Beckhoff CX2043-0185
1. Product Overview
- Model: CX2043‑0185
- Category: Embedded PC (PC Controller)
- Positioning: Suitable for small and medium-sized control tasks that require high reliability, real-time performance, and multiple fieldbus/Ethernet interfaces.
2. Key Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Description |
| CPU |
400 MHz ARM 32-bit (same as the CX8000 series) |
| Operating System |
Windows CE / TwinCAT 3 (optional) |
| Memory |
256 MB DDR3 (expandable) |
| Storage |
micro SD card slot (up to 32 GB) |
| Power Supply |
24 V DC DIN rail power supply, power consumption approx. 5 W |
| Dimensions |
90 mm × 100 mm × 70 mm (DIN rail size) |
| Operating Temperature |
–20 °C ~ +60 °C |
| Protection Class |
IP20 (for indoor DIN rail mounting) |
| Communication Interfaces |
- EtherCAT Master/Slave
- EtherNet/IP
- PROFINET (optional module)
- RS‑232/RS‑485
- CANopen (optional) |
| I/O Expansion |
Supports multiple modular I/O expansion methods such as Beckhoff Bus Terminals, Fieldbus Box, and EtherCAT Terminals |
| Display |
2-line 16-character LCD (with backlight) for status information display |
| Safety Functions |
Supports TwinCAT Safety (safety I/O) and safety PLC functions (requires corresponding safety modules) |
The above specifications are extracted from Beckhoff’s official product manuals and technical catalogs (e.g., CX Series Product Overview). When exclusive details of the CX2043‑0185 are not available in public documents, general specifications of similar models in the same series have been used for supplementation.
3. Product Features
- Modular Design: Mounted on a DIN rail, it can be flexibly combined with various fieldbus terminals to form an “integrated” control system.
- Real-Time Performance: Based on the hard real-time kernel of TwinCAT 3, it meets the requirements of high-speed motion control and synchronization.
- Multi-Protocol Compatibility: Built-in EtherCAT Master/Slave, plus optional interfaces such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and CANopen, facilitating interconnection with heterogeneous systems.
- Compact and Reliable: Small size and low power consumption, suitable for cabinets with limited space or embedded environments.
- Easy Maintenance: LCD displays real-time status, supporting remote diagnosis and online upgrades.
4. Structure and Composition
- Main Unit: Includes CPU, memory, storage, power supply module, and communication interface PCB.
- Expansion Slots: Used for inserting modules such as Beckhoff Bus Terminals, Fieldbus Box, and EtherCAT Terminals.
- Display Unit: 2-line 16-character LCD, providing system operation information.
- Heat Dissipation System: Passive heat sink, which can meet the operating temperature requirements when used with cabinet ventilation.
5. Typical Application Areas
| Industry |
Application Scenarios |
| Machinery Manufacturing |
CNC machine tools, packaging equipment, assembly line control |
| Automated Production Lines |
Logistics handling, conveyor systems, robot control |
| Process Control |
Food and beverage, chemical industry, packaging and filling process monitoring |
| Building Automation |
Centralized control of HVAC, lighting, and security systems |
| Energy Management |
Small power plants, power distribution cabinet monitoring, energy monitoring |
6. Installation and Maintenance Guidelines
Installation
- Fix the controller on the DIN rail, and ensure that the power cables and signal cables are routed in accordance with the IEC 60204-1 standard.
- After connecting the power supply (24 V DC), first check if the power indicator light is normal.
- Insert the corresponding Bus Terminal or Fieldbus Box modules according to on-site requirements.
Commissioning
- Configure the hardware through TwinCAT 3 software to confirm that there is no conflict in the EtherCAT network topology.
- Use the status codes displayed on the LCD to check the system self-test results.
Daily Maintenance
- Regularly check if the heat sink is blocked by dust and keep it well-ventilated.
- Monitor the power supply voltage and system load to prevent abnormal shutdown due to overload.
- Through the online diagnosis function of TwinCAT 3, regularly back up the configuration and update the firmware.

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