{"id":"beckhoff-cx2042","model_id":"CX2042","name":"Beckhoff CX2042","summary":"The Beckhoff CX2042 is a fan-cooled embedded PC CPU module in the CX2000 series. It uses a four-core Intel Xeon D-1527 at 2.2 GHz, provides 8 GB DDR4 RAM expandable to 64 GB, and has two Ethernet ports, DVI-I, four USB 3.0 ports, and a CFast slot. It runs Windows IoT Enterprise or TwinCAT/BSD and can use TwinCAT 3 runtime, with CX2000-series system modules connected over PCI Express.","study_notes":["Four-core Intel Xeon D-1527 CPU at 2.2 GHz; main memory is 8 GB DDR4, factory-expandable to 64 GB.","Base interfaces include one DVI-I, four USB 3.0, and one optional interface in addition to two RJ45 Ethernet ports.","CFast card slot is provided but card is not included; OS, user programs, and data boot from CFast.","Internal 128 kB NOVRAM provides persistent data storage when no UPS is used.","Power is supplied by a CX2100-0014 module; up to two CX2550 mass-storage modules can sit between supply and CPU, allowing up to three mass-storage devices total.","Supported operating systems include Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise 2024 LTSC, and TwinCAT/BSD; TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR) is available.","Optional interfaces include EtherCAT master/slave, PROFINET RT controller/device, PROFIBUS master/slave, CANopen master/slave, RS232/RS485/RS422, and additional Ethernet/display ports.","TwinCAT 3 platform level is High Performance (70).","Vibration/shock and EMC conformance are stated to EN 60068-2-6/-2-27 and EN 61000-6-2/-6-4."],"safety_notes":["CE and UL approvals/markings are stated.","Relative humidity limit: 95%, no condensation.","Storage temperature range: -40 to +85°C."],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/products/ipc/embedded-pcs/cx20x2-intel-r-xeon-r-d/cx2042.html","title":"Embedded PC with Intel® Xeon® D-1527","accessed":"2026-10-25"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-25","values":9,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-25","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"embedded_pc","manufacturer":"beckhoff","controllers":[],"weight_kg":1.65,"ethernet_ports":2,"processor":"Intel® Xeon® D-1527 2.2 GHz","supply_voltage":"24 V DC (-15%/+20%)","power_consumption_kw":0.095,"ip_rating":"IP20","operating_temp_min_c":-25,"operating_temp_max_c":50,"joints":[],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/beckhoff-cx2042","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}