BECKHOFF CX1000 User Manual

CX1000 Embedded PC
Hardware documentation

CX1000-0xxx
CX1000-Nxxx

version: 1.1
date: 2006-06-21

Table of contents

CX1000 Hardware Documentation

1. Foreword

Notes on the Manual
Safety instructions 4
Documentation Issue Status 5

2. Product Overview 6

Appropriate Use 6
System Overview 7
Base Modules 9

Technical Data 9
Types 10
Connections 12
Compact flash insert 14
Compact flash card 14
PC 104 bus 15

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System interfaces 17

Technical Data 17
Connections CX1000-N001 18
Connections CX1000-N002 20
Connections CX1000-N003 21
Connections CX1000-N005 22

Power supply 24

Technical data CX1100-0001 24
Technical data CX1100-0002 / CX1100-0003 25
Connections CX1100-0001 26
Connections CX1100-0002 27
Connections CX1100-0003 28
LCD display 29

3. Transport 30

Unpacking, installation and transport 30

4. Fitting and wiring 31

Mechanical mounting 31

Dimensions 31
Mechanical Assembly of the base module 32
Mechanical Mounting of the Fieldbus modules 35

5. Error handling and diagnostics 37

CPU base module 37

LED CPU base module 37

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Power supplys 38

LED CX1100-0001 38
LED CX1100-0002 39
LED CX1100-0003 41

Trouble shooting 43

6. Decommissioning 44

Removal and disposal 44

7. Appendix 46

Accessories 46
Support 47
Certificates 48

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Foreword

1. Foreword

Notes on the Manual

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering who are
familiar with the applicable national standards. It is essential that the following notes and explanations are followed
when installing and commissioning these components.

Liability Conditions

The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the requirements for
safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development. For that reason the documentation is not in every case checked for consistency with performance data,
standards or other characteristics. None of the statements of this manual represents a guarantee (Garantie) in the
meaning of § 443 BGB of the German Civil Code or a statement about the contractually expected fitness for a
particular purpose in the meaning of § 434 par. 1 sentence 1 BGB. In the event that it contains technical or editorial
errors, we retain the right to make alterations at any time and without warning. No claims for the modification of
products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data, diagrams and descriptions in this
documentation.

© This manual is copyrighted. Any reproduction or third party use of this publication, whether in whole or in part,
without the written permission of Beckhoff Automation GmbH, is forbidden.

Associated publication

For commissioning the use of the appropriate hardware documentation is recommended apart from this
documentation.

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Foreword

Safety Instructions

Safety Rules

The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the requirements for
safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

State at Delivery

All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the application.
Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the documentation are not
permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH.

Personnel Qualification

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering who are
familiar with the applicable national standards.

Description of safety symbols

The following safety symbols are used in this operating manual. They are intended to alert the reader to the
associated safety instructions.

Danger

This symbol is intended to highlight risks for the life or health of personnel.

Warning

This symbol is intended to highlight risks for equipment, materials or the environment.

Note

This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.

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Documentation Issue Status

Version Changes

1.1 comments on hardware watchdog added

1.0 updated version

0.1 preliminarily version

Foreword

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Product Overview

2. Product Overview

Appropriate Use

The CX1000 device series is a modular control system that can be mounted on top hat rails. Its components are
plugged together and installed in the control cabinet or junction box, depending on the required function.

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Product Overview

System Overview

The System

The CX1000 system covers the whole range of Beckhoff control technology both in terms of price and performance:
The new product range is designed for tasks requiring the characteristics and computing capacity of Industrial PCs,
but whose budget does not stretch to full-blown Industrial PCs.

The system only uses those components that are actually required. For example, a CX1000 can be operated in
„headless“mode, i.e. without display or keyboard; in this case, the associated interface is not required. Whilst the
resulting control system has no visualisation, it does have communications capability via the built-in Ethernet and RS
232 interfaces.

