# Beckhoff CX5230

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The CX5230 is an embedded PC with an Intel Atom x5-E3930 dual-core processor and 4 GB DDR4 RAM. It provides two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.0 ports, a DVI-D port, and an optional interface for fieldbus or I/O modules. It runs Windows 10 IoT Enterprise or TwinCAT/BSD and can execute PLC and motion control applications with TwinCAT 3.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | embedded pc |
| Weight | 1.195 kg |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| Processor | Intel Atom® x5-E3930, 1.3 GHz |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC (-15%/+20%) |
| Power consumption | 0.016 kW |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Operating temp min | -25 °C |
| Operating temp max | 60 °C |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Beckhoff Automation](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/beckhoff.md)

## Safety

- Approvals/markings: CE, UL.
- EMC immunity/emission conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4.
- Vibration/shock resistance conforms to EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27.
- Relative humidity: 95%, no condensation.
- Power supply is electrically isolated.

## Study notes

- Processor has 2 cores and a clock speed of 1.3 GHz.
- Main memory is 4 GB DDR4 RAM (internal, not expandable).
- Flash memory uses a CFast card slot and a microSD card slot; cards are not included.
- Integrated 1-second UPS uses 1 MB on the CFast card.
- Interfaces include 2 x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, 1 x DVI-D, 4 x USB 3.0, and 1 x optional interface.
- I/O connection supports E-bus or K-bus with automatic recognition.
- Cooling is passive; the unit is fanless.
- Control software is TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR).
- Operating systems are Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC 64-bit, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC, and TwinCAT/BSD.
- Optional interfaces include EtherCAT master/slave, PROFINET RT controller/device, PROFIBUS master/slave, and CANopen master/slave.
- Max power consumption with loading UPS is 34 W; E-bus/K-bus max power consumption is 10 W (5 V/max 2 A).
- Dimensions are 142 mm x 100 mm x 92 mm.

## Sources

1. [Embedded PC with Intel Atom® x5-E3930](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/products/ipc/embedded-pcs/cx5200-intel-atom-r-x/cx5230.html) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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