Implementing 3-Switch XOR Ladder Logic with Internal Bit
Implement a 3-SPST switch XOR light circuit in LogixPro or RSLogix 500 using an internal relay bit. Includes truth tables, boolean equations, and verified.
Powering mid-range control applications with high-efficiency multi-core processing, the Beckhoff CX5130-0112 is a fanless, DIN rail-mountable Embedded PC. This controller integrates a dual-core Intel Atom E3827 processor running at 1.75 GHz and comes equipped with 4 GB DDR3 RAM. Engineered for versatile industrial environments, it features dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple USB connections, and a flexible interface slot. Uniquely designed for modular adaptability, its right-side interface automatically recognizes and supports either EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) or Bus Terminals (K-bus), allowing direct connection to Beckhoff's extensive range of I/O modules without additional couplers.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
| Model Number | CX5130-0112 |
| Processor | Intel Atom E3827, 1.75 GHz (Dual Core) |
| System Memory | 4 GB DDR3 RAM (Non-expandable) |
| Persistent Storage Slots | 1 x CFast slot, 1 x microSD slot (Cards not included) |
| Persistent Memory | Integrated 1-second UPS (Saves 1 MB on CFast card) |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s (Independent) |
| Other Interfaces | 1 x DVI-I, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Option slot space |
| I/O Terminal Support | E-bus (EtherCAT) or K-bus (Bus Terminals) with auto-detection |
| E-bus/K-bus Current Supply | 2 A maximum |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Max. Power Consumption | 14 W (20 W when charging UPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| TwinCAT Platform Level | Performance (40) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 142 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm |
| Net Weight | 1095 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 3.00 kg |
| Interface Type | Physical Port / Connector | Functional Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| LAN 1 & 2 | 2 x RJ45 | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) network interfaces |
| Display | 1 x DVI-I | Supports digital and analog video display outputs |
| USB | 4 x USB 2.0 (Type A) | Peripheral connectivity (keyboard, mouse, storage devices) |
| Bus Connection | Right-side slide contacts | Direct bus termination for EtherCAT (E-bus) or Bus Terminals (K-bus) |
| Power Input | Removable terminal block | 24 V DC power input connection points |
The CX5130 occupies a mid-tier position in Beckhoff's fanless embedded PC family, sitting directly above the single-core CX5120 and below the quad-core CX5140. When replacing an older generation CX5020 or CX1020, verify that your TwinCAT 3 license mapping covers Platform Level 40 (Performance). Older licenses designed for Platform Level 30 (Economy) or below cannot run on the CX5130 hardware without a license migration or upgrade.
Because this CPU module is strictly fanless and relies heavily on convective heat dissipation, it must be installed in a vertical orientation. Maintaining a clearance of at least 30 mm above and below the module is critical. Ambient temperature monitoring is essential; if the enclosure temperature continuously approaches the limit of +60 degC, structural cooling or active ventilation of the control panel is highly recommended to prevent automated thermal throttling of the dual-core processor.
The integrated 1-second UPS does not require maintenance but requires a quality, high-write-endurance industrial CFast card to function correctly. The capacitor charge powers the unit just long enough to copy the 1 MB persistent database block from the system memory to the CFast card. Ensure that the storage card has sufficient allocated memory partition space and is not set to read-only mode, or persistent variables will fail to load on successive boots.
CRITICAL WARNING: ELECTRICAL RISK
Always isolate all 24 V DC power feeds to the system before starting mounting, removal, or wiring changes. Never apply power when adding or removing adjacent I/O expansion terminals. Electrostatic discharges or loose wire strands can bridge high-speed backplane contacts, causing irreversible damage to the CPU bus logic controller.
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Powering mid-range control applications with high-efficiency multi-core processing, the Beckhoff CX5130-0112 is a fanless, DIN rail-mountable Embedded PC. This controller integrates a dual-core Intel Atom E3827 processor running at 1.75 GHz and comes equipped with 4 GB DDR3 RAM. Engineered for versatile industrial environments, it features dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, multiple USB connections, and a flexible interface slot. Uniquely designed for modular adaptability, its right-side interface automatically recognizes and supports either EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) or Bus Terminals (K-bus), allowing direct connection to Beckhoff's extensive range of I/O modules without additional couplers.
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff Automation |
| Model Number | CX5130-0112 |
| Processor | Intel Atom E3827, 1.75 GHz (Dual Core) |
| System Memory | 4 GB DDR3 RAM (Non-expandable) |
| Persistent Storage Slots | 1 x CFast slot, 1 x microSD slot (Cards not included) |
| Persistent Memory | Integrated 1-second UPS (Saves 1 MB on CFast card) |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s (Independent) |
| Other Interfaces | 1 x DVI-I, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Option slot space |
| I/O Terminal Support | E-bus (EtherCAT) or K-bus (Bus Terminals) with auto-detection |
| E-bus/K-bus Current Supply | 2 A maximum |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Max. Power Consumption | 14 W (20 W when charging UPS) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +60 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| TwinCAT Platform Level | Performance (40) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 142 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm |
| Net Weight | 1095 g |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 3.00 kg |
| Interface Type | Physical Port / Connector | Functional Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| LAN 1 & 2 | 2 x RJ45 | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) network interfaces |
| Display | 1 x DVI-I | Supports digital and analog video display outputs |
| USB | 4 x USB 2.0 (Type A) | Peripheral connectivity (keyboard, mouse, storage devices) |
| Bus Connection | Right-side slide contacts | Direct bus termination for EtherCAT (E-bus) or Bus Terminals (K-bus) |
| Power Input | Removable terminal block | 24 V DC power input connection points |
The CX5130 occupies a mid-tier position in Beckhoff's fanless embedded PC family, sitting directly above the single-core CX5120 and below the quad-core CX5140. When replacing an older generation CX5020 or CX1020, verify that your TwinCAT 3 license mapping covers Platform Level 40 (Performance). Older licenses designed for Platform Level 30 (Economy) or below cannot run on the CX5130 hardware without a license migration or upgrade.
Because this CPU module is strictly fanless and relies heavily on convective heat dissipation, it must be installed in a vertical orientation. Maintaining a clearance of at least 30 mm above and below the module is critical. Ambient temperature monitoring is essential; if the enclosure temperature continuously approaches the limit of +60 degC, structural cooling or active ventilation of the control panel is highly recommended to prevent automated thermal throttling of the dual-core processor.
The integrated 1-second UPS does not require maintenance but requires a quality, high-write-endurance industrial CFast card to function correctly. The capacitor charge powers the unit just long enough to copy the 1 MB persistent database block from the system memory to the CFast card. Ensure that the storage card has sufficient allocated memory partition space and is not set to read-only mode, or persistent variables will fail to load on successive boots.
CRITICAL WARNING: ELECTRICAL RISK
Always isolate all 24 V DC power feeds to the system before starting mounting, removal, or wiring changes. Never apply power when adding or removing adjacent I/O expansion terminals. Electrostatic discharges or loose wire strands can bridge high-speed backplane contacts, causing irreversible damage to the CPU bus logic controller.
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Germany
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