Beckhoff CX5140

The CX5140 is a fanless Embedded PC with an Intel Atom E3845 quad-core processor clocked at 1.91 GHz and 4 GB of non-expandable DDR3 RAM. It offers two Gigabit-capable Ethernet interfaces, four USB 2.0 ports, a DVI-I output and one optional interface slot, and connects to I/O through E-bus or K-bus terminals. With a TwinCAT runtime installed it runs PLC, PLC/motion control and interpolating axis applications, with or without visualization.

Source checked9/9 values · 2026-10-25Beckhoff AutomationEmbedded PC
CX5140X1X22 × ETHERNETIntel Atom® E3845, 1.91 GHz24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)IP20CX5140 · FRONTSchematic · port count from spec
IP rating
IP20
Weight
1.095kg

Specification

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Categoryembedded pc
Ethernet ports2
ProcessorIntel Atom® E3845, 1.91 GHz
Supply voltage24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %)
Power consumption0.016 kW
Operating temp min-25 °C
Operating temp max60 °C

Quick answers

How much does the Beckhoff CX5140 weigh?
1.095 kg, per Embedded PC with Intel Atom® E3845 (beckhoff.com).
What is the IP rating of the Beckhoff CX5140?
IP20, per Embedded PC with Intel Atom® E3845 (beckhoff.com).

Study notes

  • Four processor cores; Windows Embedded Compact 7 only supports one CPU core.
  • Memory: 4 GB DDR3 RAM, not expandable; storage via CFast card slot and microSD card slot, cards not included.
  • Integrated 1-second UPS with 1 MB on the CFast card.
  • I/O connection is E-bus or K-bus with automatic recognition; E-bus/K-bus current supply 2 A.
  • Max. power consumption with UPS loading is 23 W; E-bus/K-bus max. power consumption 10 W (5 V/max. 2 A).
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) 142 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm; weight approx. 1095 g.
  • Operating systems: Windows Embedded Compact 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB / 2019 LTSC / 2021 LTSC, TwinCAT/BSD.
  • Control software: TwinCAT 2 runtime, TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR); TwinCAT 3 platform level Performance Plus (50).
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 and TwinCAT/BSD require a CFast card of at least 20 GB; Windows Embedded Standard 7 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise require at least 40 GB.
  • Product status: regular delivery, not recommended for new projects; recommended alternative CX5340.
  • Optional interfaces available ex factory include RS232/RS485/RS422, DVI-D, DisplayPort, audio, EtherCAT master/slave, PROFIBUS master/slave, CANopen master/slave and PROFINET RT controller/device.
  • Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C; relative humidity 95%, no condensation; internal battery-backed clock with exchangeable battery.

Safety

  • Protection rating IP20.
  • Approvals/markings: CE, UL, DNV; ATEX, IECEx, cFMus and CCC only with ordering option CX2900-0107.
  • Use in hazardous areas zone 2/22 or Class I, Div. 2 requires the CX2900-0107 device modification, which is mandatory for CX5140.
  • Ex marking with CX2900-0107: ATEX II 3G Ex ec IIC T4 Gc; IECEx Ex ec IIC T4 Gc; cFMus Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D and Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc.
  • The device documentation for use in hazardous areas must be read carefully.
  • 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.
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