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.
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 CX20x3 Embedded PC includes:
- a CFast card slot,
- two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces,
- four USB 3.0 interfaces,
- and a DVI-D interface.
The basic CPU module features internal persistent data memory in the form of 128 kB NOVRAM. In the event of a power failure, important data are stored in the NOVRAM and are available again after a restart. Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC or TwinCAT/BSD can be used as the operating system.
Extension modules
The basic CPU module can be extended with additional interfaces or storage media, as required. Up to four modules of the type CX2500-xxxx can be connected on the left side of the basic CPU module. The connection order is irrelevant.
Modules of the type CX2550 (e.g. CFast or SSD modules) and a power supply unit of the type CX2100-xxxx can be connected on the right. In the CX20x3 Embedded PC either the internal CFast card slot can be used and a maximum of one memory module (CFast or SSD module) can be plugged in or a maximum of two memory modules can be plugged in on the right-hand side, in which case the internal CFast card slot is disabled and can no longer be used. In addition, a maximum of two USB extenders (CX2550-0179 or CX2550-0279) can be plugged in on the right-hand side between the power supply unit and the memory modules.
Module | Description |
|---|---|
CX2500-0030 | RS232 serial interface, 2 x D-sub connector, 9-pin |
CX2500-0031 | RS422/RS485 serial interface, 2 x D-sub socket, 9-pin |
CX2500-0060 | Ethernet module, 2 x Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s |
CX2500-0061 | Power-over-Ethernet module (PoE), 1 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s |
CX2500-0070 | USB 3.0 module, 4 x USB 3.0, type A |
CX2500-M310 | PROFIBUS fieldbus master module, 1 x D-sub socket, 9-pin |
CX2500-B310 | PROFIBUS fieldbus slave module, 1 x D-sub socket, 9-pin |
CX2500-M510 | CANopen fieldbus master module, 1 x D-sub connector, 9-pin |
CX2500-B510 | CANopen fieldbus slave module, 1 x D-sub connector, 9-pin |
CX2550-0010 | Module for CFast slot |
CX2550-0020 | Module for 2½-inch HDD/SSD |
CX2550-0179 | 1 x USB Extended 1.1 |
CX2550-0279 | 1 x USB Extended 2.0 |
Optional interface
The basic CPU module can be ordered ex factory with an optional interface. The optional interface cannot be retrofitted.
CX20x3-xxxx | Optional interfaces |
|---|---|
CX20x3-N010 | DVI-D, additional DVI-D socket for clone and extended display mode. |
CX20x3-N011 | DisplayPort, additional DisplayPort for clone and extended display mode |
CX20x3-N030 | RS232, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX20x3-N031 | RS422/RS485, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX20x3-M112 | 2 x EtherCAT master, RJ45. |
CX20x3-B110 | EtherCAT slave, EtherCAT IN and OUT (2 x RJ45). |
CX20x3-M310 | PROFIBUS master, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX20x3-B310 | PROFIBUS slave, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX20x3-M510 | CANopen master, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX20x3-B510 | CANopen slave, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX20x3-M930 | PROFINET RT, controller, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45). |
CX20x3-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 power supply units are available in two different versions:
- 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 switchover and integrated electronic charging unit for an external battery pack.
- CX2100-0024: E-bus/K-bus power supply unit with automatic switchover and active cooling. The power supply unit is electrically isolated and UPS-OCT-capable.
All 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.
Software
In combination with the TwinCAT automation software, the CX20x3 Embedded PC becomes a powerful IEC 61131-3 PLC with up to four user tasks. 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 Gearing 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.