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Manual | EN
CX9240
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2024-12-03 | Version: 1.0

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  • Page 1 Manual | EN CX9240 Embedded PC 2024-12-03 | Version: 1.0...
  • Page 3 Switching on ............................  31 Switching off ............................  32 7 1-second UPS (persistent variables) .....................  33 FB_S_UPS_BAPI.......................... 35 Data types ............................ 37 PlcAppSystemInfo ...........................  37 8 Error handling and diagnostics ...................... 39 Diagnostic LEDs.......................... 39 8.1.1 K-bus.......................... 39 8.1.2 E-bus.......................... 42 CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 4 9 Care and maintenance ...........................  44 10 Decommissioning ...........................  46 10.1 Removing cables.......................... 46 10.2 Dismantling the Embedded PC .......................  47 11 Technical data ............................ 48 12 Appendix .............................. 50 12.1 Accessories .............................  50 12.2 Certifications ...........................  50 12.3 Support and Service........................ 51 Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 5 EP1590927, EP1789857, EP1456722, EP2137893, DE102015105702 and similar applications and registrations in several other countries. ® EtherCAT is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany Copyright © Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. The distribution and reproduction of this document, as well as the use and communication of its contents without express authorization, are prohibited.
  • Page 6 There is a potential hazard to the environment and equipment. Notes showing further information or tips: This notice provides important information that will be of assistance in dealing with the product or software. There is no immediate danger to product, people or environment. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 7 Notes on the documentation Documentation issue status Version Changes First release CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 8 Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. In addition, the following actions are excluded from the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG: • Failure to comply with this documentation.
  • Page 9 • The sensitivity of a PC against malicious software increases with the number of installed and active software. • Uninstall or disable unnecessary software. Further information on the safe handling of networks and software can be found in the Beckhoff Information System: http://infosys.beckhoff.com...
  • Page 10 • Appropriate packaging of the industrial PC, in particular the original packaging, can improve vibration resistance during transport. • Send the embedded PC in the original packaging and additional outer packaging. Table 1: Dimensions and weight. CX9240 Dimensions (W x H x D) 84 mm x 100 mm x 91 mm Weight approx.
  • Page 11 The CX9240 Embedded PC is a compact, DIN rail-mountable Ethernet controller with a 1.2 GHz ® ®  Cortex A53 CPU with four cores and 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM. The CX9240 Embedded PC is a full- fledged PC with the following basic configuration: • a microSD card slot, • two independent 1 Gbit Ethernet interfaces, •...
  • Page 12 Product overview Structure Fig. 1: Example configuration of a CX9240 Embedded PC. Table 3: Legend for the structure. Component Description DisplayPort (X200). Interface for a monitor or panel. microSD card slot Slot for industrial microSD cards. Optional interface (X300). Space for interfaces such as RS232, EtherCAT, CANopen or others.
  • Page 13 PC, operating system, options and TwinCAT can be reordered. Product designation for identification of the embedded PC. Serial number/Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN) for the unambiguous identification of the product. Hardware version and date of manufacture. MAC addresses of the built-in Ethernet interfaces. The host name is made up of CX and the last three bytes of the MAC address.
  • Page 14 Product overview Types The CX9240 Embedded PC can be ordered with different software options. Use this overview in conjunction with the information on the name plate to ascertain the operating system and the TwinCAT version of the embedded PC. Fig. 3: Nomenclature for the CX9240 Embedded PC.
  • Page 15 Drain Wire Note the power consumption of the connected devices. The USB interfaces of the CX9240 are limited to 1.1 A in pairs, X100 and X102 or X101 and X103. No more than 900 mA and 4.5 W of power can be output per interface.
