Product overview
The CX5600 product family includes two different embedded PCs, which differ by their processor type and RAM. The CX56x0 Embedded PC is a full-fledged PC with the following basic configuration:
- an M.2 SSD slot,
- a microSD card slot,
- two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces,
- four USB 3.0 interfaces,
- and a DVI-D interface
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 M.2 SSD card or microSD card. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC or TwinCAT/BSD can be used as the operating system.
Extension modules
The basic CPU module can be extended if required and thus equipped with additional interfaces. To do this, a system module or fieldbus module from the CX2500-xxxx series can be plugged in via the multi-pin connection on the left-hand side of the device. In total, no more than one module can be plugged in.
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 |
Optional interface
The embedded PC can be ordered ex factory with an optional interface. The optional interface cannot be retrofitted.
CX56x0-xxxx | Optional interfaces |
|---|---|
CX56x0-N010 | DVI-D, additional DVI-D socket for clone and extended display mode.1) |
CX56x0-N011 | DisplayPort, additional DisplayPort for clone and extended display mode.1) |
CX56x0-N020 | Audio interface, 3 x 3.5 mm jack plug, Line-In, Mic-In, Line-Out |
CX56x0-N030 | RS232, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX56x0-N031 | RS422/RS485, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX56x0-M112 | 2 x EtherCAT master, RJ45. |
CX56x0-B110 | EtherCAT slave, EtherCAT IN and OUT (2 x RJ45). |
CX56x0-M310 | PROFIBUS master, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX56x0-B310 | PROFIBUS slave, D-sub socket, 9-pin. |
CX56x0-M510 | CANopen master, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX56x0-B510 | CANopen slave, D-sub connector, 9-pin. |
CX56x0-M930 | PROFINET RT, controller, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45). |
CX56x0-B930 | PROFINET RT, device, Ethernet (2 x RJ-45 switch). |
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 terminal. The power supply terminal automatically recognizes the respective bus system (K-bus or E-bus).
Software
In combination with the TwinCAT automation software, the CX56x0 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 gearing, 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.