Beckhoff CX5120 DIN Rail Mounting PLC with Ethernet/IP Communication and Passive Fanless Cooling

Price Negotiable

Price: Negotiable

MOQ: 1 pcs

Delivery Time: 5-7 days

Brand: Beckhoff

Product Description

Beckhoff CX5120 PLC Overview

The Beckhoff CX5120 is a compact, industrial-grade programmable logic controller featuring robust performance and extensive connectivity options for demanding automation applications.

Core Hardware Specifications

Processor & Memory	Intel Atom E3815, 1.46 GHz single-core processor with 2 GB DDR3 RAM (non-expandable)
Storage	CFast card slot + microSD card slot (media not included in basic configuration); optional 512 MB-32 GB industrial-grade storage; integrated 1-second UPS for secure backup of 1 MB persistent data; replaceable battery RTC
Power Supply	24 V DC (-15%～+20%); approximately 11 W standard consumption, UPS charging peak approximately 18 W; E-bus/K-bus power supply maximum 2 A
Physical Dimensions	124 mm × 100 mm × 92 mm (W × H × D); weight approximately 860-975 g (varies by configuration); IP20 protection rating; DIN rail mounting
Cooling System	Passive fanless cooling design for dust-free operation and noise reduction

Interface and Communication Capabilities

Physical Interfaces: 2×RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (switched); 1×DVI-I video port; 4×USB 2.0 ports; 1 optional interface slot for fieldbus/serial modules
Communication Protocols: Supports ADS, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP protocols
Programming Environment: Compatible with TwinCAT 2/3 (IEC 61131-3 standard languages)
Operating Systems: System options include Windows Embedded Standard 7 P, Windows Embedded Compact 7, and TwinCAT/BSD
Remote Management: Web visualization, ADS remote maintenance, and online firmware/project updates

Environmental Specifications and Certifications

Operating Temperature	-25°C to +60°C (wide temperature range)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Humidity	95% (non-condensing)
Vibration & Shock	Conforms to EN 60068-2-6/27 standards
Certifications	CE, UL, DNV GL; Optional ATEX/IECEx explosion-proof certification available (requires dedicated option)

Typical Applications and Selection Guidance

Application Scenarios:

Outdoor cabinets and cold chain equipment in extreme temperature environments
PLC control for small and medium-sized production lines
Distributed I/O data acquisition and edge computing systems
EtherCAT, PROFINET, and CANopen fieldbus gateway applications
Simple multi-axis motion control with TwinCAT software

Selection Recommendation: The CX5120 is ideal for direct replacement or expansion of existing projects. For new large-scale installations, consider comparing with CX8000 or CX5140 (quad-core) models for enhanced performance redundancy.