Product Description:

The CX1001-0012 is an embedded PC manufactured by Beckhoff and assigned to the CX Embedded PC Systems series. This fanless controller hosts the NC PTP TwinCAT runtime so it can execute deterministic motion sequences directly on the DIN rail alongside standard PLC logic. Electrical power is drawn through the CX1100 system bus, eliminating a separate supply lead, and the assembly weighs 355 g, allowing it to mount without extra panel reinforcement. In typical automation cells, it bridges field I/O terminals and higher-level Ethernet networks to form a compact machine controller.

The internal processor operates at 266 MHz, giving adequate headroom for soft PLC cycle times in the millisecond range. Program code and variable data reside in 64 MB Flash / 128 MB RAM, a split that secures the operating system while leaving volatile space for real-time tasks. Ethernet connectivity is supplied by 1 RJ45 port, enabling direct attachment to control networks or an upstream SCADA system. Legacy devices such as barcode scanners can still connect through 1 9-pin D-Sub (RS-232) port, and removable storage or recipe media is available through 1 CompactFlash Type II slot. The housing omits DVI and USB ports, so operator displays are driven externally through separate couplers.

Heat is removed through passive cooling, so the unit can be sealed in cabinets without moving parts that collect dust. The compact frame measures 57 x 100 x 91 mm, conserving DIN rail space when multiple I/O slices are attached. Its CPU conforms to the Pentium MMX-compatible class, allowing standard x86 instruction sets to run while maintaining low power draw across the backplane. Local terminal modules communicate over a 16-bit ISA (PC104) system bus, providing deterministic data exchange that complements the networking and storage resources described earlier.