BECKHOFF CX1020 - Manual (Page 13)

Product overview
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The software
In combination with the TwinCAT automation software, the CX1020 Industrial PC becomes a powerful IEC 61131-3
PLC with up to four user tasks. Additionally, Motion Control 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 realized.
The CX1020 system is programmed in the same way as other bus controllers:
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 CX1020 via Ethernet (network or crossover cable). The
programs are developed on the laptop with a standard TwinCAT software license and then loaded into the target
device.
Visualization
The Beckhoff OPC server is available for interfacing with SCADA packets, if the two operating system variants
“Windows CE.NET” or “Windows XP Embedded” are used. In other words, the CX1020 also offers straightforward
visualization and simultaneous control in real-time on a single system.