{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx8010-embedded-pc-with-ethercat-slave","title":"Beckhoff CX8010 Embedded PC with EtherCAT Slave","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDirecting decentralized execution tasks within real-time automation topologies is the primary function of the Beckhoff CX8010. This compact, DIN-rail-mounted control unit integrates an \u003cstrong\u003eARM9 400 MHz processor\u003c\/strong\u003e with a specialized \u003cstrong\u003eEtherCAT slave interface\u003c\/strong\u003e, permitting seamless integration as a high-performance decentralized node under a primary EtherCAT master. Operating on the \u003cstrong\u003eWindows Embedded CE 6\u003c\/strong\u003e operating system, the controller uses the \u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT 2 PLC\u003c\/strong\u003e software environment to execute deterministic control loops, processing local logic while maintaining cyclic communication over its physical interfaces. Built-in, automatic terminal detection accommodates either \u003cstrong\u003eE-bus or K-bus I\/O architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing engineers to scale localized signal acquisition without external adapter hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Bus Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic sensing and management of Beckhoff E-bus (EtherCAT) and K-bus (standard bus terminal) components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated UPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capable of supplying power for 1 second to write up to 1 MB of persistent data to the non-volatile storage during a voltage sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARM9 core design running at 400 MHz optimized for low-overhead PLC logic execution under IEC 61131-3 standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Storage Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e External microSD slot supporting memory expansion beyond the default 512 MB configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Ex Ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for hazardous locations with ATEX, IECEx, and cFMus Class I Division 2 certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecentralized Processing Nodes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributed control architectures where independent, local decisions must be synchronized with a centralized master controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstation Protocol Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridging operational localized I\/O nodes with high-level plant monitoring via the integrated 10\/100 Mbit\/s Ethernet port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Modular Machinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaging, assembly, and conveyor subsystems requiring dedicated local computing, small physical footprints, and direct DIN-rail installation.\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 #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCX8010\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eARM9, 400 MHz, 1 Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e512 MB microSD (expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMain Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e64 MB DDR2 RAM (non-expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePersistent Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1-second UPS (retains 1 MB persistent data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eWindows Embedded CE 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eTwinCAT 2 PLC runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFieldbus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eEtherCAT IN \u0026amp; OUT (2 x RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLocal I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eE-bus or K-bus automatic detection (up to 2 A power supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e3 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e64 mm x 100 mm x 73 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEnvironmental Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOperating: 0 to 55 degC | Storage: -25 to 85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEx Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eATEX II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc \/ IECEx Ex nA IIC T4 Gc \/ cFMus Cl. I Div. 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e2.0 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 #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePort \/ Physical Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTechnical Assignment \u0026amp; 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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1 x RJ45 (Ethernet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e10\/100 Mbit\/s Network link for system programming, visualization, and host connectivity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2 x RJ45 (EtherCAT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDedicated EtherCAT IN and OUT ports configured to act as an EtherCAT slave interface.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1 x USB Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eService-only USB connection positioned securely behind the front access panel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI\/O Bus Contact Slide\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMechanical logic interface feeding power and data channels to connected E-bus or K-bus terminals.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CX8010 is specifically tailored as an EtherCAT slave. If your system design requires protocol mastership or communication over alternative industrial standards, consider the CX8090 (Ethernet\/IP \/ Modbus TCP) or the CX8031 (PROFIBUS slave). Due to the hardware architecture running Windows CE 6, the CX8010 is not compatible with TwinCAT 3 runtime projects. Existing TwinCAT 2 software platforms must be utilized for compilation and program download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEnsure that the total power demand of the attached slice terminals does not exceed the 2 A current supply limit of the internal E-bus\/K-bus power contacts. When designing dense terminal assemblies, utilize specialized power supply terminals (such as the EL9410) to inject additional current. The 1-second persistent data UPS is capacitive-based and relies on an internal charge cycle. If consecutive power loss cycles occur within rapid succession, the capacitor will not have recharged sufficiently to complete a secure write operation to the microSD card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo maintain signal integrity on the EtherCAT line, use shielded Cat5e SF\/UTP cables grounded directly at the panel penetrations. Ensure that the DIN rail has a direct, low-resistance ground path. At initial power-up, the CX8010 scans the physical Bus Terminal backplane. Do not mix K-bus and E-bus terminals within the same mechanical group, as the system will fault during the auto-detection phase. Always ensure the front protective flap is fully closed during operational runs to maintain the IP20 environmental rating and prevent contamination of the battery compartment.\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;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate all electrical power sources prior to mounting, disassembling, or wiring the controller. Failure to disconnect high-voltage systems can lead to structural damage to the CPU logic cards, terminal failure, or electrical shock. Confirm that all local safety standards are respected before energizing the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the CX8010 vertically on standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) with the release tab pointing downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eSlide local I\/O terminals (E-bus or K-bus) onto the right-hand connection point until the mechanical lock clicks home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the 24V DC auxiliary power supply to the terminals on the integrated power supply module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-right: 12px; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect network cables to the EtherCAT slave ports (IN\/OUT) and complete initialization via TwinCAT System Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106446336363,"sku":"CX8010","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx8010-gg411xfvtj5.png?v=1776244317","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fa\/products\/beckhoff-cx8010-embedded-pc-with-ethercat-slave","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}