CX2042-0100 Beckhoff
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The Beckhoff CX2042-0100 is part of the CX Embedded PC Systems series and is equipped with an Intel Xeon D-1527 processor running at 2.2 GHz and four cores. It features 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory on an AMD E8860 GPU, and offers 4 USB 3.0 ports with a maximum power consumption of 95 W. The PC measures 204 x 99 x 91 mm and operates with a 24 V DC power supply.
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The CX2042-0100 is a Beckhoff embedded PC built around an Intel Xeon D-1527 processor with 4 cores. Dual Gigabit RJ45 LAN and 8 GB DDR4 RAM support fast networked control and steady multitasking in machine-level applications. AMD E8860 graphics with 2 GB GDDR5 makes this unit a highly capable embedded PC platform.
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The CX2042-0100 is an embedded PC produced by Beckhoff within the CX Embedded PC Systems series. The controller mounts on a DIN rail and provides a compact control platform for industrial automation cells. It combines PLC, motion, and visualization tasks in a single housing. The unit can serve as the central controller for decentralized I/O terminals and connected drive components.
Processing tasks are handled by an Intel Xeon D-1527 with 4 physical cores clocked at 2.2 GHz, allowing real-time logic and HMI threads to run concurrently. The controller is equipped with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 128 kB nonvolatile NOVRAM segment safeguards remanent variables during power interruptions. Two RJ45 ports provide Gigabit Ethernet connectivity at 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, supporting EtherCAT or standard TCP/IP networks without requiring an additional network interface. Four USB 3.0 interfaces each supply up to 900 mA for high-speed cameras, removable media, or other compatible peripherals. The device has a maximum power consumption of 95 W, which must be considered when planning cabinet cooling and power distribution. Power is supplied by a regulated 24 V rail and converted internally to the voltages required by the controller electronics. Overload monitoring disconnects the supply when operating limits are exceeded, helping prevent faults from affecting connected backplane components.
The AMD E8860 graphics processor operates at 625 MHz and drives a DVI-I output with a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. Its dedicated 2 GB GDDR5 frame buffer keeps graphics data separate from system RAM and supports hardware acceleration for DirectX 11-based visualization applications. All electronics receive power through a 24 V DC input designed to accommodate voltage fluctuations commonly found in machine control panels. The cast-aluminum housing measures 204 × 99 × 91 mm, providing a compact footprint that preserves DIN-rail space for adjacent I/O terminals. The IP20 housing protects against accidental contact with internal components while remaining suitable for installation inside a control cabinet.
