The CX8050 is a controller with a CANopen master interface. Apart from functioning as a CANopen master, it can also be used to support CAN-Layer-2 communication. Alternatively K-bus or E-bus terminals can be series-connected; the CX8050 automatically detects which system is connected during the start-up phase. The control system is programmed via the additional Ethernet interface.
Product status:
regular delivery (not recommended for new projects)
Product information
| Technical data | CX8050 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Arm9™, 400 MHz |
| Number of cores | 1 |
| Flash memory | slot for microSD card, 512 MB included (optionally expandable) |
| Main memory | 64 MB DDR2 RAM (not expandable) |
| 1-second UPS | integrated (1 MB on microSD card) |
| Programming languages | IEC 61131-3 |
| Web visualization | yes |
| Online change | yes |
| Up/down load code | yes/yes |
| Interfaces | 1 x RJ45 10/100 Mbit/s, 1 x USB device (behind the front flap), 1 x bus interface |
| Cooling | passive |
| Bus interface | D-sub connector, 9-pin according to CANopen specification, galvanically decoupled |
| Diagnostics LED | 1 x TC status, 2 x bus status |
| Clock | internal battery-backed clock for time and date (battery behind the front flap, exchangeable) |
| Operating system | Windows Embedded CE 6 |
| Control software | TwinCAT 2 PLC |
| I/O connection | E-bus or K-bus, automatic recognition |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| UPS OCT-capable | no |
| Current supply E-bus/K-bus | 2 A |
| Web-based management | yes |
| Max. power consumption | 3 W |
| Max. power consumption E-bus/K-bus | 10 W (5 V/max. 2 A) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 64 mm x 100 mm x 73 mm |
| Weight | approx. 180 g |
| Operating temperature | 0…55°C |
| Storage temperature | -25…+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 rating | IP20 |
| Approvals/markings | CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, cFMus |
| Ex marking | ATEX: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc II 3 D Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc IECEx: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc Ex tc IIIC T135 °C Dc cFMus: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc |
The end date of the extended support for the operating system Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 has already passed. Up-to-date security updates can no longer be provided.
| Material compliance | CX8050 |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 7439-92-1 |
| REACH SVHC | Lead |
| REACH Annex XVII | compliant |
| REACH Annex XIV | compliant |
| SCIP No. | SCIP submission in progress |
| POP | compliant |
| RoHS | compliant with exemption |
| RoHS exemption | 6c: Copper alloy with a mass fraction of up to 4% lead, 7c-I: Lead-containing electrical and electronic components in glass and ceramic materials, excluding dielectric ceramics in capacitors |
| China-RoHS | www.beckhoff.com/china-rohs-ipc |
| CA Prop65 | www.beckhoff.com/prop65 |
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| Options | |
|---|---|
| CX1900-0123 | 1 GB microSD card, instead of 512 MB microSD card* |
| CX1900-0131 | 16 GB microSD card, instead of 512 MB microSD card* |
*Only available as flash memory extension in combination with a CX CPU module on order. Suitable for CX7xxx, CX80xx, CX81xx, CX9020.
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| CX1900-0122 | 512 MB microSD card |
| CX1900-0124 | 1 GB microSD card |
| CX1900-0132 | 16 GB microSD card |
| ZK1090-9191-0xxx | RJ45, plug, straight, male, 8-pin – RJ45, plug, straight, male, 8-pin |
| ZK1093-9191-0xxx | RJ45, plug, straight, male, 8-pin – RJ45, plug, straight, male, 8-pin |
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