If local visualisation is required, this can be implemented via a DVI (digital video interface), to which all Beckhoff
Control Panels and all commercially available monitors with DVI-input can be connected. The touch screen signal is
read via one of the two available USB interfaces.

The components

The modules of the CX1000 series system are connected with each other via the standardised PC104 bus (16 bit).
The individual system components are modules that can be arranged in series. The basic unit consists of a CPU
module(CX1000-0000) and a power supply module(CX1100-000x). Further system interfaces for serial
communication(2x RS 232, and RS422, RS485) as well as audio signals are available separately.

CPU base module

The CPU module is available in several variants. These relate to:
– Internal memory configuration: there are two options – either 16 MB Flash/32 MB RAM or 64 MB Flash / 128 MB

RAM. The latter is required if the system is to be equipped with Windows XP Embedded.
– System interface configuration: as an option, a DVI and two USB Interfaces can be added to the combination of

Ethernet and RS 232 that is always present.
– Operating system: There is a choice between Microsoft Windows CE.NET and Microsoft Windows XP Embedded.
– Pre-installed TwinCAT software: CX1000 can be preinstalled without a TwinCAT system, with TwinCAT CE PLC or

with TwinCAT CE NC PTP, or with the associated full version of the individual TwinCAT levels for PLC and Motion
Control.

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System interfaces

Further system interfaces for serial communication(2x RS 232, and RS422, RS485) as well as audio signals are
available separately.

Fieldbus interfaces

The range of optional modules for theCX1000 is complemented by fieldbus connectionsfor Profibus, CANopen,
DeviceNet,SERCOS interface and Lightbus, both asmaster and slave versions.

The following fieldbus interfaces are available:
Beckhoff Lightbus (master and slave), Profibus DP (master and slave), CANopen (master and slave), DeviceNet

(master and slave) und SERCOS Interface (only master).
The use of fieldbus master modules in a CX1000 system enables the utilisation of all Beckhoff fieldbus components

(e. g. Bus Coupler, Bus Terminal Controller, drive technology) as distributed control components for the assembly of
complex systems

The use of fieldbus slave modules enables the utilisation of a CX1000 system as subordinate distributed control for
the configuration of complex or modular systems.

The Software

In combination with the TwinCAT automation software, the CX1000 Industrial PC becomes a powerful IEC 61131-3
PLC with up to four user tasks. Additionally, MotionControl tasks can also be executed. Depending on the required
cycle time, several servo axes can be controlled. Even special functions such as flying saw, electronic gearbox and
cam plate can be realised.

The CX1000 system can be programmed in two ways, depending on the operating system used:

Remote programming via Ethernet

This option is used if the basic unit is equipped with Windows CE.NET. In this case, the system is programmed via a
laptop or a desktop PC, which is connected to the CX1000 via Ethernet (network or crossover cable). The programs
are developed on the laptop with a standard TwinCAT software licence and then loaded into the target device.

Visualisation

The Beckhoff OPC server is available for interfacing with SCADA software on both operating system variants
Windows CE.NET or Windows XP Embedded. In other words, the CX1000 also offers unproblematic visualisation
and simultaneous control in realtime on a single system. Beckhoff control devices

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Base Modules

Technical Data

Product Overview

The CX1000 CPU module is the basic module of the CX system. It comprises the CPU and the internal flash memory
in two implementation levels and offers the option to operate an additional memory medium in Compact Flash type II
format. Ethernet and an RS 232 interface are also part of the basic configuration. All other CX family components can
be connected via the PC104 interface that is available on both sides. The CPU module requires a CX1100 type
power supply module.

