{"product_id":"cx2072-n031-0004-beckhoff-embedded-pc-basic-cpu-module","title":"CX2072-N031-0004 BECKHOFF Embedded PC Basic CPU Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX2072-N031-0004 (CX2072N0310004)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents the pinnacle of compact, high-performance computing within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEmbedded PC family. Powered by an Intel Xeon multi-core processor, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic CPU module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for extreme computational tasks, including high-axis-count motion control, complex machine learning algorithms, and large-scale vision applications. This specific variant is factory-fitted with an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS422 interface\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling robust, long-distance serial communication in electrically hostile environments. Ideal for power plant management, aerospace test benches, and semiconductor manufacturing, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX2072-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures deterministic control and high data throughput while maintaining a fanless, ruggedized form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Speed Serial Communication Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehardware option provides a dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS422 interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia a standard 9-pin D-sub socket. Engineered for point-to-point reliability, this module is pre-configured as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull duplex end point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith internal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etermination on\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \"termination on\" status is critical for high-speed data transmission, as it matches the characteristic impedance of the communication line, effectively eliminating signal reflections and data corruption over long cable runs. By offloading serial protocol management to this dedicated hardware layer, the Intel Xeon CPU remains free to execute core PLC and NC tasks without interrupt-driven latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX2072-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntel Xeon (Multi-core)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS422 (9-pin D-sub socket)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull duplex end point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTermination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated (On)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Baud Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 115,200 bits\/s (Standard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-25 to +60 Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanless (Internal heat pipe technology)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering FAQ \u0026amp; System Diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the advantages of the \"Termination On\" configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn RS422 networks, termination is required at both ends of the cable to prevent signal bounce. Since the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX2072-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomes with termination enabled, it is specifically designed to be located at the physical end of a communication segment. This simplifies installation by removing the need for external resistor bridges on the D-sub connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the RS422 interface be reconfigured to RS485 via software?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. While RS422 and RS485 share similar physical characteristics, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis hardware-optimized for the RS422 full-duplex standard. For RS485 multi-drop applications, a different \"N\" suffix module (such as N031-0002) should be selected to ensure correct transceiver logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the CX2072 handle high-vibration environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPU module features a solid-state design with no moving parts. The internal storage is typically CFast or SSD, and the multi-core Xeon processor is secured via advanced thermal coupling that doubles as mechanical stabilization, meeting EN 60068-2-6 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation and Commissioning Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Duplex Wiring Logic:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSince this is a full-duplex device, ensure that the TX+ \/ TX- and RX+ \/ RX- pairs are correctly crossed when connecting to the remote peer (TX to RX, RX to TX). Using high-quality shielded twisted pair (STP) cable is mandatory to maintain the signal integrity provided by the Xeon-class architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Clearance Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGiven the high power density of the Intel Xeon processor, a minimum lateral clearance of 30 mm is required between the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCX2072-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand adjacent modules. Failure to provide adequate airflow can trigger thermal throttling, reducing the execution speed of the TwinCAT runtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding for Serial Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RS422 interface is galvanically isolated. To ensure maximum protection against surge voltages, the D-sub shell must be bonded to the control cabinet's functional earth (FE) via a low-impedance connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBECKHOFF CX2072-N031-0004\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebridges the gap between traditional industrial controllers and server-grade computing. Its ability to handle massive I\/O throughput via the internal PCI Express backplane, combined with the reliability of a terminated RS422 link, makes it the preferred choice for \"Industry 4.0\" implementations. The integrated heat pipe cooling system ensures that even under 100% CPU load, the system maintains a stable operating temperature, preventing the hardware fatigue common in high-performance automation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106694586731,"sku":"CX2072-N031-0004","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx2072-n031-0004-f5w0gf5n4qq.png?v=1776244224","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/cx2072-n031-0004-beckhoff-embedded-pc-basic-cpu-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}