BECKHOFF CX1000 - Manual (Page 10)

Product Overview
8 Embedded PC
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