Technical data CX1000-0000

Processor compatible with Pentium MMX, clock frequency 266 MHz
Flash memory 64 MByte Compact Flash card
Internal main memory 32 MByte RAM (expandable to 128 MByte)
Interfaces 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet) and 1 x 9-pinD-Sub (RS 232)
Diagnostics LED 1 x Power, 1 x Link, 1x 100 MBit , 1 x LAN Aktivität,

1 x Flash access
Expansion slot 1 x Compact Flash type II insert with ejector
Clock battery-powered internal clock for time and date
Operating system Microsoft Windows CE.NET or Microsoft

Windows XP Embedded
Control software TwinCAT PLC Runtime or TwinCAT NC PTP Runtime
System bus 16 Bit ISA (PC104 standard)
Power supply via system bus (through CX1100 power supply module)
Dimensions 57 mm x 100 mm x 91 mm
Weight approx. 355 g ( with DVI/USB 435 g)

The passive cooling module CX1000-COOL is included in the scope of supply.

Note

The Watchdog function is only supported by Beckhoff in combination of TwinCAT with WINDOWS
NT based systems. For other operating systems without TwinCAT it is not possible to give a general
solution. The user must find a solution to the implementation of watchdog access on his own. As the
only support Beckhoff can provide

 the processor hardware description
 the CX-architecture description (CX1100-000x power supply manual)

The documents can be found in the Download area of our webserver (www.beckhoff.com)..

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Product Overview

Types

The CPU module can be equipped with different hardware and software options: the internal memory is expandable
to 32 MB Flash/128 MB RAM; the operating systems can be Windows CE.NET or Windows XP Embedded. The
TwinCAT automation software transforms a CX1000 system into powerful PLC and Motion Control system that can
be operated with or without visualisation. Further system interfaces (pre-installed in the factory) or fieldbus
connections can be added to the basic CPU module.

Since not all combinations are sensible, the following table contains a breakdown of the permissible combinations.

The CX 1000 modules are available in the following types:

Modules

CX1000­0010

CX1000­0011

CX1000­0012

CX1000­0110

CX1000­0111

CX1000­0112

CX1001­0000

CX1001­0010

CX1001­0011

CX1001­0012

CX1001­0020

CX1001­0021

CX1001­0022

CX1001­0110

CX1001­0111

16/32 MB64/128 MBDVI /

USB

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Windows
CE.NET

Windows
XPE

without
TwinCAT

TwinCAT
PLC
Runtime

TwinCAT NC
PTP
Runtime

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CX1001­0112

CX1001­0120

CX1001­0121

CX1001­0122

CX1000 systems with Windows XP Embedded require a Compact Flash card with a minimum capacity of 128 MB.

Note:

A list of the different software images can be found in the CX1000 Software Documentation.

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Product Overview

Connections

The basic CPU module is available with different hardware and software options. It is supplied from the power supply
unit, so that only the connections are described here.

Basic CPU module with Ethernet RJ 45 and COM1 (RS232) interface:

RJ 45 interface (socket):

Assignment of the RJ45 interface:
PIN Signal Description

1 TD + Transmit +
2 TD - Transmit ­3 RD + Receive +
4
5
6 RD - Receive ­7
8

TD & RD are exchanged at the hubs or between two PCs.

connected not used

connected not used

COM1 interface (connector):

Assignment of the COM1 interface:
PIN Signal Type Description

1 DCD Signal in Data Carrier Detect
2 RxD Signal in Receive Data
3 TxD Signal out Transmit Data
4 DTR Signal out Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground Ground
6 DSR Signal in Data Set Ready
7 RTS Signal out Request to Send
8 CTS Signal in Clear to Send
9 RI Signal in Ring Indicator

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Basic CPU module with DVI/USB interface:

In addition to the Ethernet and COM interface, this basic module features a DVI-I and two USB interfaces. The pin
assignment of the basic CPU module with two USB and a DVI-I interface is explained under the associated system
interface CX1000-N001.

Applicable to all basic CPU modules:

LED

The green power LED (PWR) is on if the basic CPU module is connected correctly to a live power supply unit.

Compact Flash slot

Further information can be found under Compact Flash slot.

PC 104 Bus

The PC 104 bus is a standardised bus with 104 ISA signals for compact embedded systems.

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