: Standard onboard interfaces include dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, four high-speed USB 2.0 channels, and a DVI-D graphic port.
Fanless Thermal Design: Heat dissipation occurs passively through optimized cooling fins, eliminating maintenance-heavy cooling fans.
Flexible Operating System Compatibility: Fully prepped for TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 (XAR runtime) execution environments.

Applications

Decentralized Machine Control: Serves as a standalone system controller for complex assembly lines, packaging machinery, and manufacturing cells.
Process Automation: Executes highly deterministic PLC tasks and motion control logic within processing plants and water treatment facilities.
Building Management Systems: Provides a unified platform for multi-protocol communications and centralized utility monitoring on physical plant floors.
Sub-station Data Aggregation: Deployed as a reliable communication gateway converting local physical IO metrics to fieldbus or TCP/IP uplink networks.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification Value
Manufacturer	Beckhoff Automation
Model Number	CX5020-1122
Processor Type	Intel Atom Z530 (1.6 GHz, Single-Core)
System Memory (RAM)	512 MB (Expandable ex-factory to 1 GB)
Flash Memory Slot	Compact Flash Type I/II (128 MB industrial card included)
Persistent Storage	1-second UPS (1 MB of non-volatile memory mapped to CF card)
Network Interfaces	2 x RJ45 ports, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s (separate controller lines)
Additional Interfaces	1 x DVI-D, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Optional interface slot
I/O Connection System	E-bus (EtherCAT) or K-bus (Bus Terminal), automatic detection
Max. Power Supply Output	2 A (Dedicated to supplying attached E-bus/K-bus terminals)
Nominal Input Voltage	24 V DC (-15 percent / +20 percent tolerance)
Maximum Power Draw	13 W
Ingress Protection Rating	IP20
Operating Temperature	-25 degC to +60 degC
Storage Temperature	-40 degC to +85 degC
Relative Humidity Range	95 percent, non-condensing state
Physical Dimensions	106 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm
Net Weight	575 g
Shipping Weight (Calculated)	2.0 kg
TwinCAT 3 Platform Level	Performance (Platform Level 40)

Connections and Interfaces

Connector Interface	Physical Format	Function / Signal Mapping
LAN 1 / LAN 2	RJ45	Gigabit Ethernet ports (independent PCIe MAC lines)
DVI Out	DVI-D Female	Direct digital video output to operational HMIs
USB Ports 1 - 4	USB Type-A	USB 2.0 interface for input devices, storage, or peripherals
Power Input	Modular Screw Terminal Block	24 V DC system supply, I/O terminal contacts power, and ground

Empirical Engineering Insights

Alternative Models & Compatibility

The CX5020 series bridges legacy systems with modernized EtherCAT fieldbuses. It serves as a direct upgrade path from the older CX1010/CX1020 modular systems. When migrating, note that the CX5020-1122 operates at TwinCAT 3 Platform Level 40 (Performance). Existing licenses written for Platform Level 30 (Economy) must be upgraded to Level 40 within the Beckhoff licensing portal. The hardware allows direct reuse of existing K-bus terminals, eliminating the need to re-wire pre-installed physical control nodes.

Application Pitfalls & Engineering Notes

The integrated 1-second UPS requires correct configuration within the Windows TwinCAT System Manager under the Write Persistent Data routine. Since it is a capacitive system, it does not keep the entire operating system running; it only provides enough power to dump the persistent data buffer onto the CF card. It is crucial to monitor the condition of the CF card; using non-industrial MLC flash memory cards can lead to write-cycle exhaustion, causing immediate corruption of the operating system image upon sudden power cutoffs.

Commissioning & Wiring Tips

To prevent thermal throttling in high-ambient environments, the CX5020 must be installed in a vertical orientation on a horizontal DIN rail. Maintain a minimum of 30 mm clear spatial clearance above and below the cooling fins to allow natural air convection. When mixing E-bus and K-bus terminals on the same local cluster, ensure that any physical transitions between terminal types utilize correct bus coupler components, and calculate the cumulative current consumption to ensure the attached terminals do not exceed the 2 A limit of the CX5020 power supply contact.

Installation Guidelines

CRITICAL FIELD WARNING

Isolate all 24 V DC power sources before mounting or disassembling any system components or terminal connections. Making or breaking terminal connections while the module is energized can trigger electrical transient spikes, permanently damaging the internal E-bus interface logic and rendering the controller inoperable.

Align the rear mounting notch of the CX5020 module with the top edge of the 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) and apply downward, rearward force until the module locks firmly into position.

Slide adjacent I/O bus terminals onto the right side of the unit, verifying that the physical interlocking tongue-and-groove joints align smoothly.

Insert the pre-configured industrial Compact Flash card into the dedicated flash slot, ensuring the physical card locking lever is completely secure.

Connect the 24 V DC power lines to the input terminal block. Connect the dedicated protective earth (PE) ground directly to the DIN rail or backplane to establish a low-impedance noise dissipation path.

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Can I mix E-bus and K-bus terminal cards on the same CX5020 system?

Yes. The unit features automatic detection circuitry that identifies the connected bus interface. However, you must use a standard coupler terminal module to transition the electrical signals if you bridge E-bus (EtherCAT) and K-bus (Bus Terminals) blocks within a single stack.

How does the integrated 1-second UPS function on this controller?

The integrated UPS uses internal capacitive storage to keep the controller energized for approximately one second during a power outage. This provides sufficient time for the OS to write persistent retain variables to the Compact Flash card. It is not intended to keep the PC running for normal operations.

What is the TwinCAT 3 licensing category for this hardware?

The controller belongs to TwinCAT 3 Platform Level 40 (Performance). When purchasing or transferring TwinCAT 3 runtimes, ensure your licenses match Platform Level 40 requirements to execute control code without licensing errors.

What are the requirements for replacing the internal battery?

The internal clock is backed up by an exchangeable CR2032 battery located behind the front cover. System power should be active during replacement if you want to prevent resetting the system clock's time and date configuration.

Глобална експресна доставка

Стандартна доставка: 4-6 работни дни чрез DHL, FedEx и UPS.
Експресна изпращане: Изпращане в същия ден за налични поръчки, направени преди 14:00 ч. (GMT+8).
Глобално покритие: Обслужваме над 150 държави, включително бърза доставка до Саудитска Арабия и ОАЕ.

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