Beckhoff CX9020

The Beckhoff CX9020 is a DIN rail-mountable embedded control system with a 1 GHz Arm Cortex-A8 processor. It connects directly to Beckhoff E-bus or K-bus I/O and includes two switched Ethernet ports, USB and DVI-D interfaces. It runs Windows Embedded Compact 7 and can run TwinCAT PLC and motion control software.

Source checked9/9 values · 2026-10-25Beckhoff AutomationEmbedded PC
CX9020X1X22 × ETHERNETArm® Cortex®-A8, 1 GHz24 V DC (-15%/+20%)IP20CX9020 · FRONTSchematic · port count from spec
IP rating
IP20
Weight
0.59kg

Specification

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Categoryembedded pc
Ethernet ports2
ProcessorArm® Cortex®-A8, 1 GHz
Supply voltage24 V DC (-15%/+20%)
Power consumption0.005 kW
Operating temp min-25 °C
Operating temp max60 °C

Quick answers

How much does the Beckhoff CX9020 weigh?
0.59 kg, per Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-A8 (beckhoff.com).
What is the IP rating of the Beckhoff CX9020?
IP20, per Embedded PC with Arm® Cortex®-A8 (beckhoff.com).

Study notes

  • CPU has 1 core.
  • Main memory is 1 GB DDR3 RAM and is not expandable.
  • Flash memory has 2 microSD card slots with a 512 MB card included; capacity can be expanded.
  • Includes 128 kB NOVRAM non-volatile memory.
  • I/O connection is E-bus or K-bus with automatic bus system identification; interfaces include 2 x RJ45 10/100 Mbit/s on an internal switch, 1 x DVI-D, and 4 x USB 2.0.
  • Operating system is Windows Embedded Compact 7, English.
  • Control software options include TwinCAT 2 runtime and TwinCAT 3 runtime (XAR).
  • Cooling is passive.
  • Clock is internal battery-backed for time and date, with exchangeable battery.
  • Dimensions are 84 mm x 100 mm x 91 mm (W x H x D).
  • Storage temperature range is -40 to +85°C; relative humidity is 95% with no condensation; vibration/shock conform to EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27; EMC conforms to EN 61000-6-2/EN 61000-6-4.
  • Optional fieldbus interfaces include EtherCAT slave, PROFIBUS master/slave, CANopen master/slave, and PROFINET RT controller/device.

Safety

  • Approvals/markings: CE, UL, DNV; with CX2900-0107 ordering option: 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.
  • For hazardous areas zone 2/22 or Class I, Div. 2, ordering option CX2900-0107 is mandatory; read the device documentation for use in hazardous areas carefully.
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