Beckhoff CX1020-0000 Embedded PC CPU Module

Description

Key Technical Specifications

Beckhoff identifies CX1020-0000 specifically as the CPU module version supplied without an operating system and without TwinCAT. The CX1020 platform uses a 1 GHz Intel Celeron M ULV processor and provides two 10/100 Mbit/s RJ45 interfaces connected through an internal Ethernet switch.

The CPU module requires a compatible CX1100-xxxx power supply module. Additional CX-series fieldbus and system modules can be connected through the CX system architecture.

Product Introduction

The Beckhoff CX1020-0000 is a compact Embedded PC and CPU module for industrial control applications. Its 1 GHz Intel Celeron M processor, DDR RAM, CompactFlash storage, dual Ethernet ports, and PC/104 system bus support PLC and machine-control architectures built around the CX1020 platform.

The -0000 suffix is important: this version is supplied without an operating system and without TwinCAT. A replacement therefore requires verification of the existing CompactFlash image, application software, connected CX1100 power supply, and installed CX-series modules.

CX1020-0000

CX1020-0000

Installation & Configuration Guide

Stage 1 — Pre-Installation Preparation

Estimated time: 15–30 minutes

1. Place the machine in a safe operating state.
2. Notify operations and apply the site’s LOTO procedure.
3. Isolate the CX1020 system from its power source.
4. Wait at least 5 minutes for stored electrical energy to dissipate.
5. Verify the absence of hazardous voltage with an appropriately rated meter.
6. Use an ESD wrist strap when handling the CPU module.
7. Photograph the existing assembly, CompactFlash card, Ethernet connections, and adjacent CX modules.
8. Record the complete part number and hardware revision.
9. Back up the existing CompactFlash/application image whenever possible.

⚠️ Do not assume that every is equivalent to -0000. Beckhoff supplied multiple software and hardware configurations.

Stage 2 — Removing the Existing Module

Estimated time: 10–20 minutes

1. Confirm that the system is electrically isolated.
2. Label all Ethernet and system-bus connections.
3. Remove the CompactFlash card carefully if it must be transferred.
4. Disconnect the from the CX1100 power supply and adjacent modules as required.
5. Release the DIN-rail or mechanical retention mechanism.
6. Remove the CPU module without forcing the mating connectors.
7. Inspect the PC/104 and system-bus interfaces.
8. Keep the original CPU and CompactFlash card until the replacement is fully commissioned.

Stage 3 — Installing the Replacement

Estimated time: 15–30 minutes

1. Verify the replacement marking: -0000.
2. Compare the hardware revision with the removed unit.
3. Confirm that the existing CX1100-xxxx power supply is compatible.
4. Transfer the original CompactFlash card only after confirming its condition and configuration.
5. Install the CPU module on the DIN rail.
6. Reconnect adjacent CX-series modules and system-bus connections.
7. Reconnect the two Ethernet ports according to the original network topology.
8. Check that every connector is fully seated.
9. Verify that no module has been shifted from its original position.

Stage 4 — Power-On & Testing

Estimated time: 30–60 minutes

1. Check power wiring and system-bus connections before energizing.
2. Power the CX system through the appropriate CX1100 module.
3. Observe the Power, LAN, TwinCAT/status, and CompactFlash indicators.
4. Verify that the controller boots from the intended CompactFlash configuration.
5. Confirm Ethernet link/activity on both RJ45 ports.
6. Verify the installed control application and operating environment.
7. Confirm communication with connected CX-series I/O and fieldbus modules.
8. Check PLC task execution and machine diagnostics.
9. Perform a controlled I/O test.
10. Run the machine through a controlled manual cycle before returning it to production.

⚠️ The -0000 itself does not include an operating system or TwinCAT runtime. If a replacement boots but does not execute the machine application, check the CompactFlash image and software configuration before treating the CPU hardware as defective.

FAQ

1. What is thhoff ?

It is the basic Embedded PC CPU module configured without an operating system and without TwinCAT. Beckhoff lists it as ordering code .

2. What procdoes use?

The uses an Intel Celeron M ULV processor running at 1 GHz. The documented configuration has one CPU core and 256 MB DDR RAM, with memory expandable to 1 GB depending on factory configuration.

Does include TwinCAT?

No. The -0000 configuration is specified as having no operating system and no TwinCAT. Other ordering codes were available with Windows Embedded and different TwinCAT 2 runtimes.

4 the include Ethernet?

Yes. The basic provides two RJ45 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet interfaces connected through an internal switch.

Can operate by itself?

Not as a complete control installation. The CPU module requires a compatible -series power supply module, and additional CX-series system or fieldbus modules may be required by the machine configuration.

6. Is the still a current Beckhoff product?

Beckhoff currently identifies the as being in the service phase and lists CX2033 and CX2043 as recommended alternatives. For an existing machine, however, replacing a failed with the matching original configuration can avoid unnecessary changes to the control architecture.

7. What should I verify before ng a replacement?

Verify the complete part number, hardware revision, CompactFlash configuration, power supply, adjacent CX modules, and application software. In particular, do not substitute a variant with a different operating-system or TwinCAT configuration without checking the machine’s software architecture.