{"product_id":"cx5130-n031-0003-beckhoff-embedded-pc-intel-atom-e3827-rs485","title":"CX5130-N031-0003 | BECKHOFF | PC embarqué Intel Atom E3827 RS485","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5130-N031-0003 (CX5130-N031-0003)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance Embedded PC designed for sophisticated automation tasks requiring robust processing power and specialized serial communication. Powered by the Intel Atom E3827 dual-core processor, this controller bridges the gap between basic PLC functionality and high-end industrial PCs. Specifically configured with an integrated RS485 interface via a 9-pin D-sub socket, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5130-N031-0003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an ideal solution for retrofitting legacy systems, managing building automation protocols, or controlling power distribution networks. Its fanless, compact design is engineered to withstand the rigors of heavy industrial environments, ensuring maximum system uptime in critical infrastructure applications such as energy management and complex machine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware architecture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5130-N031-0003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecenters on the Intel Atom multi-core technology, providing a deterministic control environment when paired with Beckhoff TwinCAT software. The \"N031\" suffix designates the specific factory-integrated interface: a professional-grade RS485 port. This interface is hardware-configured as a drop point with echo functionality enabled and internal termination set to \"off,\" allowing for seamless integration into existing multi-drop serial bus topologies. The device features an internal I\/O level that supports both EtherCAT and K-bus terminals, providing a versatile migration path for users upgrading from older bus systems. Its magnesium die-cast housing provides superior EMI protection and efficient thermal dissipation, eliminating the need for moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCX5130-N031-0003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntel Atom E3827 (Dual-Core, 1.75 GHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS485 (9-pin D-sub socket)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS485 Config\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop point, with echo, termination off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtherCAT (E-bus) or Bus Terminals (K-bus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium die-cast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-25 to +60 Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanless \/ Passive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.98 kg (Unit only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the RS485 interface addressed within the TwinCAT environment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS485 port is treated as a standard COM port within the operating system. In TwinCAT, it is linked via the \"Virtual COM Port\" driver or accessed directly using the Serial Communication library for protocols like Modbus RTU or proprietary ASCII strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the \"Termination Off\" configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5130-N031-0003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis configured with termination off, it is intended to be placed as an intermediate node (drop point) in an RS485 network. If this unit is placed at the physical end of the cable run, an external 120 Ohm resistor must be added to the D-sub connector to prevent signal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this unit run third-party Windows applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, depending on the ordered operating system (typically Windows Embedded Compact 7 or Windows 10 IoT), the Intel-based architecture allows for the execution of standard Windows-compatible software alongside real-time control tasks.\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\u003eSerial Wiring Best Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen utilizing the RS485 interface, use high-quality shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable. 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