{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx5230-n031-0004-cx-series-embedded-pc","title":"Beckhoff CX5230-N031-0004 CX Series Embedded PC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eExecuting deterministic control and data acquisition tasks directly on the DIN rail, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CX5230-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e industrial PC couples high-efficiency Intel Atom processing with specialized physical connectivity. This unit integrates a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eRS422 interface (N031 option)\u003c\/strong\u003e via a 9-pin D-sub port configured as a full-duplex endpoint with internal termination active, making it ideal for point-to-point serial communication in electrically noisy environments. Combining a robust fanless design with dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, it functions as a highly reliable central controller or edge-computing node in standard industrial architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Atom Processor:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-efficiency multicore processing tailored for deterministic control loops and TwinCAT runtime environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN031 Serial Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct physical integration of a 9-pin D-sub RS422 port, bypassing the need for external protocol converters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible I\/O Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automated, direct detection of either EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) or Bus Terminals (K-bus) connected to the side bus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Ethernet Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two independent 10\/100\/1000 Mbps RJ45 interfaces allow clean segregation of OT control networks and IT enterprise systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely fanless design reduces mechanical wear points and increases system uptime in harsh environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy Device Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interfacing legacy CNC controllers, specialized sensors, and barcode readers via RS422.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Renewable Energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time control and parameters processing within wind turbines and solar substation arrays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntralogistics \u0026amp; Conveyor Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Localized high-speed sorting and tracking control in automated distribution centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Process Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure, isolated data collection and edge telemetry transmission in chemical processing units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\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 #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Detail\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 Automation\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 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCX5200 Series (CX5230)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Suffix Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCX5230-N031-0004\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 Atom (Multicore Architecture)\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 Interface Suffix\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eN031 (RS422 serial interface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Port Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eD-sub socket, 9-pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFull duplex endpoint with internal termination ON\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 Controllers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBus Connection Autodetection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEtherCAT Terminal (E-bus) or Bus Terminal (K-bus)\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 Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e-25 degC 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;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eGermany\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\u003eConnections and Interfaces\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 #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eD-sub 9-pin Pin Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRS422 Signal Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCircuit Function\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;\"\u003ePin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRxD+\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eReceive Data (Positive differential input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTxD+\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTransmit Data (Positive differential output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePin 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eGND\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSignal Ground potential reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePin 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRxD-\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eReceive Data (Negative differential input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePin 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTxD-\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTransmit Data (Negative differential output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe N031 option represents an integrated RS422\/RS485 port. If replacing an older CX unit or an alternative interface configuration (such as the N030 RS232 model), ensure firmware drivers and TwinCAT serial communication blocks are modified. Because the CX5230 uses TwinCAT 3 performance class 40, licenses associated with the controller must match this processing classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThis PC depends entirely on passive, natural convection cooling. Avoid placing heat-producing equipment directly beneath the unit. If thermal layout in the enclosure is tight, ensure a horizontal spacing of at least 20 mm on both sides and a minimum vertical spacing of 50 mm above and below to prevent local heat concentration, which will degrade processor performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe integrated RS422 port contains an active, hardware-level termination. When constructing long-distance communication links, avoid adding duplicate terminal resistors at the controller's terminal block. Ground the serial cable shield only at the entrance of the control cabinet to eliminate the risk of transient ground loops affecting signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e De-energize the entire control cabinet before mounting, dismounting, or servicing the CX system. Residual electrostatic or capacitive energy on the 24 V DC lines can damage the sensitive physical layers of the E-bus\/K-bus backplanes and the N031 serial port. Verify complete zero-voltage state before terminal interface connection.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 1rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the CX5230 vertically onto an standard, grounded 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715). Ensure the locking slider clicks firmly into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 1rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eAlign and latch adjacent Bus Terminals (or EtherCAT Terminals) onto the right-hand bus interface. Verify the physical backplane contact locks are fully home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 1rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the cabinet's low-impedance PE grounding line directly to the functional ground contact of the PC unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 1rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the pre-wired RS422 D-sub 9-pin cable. Securely lock the connection by finger-tightening both locking screws on the connector housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 1rem;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eApply the 24 V DC power supply to the designated electrical contacts. Monitor the onboard diagnostic LEDs for proper system booting sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106579767659,"sku":"CX5230-N031-0004","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx5230-n031-0004-ehp4lbfeopz.png?v=1776244309","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/beckhoff-cx5230-n031-0004-cx-series-embedded-pc","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}