Manufacturer: BECKHOFF
Product No.: CX5020-0121
Country of origin:Germany
Product Type: Embedded PCs
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 575g
Dimensions: 106 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed as a compact, DIN rail-mountable controller, the Beckhoff CX5020-0121 belongs to the high-performance CX5000 Embedded PC series. This control unit features a fanless design powered by an Intel Atom Z530 processor running at 1.6 GHz, offering a robust processing environment for industrial automation applications. Utilizing dual-bus compatibility, the module automatically detects and interfaces with both EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) and standard Bus Terminals (K-bus), providing highly versatile I/O integration. The CX5020-0121 acts as a centralized controller capable of running TwinCAT 2 or TwinCAT 3 (XAR) PLC and Motion Control software, making it ideal for distributed control systems and manufacturing execution platforms.
| System Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number/Model | CX5020-0121 |
| Processor | Intel Atom Z530, 1.6 GHz (Single Core) |
| Main Memory | 512 MB RAM (expandable to 1 GB ex factory) |
| Flash Memory | Compact Flash slot (128 MB CF card included) |
| Persistent Memory | Integrated 1-second UPS (1 MB on CF card) |
| System Bus Compatibility | E-bus (EtherCAT) or K-bus, automatic recognition |
| TwinCAT Platform Level | Performance (40) |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows Embedded CE 6, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| E-bus/K-bus Current Supply | 2 A max. |
| Power Consumption | 13 W max. |
| Diagnostics LEDs | 1 x power, 1 x TwinCAT status, 1 x flash access, 2 x bus status |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 106 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 575 g |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 Celsius |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 Celsius |
| Relative Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| IP Rating | IP20 |
| EMC Immunity/Emission | Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 |
| Vibration/Shock Resistance | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 |
| Interface Type | Specification / Function |
|---|---|
| RJ45 | 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s (Independent Ethernet ports) |
| DVI-D | 1 x Graphic interface port for external display |
| USB 2.0 | 4 x Interfaces for industrial input devices or storage devices |
| Optional Interface | 1 x Slot for interface expansions (e.g., Profibus, CANopen, RS232, RS485) |
| CF Slot | 1 x Industrial Compact Flash slot |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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