Hannover Messe - June 2002

Controller that uses either CE .NET or XP Embedded

Beckhoff has introduced the first of a new generation of controllers with a top-hat rail mounting. The CX1000 is a modular small-format Industrial PC which can use either Windows CE .NET or Windows XP Embedded, and which uses Beckhoff's TwinCAT CE PLC/NC software.

The compact CPU module measures 100 x 38 x 91mm and in addition to the Ethernet and RS232 interfaces contains a 266MHz Pentium MMX-compatible CPU. Up to 64Mbyte internal Flash memory for operating system and applications is complemented with up to 128Mbyte RAM, whilst a Compact Flash Type II slot will hold commercially available Compact Flash cards. All standard PC interfaces are integrated and a screen or a Beckhoff Control Panel can be connected through the DVI interface at a distance of up to 7m, depending on resolution.

Fieldbus connectivity is available in master or slave versions, which can be added to later in the field, making the control system extendable at any time. TwinCAT CE PLC turns the CX1000 into a PLC with a runtime system that handles up to four PLC tasks. All IEC 61131-3 languages are available and programming is carried out through TwinCAT. Control programs can either be developed on a PC and downloaded over Ethernet to the CX1000 hardware or transferred using a Compact Flash card.

Beckhoff
h115@industrialnetworking.co.uk

Hayes Control Systems
h116@industrialnetworking.co.uk