{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx2040-0140-cx2000-series-basic-cpu-module","title":"Beckhoff CX2040-0140 CX2000 Series Basic CPU Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEngineered to handle complex computing operations in demanding automation environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CX2040-0140\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a high-performance, fan-cooled embedded industrial PC. Driven by an \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i7 quad-core processor\u003c\/strong\u003e operating at 2.1 GHz, this controller offers substantial processing capacity for multi-threaded applications. The unit features built-in high-speed diagnostic capabilities, a dedicated non-volatile memory system, and an exchangeable battery-backed real-time clock. Designed for flexible integration, it natively identifies and manages both E-bus (EtherCAT) and K-bus (standard terminal) communications when connected to a compatible power supply module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHigh-performance processing with an \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i7 2715QE 2.1 GHz quad-core\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (RJ45, 10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s) enabling independent networking configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIntegrated ball-bearing cooling fan with smart active speed monitoring and diagnostic reporting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAutomatic detection and bridging of E-bus (EtherCAT Terminals) and K-bus (Bus Terminals) signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eOnboard \u003cstrong\u003e128 kB NOVRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable, non-volatile variable retention during power loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eRich external connectivity including four USB 2.0 ports and a dedicated DVI-I video output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHigh-speed coordinated motion control and multi-axis PLC operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eComplex data aggregation and gateway communication in large manufacturing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHMI visualization and database management running on local Windows environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCentralized SCADA and telemetry acquisition stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCX2040-0140\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntel Core i7 2715QE (2.1 GHz, 4 Cores)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMain Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 GB DDR3 RAM (non-expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePersistent Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e128 kB NOVRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCFast flash card slot (20 GB or 40 GB depending on OS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNetwork Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 x RJ45 10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s (independent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4 x USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVideo Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 x DVI-I\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eWindows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwinCAT Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNo TwinCAT pre-installed (Platform Level: High Performance 70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e32 W (Maximum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e144 mm x 99 mm x 91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1230 g (approx. 1.23 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CX2040-0140 module is supplied from the factory without runtime TwinCAT control licenses (Control software: No TwinCAT). To deploy as a real-time machine controller, appropriate licenses for TwinCAT 3 (Platform Level 70 - High Performance) must be acquired and installed. It physically and logically replaces standard low-power CX modules, but requires the installation of a matching CX2100 series power supply unit to activate the physical K-bus\/E-bus backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eUnlike low-power Intel Atom variants, the 2.1 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor within the CX2040-0140 relies actively on its integrated ball-bearing fan. If the cooling assembly gets restricted or fails, thermal throttling will occur. System monitoring logic should continuously read the integrated diagnostic LED register and fan-speed monitoring flags to trigger a controlled shutdown before critical safety cutoffs are reached inside closed enclosures with ambient temperatures approaching 60 degC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen connecting an external operator terminal, always interface your display through the native DVI-I port before powering up the controller. Real-time dynamic display Handshaking occurs during the UEFI boot sequence. To ensure system shielding and noise immunity conform to EN 61000-6-2\/EN 61000-6-4, the DIN rail must have an low-impedance connection to the central control panel ground plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 5px 0 0 0;\"\u003eDisconnect all primary power sources before mounting or disassembling the CX2040-0140 and associated I\/O modules. Failure to fully de-energize the assembly can cause permanent damage to the internal E-bus contact structures and lead to communication bus faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eEnsure the DIN rail is securely mounted and grounded inside the IP54 rated industrial enclosure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAlign the CX2040-0140 with the DIN rail, then push it back until the latches snap into place.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSlide the CX2100 power supply module alongside the CPU module until the locking connectors fully engage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eInsert an authorized CFast card containing the Windows 10 IoT image into the slot prior to power up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106396758379,"sku":"CX2040-0140","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx2040-0140-ioqhcndx4sk.png?v=1776244198","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/beckhoff-cx2040-0140-cx2000-series-basic-cpu-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}