{"product_id":"beckhoff-cx5020-0115-cx-series-embedded-pc-cpu-module","title":"Beckhoff CX5020-0115 CX Series Embedded PC CPU Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to execute demanding PLC, Motion Control, and industrial visualization tasks, the Beckhoff CX5020-0115 is a high-performance Embedded PC CPU module incorporating an \u003cstrong\u003eIntel Atom Z530 processor\u003c\/strong\u003e operating at a 1.6 GHz clock frequency. This industrial-grade controller features direct hardware-level backplane support for both \u003cstrong\u003eE-bus (EtherCAT)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eK-bus (Standard Bus Terminals)\u003c\/strong\u003e, automatically detecting the system architecture to establish immediate bus communication. Housed in a rugged, fanless IP20 enclosure, the unit integrates a 1-second hardware UPS to secure critical system variables to flash storage during sudden power degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Efficiency Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-core Intel Atom Z530 1.6 GHz processor provides predictable execution cycles for TwinCAT applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Bus Auto-Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports seamless plug-and-play integration of E-bus and K-bus I\/O modules directly on the right side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Hardware UPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides 1-second UPS backup to preserve 1 MB of persistent data on the Compact Flash card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Media \u0026amp; Data Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with dual independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, a digital DVI-D output, and four USB 2.0 interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fanless, compact construction with high vibration and shock immunity designed for harsh cabinet environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed packaging, sorting, and material handling systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed wind power generation and grid synchronization units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-axis coordinated motion control and robotic assembly lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized process automation and field-level industrial communication gateways.\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eSpecification\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBeckhoff Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCX5020-0115\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIntel Atom Z530, 1.6 GHz (Single Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMain Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e512 MB RAM (factory standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlash Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCompact Flash slot (128 MB CF card included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePersistent Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIntegrated 1-second UPS (1 MB on CF card)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eI\/O Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eE-bus or K-bus (automatic recognition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Supply (Bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e24 V DC (-15 % \/ +20 %)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e13 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTwinCAT Platform Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePerformance (40)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e106 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e575 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\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; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eInterface Connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePhysical Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFunction Assignment\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet (LAN 1 \/ LAN 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2 x RJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e10\/100\/1000 Mbit\/s Network\/EtherCAT Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVideo Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1 x DVI-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDigital Video Connection for local HMI\/Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4 x USB 2.0 Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eConnection for peripherals, keypads, and flash drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePlug-in terminal block\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e24 V DC main input and status feedback wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe CX5020-0115 can act as an upgrade pathway for older CX1010 and CX1020 CPU variants. However, system engineers must verify operating system and TwinCAT system environment configuration constraints: compiling a TwinCAT 2 runtime platform requires matching PLC library alignments, whereas importing projects into TwinCAT 3 (XAR) on the Performance Level 40 platform requires target system reassignment within the TwinCAT System Manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo protect the long-term functionality of the integrated 1-second UPS, ensure that the power supply does not rapidly cycle during commissioning phases. Rapid interruption sequences prevent the UPS capacitors from fully recharging, which can block the execution of critical retentive-data write operations. Maintain clean airflow channels above and below the DIN rail to support natural convection cooling; restricted thermal pathways inside tight enclosures can lead to CPU throttling under elevated processing loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eUse dedicated shielded Cat.6 network cabling to connect EtherCAT devices to the RJ45 gigabit ports to limit electromagnetic coupling from high-power field drives. Connect a low-impedance ground conductor directly from the module's DIN rail to the cabinet ground plate. This establishes a clean reference plane for the internal filter circuits and shields communication on the high-speed E-bus backplane.\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  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate and lock out the 24 V DC main control supply before attempting to slide the CPU module onto the DIN rail or attaching K-bus\/E-bus terminals. Live insertion or extraction of modules can cause catastrophic arc damage to the slide contacts, leading to corrupted data communication or complete component failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003ePosition the rear mounting track of the CPU module against the standard TS35 DIN rail, checking that the top and bottom latch components align with the rail edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003ePress the module firmly down until the spring-loaded bottom latches snap over the rail, ensuring a stable physical lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding-top: 0.2rem;\"\u003eCarefully slide the subsequent E-bus or K-bus industrial I\/O terminals alongside the module's right side, ensuring the lateral slide contacts click cleanly into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BECKHOFF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53106423169387,"sku":"CX5020-0115","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/cx5020-0115-dfv3nkuwi4r.png?v=1776244245","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/tr\/products\/beckhoff-cx5020-0115-cx-series-embedded-pc-cpu-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}