Product Description:

The CX5130-0135/000065760 is an embedded PC developed by Beckhoff for the CX Embedded PC Systems series. This DIN-rail module combines standard PC architecture with bus terminal interfaces to act as the central controller in machine and building automation. When the TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR) is installed, it executes real-time PLC, motion, and HMI tasks, enabling deterministic control and user interaction through standard fieldbus and Ethernet networks.

Operating from a regulated 24 V DC supply, the unit employs an Intel Atom E3827 1.75 GHz processor with 2 cores to deliver deterministic multitasking for medium-sized control projects. The controller holds 4 GB DDR3 RAM for code execution and data buffering. Persistent storage is provided by a CFast slot and a microSD slot, and the minimum CFast capacity is 40 GB, so operating system images and historical logs fit safely. For networking, two 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s interfaces support both machine-level EtherCAT segments and plant-wide Gigabit backbones, while four 4 x USB 2.0 ports allow direct connection of service keyboards, barcode readers, or local backup drives.

Maximum energy draw remains within 14 W, limiting cabinet heat dissipation demands. The on-board power distribution can source up to 2 A for the terminal bus and up to 10 A through the power contacts, permitting sizable clusters of digital and analog terminals to be stacked without external feeders. An IP20 rating means the unit is intended for use in protected enclosures, and passive convection is sufficient because of its compact dimensions of 142 × 100 × 92 mm. A 1 MB integrated UPS on the CFast card secures the process image during a power loss, preventing data corruption. The controller’s low-profile housing lets it mount directly beside I/O slices, while the terminal bus maintains voltage integrity along the stack.