Product overview
The CX5100 product family comprises three Embedded PCs, which differ in terms of processor type, RAM and housing size. The CX51x0 Embedded PC is a full-fledged PC with the following basic configuration:
- CFast card slot,
- MicroSD card slot,
- two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces,
- four USB 2.0 interfaces,
- and a DVI-I interface.
Suitable operating systems are Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB, Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 P or Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7.
The Embedded PC features an internal 1-second UPS as persistent data memory. In the event of a power failure the 1-second UPS can store up to 1 MB of persistent data on the CFast card or MicroSD card.
The Embedded PC can be ordered ex factory with an optional interface. The optional interface cannot be retrofitted.
CX51x0-xxxx | Optional interfaces |
|---|---|
CX51x0-N010 | DVI-D, additional DVI-D socket for clone and extended display mode.1) |
CX51x0-N011 | DisplayPort, additional DisplayPort for clone and extended display mode.1) |
CX51x0-N020 | Audio interface, 3 x 3.5 mm jack plug, Line-In, Mic-In, Line-Out.2) |
CX51x0-N030 | RS232, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX51x0-N031 | RS422/RS485, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX51x0-B110 | EtherCAT slave, EtherCAT IN and OUT (2 x RJ45). |
CX51x0-M310 | PROFIBUS master, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX51x0-B310 | PROFIBUS slave, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX51x0-M510 | CANopen master, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX51x0-B510 | CANopen slave, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX51x0-M930 | PROFINET RT, controller, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45). |
CX51x0-B930 | PROFINET RT, device, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45 switch). |
1) Only available for CX5130 and CX5140.
2) Is not supported by Windows Embedded Compact 7.
Power supply terminal
The power supply terminal for the Embedded PC is located on the right-hand side. Bus Terminals (K-bus) or EtherCAT Terminals (E-bus) can be attached on the right-hand side of the power supply unit. The power supply terminal automatically recognizes the respective bus system (K-bus or E-bus).
Software
In combination with the TwinCAT automation software, the CX51x0 Embedded PC becomes a powerful IEC 61131-3 PLC with up to four user tasks.
Additionally, Motion Control tasks can also be executed. It may be possible to control several servo axes, depending on the required sampling time. In addition to simple point-to-point movements, it is possible to execute more complex multi-axis functions such as electronic gear unit, cam plate and flying saw.
In addition to real-time execution of control tasks, the TwinCAT real-time kernel ensures that enough time remains for the user interface (HMI), to communicate with the real-time components via software interfaces such as ADS or OPC.