Beckhoff CX7080

The Beckhoff CX7080 is an embedded PC in the CX7000 series with an Arm Cortex-M7 processor. It provides eight multi-functional 24 V DC inputs, four multi-functional outputs, Ethernet, and RS232/RS485 serial interfaces. It runs TwinCAT/RTOS with TwinCAT 3 runtime and connects to E-bus or K-bus terminals that are recognized automatically at startup.

Source checked9/9 values · 2026-10-25Beckhoff AutomationEmbedded PC
CX7080X11 × ETHERNETArm® Cortex®-M7, 480 MHz24 V DC (-15%/+20%)IP20CX7080 · 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%)
Operating temp min-25 °C
Operating temp max60 °C

Quick answers

How much does the Beckhoff CX7080 weigh?
0.142 kg, per Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-M7, RS232/RS485 and integrated I/Os (beckhoff.com).
What is the IP rating of the Beckhoff CX7080?
IP20, per Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-M7, RS232/RS485 and integrated I/Os (beckhoff.com).

Study notes

  • Housing dimensions are 49 mm x 100 mm x 73 mm.
  • Flash memory uses a microSD card slot with 512 MB included; optional expansion cards are available.
  • Main memory is 32 MB SDR and is not expandable; NOVRAM is 4 kB.
  • The two serial interfaces are on a 9-pin D-sub socket: one RS232 and one RS485, with transmission rates from 9600 to 115200 baud.
  • The multi-functional I/O includes 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs rated 24 V DC, 0.5 A, 1-wire technique.
  • Additional multi-functional I/O functions include 2 analog inputs, 2 PWM outputs, counters, and an incremental encoder interface.
  • E-bus or K-bus terminals can be attached as required and are recognized automatically during startup.
  • The unit is programmed with TwinCAT 3 via the Ethernet interface and uses TwinCAT/RTOS with TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR).
  • Included TwinCAT 3 functions are 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, and TF6760 IoT HTTPS/REST.
  • TwinCAT 3 platform level is Basic (10).

Safety

  • Certifications/markings: CE, UL.
  • Operating temperature range is -25 to +60 °C; storage temperature range is -40 to +85 °C.
  • Relative humidity is 95%, no condensation.
  • Protection rating is IP20.
  • 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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