Product overview
The CX2000 product family consists of individual modules, which can be assembled to form a customized Embedded PC.
The CX2000 product family consists of:
- basic CPU modules,
- CX2100 power supply units,
- system, fieldbus and extension modules,
- and the CX2900 battery pack.
Basic CPU module
The basic CPU module is a fully functional PC and can be used in conjunction with a CX2100 power supply unit as the smallest possible configuration. The basic configuration of the CX20x2 Embedded PC includes:
- a CFast card slot,
- two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces,
- four USB 3.0 interfaces,
- and a DVI-I interface.
The basic CPU module can be extended with additional interfaces or storage media, as required. Up to four system or fieldbus modules can be connected on the left-hand side of the basic CPU module. Up to four extension modules can be connected on the right-hand side between the basic CPU module and the power supply unit. Two extension modules for additional storage media (CFast card, SSD) and two extension modules for a USB extension.
Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB can be used as operating system.
The basic CPU module features 128 kB NOVRAM as internal persistent data memory and can be used as an alternative to a power supply unit with capacitive UPS or an external battery pack. In the event of a power failure, important data are stored in the NOVRAM and are available again after a restart.
The basic CPU module can be ordered ex factory with an optional interface. The optional interface cannot be retrofitted.
CX20x0-xxxx | Optional interfaces |
|---|---|
CX20x0-N010 | DVI-D, additional DVI-D socket for clone and extended display mode. |
CX20x0-N011 | DisplayPort, additional DisplayPort for clone and extended display mode |
CX20x0-N030 | RS232, D-sub connector, 9-pole. |
CX20x0-N031 | RS422/RS485, D-sub socket, 9-pole. |
CX20x0-B110 | EtherCAT slave, EtherCAT IN and OUT (2 x RJ45). |
CX20x0-M310 | PROFIBUS master, D-sub socket, 9-pole. |
CX20x0-B310 | PROFIBUS slave, D-sub socket, 9-pole. |
CX20x0-M510 | CANopen master, D-sub connector, 9-pole. |
CX20x0-B510 | CANopen slave, D-sub connector, 9-pole. |
CX20x0-M930 | PROFINET RT, controller, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45). |
CX20x0-B930 | PROFINET RT, device, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45 switch). |
CX2100 power supply units
The CX2100 power supply units serve the basic CPU module and all additional modules. Bus Terminals (K-bus) or EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) can be attached on the right-hand side of the power supply units. The following power supply unit is available for the CX20x2 Embedded PC:
- CX2100-0014: E-bus/K-bus power supply unit with automatic switchover and passive ventilation.
- CX2100-0914: E-bus/K-bus power supply unit with automatic switching and integrated charging electronics for an external battery pack.
The power supply units feature an illuminated anti-glare LC display with two rows of 16 characters each for displaying status messages. Application-specific texts can be displayed with the aid of user programs.
System, fieldbus and extension modules
System or fieldbus modules of type CX2500-xxxx can be connected on the left-hand side of the basic CPU module. Up to four modules can be connected to the multi-pole connection on the left. Extension modules of type CX2550 can be connected on the right between the basic CPU module and the power supply unit.
Software
In combination with the TwinCAT automation software the CX20x2 Embedded PC becomes a powerful IEC 61131-3 PLC. In conjunction with EtherCAT and TwinCAT, it is possible to implement very fast control processes in the microsecond range (XFC eXtreme Fast Control Technology).
It is also possible to execute Motion Control tasks with potentially up to 256 axes. Depending on the required sampling time, several servo axes can be controlled. Even special functions such as flying saw, electronic gearbox and cam plate can be realized.
In addition to handling real-time control tasks the TwinCAT real-time kernel leaves enough time for the user interface (HMI). The high performance of the graphics core integrated in the CPU enables demanding visualizations with advanced user interfaces to be realized.