The CX5230 is an Embedded PC based on the Intel Atom® x5-E3930 processors with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz (dual-core) and 4 GB DDR4-RAM. The basic equipment includes two independent, Gigabit-capable Ethernet interfaces as well as four USB 3.0 and one DVI-D interface. A wide range of additional connection options or gateway functions are available thanks to the optional interface and I/O level, which can consist of either E-bus or K-bus terminals and can be fitted ex factory. In addition, a system module or fieldbus module from the CX2000 series can be plugged in via the high-pole connection on the left-hand side of the device. Although the total number of plug-in modules of the type CX2500-xx is limited to one with the CX5200 series, it is possible in this way, for example, to implement two further Gigabit-Ethernet interfaces or four further USB interfaces or a further fieldbus interface. Furthermore, the CX5230 is characterized by an internally electrically isolated power supply unit with UPS-OCT capability, built-in 1s-UPS, low power consumption and fanless cooling.

Depending on the installed TwinCAT runtime environment, the CX5230 can be used for the implementation of PLC or PLC /Motion Control projects (with or without visualization). The execution of Motion Control applications with interpolating axis motions is also possible. The extended operating temperature range of -25…+60°C allows use in climatically demanding applications.