  • Page 16 100 Mbit, the LED lights up green. The LED lights up red if the speed is 1000 Mbit (gigabit). Table 7: Ethernet interface X000 and X001, pin assignment. Signal Description T2 + Pair 2 T2 - T3 + Pair 3 T1 + Pair 1 T1 - T3 - Pair 3 T4 + Pair 4 T4 - Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 17 Config 2 AUX channel+ Ground AUX channel- Hot-plug detection Power supply: ground Power supply: 3.3 V / 500 mA Table 9: DisplayPort X300, resolution at the monitor. Interface Resolution in pixels DisplayPort (2560 x 1440) @60 Hz (3840 x 2160) @30 Hz CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 18 Other configurations for the RS485 interface can be ordered ex factory. The following options are available: • N031-0001 RS485 with echo, end point (terminated). • N031-0002 RS485 without echo, stub (without termination). • N031-0003 RS485 with echo, stub (without termination). Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 19 Interface description • N031-0004 RS422 full duplex end point (terminated). An RS485 interface cannot be configured retrospectively and must always be ordered ex factory as required. CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 20 Transmit - RD + Receive + connected reserved RD - Receive - connected reserved For the EtherCAT slave optional interface (B110), documentation with further information is available: https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1033/b110_ethercat_optioninterface/index.html? id=2623834056269338700 Document name CXxxxx-B110 | EtherCAT Slave Optional Interface. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 21 Table 14: Wire colors of the PROFIBUS line. PROFIBUS line D-sub B red Pin 3 A green Pin 8 For the PROFIBUS optional interface (x310), documentation with further information is available: https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1033/m310_b310_profibus_optioninterface/index.html? id=2233561431434830097 Document name CXxxxx-M310/B310 | Profibus Optional Interface CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 22 Shield CAN Ground (internally connected to pin 3) CAN high (CAN+) not used not used For the CANopen optional interface (x510), documentation with further information is available: https://infosys.beckhoff.com/content/1033/m510_b510_canopen_optioninterface/index.html? id=1404127979601372947 Document name CXxxxx-M510/B510 | CANopen Optional Interface Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 23 The configuration and licensing of the fieldbuses takes place in TwinCAT. Fig. 11: Ethernet interface M910. Table 16: Ethernet interface, PIN assignment. Signal Description TD + Transmit + TD - Transmit - RD + Receive + connected reserved RD - Receive - connected reserved CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 24 Commissioning Commissioning Assembly Fig. 12: CX9240 Embedded PC, dimensions. 6.1.1 Permissible installation positions NOTICE Overheating The embedded PC may overheat if the installation position is incorrect or the minimum distances are not adhered to. Adhere to the maximum ambient temperature of 60°C and the mounting instructions.
  • Page 25 Commissioning Fig. 13: CX9240 Embedded PC, permitted installation position. If vibrations and impact occur in the same direction as the DIN rail, the embedded PC must be secured with an additional bracket, in order to prevent it slipping. CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 26 PC has latched. 3. Then lock the latches again. ð You have installed the embedded PC successfully. Check again that the mounting is correct and that the embedded PC is engaged on the DIN rail. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 27 Only use industrial microSD cards provided by Beckhoff. The eject mechanism is based on the push/push principle. Below, we show you how to change the microSD card.
  • Page 28 EtherCAT Terminal requires power from the terminal bus (E-bus). The following diagram shows the permissible installation of a passive EtherCAT Terminal. The passive EtherCAT Terminal was not directly attached to the power supply unit. Fig. 15: Passive EtherCAT Terminals, permissible installation. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 29 Always disconnect the 24 V line. Devices connected to the embedded PC with their own power supply (e.g. a panel) must have the same potential for "PE" and "0 V" as the embedded PC (no potential difference). CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 30 Strip length 8 ... 9 mm 0.33 inch Fig. 17: Connection example with a CX9240. Connect the embedded PC as follows: 1. Open a spring-loaded terminal by slightly pushing with a screwdriver or a rod into the square opening above the terminal.
  • Page 31 The CX9240 Embedded PCs are UL-certified. The corresponding UL label can be found on the name plate. Fig. 18: UL label for CX9240. The CX9240 Embedded PCs can thus be used in areas in which special UL requirements have to be met. These requirements apply to the system voltage (Us) and the power contacts (Up). Applications without special UL requirements are not affected by UL regulations.
  • Page 32 1. Stop all running programs properly, e.g. the control software on the embedded PC. 2. Shut down the operating system. 3. Do not switch off the external power supply until all other tasks have been completed, in order to switch off the embedded PC. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 33 Table 18: Storage location and names of the files in TwinCAT 3. Development environment File path File name TwinCAT 3 \\TwinCat\3.1\Boot\Plc Port_85x.bootdata Port_85x.bootdata-old (backup) The x in the file name stands for the number of the runtime system. CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 34 Always call the function block from the PLC and always use the fastest task to do so. In the case of a power failure Beckhoff recommends not calling the rest of the application in order to ensure that sufficient time remains for writing the data.
