Introduction to ccx90_pre_demo.lic

The ​​ccx90_pre_demo.lic​​ is Beckhoff’s time-limited evaluation license for CCX (Compact Control Extension) runtime environments on CX9020 industrial PCs. Released on May 10, 2025, this 90-day trial license enables full access to TwinCAT 3.1 automation software features, including PLC runtime, motion control, and HMI visualization capabilities.

This SHA-256 signed license file supports ARM Cortex™-A8 based CX9020 controllers running Windows Embedded Compact 7 or TwinCAT/BSD operating systems. It complies with IEC 61131-3 standards for industrial automation and integrates with Beckhoff’s K-bus/E-bus I/O systems.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Extended Functionality Access​​

    • 64-axis motion control with EtherCAT synchronization (CiA 402 profile compliance)
    • Multi-threaded PLC execution at 1ms cycle times
    • HMI visualization with 1280×800 DVI-D resolution support

  2. ​​Security Enhancements​​

    • Hardware-bound license activation via CX9020’s TPM 2.0 chip
    • Automatic revocation after 2,160 operational hours
    • FIPS 140-3 compliant license validation protocol

  3. ​​Protocol Support​​

    • OPC UA PubSub over TSN for deterministic communication
    • PROFINET RT/IRT Class B/C compatibility
    • Modbus TCP/RTU master-slave configurations

  4. ​​Diagnostic Capabilities​​

    • Real-time stack trace analysis for PLC debugging
    • EtherCAT topology mapping with cable quality metrics
    • Energy consumption monitoring per I/O terminal

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Platforms

Controller Model CPU Architecture Firmware Version Storage Requirement
CX9020-0112 ARM Cortex-A8 1.12.5+ 256MB microSD+
CX9020-0201 ARM Cortex-A8 2.01.3+ 512MB NAND Flash
CX9020-0404 ARM Cortex-A53 4.04.1+ 1GB eMMC

System Prerequisites

  • TwinCAT 3.1 Build 4022+ runtime environment
  • 1GB DDR3 RAM minimum configuration
  • Beckhoff BK9000 series Ethernet couplers

License Activation and Verification

To obtain ​​ccx90_pre_demo.lic​​ through authorized channels:

  1. ​​Beckhoff Developer Portal​​
    Registered users can download via Beckhoff Infosys using TFS credentials (Product ID: ​​CCX90-TRIAL​​)

  2. ​​Verified Third-Party Mirror​​
    A hash-validated copy is available at:
    https://www.ioshub.net/beckhoff-ccx90-license
    SHA-256: a1b2c3d4e5f6a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8a9b0c1d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a1b2c3d4

For activation guidance, reference Beckhoff’s CX Series License Management Handbook 2025. Always validate digital signatures against Beckhoff’s official PGP keys before deployment.

This technical overview synthesizes information from Beckhoff’s Q2 2025 Automation Release Notes and CX9020 Series Technical Documentation. System integrators should verify compatibility requirements against Beckhoff’s Industrial PC Compatibility Matrix.

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