{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx2550-0179-cx2000-series-usb-extender-transmitter-module","title":"Beckhoff CX2550-0179 CX2000 Series USB Extender Transmitter Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding extended local system expansion directly from the CX2000 Embedded PC series, the \u003cstrong\u003eBeckhoff CX2550-0179\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as a high-reliability transmitter module for USB signals. This unit transmits \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 1.1\u003c\/strong\u003e data packets over extensive plant floor runs, facilitating a secure link between the central processor and a remote operator interface such as the CP69xx-xxxx-0000 series control panels. By utilizing the proprietary USB Extended technology, it eliminates the need for active signal repeaters while maintaining deterministic communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDirect physical and electrical integration with the left-side system connection of \u003cstrong\u003eCX20xx Embedded PCs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTransmission of \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 1.1\u003c\/strong\u003e signals up to a maximum distance of \u003cstrong\u003e50 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eUtilizes standard, cost-effective \u003cstrong\u003eCat.5E shielded twisted-pair cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e for physical transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIntegrated \u003cstrong\u003eRJ45 connection socket\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for high mechanical retention in high-vibration panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eZero-configuration operation via system bus power routing, requiring no external power supply wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFour diagnostic LEDs providing direct status visibility for Power, Speed, +15 V, and Suspend states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDecentralized visualization panels (CP69xx-xxxx-0000) mounted on machine swing arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eRemote human-machine interfaces (HMI) located away from high-noise electrical cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eLong-range peripheral configuration and diagnostic ports in assembly lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eValue \/ Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eCX2550-0179\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 x USB Extended 1.1 Transmitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRJ45 Shielded Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMax. 50 m via Cat.5E cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eVia system bus (powered through CX2100-0xxx power supply modules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLED Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 x Power, 1 x Speed, 1 x +15 V, 1 x Suspend\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-25 to +60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-40 to +85 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 mm x 99 mm x 54.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e190 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration\/Shock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eConforms to EN 60068-2-6 \/ EN 60068-2-27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEMC Immunity\/Emission\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eConforms to EN 61000-6-2 \/ EN 61000-6-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CX2550-0179 is designed exclusively as a USB 1.1 transmitter. If your target peripheral or remote HMI requires USB 2.0 speeds (e.g., for external storage, heavy file transfers, or modern touch controllers requiring USB 2.0 bandwidth), the \u003cstrong\u003eCX2550-0079\u003c\/strong\u003e should be used instead. Note that the transmitter module must always match the capability of the receiver card built into the CP69xx control panel series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen calculating thermal dissipation inside compact, unventilated electrical cabinets, factor in the 190 g modules continuous heat output alongside the main CX CPU module. To ensure consistent signal integrity, avoid parallel routing of the Cat.5E connection cable with high-voltage AC motor drives or heavy contactor supply lines. While the unit complies with EN 61000-6-2 industrial immunity standards, severe electromagnetic fields can trigger transient packet drops, causing the 'Suspend' LED to toggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways utilize STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) Cat.5E cabling with fully metal-shielded RJ45 plugs. Ensure the metal shielding on the cable makes direct contact with the grounding shroud of the RJ45 socket on both the CX2550-0179 transmitter and the receiver unit. If the grounding path is compromised, electrostatic build-up may cause communication interruptions or require a cold reboot of the CX20xx controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0; color: #9b2c2c; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eDo not install or remove the CX2550-0179 transmitter module while the central control system is powered. Ensure the primary CX2100-0xxx power supply module is completely de-energized and wait at least 30 seconds for all residual capacitance to bleed down before mechanical mounting. Failure to comply can result in permanent damage to the multi-pin PC\/104 system bus interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eDisconnect all power from the main control panel and verify that the system is safe to touch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eAlign the CX2550-0179 guide pins with the left-hand expansion connector of the CX20xx CPU module.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003ePress the two units together gently until the locking mechanism fully clicks, verifying a gap-free fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eInsert the shielded Cat.5E patch cable into the RJ45 port until it locks in place, ensuring the cable strain relief is secure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; font-size: 0.95rem; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eRe-energize the power supply module. Confirm the Power and diagnostic LEDs light up, indicating communication initialization with the TwinCAT platform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106491294059,"sku":"CX2550-0179","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx2550-0179-bfyzl3x0r2t.png?v=1776244230","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/pt\/products\/beckhoff-cx2550-0179-cx2000-series-usb-extender-transmitter-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}