Performance leap for Embedded PCs: 12 processor cores on DIN rail
The CX2042, CX2062 and CX2072 Embedded PCs extend the CX product family with versions with very high CPU power (optionally with many-core) and enable direct connection of Bus Terminals or EtherCAT Terminals.
The CX20x2 in conjunction with EtherCAT and TwinCAT enables very fast control processes in the microsecond range (eXtreme Fast Control Technology).
The basic CPU modules have a CFast card, two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.0 interfaces and a DVI-I interface as standard. In addition there are fieldbus or serial connection options. Please note that these have to be specified with the order, i.e. retrospective installation is not possible. Other components from the CX2000 family can be connected via the multi-pin terminals on either side. The multi-pin terminal on the left-hand side enables the connection of up to four further optional modules.
The components
The individual system component are 22 mm wide or a multiple thereof. The basic unit consists of the CX20x2 CPU module and a power supply module (CX2100-0xxx).
Power supply unit with integrated I/O interface and optional UPS
The 24 V DC power supply unit is 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 external battery packs in order to maintain UPS functionality
Both power supply units feature an illuminated anti-glare LC display with two rows of 16 characters each for displaying status messages. The application programs can also use the display for displaying application-specific texts.
EtherCAT as a fast I/O system
The CX2042, CX2062 and CX2072 Embedded PCs were developed with a view towards optimized interaction with EtherCAT. EtherCAT offers a wide range of application options. The separate Gbit Ethernet interfaces enable EtherCAT to be used with cable redundancy by using one of the Ethernet interfaces as redundancy port. In addition, devices with EtherCAT slave interface can be operated such that several intelligent controllers can be synchronized via an EtherCAT network.
PLC, motion control, interpolation and visualization
As Industrial PC on a DIN rail the CX20x2 in conjunction with TwinCAT offers the functionality of large Industrial PCs. Many-core CPUs in conjunction with TwinCAT 3 enable PLC projects to be distributed to several cores, resulting in significant performance gains.
Moreover, all TwinCAT functionalities are available for motion control applications: in theory, up to 256 axes can be controlled. In addition to simple point-to-point movements, more complex multi-axis functions such as electronic gearbox, cam plates and flying saw can be implemented. Due to the high-performance CPUs in the CX20x2, interpolating 3D path movements can also be implemented and DIN 66025 programs executed.
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 kernel integrated in the CPU enables demanding visualizations with advanced user interfaces to be realized.
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