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The CX5630 is an Embedded PC based on the AMD Ryzen™ R1505G processor with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz (dual-core) and 8 GB

DDR4-RAM. The basic equipment includes two independent, 1.0 Gbit-capable Ethernet interfaces as well as four USB 3.0 and one

DVI-D interface. A replaceable, industry-standard M.2 SSD (SATA) is used as the boot and storage medium, enabling even faster

read and write access and large-volume data handling. The M.2 SSD is easily accessible behind a flap to enable rapid hardware

replacement in case of service, even on site.

A wide range of additional connection options or gateway functions are available thanks to the optional interface and I/O level,

which can consist of either E-bus or K-bus terminals and can be fitted ex factory. In addition, a system module or fieldbus module

from the CX2000 series can be plugged in via the high-pole connection on the left-hand side of the device. Although the total

number of plug-in modules of the type CX2500-xxxx is limited to one with the CX5600 series, it is possible in this way, for example,

to implement two further Gbit Ethernet interfaces or four further USB interfaces or a further fieldbus interface. Furthermore, the

CX5630 is characterized by an internally electrically isolated power supply unit, built-in 1-second UPS, low power consumption and

fanless cooling.

The TwinCAT automation software turns the CX5630 system into a high-performance PLC and motion control system that can be

used with or without visualization. Both TwinCAT 2 in 32-bit mode and the latest TwinCAT 3 version in 64-bit mode are supported.

Continuing support for TwinCAT 2 guarantees investment protection for projects and systems that were or will be created with this

32-bit generation. The extended operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C allows use in climatically demanding

applications.

The CX5620 is an Embedded PC based on the AMD Ryzen™ R1102G processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz (dual-core) and 4 GB

DDR4-RAM. The basic equipment includes two independent, 1.0 Gbit-capable Ethernet interfaces as well as four USB 3.0 and one

DVI-D interface. A replaceable, industry-standard M.2 SSD (SATA) is used as the boot and storage medium, enabling even faster

read and write access and large-volume data handling. The M.2 SSD is easily accessible behind a flap to enable rapid hardware

replacement in case of service, even on site.

A wide range of additional connection options or gateway functions are available thanks to the optional interface and I/O level,

which can consist of either E-bus or K-bus terminals and can be fitted ex factory. In addition, a system module or fieldbus module

from the CX2000 series can be plugged in via the high-pole connection on the left-hand side of the device. Although the total

number of plug-in modules of the type CX2500-xxxx is limited to one with the CX5600 series, it is possible in this way, for example,

to implement two further Gbit Ethernet interfaces or four further USB interfaces or a further fieldbus interface. Furthermore, the

CX5620 is characterized by an internally electrically isolated power supply unit, built-in 1-second UPS, low power consumption and

fanless cooling.

The TwinCAT automation software turns the CX5620 system into a high-performance PLC and motion control system that can be

used with or without visualization. Both TwinCAT 2 in 32-bit mode and the latest TwinCAT 3 version in 64-bit mode are supported.

Continuing support for TwinCAT 2 guarantees investment protection for projects and systems that were or will be created with this

32-bit generation. The extended operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C allows use in climatically demanding

applications.

PLC, motion control, interpolation, and visualization

Multi-core CPUs in conjunction with TwinCAT 3 enable PLC projects to be distributed to several cores, resulting in significant performance gains. Likewise, all TwinCAT Motion Control functions can be used to the full: in addition to simple point-to-point movements, more complex multi-axis functions such as electronic gearing, cam plate and flying saw are possible. Interpolating 3D path movements and complex axis kinematics are also executable, however, the transition to more powerful devices from the CX2000 series must be checked in the individual case here.

With the CX5600 series, particular importance was also attached to the continuation of support for TwinCAT 2 (32 bit); an upgrade to the more modern TwinCAT 3 (64 bit) is however possible at any time with this device series. With both TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3. the management in the TwinCAT real-time kernel ensures that sufficient time remains for the user interface (HMI) in addition to the control tasks run in real-time. The high performance of the graphics kernel integrated in the CPU enables demanding visualizations with advanced user interfaces to be realized.

The CX5600 series is also available as an Embedded PC without operating system and without TwinCAT. The extended operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C enables use under climatically challenging conditions.

EtherCAT as a fast I/O system

The Embedded PCs were developed with a view to optimized interaction with EtherCAT. Therefore, each CX5600 controller has an internal primary EtherCAT port. This can be fed to the right to the I/O level in order to enable the use of EtherCAT I/O Terminals. If necessary, however, it can also switch automatically to the K-bus terminal system.

Both Ethernet ports of the CX5600 can be used both for standard IT connections and as additional EtherCAT master interfaces. In conjunction with EtherCAT and TwinCAT, it is possible to implement very fast control processes in the microsecond range (eXtreme Fast Control Technology).