  • Page 35 Make sure you configure adequate router memory for saving the persistent data. Irrespective of the mode and irrespective of whether data were saved or the quick shutdown was executed, the 1-second UPS switches off the mainboard after the discharging of the capacitors. CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 36 UPS modes without shutdown. tRecoverTime must be somewhat longer than the maximum holding time of the UPS in order to ensure that the capacitors are fully charged. Outputs VAR_OUTPUT     bPowerFailDetect  : BOOL; (* TRUE while powerfailure is detected *)     eState            : E_S_UPS_State; (* current ups state *)     nCapacity         : BYTE; (* actual capacity of UPS *)     bBusy             : BOOL; (* TRUE: function block is busy *)     bError            : BOOL; (* FALSE: function block has error *)     nErrID            : UDINT; (* FB error ID *) END_VAR Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 37 PlcAppSystemInfo Each PLC contains an instance of type 'PlcAppSystemInfo' with the name '_AppInfo'. The corresponding namespace is 'TwinCAT_SystemInfoVarList'. This must be specified for use in a library, for example. TYPE PlcAppSystemInfo STRUCT      ObjId              : OTCID; CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 38 BSODOccured This variable has the value TRUE if Windows is in a BSOD. TComSrvPtr Pointer to the TcCOM object server AppName Name generated by TwinCAT, which contains the port. ProjectName Name of the project Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 39 An error is indicated by the "K-bus ERR" LED in a particular order. Table 20: K-bus ERR LED, fault indication sequence through the LED. Order Meaning Fast blinking Starting the sequence First slow sequence Error code No display Pause, the LED is off Second slow sequence Error code argument CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 40 For some error the LED "K-BUS ERR" does not go out, even if the error was rectified. Switch the power supply for the power supply unit off and back on again to switch off the LED after the error has been rectified. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 41 Bit 10 K-bus output update not yet complete. Bit 11 Watchdog. Bit 15 Acyclic K-bus function active (e.g. K-bus reset). If there is a K-bus error, this can be reset via the IOF_DeviceReset function block (in the TcIoFunctions.lib). CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 42 Up 24 V Power supply for terminal bus. The LED lights green if the power supply is correct. L / A E-bus not connected. E-bus connected / no data traffic. flashes E-bus connected / data traffic on the E-bus. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 43 5. TwinCAT version used 6. Any components / software used The quickest response will come from support / service in your country. Therefore please contact your regional contact. For details please refer to our website at https://www.beckhoff.com or ask your distribution partner. CX9240...
  • Page 44 NOTICE Use of incorrect spare parts The use of spare parts not ordered from Beckhoff Service can lead to unsafe and faulty operation. • Only use spare parts that you have ordered from Beckhoff Service. Beckhoff industrial PCs are manufactured from components of the highest quality and robustness. They are selected and tested for best interoperability, long-term availability and reliable function under the specified environmental conditions.
  • Page 45 • Only remove new electronic components from the ESD packaging (tinted plastic bag) after putting on the wrist grounding strap. • Do not walk around with electronic components in your hand if they are not in ESD packaging. CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 46 2. Remove the wiring from the first terminal next to the power supply terminal. 3. Pull the orange strap to remove the first terminal after the power supply terminal by pulling it forward. ð In the next step the embedded PC can be removed from the DIN rail and dismantled. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 47 2. Pull the orange strap on the power supply terminal and gently remove the device from the DIN rail. ð You have removed the embedded PC successfully. Disposal The device must be fully dismantled in order to dispose of it. Electronic components must be disposed of according to national electronic waste regulations. CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 48 1 x power, 1 x TC status, 1 x flash access, 2 x bus status Clock internal, capacitor-buffered real-time clock for time and date (memory > 21 days) ® Operating system Beckhoff RT Linux Control software TwinCAT 3 Runtime (XAR) from TwinCAT 3.1 Build 4026 Power supply 24 V DC (-15 %/+20 %), electrical isolation Max.
  • Page 49 2 x RJ 45, EtherCAT IN and OUT 100 Mbaud EtherCAT G slave 2 x RJ45, EtherCAT IN and OUT PROFIBUS D-sub connector, 9-pin 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud CANopen D-sub connector, 9-pin 10 kbaud to 1,000 kbaud Ethernet, expandable for 2 x RJ-45 switches real-time protocols CX9240 Version: 1.0...
  • Page 50 FCC Approval for Canada FCC: Canadian Notice This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radiated emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Version: 1.0 CX9240...
  • Page 51 Please contact your Beckhoff branch office or representative for local support and service on Beckhoff products! The addresses of Beckhoff's branch offices and representatives round the world can be found on our internet page: www.beckhoff.com You will also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there.
  • Page 52 List of tables List of tables Table 1 Dimensions and weight........................ Table 2 Available optional interfaces for the CX9240................Table 3 Legend for the structure....................... Table 4 Information on the name plate..................... Table 5 CX9240, ordering information for software..................
  • Page 53 List of figures List of figures Fig. 1 Example configuration of a CX9240 Embedded PC..............Fig. 2 Name plate example........................Fig. 3 Nomenclature for the CX9240 Embedded PC................Fig. 4 USB interfaces X100, X101, X102, X103..................Fig. 5 Ethernet interfaces X000, X001.
  • Page 55 More Information: www.beckhoff.com/cx9240 Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone: +49 5246 9630 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com...