CX1030-0121 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff CX1030-0121 is part of the CX Embedded PC Systems series and operates with an Intel Pentium M processor at 1.8 GHz and 256 MB DDR-RAM main memory. This embedded PC features two Ethernet ports with an integrated 3-port switch, one DVI-I 29-pin interface, and two USB 2.0 Type A ports. It includes a Compact Flash Type I+II slot and active cooling, and runs on Windows XP Embedded with TwinCAT PLC Runtime control software.
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The CX1030-0121 is an embedded PC-based controller manufactured by Beckhoff for the CX Embedded PC Systems series. Positioned between conventional PLCs and full-sized industrial PCs, it combines central processing, fieldbus connectivity, and visualization functions in one DIN-rail package for machine and plant automation. A 16-bit ISA (PC104) system bus links the CPU module to optional I/O or fieldbus slices without external cabling.
An Intel Pentium M processor clocked at 1.8 GHz handles user code, motion tasks, and HMI threads while maintaining deterministic cycle times through TwinCAT PLC Runtime. The controller carries 256 MB DDR-RAM, providing enough volatile space for variables, buffers, and diagnostic logs. Program files and the Windows filesystem reside on a Type I+II CompactFlash slot so solid-state media can be swapped without opening the housing. Network traffic reaches supervisory systems through 2 x RJ45 ports, and TwinCAT can expose variables as ADS or Modbus-TCP while the operating system, Windows XP Embedded, supports standard IT services. Each Ethernet jack is internally routed through the device’s switch fabric, and the third uplink inside the integrated 3-port switch can cascade additional stations without extra hardware.
The active cooling module channels airflow directly over the heat sink so the unit holds a maximum power loss of 11 W even at elevated cabinet temperatures. Physical installation is simplified by compact dimensions of 96 × 112 × 99 mm, allowing the PC to share rails with terminal blocks and relays. A DVI-I 29-pin interface connects touch screens for local visualization, while two USB 2.0 Type A receptacles source up to 100 mA per port for service tools or memory sticks. The real-time clock is battery-backed, keeping time stamps valid during power outages so trend data and alarm histories remain accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions about CX1030-0121:
Q: What is the processor specification of the CX1030-0121 embedded PC?
A: The CX1030-0121 is equipped with a 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium M processor.
Q: Which operating system does the CX1030-0121 use?
A: This model operates on the Windows XP Embedded operating system.
Q: How many Ethernet ports are available on the CX1030-0121 and what type are they?
A: The CX1030-0121 offers two Ethernet ports using RJ45 connectors, supported by an integrated 3-port switch.
Q: What type and how many Compact Flash slots does the CX1030-0121 provide?
A: A single Compact Flash slot of Type I+II is included for memory expansion.
Q: How is the CX1030-0121 cooled during operation?
A: Active cooling is implemented through an integrated cooling module in the CX1030-0121.
