Beckhoff CX5130-0130 CX5100 Embedded PC Module

Description

Engineered for medium-complexity automation and control tasks, the Beckhoff CX5130-0130 is an industrial-grade controller belonging to the CX5100 series of embedded PCs. Powered by an Intel Atom E3827 dual-core processor operating at 1.75 GHz, this device delivers high-efficiency computing performance with low power dissipation. Designed to bridge local process execution with upstream IT systems, it serves as a highly reliable central processor in modern control cabinets.

The CX5130-0130 comes equipped with 4 GB of non-expandable DDR3 RAM and features separate slots for both CFast and microSD storage media, allowing flexible operating system and application configurations. For robust operations, the controller integrates a hardware-based 1-second UPS to back up up to 1 MB of persistent data on the CFast card during power failure. Its communication architecture includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple USB 2.0 interfaces, a DVI-I display connector, and an option slot for additional network interfaces. It also provides automatic sensing for either EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) or standard Bus Terminals (K-bus) on the I/O interface level.

Features

• Dual-core Intel Atom E3827 processor (1.75 GHz) for reliable industrial execution.
• 4 GB DDR3 system RAM for stable multitasking and runtime performance.
• Integrated 1-second UPS providing 1 MB of persistent data backup on CFast.
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting independent networking and protocol communication.
• Automatic physical bus recognition for both Beckhoff K-bus and E-bus (EtherCAT) terminals.
• Dedicated slots for CFast and microSD cards to manage system storage.

Applications

• Manufacturing automation and PLC machine-level control.
• Material handling systems and multi-axis motion control tasks.
• Process engineering applications requiring local data preprocessing and HMI connectivity.
• Building automation and centralized HVAC/utility control.

Technical Specifications

Connections and Interfaces

Installation Guidelines

• Mount the unit horizontally on standard 35 mm DIN rails (EN 60715).
• Ensure a minimum clearance of 30 mm above and below the device for optimal passive cooling.
• Configure proper grounding directly through the DIN rail contact or the dedicated PE connection terminal.
• Do not operate the device in environments exceeding 95 percent relative humidity or outside the specified temperature range of -25 to +60 degC.

Compliance and Certifications

• CE, UL, DNV GL
• With optional CX2900-0107 order suffix: ATEX (II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc, II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T135 degC Dc), IECEx (Ex nA IIC T4 Gc, Ex tc IIIC T135 degC Dc), cFMus (Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D)