{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx5020-n031-cx5000-series-embedded-pc","title":"PC embarqué Beckhoff CX5020-N031 série CX5000","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nDirectly executing highly synchronized control sequences from the DIN rail, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CX5020-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as a robust, fanless embedded controller designed for intensive PLC, motion control, and visualization tasks. Featuring an integrated Intel Atom Z530 processor clocked at 1.6 GHz, this modular unit supports both high-speed EtherCAT terminal connections (E-bus) and legacy terminal blocks (K-bus) with automated electrical bus detection. The \u003cstrong\u003eCX5020-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e variant includes an integrated \u003cstrong\u003eRS422\/RS485 optional interface\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing industrial systems developers to directly connect serial field instruments, legacy drives, or specialized sensors without adding external gateway modules. Engineered to endure harsh processing conditions, its solid-state construction is supported by an integrated 1-second UPS to safeguard volatile variables and system registries directly onto its Compact Flash storage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\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\u003eIntel Atom Z530 Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 GHz single-core industrial processor designed for power-optimized, deterministic control execution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal I\/O Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-protocol backplane connector automatically scales and maps to either EtherCAT (E-bus) or standard Bus Terminals (K-bus).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated RS422\/RS485 Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-configured optional interface (N031) enables point-to-point serial communications up to 115 kbaud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual independent RJ45 ports supporting 10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for network segregation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated 1-Second UPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active capacitive backup preserves up to 1 MB of persistent data on the Compact Flash card during sudden power losses.\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\u003eEtherCAT Master Stations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driving high-precision multi-axis motion control loops and decentralized I\/O clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess Serial Gateways:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrating old serial modbus instruments (RS485) into enterprise-level Ethernet topologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous Area Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deployment in volatile processing spaces when combined with standard ATEX Zone 2 housing upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Utility Automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substation and water treatment control systems requiring fanless execution and persistent storage safety.\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCX5020-N031\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIntel Atom Z530, 1.6 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 (Single Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSystem Memory (RAM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e512 MB DDR2 RAM (factory expandable to 1 GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCompact Flash Slot (128 MB CF Card included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntegrated UPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1-Second UPS (writes 1 MB persistent data to flash)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNetwork Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 x RJ45 10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s (separated internal controllers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSerial Interface (N031)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x RS422\/RS485 D-Sub 9-pin male connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdditional Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x DVI-D, 4 x USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBus Supply Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 A maximum current on K-bus \/ E-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Power Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e13 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-40 degC to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e95% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEx Protection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eII 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc (ATEX Zone 2 with optional CX1900-0105)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwinCAT Platform Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePerformance (40)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e106 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnit Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e575 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Label\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional Assignment \/ Wiring Purpose\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eX001 \/ X002\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 x RJ45 Shielded\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIndependent Gigabit Ethernet Ports; supports TwinCAT Real-Time Ethernet or TCP\/IP.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eX100\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDVI-D Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDirect digital video output interface for diagnostic monitors or industrial display panels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eX200 - X203\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4 x USB Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eUSB 2.0 peripheral connections (keyboard, mouse, memory media, licenses key).\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eX300 \/ X301\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eD-Sub 9-pin Male\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRS422 \/ RS485 physical communication port (N031 hardware option).\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eSpring-cage block\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePin 1: 24 V DC (+), Pin 2: 0 V (GND), Pin 3: PE (Protective Earth grounding).\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\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nThe CX5020 controller series uses dedicated \"N-xxx\" physical hardware suffix codes that cannot be changed via software configuration. The \u003cstrong\u003eCX5020-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e features factory-installed RS422\/RS485 internal circuitry, distinguishing it directly from the \u003cstrong\u003eCX5020-N030\u003c\/strong\u003e (RS232 interface). If your application requires Fieldbus cards (e.g., EtherCAT Master, PROFIBUS Slave), verify that your TwinCAT licensing platform level matches \u003cstrong\u003ePerformance (40)\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent runtime license initialization faults (e.g., Error Code 0x705 in TwinCAT 3).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nThe passive, fanless cooling structure of the CX5020 relies entirely on convective vertical air currents. If this controller is mounted horizontally or within closed enclosures with less than 30 mm of free spacing above and below the cooling fins, heat dissipation drops significantly. Under high CPU load profiles, the Intel Atom Z530 processor will automatically throttle its frequency down from 1.6 GHz to protect the silicon, which can manifest as sudden TwinCAT real-time jitter or cycle timeout spikes (RTime task overflow).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nWhen configuring the RS485 serial option (N031), do not forget to activate internal termination resistors if the controller resides at the physical start or end of the serial network. Additionally, the E-bus and K-bus automatic identification protocol requires clean 24 V DC power delivery. Ensure the PE ground connection terminal on the 24V supply connector is connected to the backplane DIN rail via a low-impedance copper strap to prevent high-frequency EMI noise from interrupting the E-bus data bus clock.\n\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 FIELD WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    Before mounting or wiring the system, completely de-energize the main 24 V DC control panel supply. High-voltage discharges or hot-plugging active I\/O modules on the E-bus\/K-bus interface can cause permanent damage to the CX5020 backplane circuitry and corrupt files stored on the Compact Flash card.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.15rem;\"\u003eMount the CX5020-N031 onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715) by hooking the top recess over the rail and pushing the unit until it clicks firmly into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.15rem;\"\u003ePlug the 128 MB Compact Flash card containing the matching Windows CE 6 or WES 2009 operating system image into the dedicated front-facing CF slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.15rem;\"\u003eConnect a low-impedance grounding strap to the PE terminal and wire the 24 V DC power source inputs, ensuring correct reverse-polarity alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; width: 1.75rem; height: 1.75rem; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.15rem;\"\u003eEstablish communication wiring via RJ45 interfaces (for TwinCAT development PC connection) and connect serial RS422\/RS485 lines to the D-sub interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106535203179,"sku":"CX5020-N031","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx5020-n031-5f13vvrxir5.png?v=1776244261","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/beckhoff-cx5020-n031-cx5000-series-embedded-pc","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}