Beckhoff CX5010-N031-0001 CX5000 Series Embedded PC

Description

Real-time industrial automation demands robust, fanless hardware execution, which the Beckhoff CX5010-N031-0001 DIN-rail mountable Embedded PC delivers through its integrated Intel Atom Z510 processor. Operating at a clock frequency of 1.1 GHz, this energy-efficient controller unifies PLC, Motion Control, and visualization tasks within a compact, rugged housing. Designed for direct DIN-rail mounting, it acts as a high-performance central processing unit for decentralized machine control systems.

The hardware architecture features automatic detection for both E-bus (EtherCAT Terminals) and K-bus (standard Bus Terminals), facilitating direct connection to modular I/O systems without additional couplers. This specific configuration includes the N031 optional interface, which equips the controller with a dedicated RS422/RS485 serial communication port. Reliable execution is secured by 512 MB of non-expandable RAM, a modular Compact Flash card slot, and an integrated 1-second UPS to safeguard critical persistent variables during power anomalies.

Features

• Single-core Intel Atom Z510 processor (1.1 GHz clock frequency) optimized for deterministic control tasks.
• Integrated RS422/RS485 interface (N031 option) supporting point-to-point and multi-drop serial communications.
• Dual independent RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) for network segmentation and IT integration.
• Four USB 2.0 external interfaces for peripheral connections and diagnostic devices.
• Automatic physical bus recognition, enabling hybrid architectures with E-bus and K-bus terminals.
• Passive cooling design with no rotating parts to extend mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Integrated 1-second UPS utilizing 1 MB of dedicated space on the Compact Flash card for persistent data storage.

Applications

• Decentralized factory automation and specialized machinery assembly lines.
• Process control systems in wastewater treatment, chemical injection, and power generation.
• Building automation, HVAC control, and infrastructure monitoring networks.
• Wind turbine pitch and yaw control systems requiring high-speed serial and fieldbus processing.

Technical Specifications

Connections and Interfaces

Installation Guidelines

• Mounting: Attach to a standard 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715). Ensure the locking mechanism engages securely.
• Spacing: Maintain a minimum clearance of 30 mm above and below the device to permit passive, convection cooling.
• Grounding: Connect the low-impedance functional ground wire to the designated terminal on the power supply module.
• Wiring: Route the 24 V DC supply cables separately from high-voltage AC power lines to prevent electromagnetic coupling.

Compliance and Certifications

• CE
• UL
• ATEX (requires CX1900-0105 ordering option: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc)
• 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