CX2040-0125 Beckhoff
Wake Industrial LLC is not an authorized distributor of this product.
The CX2040-0125 is an embedded PC manufactured by Beckhoff and is part of the CX Embedded PC Systems series. It uses an Intel Core i7 2715QE processor with four cores operating at 2.1 GHz and is equipped with 4 GB DDR3 RAM and 128 MB shared graphics memory. The unit supports TwinCAT 3 XAR control software, features 4 USB 2.0 ports, and includes dual LAN ports with speeds up to 1000 MBit/s.
Internal Product Review
The CX2040-0125 is a Beckhoff embedded PC built around an Intel Core i7 2715QE processor with 4 GB DDR3-RAM. TwinCAT 3 XAR support and dual RJ45 LAN ports with gigabit capability make the unit especially strong for responsive machine control and networked automation. A 24 V DC supply with 32 W maximum power consumption rounds out an efficient and highly capable control platform.
To contact sales for pricing and lead time:
Payment Methods
Shipping Methods
Our Credentials
Product Description:
The CX2040-0125 is an embedded PC produced by Beckhoff within the CX Embedded PC Systems series. Built as a DIN-rail controller, the unit combines PLC, motion, and visualization tasks for industrial automation without the footprint of a traditional cabinet computer. Its design lets machine builders place centralized computing, fieldbus gateways, and data logging in one compact housing next to I/O terminals.
The processing section is anchored by an Intel Core i7 2715QE that exposes four physical cores clocked at 2.1 GHz. This CPU runs the Windows Embedded Standard 7 P 64-bit host while the TwinCAT 3 XAR control layer executes in a parallel real-time context. A memory bank of 4 GB DDR3-RAM accommodates code, visualization assets, and cached process data, and a 128 kB NOVRAM secures remanent variables against power loss. Integrated HD graphics operate at a base clock of 650 MHz and allocate 128 MB of shared memory for local displays. On the network side, the PC presents two Ethernet ports through 2 x RJ45 connectors that negotiate at 10/100/1000 MBit/s, allowing the controller to act as an I/O or diagnostics gateway without extra switches. Four USB 2.0 receptacles give removable media or service tools direct access.
The hardware draws its logic voltage from a 24 V DC input and reaches a maximum demand of 32 W when all interfaces are active, so panel builders can place it on standard 2 A power rails. Program and operating system images reside on a CFast card; Beckhoff specifies a minimum capacity of 40 GB to house Windows, TwinCAT projects, and local archives. The fanless aluminum housing measures 144 x 99 x 91 mm, allowing the controller to occupy a single DIN-rail slot beside terminals while still leaving clearance for heat dissipation.
