Product Description:

The CX1030-0013-1002 is an embedded PC produced by Beckhoff for the CX Embedded PC Systems series. Installed on a DIN rail beside I/O terminals, this unit functions as the central controller that executes TwinCAT automation tasks, coordinates fieldbus traffic, and hosts visualization clients. By combining a passive backplane with modular power and I/O slices, it replaces a traditional rack-mounted industrial PC and PLC pair while reducing cabinet depth and still supporting deterministic motion, logic, and HMI workloads on the factory floor.

The computing core is an Intel Pentium M 1.8 GHz processor that delivers sufficient cycle time for multi-axis interpolation and fast data logging under the real-time kernel of Windows CE.NET. Two integrated gigabit controllers expose 2 x RJ45 ports, and the internal switch supports line topology without an external hub. A maximum power loss of 11 W guides cabinet ventilation sizing and helps prevent thermal stress on the backplane-powered system bus. The housing meets IP20, so it is intended for protected enclosures rather than direct exposure on the machine.

The compact envelope of 96 x 112 x 99 mm is supported by an active cooling module mounted on the side panel, allowing full-load operation without derating. Time-critical sequence control is preserved during supply interruptions by a battery-backed RTC that retains absolute time stamps for logging and synchronization. Removable storage is available through a 1 x CompactFlash Type I/II slot, allowing program files and data to be loaded without opening the housing. Additional features that support system integration include the PC104-based 16-bit ISA system bus for local I/O expansion, an internal Ethernet switch that eliminates separate panel hardware, and NC I TwinCAT runtime licensing that enables interpolated motion axes directly on the controller.