CX1020-N041

Product Description:

Beckhoff manufactures the CX1020-N041. Two programmable channels, COM3 and COM4, are used in the CX1020-N041 interface module to provide a reliable serial connection. Both RS422 and RS485 communication protocols, which use differential voltage methods for data transfer, may be supported by these channels. By transmitting two complementary voltage signals, differential signaling greatly increases resistance to common-mode noise, a major problem in industrial settings where electromagnetic interference predominates. While RS485 expands this capacity by allowing many transceivers on a single bus line, enabling sophisticated, multi-node network topologies, RS422 enables point-to-point communication over long distances while maintaining a steady signal integrity. The module's ability to transition between these two standards provides remarkable flexibility for diverse industrial communication systems, guaranteeing dependable, high-integrity data transfer across various system configurations.

At its highest baud rate of 115 kbaud, the CX1020-N041 can transmit 115,000 symbols per second. Every symbol in serial communication systems contains important information, and in data-intensive applications, a higher baud rate automatically translates into a greater data throughput, improving system performance. This module's high transmission speed is particularly important for real-time industrial control systems, where low latency and quick data transfer are essential for preserving synchronized activities and process effectiveness. High baud rates improve the responsiveness and stability of automated operations by lowering communication delays between field equipment and distributed controllers. The CX1020-N041 satisfies the exacting timing requirements required for complex manufacturing, process control, and motion control applications by providing such data rates.

The CX1020-N041 has a mass of around 80 grams and is tiny in terms of size, measuring 19 mm in width, 100 mm in height, and 51 mm in depth. Due to its lightweight design, it is less susceptible to vibrational disturbances that are often seen in high-dynamic industrial settings since it decreases mechanical loads and inertia. The module exhibits resilience to specified ranges of sinusoidal vibrations, guaranteeing operating stability in severe mechanical settings, while adhering to the EN 60068-2-6 standard for vibration resistance. Additionally, it has an IP20 protection certification, which indicates that it is resistant to solid objects bigger than 12.5 mm but does not provide protection against liquid penetration. Because of this grade, it may be used in protected industrial environments with regulated exposure to moisture and dust. Compactness, low mass, and standardized environmental resistance guarantee that the CX1020-N041 maintains excellent dependability under environmental and physical pressures while integrating effortlessly into dense control cabinets.