Beckhoff CX5120-01xx-9020

The Beckhoff CX5120-01xx-9020 is a fanless embedded PC based on the CX5100 series hardware. It uses a 1.20 GHz Intel Atom E3815 single-core processor and provides two gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a DVI-I output, and CFast/microSD storage slots. It runs Windows Embedded Compact 7 with TwinCAT 2 or TwinCAT 3 runtime and can be expanded with optional E-bus/K-bus I/O and communication interfaces.

Source checked9/9 values · 2026-10-25Beckhoff AutomationEmbedded PC
CX5120-01xx-9020X1X22 × ETHERNETIntel Atom® E3815, 1.20 GHz24 V DC (-15%/+20%)IP20CX5120-01xx-9020 · FRONTSchematic · port count from spec
IP rating
IP20
Weight
0.975kg

Specification

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Categoryembedded pc
Ethernet ports2
ProcessorIntel Atom® E3815, 1.20 GHz
Supply voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Power consumption0.01 kW
Operating temp min-25 °C
Operating temp max60 °C

Quick answers

How much does the Beckhoff CX5120-01xx-9020 weigh?
0.975 kg, per Embedded PC with Intel Atom® processor (beckhoff.com).
What is the IP rating of the Beckhoff CX5120-01xx-9020?
IP20, per Embedded PC with Intel Atom® processor (beckhoff.com).

Study notes

  • Product status: regular delivery, not recommended for new projects; the recommended alternative is CX9240.
  • Main memory is 2 GB DDR3 RAM and is not expandable.
  • Flash storage uses a CFast card slot and a microSD card slot; a 512 MB microSD card is included.
  • NOVRAM persistent data memory is 128 kB.
  • Cooling is passive; the device has a fanless design.
  • TwinCAT 3 platform level is Economy Plus (30).
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 extended support has ended; up-to-date security updates can no longer be provided, and TwinCAT is supported only up to build 4024.
  • Optional interfaces include RS232, RS485/RS422, EtherCAT slave, PROFIBUS master/slave, CANopen master/slave, and PROFINET RT controller/device.
  • Ordering variants CX5120-0100-9020, CX5120-0110-9020, CX5120-0111-9020, CX5120-0112-9020, and CX5120-0115-9020 differ by operating system and TwinCAT licenses.
  • Vibration/shock resistance conforms to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27; EMC immunity/emission conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4.

Safety

  • Approvals/markings: CE and UL.
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