Product Description:

The CX5130-0111/00032155 is an embedded PC manufactured by Beckhoff within the CX Embedded PC Systems series. Serving as a DIN-rail-mounted controller, it combines CPU, memory, and fieldbus interfaces to host PLC logic for automated machinery. In production lines or handling units, the device replaces a traditional rack-mount computer while retaining compatibility with decentralized I/O. By running the vendor’s engineering environment, it turns actuator and sensor signals into deterministic control sequences inside cabinet spaces where panel footprint and thermal load must stay limited.

At the core of the unit is an Intel Atom E3827 processor with 2 CPU cores that handle real-time tasks while leaving reserves for visualization. A clock frequency of 1.75 GHz sets the upper limit for PLC scan cycles, and the 4 GB DDR3-RAM main memory stores program code, process images, and variable buffers without relying on rotating storage. The controller draws power directly from a 24 V DC cabinet supply and requires only 14 W under nominal load, which helps limit heat dissipation next to other devices. TwinCAT 2 PLC Runtime is preinstalled, making IEC 61131-3 tasks available after boot.

Non-volatile data reside on interchangeable CFast + MicroSD slots, so software images or recipes can be updated without disassembling the housing. Four front-panel ports marked 4 x USB 2.0 connect service tools or HMI panels, while two Ethernet channels remain free for fieldbus coupling. The aluminum shell has an IP20 rating for basic touch protection, so the unit is intended for use inside a control cabinet. An internal UPS bridges 24 V dips for 1 s, and total consumption rises during that interval. With a width of 142 mm, height of 100 mm, and depth of 92 mm, the module fits alongside terminal blocks without exceeding standard enclosure rails.