{"product_id":"cx5230-n031-0003-beckhoff-embedded-pc-intel-atom-series","title":"CX5230-N031-0003 PC embarqué BECKHOFF série Intel Atom","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX5230-N031-0003 (CX5230N0310003)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance, DIN rail-mountable embedded PC designed for demanding industrial automation environments. Engineered with a fanless Intel Atom multi-core processor, this unit provides the computational power necessary for complex PLC, Motion Control, and visualization tasks within a compact footprint. In large-scale manufacturing facilities, power generation plants, and advanced water treatment systems, the CX5230-N031-0003 serves as the central intelligence hub. By integrating the RS485 interface as a factory-installed option, this specific configuration facilitates seamless connection to legacy serial devices and decentralized peripheral equipment, significantly reducing system latency and preventing unplanned downtime in mission-critical operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CX5230-N031-0003 utilizes a modular hardware architecture that balances processing efficiency with robust connectivity. This specific \"N031\" variant features a built-in RS485 interface, pre-configured with a 9-pin D-sub socket. The interface is set as a drop point with echo enabled and termination turned off, allowing for flexible integration into existing multi-drop bus topologies. The Intel Atom CPU architecture ensures low power consumption and minimal heat dissipation, while the solid-state storage and absence of rotating parts enhance its vibration and shock resistance. This PC is optimized for TwinCAT software environments, enabling deterministic control and high-speed data processing across EtherCAT and serial protocols simultaneously.\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\u003eCX5230-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\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\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\u003eConfiguration\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\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\u003eWeight\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\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 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to 85 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax 15 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e142 mm x 100 mm x 91 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 percent, no condensation\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 do I enable the termination resistor if my network topology requires it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe N031 interface in this model is shipped with termination off. To activate termination for end-of-line signals, you must utilize an external D-sub connector with a built-in termination switch or manually bridge the required pins on the 9-pin socket according to the Beckhoff pinout diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this unit run third-party Windows applications alongside TwinCAT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the CX5230 supports standard Windows Embedded Compact or Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating systems. However, to maintain real-time performance for industrial control, third-party software should be allocated to specific CPU cores to avoid interrupting the TwinCAT real-time environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum cable length supported by the integrated RS485 interface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS485 interface adheres to standard industrial limits, typically supporting up to 1200 meters at lower baud rates. For high-speed data transmission in environments with high electromagnetic interference, the use of shielded twisted-pair cables and proper grounding is mandatory to ensure signal integrity.\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 Network Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen integrating the CX5230-N031-0003 into a serial network, ensure that the RS485 cable shielding is grounded at a single point to prevent ground loops. Given that this model is configured with \"Echo On,\" the software must be programmed to handle the reception of its own transmitted characters to prevent data buffer overflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough the unit is fanless, it relies on natural convection. It must be installed in a vertical orientation on the DIN rail to allow air to flow through the cooling fins. Maintain a minimum clearance of 30 mm above and below the device to prevent thermal throttling when operating near the 60 deg C limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a stabilized 24 VDC power source. 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