{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx8080-embedded-pc-with-rs232-rs485","title":"BECKHOFF CX8080 Embedded PC with RS232\/RS485","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BECKHOFF CX8080 is a compact, DIN-rail-mountable Embedded PC belonging to the CX8000 series. It features an integrated serial interface that supports both RS232 and RS485 communication protocols via a 9-pin D-sub connection. This controller is designed for decentralized automation tasks and can act as a standalone control system or as a protocol gateway in standard industrial networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an ARM9 32-bit RISC processor running at 400 MHz, the BECKHOFF CX8080 provides a balanced processing platform for PLC tasks. The unit incorporates 64 MB of DDR2 RAM and includes a 512 MB microSD card for system software and user configuration data. Its compact form factor makes it ideal for installation in control cabinets where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA key feature of the BECKHOFF CX8080 is its dual I\/O bus interface, which automatically detects and supports either EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) or standard Bus Terminals (K-bus). This auto-recognition capability simplifies commissioning and allows flexible adaptation to various sensor and actuator layouts without manual hardware selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated serial communication interface with software-selectable RS232 or RS485 operating modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomatic physical I\/O recognition supporting both K-bus (standard Bus Terminals) and E-bus (EtherCAT Terminals).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbedded 1-second UPS functionality to safeguard up to 1 MB of persistent data during power failure events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable, exchangeable microSD card slot for system and user file storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in real-time clock powered by an exchangeable battery behind the front maintenance flap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-installed Windows Embedded CE 6 operating system with TwinCAT 2 PLC runtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration of serial legacy instruments, barcode readers, or modems into modern control architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized subsystem control for material handling, manufacturing, and building automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtocol conversion and gateway operations between serial RTU protocols and Ethernet networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCX8080\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eARM9, 400 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumber of Cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMain Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64 MB DDR2 RAM (non-expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e512 MB microSD card (expandable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePersistent Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1-second UPS (for 1 MB persistent data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWindows Embedded CE 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwinCAT 2 PLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInterfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45 (10\/100 Mbit\/s), 1 x USB device, 1 x serial interface (RS232\/RS485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSerial Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9-pin D-sub socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSerial Baud Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300 baud to 115 kbaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eI\/O Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eE-bus or K-bus (automatic recognition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Supply E-bus\/K-bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax. Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e64 mm x 100 mm x 73 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 degC to +55 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25 degC to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e95 %, no condensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRJ45 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbit\/s Ethernet communication port\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eD-sub (9-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSerial interface configurable for RS232 or RS485 communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUSB Device Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\/maintenance interface located behind the front protection flap\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRight-side Bus Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnection for E-bus or K-bus I\/O terminals (automatic identification)\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\u003eEnsure that all electrical power sources are switched off before mounting or performing maintenance on the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the CX8080 horizontally onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715). Keep adequate clearance above and below the device for natural convection cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure the right-side interface connector is clean and align the adjacent E-bus or K-bus terminal securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the 24 V DC power supply to the appropriate terminal connections, verifying correct polarity before energization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect serial and network cables using shielded twisted-pair cabling to minimize susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen replacing a BECKHOFF CX8080 unit, always record the configuration parameters and back up any target files stored on the microSD card before removing the hardware. Ensure that the replacement unit is running the corresponding TwinCAT 2 runtime environment to maintain application compatibility and communication parameter mapping with external serial systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106446893419,"sku":"CX8080","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx8080-15p1jlteqgr.png?v=1776244321","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/beckhoff-cx8080-embedded-pc-with-rs232-rs485","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}