Product Description

The CX5020-0121-1003  from Beckhoff, is one of the high-end embedded PCs belonging to the CX range, and this compromises efficiency. The machine is powered by 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor with a single core designed to carry out basic automation functions. There is 512MB RAM which can be extended up to 1GB staring from the factory. Storage requirements are met by a Compact Flash card slot which provides 128MB and allows for expansion when necessary. There is also an integrated 1-second Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) which comes with a 1MB backup Compact Flash card to protect your data in the event of a sudden power failure. This feature increases reliability especially in industrial situations. The Connectivity is quite ample with 2 RJ45 Ethernet ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, 1 DVI-D port, and 4 USB 2.0 ports for easy data and device connectivity respectively.

The passive cooling system ensures that the unit is operable in silence and at low temperatures thus reducing a great possibility of mechanical failure. The CX5020-0121-1003 has an internal battery-backed clock that stores the date and time even when electricity supply is cut off. This equipment is compatible with the Operating Systems Windows Embedded CE 6 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 among other OS which makes this device useful for any industrial control process or system which such a device will be used. The Embedded PC works on 24 V DC power and has a power consumption of less than 13W along with E-bus or K-bus for easy connections recognizing I/O automatically. The power supply current that is required is a 2 A current supply which guarantees dependable functioning in a variety of industrial settings.