{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx2030-0121-cx2000-series-basic-cpu-module","title":"Beckhoff CX2030-0121 CX2000 Series Basic CPU Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eExecuting complex automation tasks requiring substantial processing power is the primary role of the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CX2030-0121\u003c\/strong\u003e embedded PC module. This unit integrates a dual-core \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Core i7 2610UE\u003c\/strong\u003e processor running at 1.5 GHz, delivering high-speed computation directly on the DIN rail. Equipped with dual independent 10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s RJ45 ports, a dedicated DVI-I diagnostic interface, and four USB 2.0 ports, the controller functions as a high-density processing hub for TwinCAT runtime environments. The design utilizes passive cooling under standard operating configurations, maximizing physical durability in challenging environments while eliminating moving wear-and-tear parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Core Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-efficiency Intel Core i7 2610UE 1.5 GHz CPU delivers high performance for simultaneous motion control and HMI tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Bus Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic recognition of K-bus (standard Beckhoff Bus Terminals) and E-bus (EtherCAT Terminals) via the attached power supply module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Volatile Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128 kB of integrated NOVRAM ensures retain data is preserved without requiring battery backing during power cycle losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Diagnostic I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard LEDs monitor power, TwinCAT status, CFast access, and network bus connection states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable Storage \u0026amp; Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with 2 GB DDR3 RAM and a configurable CFast flash card slot (20 GB or 40 GB variants depending on operational requirements).\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: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed multi-axis motion synchronization systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentralized plant automation and main edge-gateway nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplex packaging line control involving high-density digital and analog I\/O maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest benches and laboratory measurement systems using microsecond-level EtherCAT sampling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; 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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCX2030-0121\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIntel Core i7 2610UE 1.5 GHz (Dual Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMain Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 GB DDR3 RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePersistent Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e128 kB NOVRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2 x RJ45 (10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s), 1 x DVI-I, 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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBus Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVia power supply module (E-bus \/ K-bus with auto-detection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwinCAT Platform Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMid Performance (60)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eWindows Embedded Standard 7 P\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e27 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\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: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e144 mm x 99 mm x 91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 kg (with protective packaging)\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;\"\u003eThe CX2030 series acts as a direct hardware upgrade step over the CX2020 single-core units. Due to the architecture requirements of Windows Embedded Standard 7, Ensure that existing storage media cards are formatted with identical partition configurations when hot-swapping older system drives. TwinCAT 3 setups operating on this device run on Platform Level 60 (Mid Performance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThough passively cooled in many standard mount schemes, high-density cabinet layouts with ambient temperatures above 45 degC require maintaining a minimum of 30 mm vertical clearances. Blocking ventilation channels beneath or above the module will accelerate the thermal throttling threshold of the Core i7 CPU, dropping its operating cycle from 1.5 GHz down to fail-safe parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways verify that the auxiliary grounding block on the DIN rail is bonded securely to the panel backplate. The CX2030-0121 uses structural grounding connections through the DIN rail springs. Failure to establish a low-impedance ground path can result in intermittent packet loss on gigabit RJ45 interfaces and bus synchronization faults.\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; margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;\"\u003eDo not insert or extract CFast storage media while control power is applied to the system bus. Turn off the primary 24V DC input supply and verify that all status LEDs are completely dark before removing any interface modules or terminal block lines.\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: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eMount the module vertically onto a grounded DIN rail (EN 60715) by snapping it firmly into position until the metal locking latches engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eSlide adjacent I\/O bus terminals directly onto the right side of the module housing until the internal E-bus or K-bus slide contacts click home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eConnect network interfaces, DVI display lines, and peripherals before providing a stabilized 24V DC feed to the power supply terminal module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106398298475,"sku":"CX2030-0121","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx2030-0121-u23lyq4f1iy.png?v=1776244175","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-cx2030-0121-cx2000-series-basic-cpu-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}