{"product_id":"cx5140-n031-beckhoff-embedded-pc-with-intel-atom-processor","title":"CX5140-N031 PC embarqué Beckhoff avec processeur Intel Atom","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031 (CX5140N031)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance, fanless\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbedded PC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the Beckhoff CX5100 series, designed for DIN rail mounting in demanding industrial automation environments. Powered by a multi-core\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntel Atom® processor\u003c\/strong\u003e, this controller balances high computational power with low energy consumption. The specific\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariant is factory-equipped with an integrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS485 interface\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling direct communication with serial field devices, legacy PLCs, or specialized sensors without the need for additional I\/O terminals. Ideal for medium-to-complex control tasks, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexcels in machine building, building automation, and distributed processing where a compact, ruggedized Windows-based or TwinCAT-driven controller is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Serial Interface Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS485 interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis configured through a standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9-pin D-sub socket\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specific hardware revision is optimized for high-reliability serial networking, pre-configured as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enetwork end point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einternal termination switched on\u003c\/strong\u003e. This setup is critical for preventing signal reflections in RS485 loops, ensuring data integrity over long cable runs. Additionally, the interface operates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithout echo\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the transmitter does not receive its own data back, which simplifies software driver development and reduces CPU overhead during rapid polling cycles.\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\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntel Atom® (Multi-core)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated RS485 (N031 Option)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-sub Socket, 9-pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd point, No echo, Termination ON\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 Convection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 mm DIN Rail (EN 60715)\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 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Windows Embedded Compact 7 \/ Windows 10 IoT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImplementation FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the wiring requirements for the N031 RS485 port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the module is configured with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etermination ON\u003c\/strong\u003e, it must be placed at the physical start or end of your RS485 bus. Use high-quality shielded twisted-pair (STP) cabling and ensure the D-sub hood is properly grounded to the CX5140 chassis to mitigate industrial EMI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the fanless design limit the Intel Atom's performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes a sophisticated heat-sink chassis. The Intel Atom processor is selected for its high performance-per-watt ratio, allowing the PC to run complex TwinCAT PLC or Motion Control tasks at ambient temperatures up to 60 Celsius without thermal throttling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I change the termination or echo settings via software?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile basic communication parameters (baud rate, parity) are software-defined in TwinCAT, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehardware configuration (termination and echo suppression) is typically fixed at the factory level. If your network topology changes and the PC is no longer an end point, an external bus splitter or a different N-option module may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Engineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 9-pin D-sub socket is a precision component. When connecting field devices, ensure the mounting screws are finger-tight to prevent vibration-induced loosening, which can lead to intermittent \"Bus Off\" errors in your serial protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure the 24 VDC power supply to the CX5140 is filtered. Sudden voltage drops can cause the Intel Atom processor to initiate a safety shutdown. For mission-critical applications, the use of a Beckhoff UPS module (like the CX2100-09xx) is highly recommended to protect the persistent data on the CFast card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo optimize the fanless cooling system, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould always be mounted horizontally on a DIN rail. Vertical mounting reduces the effectiveness of the convection cooling fins and may require de-rating of the processor's maximum load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5140-N031\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a \"One-Box\" solution for modernizing legacy systems. By integrating an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS485 port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edirectly onto a high-speed Intel Atom PC, Beckhoff allows engineers to bridge the gap between legacy Modbus RTU devices and modern EtherCAT-based control logic. The 3 kg ruggedized housing acts as a massive heat sink and provides superior mechanical protection against the shocks and vibrations found in heavy industrial environments. With its ability to run TwinCAT 3, this embedded PC provides a future-proof platform for Industrie 4.0 applications, combining the flexibility of a PC with the reliability of a traditional PLC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106698748267,"sku":"CX5140-N031","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx5140-n031-s1fvthnqp3s.png?v=1776244304","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/cx5140-n031-beckhoff-embedded-pc-with-intel-atom-processor","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}