Product Description:

The CX5130-0130-1001 is an embedded PC produced by Beckhoff in the CX Embedded PC Systems series. The unit combines an x86 CPU, fieldbus master interfaces, and flash storage in a compact DIN-rail package. Acting as the core of a machine controller, it executes PLC logic, motion sequences, and HMI services directly on the factory floor. This integration removes the need for separate panel PCs and supports deterministic communication with EtherCAT or other real-time networks used in industrial automation.

Its dual-core processor operates at 1.75 GHz, allowing short task intervals without excessive heat and making the controller suitable for synchronized motion groups and fast data acquisition. The controller includes 4 GB DDR3 RAM, providing headroom for sizable code bases, recipe files, and temporary process images. An Intel Atom E3827 system-on-chip supplies the computing core together with Intel HD Graphics, so visualization can run locally without a dedicated graphics processor. Even at maximum load, the device draws only 14 W, reducing power supply requirements and heat buildup inside the cabinet. A galvanically isolated input accepts 24 V DC (-15%/+20%), matching the standard supply rails already present in many control panels.

Network integration is handled by two RJ45 interfaces supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, which can separate machine traffic from office data or support a redundant network arrangement. The on-chip graphics processor allocates 256 MB of shared memory, which is sufficient for Full HD dashboards or simple 3D diagnostics rendered directly by the controller. External devices can be attached through four USB 2.0 ports, each delivering 500 mA for service tools, barcode scanners, or flash drives. Electrical isolation is supported by a dielectric strength of 500 V between the supply circuitry and housing. The 142 × 100 × 92 mm enclosure also contains a 1 MB UPS cache that protects buffered variables during brief power interruptions.