Product Description:

The CX1001-0011 is an embedded PC module produced by Beckhoff and supplied within the CX Embedded PC Systems series. As a compact DIN-rail computer, it functions as the central control node inside distributed I/O stations, executing PLC logic and coordinating motion and fieldbus traffic in industrial automation cells. Its modular design allows machine builders to attach separate I/O, fieldbus, and power supply blocks so control capability and connectivity can be scaled without installing a full-size rack computer.

Its processor operates at 266 MHz, a frequency adequate for medium-sized logic programs and HMI tasks on the plant floor. The controller carries 128 MByte RAM, providing volatile space for real-time variables, communication buffers, and the graphical kernel. Program code and static data are preserved on a 64 MByte Compact Flash card that plugs into a Type II slot, which supports field replacement without opening the housing. The preinstalled operating environment is Windows CE.NET. This runtime offers deterministic task switching in combination with the Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC kernel. Network integration is handled through a single 1 x RJ45 Ethernet interface that delivers 10/100 Mbit/s connectivity to supervisory systems, remote I/O, or drive controllers.

Hardware features target cabinet installation. Heat is dissipated through a finned aluminum enclosure that relies on passive convection, eliminating moving parts and reducing maintenance. External modules draw power over the internal backplane while the PC itself receives supply voltage via the CX1100 connector, so no dedicated PSU cabling is required. A battery-powered real-time clock maintains time stamps during outages, supporting event logging and recipe retention. System expansion is possible on the 16-bit ISA (PC104) bus, enabling add-on fieldbus or motion cards without changing footprint. Overall size is 57 × 100 × 91 mm, allowing side-by-side mounting in shallow panels next to terminal blocks and relays.