{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx5020-n031-0004-embedded-pc-intel-atom-z530-performance-controller","title":"BECKHOFF CX5020-N031-0004 PC embarqué Intel Atom Z530 contrôleur de performance","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5020-N031-0004 (CX5020N0310004)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a fanless, DIN-rail mountable Embedded PC engineered for high-performance automation tasks requiring a compact footprint and high thermal resilience. Powered by an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Atom Z530\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprocessor running at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.6 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this unit is a central pillar for B2B industrial applications in smart factories, energy management, and complex CNC machinery. Unlike standard PLC controllers, the CX5020-N031-0004 offers the flexibility of a PC-based control system, supporting both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT 3 (XAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eruntimes. Its capability to automatically recognize and interface with either\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK-bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eterminals makes it a versatile master controller for legacy system migrations and modern high-speed EtherCAT deployments alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Architecture and Persistent Data Security\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5020-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earchitecture is designed for maximum reliability in mission-critical environments. 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This model supports the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance (40)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplatform level, allowing users to leverage modern object-oriented programming and advanced motion control libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix E-bus and K-bus terminals on the same controller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eautomatic recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor either bus type. While it can communicate with both, they generally require their respective terminal segments. The CX5020 simplifies hardware logistics by eliminating the need for different CPU variants for different bus technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this unit suitable for hazardous locations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordered with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX1900-0105\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoption, the unit is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecertified with an Ex marking of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eII 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it safe for use in Zone 2 environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe operating system and project files reside on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Flash (CF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecard. 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