Beckhoff CX7050

The Beckhoff CX7050 is an embedded PC for control applications. It uses an Arm Cortex-M7 480 MHz processor, runs TwinCAT/RTOS with the TwinCAT 3 runtime, and includes eight multi-functional digital inputs and four multi-functional outputs. It has an Ethernet interface and a CANopen master interface that can also operate as a CAN or CANopen slave.

Source checked10/10 values · 2026-10-25Beckhoff AutomationEmbedded PC
CX7050X11 × ETHERNETArm® Cortex®-M7, 480 MHz24 V DC (-15%/+20%)IP20CX7050 · FRONTSchematic · port count from spec
IP rating
IP20
Weight
0.142kg

Specification

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Categoryembedded pc
Ethernet ports1
ProcessorArm® Cortex®-M7, 480 MHz
Supply voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Power consumption0.002 kW
Operating temp min-25 °C
Operating temp max60 °C

Quick answers

How much does the Beckhoff CX7050 weigh?
0.142 kg, per Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-M7, CANopen commander (master) and integrated I/Os (beckhoff.com).
What is the IP rating of the Beckhoff CX7050?
IP20, per Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-M7, CANopen commander (master) and integrated I/Os (beckhoff.com).

Study notes

  • Integrated I/O: 8 multi-functional inputs (24 V DC) and 4 multi-functional outputs (24 V DC, 0.5 A, 1-wire).
  • Bus interface: 9-pin D-sub, 1 x CANopen commander (master), CAN 2.0A/2.0B; transmission rates 10, 20, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500, 800, 1000 kbaud.
  • The CANopen commander interface can also be used as a CAN or CANopen slave.
  • E-bus or K-bus terminals can be attached; the CX7050 automatically recognizes the connected I/O system during start-up.
  • Interfaces: 1 x RJ45 10/100 Mbit/s, 1 x USB, 1 x bus interface.
  • Flash memory: slot for microSD card, 512 MB included; main memory 32 MB SDR (not expandable); NOVRAM 4 kB.
  • Operating system is TwinCAT/RTOS; control software is TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR); programming is via the Ethernet interface.
  • Dimensions: 49 mm x 100 mm x 73 mm; passive cooling.
  • Diagnostics LEDs: 1 x TC status, 1 x bus status, 1 x diagnostics.
  • Included TwinCAT 3 functions: TC1000 ADS, TC1100 I/O, TC1200 PLC, TF4100 Controller Toolbox, TF4110 Temperature Controller, TF6255 Modbus RTU, TF6340 Serial Communication, TF6701 IoT Communication (MQTT), TF6730 IoT Communicator, TF6760 IoT HTTPS/REST.
  • I/O specification: EN 61131-2 type 3; vibration/shock: EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27; EMC: EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4.
  • Related model CX7051 is an embedded PC with Arm Cortex-M7, CANopen responder (slave), and integrated I/Os.

Safety

  • Protection rating: IP20.
  • Operating temperature: -25…+60°C.
  • Storage temperature: -40…+85°C.
  • Relative humidity: 95%, no condensation.
  • Approvals/markings: CE, UL.
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