{"id":"beckhoff-cx8050","model_id":"CX8050","name":"Beckhoff CX8050","summary":"The CX8050 is a Beckhoff controller with a CANopen master interface and an Ethernet interface for programming. It can also connect K-bus or E-bus terminals and detects the connected system during startup. It runs Windows Embedded CE 6 with TwinCAT 2 PLC and is programmed using IEC 61131-3.","study_notes":["Product status: regular delivery, not recommended for new projects; recommended alternative is CX8200.","Supports CANopen master and CAN-Layer-2 communication.","Automatically detects whether K-bus or E-bus terminals are connected during startup.","Programming languages: IEC 61131-3; control software: TwinCAT 2 PLC; operating system: Windows Embedded CE 6.","Main memory: 64 MB DDR2 RAM, not expandable; flash memory: microSD slot with 512 MB included.","Integrated 1-second UPS with 1 MB on microSD card.","Bus interface: 9-pin D-sub connector according to CANopen specification, galvanically decoupled; transmission rate up to 1 Mbaud with automatic detection.","Internal battery-backed clock; battery is behind the front flap and exchangeable.","Storage temperature: -25…+85°C; relative humidity: 95%, no condensation.","Max power consumption E-bus/K-bus: 10 W (5 V/max. 2 A).","Extended support for Windows Embedded CE 6 has ended; up-to-date security updates can no longer be provided."],"safety_notes":["Approvals/markings: CE, UL, ATEX, IECEx, cFMus.","ATEX marking: II 3G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc; II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc.","IECEx marking: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc; Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc.","cFMus marking: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class I, Zone 2, AEx ec IIC T4 Gc."],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/products/ipc/embedded-pcs/cx8000-arm9/cx8050.html","title":"Embedded PC with Arm9™ and CANopen master","accessed":"2026-10-25"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-25","values":9,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-25","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"embedded_pc","manufacturer":"beckhoff","controllers":[],"weight_kg":0.18,"ethernet_ports":1,"processor":"Arm9™, 400 MHz","supply_voltage":"24 V DC (-15%/+20%)","power_consumption_kw":0.003,"ip_rating":"IP20","operating_temp_min_c":0,"operating_temp_max_c":55,"joints":[],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/beckhoff-cx8050","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}