Product Description:

The CX2033-0161 is an embedded PC controller manufactured by Beckhoff for the CX Embedded PC Systems series. Mounted on a DIN rail next to EtherCAT terminals, it combines industrial computing with real-time PLC execution so that motion control, data logging, and visualization can run inside a single compact head station. The device is used where panel space is limited but deterministic automation, local fieldbus management, and direct display output are required on packaging lines, material-handling systems, and compact process skids.

Processing tasks are handled by an AMD Ryzen V1202B 2.3 GHz dual-core CPU; the two cores separate user programs from operating system services to maintain cycle times. An integrated memory bank supplies 8 GB DDR4 RAM, providing ample space for Windows 10 IoT, the TwinCAT runtime, and user databases without paging. Graphics rendering for HMI or SCADA applications is produced by the integrated AMD Radeon Vega 3 engine, which drives the DVI-D port without an additional GPU. During full processor load, the platform draws up to 42 W, a value that can be used to size cabinet power supplies and thermal management systems. The unit has four USB 3.2 Gen 2 host ports that supply 900 mA each, providing fast connections for image backups, license dongles, or cameras.

Field communication relies on two RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s interfaces that support independent EtherCAT or standard Ethernet segments. The power supply and housing have a dielectric strength of up to 500 V, improving resistance to switching noise in motor control cabinets. A DVI-D socket can output a resolution of up to 1920 × 1200 pixels, enabling a local panel to show detailed process graphics without an external converter. I/O backplane conductors routed through the power contacts can carry up to 10 A. This capacity allows sensors and low-power actuators to receive power directly from the CPU segment while maintaining a common galvanic reference with the logic electronics.