Product Description

Beckhoff is seen as a major player in the area of automation technology. With its PC-based automation technology, the company is running successful operations in over 75 countries around the world. Beckhoff’s wide range of leading-edge technologies includes TwinCAT automation software, Bus Terminals, and Light Bus systems among others. The company’s products are mainly employed in CNC machines, machine construction and plant engineering applications. Today, Beckhoff has the distinction of producing affordable and durable technologies that are forward-looking and futuristic.

The CX5120-0121 is an embedded PC system that uses the Intel Atom® E3815, 1.46 GHz processor and consumes a maximum power of 11 W (18 W with a UPS). The IPC has an elegant design and does not require a fan for heat dissipation. The system uses a 24 DC power supply and includes  several interfaces including 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, 1 x DVI-I and 4 x USB 2.0 and 1 x optional interface.

The CX5120-0121 can use additional master/slave Fieldbus connections (PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, etc.) and communication interfaces (RS232, RS422/RS485) as well as all other signal types supported by EtherCAT can be directly connected as EtherCAT Terminals. The system automatically recognizes the I/O type that is plugged-in. The dimensions of this PC are 124 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm (W x H x D). This model can operate in harsh environmental conditions because of its robust construction. The operating temperature range is -25 ᵒC to 60 ᵒC. For the main memory,  2 GB DDR3 RAM storage is provided. Flash memory is also supported with a slot for CFast card and microSD card. For modern motion control requirements, the CX5120-0121 definitely proves to be a great investment on the part of customers!