Product Description:

The CX5130-0111 is an embedded control computer produced by Beckhoff for the CX Embedded PC Systems series. It serves as a DIN-rail-mounted PLC and IPC hybrid for machine-level automation. The unit integrates fieldbus master, application processing, and visualization tasks in one compact housing, allowing users to consolidate control cabinet hardware while programming with the TwinCAT environment.

The computing section is driven by an Intel Atom E3827 dual-core processor that operates at 1.75 GHz; this combination balances deterministic real-time response with reduced heat generation. The two physical cores allow the runtime to separate motion control from user tasks. Program data and variables reside in 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, avoiding page swaps that can disrupt cycle times. Removable storage is available through CFast and microSD slots, so system software or recipes can be updated without opening the enclosure. The two RJ45 ports provide independent Gigabit Ethernet channels for EtherCAT or standard TCP/IP networks. Four USB 2.0 connectors accept service drives or HMI peripherals. Continuous energy draw stays within 14 W, which simplifies thermal management in passively ventilated cabinets.

A 24-volt control circuit supplies the unit through a 24 V DC input. The input also charges an onboard capacitor pack that keeps the system active for one second, giving the integrated UPS enough time to store process images. All I/O connectors provide up to 500 V of dielectric strength against the housing, supporting safe separation from mains wiring. The fanless aluminum body measures 142 × 100 × 92 mm and weighs 1095 g, so it can be positioned next to terminal blocks without exceeding rail load limits. When the UPS is active, power consumption peaks at 20 W, and this additional demand should be considered when sizing the 24-volt power supply.