The CX9020 is a compact, DIN rail-mountable Ethernet control system with 1 GHz ARM Cortex?-A8 CPU. The connection for the Beckhoff I/O systems is directly integrated into the CPU module. The unit offers automatic bus system identification (K-bus or E-bus) and independently switches in the corresponding mode. The CX9020 comprises the CPU with two microSD card slots, the internal RAM and 128 kB NOVRAM as non-volatile memory. The basic configuration also includes two switched Ethernet RJ45 interfaces, four USB 2.0 interfaces and a DVI-D interface. The RJ45 interfaces are connected to an internal switch and offer a simple option for creating a line topology without the need for additional Ethernet switches. The operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7. TwinCAT automation software transforms a CX9020 system into a powerful PLC and Motion Control system that can be operated with or without visualisation. Optionally, the unit can be ordered with a fieldbus, serial or audio interface.
The extended operating temperature range between -25 and +60 °C enables application in climatically demanding situations.
The order identifier of the basic CPU module is derived as follows:
| Technical data | CX9020 |
|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex?-A8, 1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 1 |
| Flash memory | 512 MB microSD (optionally expandable), 2 x microSD card slot |
| Internal main memory | 1 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Persistent memory | 128 KB NOVRAM integrated |
| Interfaces | 2 x RJ45 (Ethernet, internal switch), 10/100 Mbit/s, DVI-D, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x optional interface |
| Diagnostics LED | 1 x power, 1 x TC status, 2 x flash access, 2 x bus status |
| Clock | internal battery-backed clock for time and date (battery exchangeable) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7, English |
| Control software | TwinCAT 3, TwinCAT 2 PLC runtime, NC PTP runtime |
| I/O connection | E-bus or K-bus, automatic recognition |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %) |
| Current supply E-bus/K-bus | 2 A |
| Max. power loss | 5 W (including the system interfaces) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 84 mm x 99 mm x 91 mm |
| Weight | approx. 590 g |
| Operating/storage temperature | -25…+60 °C/-40…+85 °C |
| Relative humidity | 95 %, no condensation |
| Vibration/shock resistance | conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC immunity/emission | conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4 |
| Protection class | IP 20 |
| Approvals | CE, UL, Ex, GL, IECEx |
| TC3 performance class | economy plus (30); please see here for an overview of all the TwinCAT 3 performance classes |
