{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx2040-0112-embedded-pc-cpu-module","title":"BECKHOFF CX2040-0112 Embedded PC CPU Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF CX2040-0112\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Embedded PC CPU basic module belonging to the modular CX2000 hardware platform. This controller is equipped with an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor operating at 2.1 GHz, designed to handle highly demanding industrial automation applications that require high computing capacity, multi-core coordination, and complex control algorithms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe system architecture utilizes a dedicated companion power supply module to connect and interface with I\/O systems. The \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF CX2040-0112\u003c\/strong\u003e features automatic recognition for both E-bus (EtherCAT Terminals) and K-bus (standard Bus Terminals) systems. Standard hardware interfaces include two independent RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 interfaces, a DVI-I graphic output, and a modular option slot that accommodates an additional factory-configured interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor data retention and processing stability, the module includes 4 GB of non-expandable DDR3 RAM and 128 kB of integrated NOVRAM for non-volatile data storage. The operating system and user applications reside on a CFast flash card. Thermal management is maintained via an integrated cooling fan system equipped with ball bearings and active speed monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntel Core i7 2715QE 2.1 GHz quad-core processor architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 GB DDR3 integrated main memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e128 kB integrated NOVRAM for non-volatile variables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual independent RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour USB 2.0 ports and one DVI-I graphic interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModular expansion slot for optional communication interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive fan cooling system with speed monitoring and ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic bus system recognition (E-bus and K-bus compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentralized PLC and multi-axis Motion Control processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine control systems requiring local HMI visualization via DVI-I\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplex data acquisition, industrial communication gateways, and IoT routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-density I\/O automation systems utilizing EtherCAT or Bus Terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProcessor and Memory\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIntel Core i7 2715QE 2.1 GHz (4 Cores)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMain Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 GB DDR3 RAM (non-expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePersistent Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e128 kB NOVRAM integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20 GB or 40 GB CFast card (dependent on operating system selection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInterfaces and Diagnostics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNetwork Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ45 10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGraphic Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x DVI-I\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 x USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExpansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x Optional interface slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiagnostic LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x Power, 1 x TC Status, 1 x Flash Access, 2 x Bus Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSystem Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInternal battery-backed clock (replaceable battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical and Mechanical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (-15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e32 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIntegrated fan with ball bearings and speed monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e144 mm x 99 mm x 91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1230 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eEnvironmental and Standards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEMC Immunity \/ Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibration \/ Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApprovals and Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWindows Embedded Compact 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7 P, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, TwinCAT\/BSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT Runtime Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT 2, TwinCAT 3 (XAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT 3 Platform Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh Performance (70)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that the \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF CX2040-0112\u003c\/strong\u003e CPU is paired with a compatible CX2100 series power supply module before mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all system power supplies are turned off and locked out before starting installation on the DIN rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the CPU module on a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715), ensuring the locking mechanism engages securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the mandatory power supply module directly to the right side of the CPU to establish the internal system and E-bus\/K-bus connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the ground\/PE terminal to ensure proper electrostatic discharge protection and noise immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsert the configured CFast card containing the appropriate operating system and TwinCAT boot project into the designated slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply 24 V DC power to the connected power supply module and monitor the diagnostic LEDs to confirm proper boot status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all persistent variables and application projects are backed up from the existing CPU's NOVRAM and CFast card before replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower down the complete controller station before removing any modular block, expansion interface, or I\/O terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen installing the replacement \u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF CX2040-0112\u003c\/strong\u003e unit, confirm that the TwinCAT runtime licensing match is aligned with Platform Level 70 configuration parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106415042923,"sku":"CX2040-0112","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx2040-0112-fp2lp5ayzfj.png?v=1776244190","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-cx2040-0112-embedded-pc-cpu-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}