Due to the separate 1.0 Gbit Ethernet interfaces it is also possible to use EtherCAT with cable redundancy by using one of the Ethernet interfaces as a redundancy port. In addition, the devices can be operated with a EtherCAT slave interface in the multi-option interface so that several intelligent controllers can be synchronized via an EtherCAT network.

The CX5600 series supplements the existing CX5100 devices with absolutely identical housing dimensions. What is new, however, is the expandability on the left-hand side by a module of the type CX2500-xxxx, with an additional space requirement of about 22 mm in width. This allows further PC interfaces (e.g. two additional 1 Gbit Ethernet ports) or fieldbus interfaces (e.g. for PROFIBUS, CANopen, etc.) to be added to the system.

The basic equipment of the CX5600 Embedded PCs includes two independent 1.0 Gbit Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.0 ports, one DVI-D interface and a multi-option interface that can be flexibly equipped ex factory, for example with a serial port or a fieldbus connection.

The boot and storage medium is an interchangeable, industrially compatible M.2 SSD (SATA), whose slot is accessible behind a cover. The operating system as well as TwinCAT and user projects are stored on it. Fast hardware exchange is thus possible if service is required; a software update can be performed simply by replacing the M.2 SSD on site. The built-in capacitive 1-second UPS ensures secure backup of persistent application data on the M.2 SSD. The data and time are buffered by an exchangeable battery (button cell).

Compact, fanless multi-core controller with AMD Ryzen™ R1000

The DIN-rail mountable, fanless Embedded PCs of the CX5600 series are equipped with AMD Ryzen™ processors. As with all newer Embedded PCs, the entire range of K-bus or EtherCAT Terminals can be directly connected on the right-hand side.

The main features of this CX5600 device series are:

• CPUs of the AMD Ryzen™ series with two cores

• fanless cooling

• powerful M.2 SSD

• comfortable 4 or 8 GB RAM

• electrically isolated 24 V DC power supply unit, UPS OCT-capable

• built-in capacitive 1-second UPS for persistent data storage

• left-sided extension interface for a system module

The CX5340 is an embedded PC based on an x6425RE Intel Atom® processor

with 1.9 GHz (quad-core) and 8 GB LPDDR4 RAM. The basic equipment includes

two independent Gigabit-capable Ethernet interfaces as well as four USB 3.1 and

one DisplayPort interface. A wide range of additional connection options or

gateway functions are available thanks to the optional interface and I/O level,

which can consist of E-bus or K-bus terminals and can be fitted ex factory.

A system module or fieldbus module from the CX2000 series can be plugged in

via the multi-pole connection on the left-hand side of the device. Although the

total number of plug-in modules is limited to one, two additional Gigabit-Ethernet

interfaces or four additional USB interfaces or another fieldbus interface can also

be implemented in this way, for example. The CX5340 is characterized by an

internally electrically isolated power supply unit, built-in 1-second UPS, and low

overall power consumption and fanless cooling.

Depending on the installed TwinCAT runtime environment, the device can be used

for the implementation of PLC or PLC/motion control projects (with or without

visualization). Motion control applications with interpolating axis motions can also

be executed. The extended operating temperature range from -25…+60°C allows

use in climatically demanding applications.

PLC, motion control, interpolation, and visualization

Multi-core CPUs in conjunction with TwinCAT 3 enable PLC projects to be distributed to several

cores, resulting in significant performance gains. All TwinCAT motion control functionalities can

also be used to their full extent: in addition to simple point-to-point movement, more complex

multi-axis functions such as electronic gearing, cam plate, and flying saw are also possible.

Interpolating 3D path movements and complex axis kinematics can also be executed, however,

transitioning to more powerful devices from the CX2000 series must be checked out for each

individual case here.

In addition to handling real-time control tasks, management in the TwinCAT 3 real-time kernel

leaves enough time for the user interface (HMI). Due to the excellent performance of the graphic

unit integrated in the CPU, even demanding visualizations can be displayed with modern user

interfaces.

The CX5300 series is also available as an embedded PC without an operating system and without

TwinCAT. The extended operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C enables use under

challenging ambient conditions.

EtherCAT as a fast I/O system

The embedded PCs were developed with a view to optimized interaction with EtherCAT.

Every CX5300 controller therefore has an internal EtherCAT master port. This can be routed

to the right, to the I/O level, to enable the use of EtherCAT I/O Terminals. If necessary,

however, it can also switch automatically to the K-bus terminal system. Both Ethernet ports

of the CX5300 can be used for both standard IT connections and as additional EtherCAT

master interfaces. In conjunction with EtherCAT and TwinCAT, very fast control processes

in the microsecond range (eXtreme Fast Control Technology) can be implemented.

Due to the separate Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, EtherCAT can also be implemented with

cable redundancy by using one of the Ethernet interfaces as a redundancy port. In addition,

the devices can be operated with an EtherCAT slave interface in the multi-option interface

so that several intelligent controllers can be synchronized via an EtherCAT network.

Alternatively, the devices can be configured with an EtherCAT master interface in the multi

-option interface, which then provides two independent EtherCAT masters.