CX Edge Computing Wristband
CX Series
Edge computing with IO acquisition/control: 8 digital inputs + 6 relay outputs, optional 8 analog inputs, RS485/Zigbee/Ethernet/4G, standard 35mm DIN-rail mounting.
Product Overview
The CX Edge Computing Wristband is a smart edge access and IO acquisition/control device developed by FEXLINK for industrial IoT scenarios. It comes with a built-in edge computing development engine and an open data acquisition development engine, enabling secondary development of data and custom protocols, and features a built-in tamper-proof function to support remote payment collection with customers. It provides 8 digital inputs and 6 relay outputs, with an optional 8 analog inputs (voltage/current in multiple ranges). Downstream, it collects data from PLCs, HMIs, sensors and other devices via RS485 or Zigbee; upstream, it connects to the cloud platform via wired Ethernet or wireless 4G. It delivers core capabilities including millisecond-level alarm prediction, offline buffer & retransmission, traffic saving, data encryption, and routing/switching. The metal housing supports standard 35mm DIN rail mounting, suitable for various industrial control cabinets.
Core Capabilities
Edge computing engine: built-in edge computing development engine and data acquisition development engine, supporting user-defined data acquisition protocols and secondary development. IO acquisition & control: 8 digital inputs + 6 relay outputs, optional 8 analog inputs, meeting industrial on-site control requirements. Millisecond-level alarm: built-in anomaly detection algorithm enables millisecond-level alarm prediction on data. Tamper-proof function: built-in tamper-proof design supports remote payment collection with customers, safeguarding device asset security. Product Features
Data Generated
Product Features
Accurate Data
Built-in edge computing development engine and open data acquisition development engine allow secondary development and processing of data and support user-defined data acquisition protocols, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
Built-in Protocols
Built-in communication protocols for mainstream PLC, HMI and other devices. Simple configuration connects devices to the network, eliminating complex protocol development.
Alarm Prediction
Built-in anomaly detection algorithm provides millisecond-level alarm handling on data, enabling fast local response to abnormal events.
Easy Networking
Supports 4G, WiFi and Ethernet to connect to the platform. Install-and-use on site, adapting to various networking environments.
Offline Buffer & Retransmission
Supports local storage via SD card; data is automatically retransmitted after network recovery, ensuring no data loss.
Traffic Saving
Data upload supports on-change plus periodic strategy, greatly saving traffic and reducing operating costs.
Routing Function
Can be used as a 4G router to provide network access for on-site devices - one device, multiple uses.
Data Security
Built-in asymmetric encryption algorithm encrypts data during transmission, ensuring industrial data security.
Switching Function
Can be used as a switch: touchscreen + PLC form a LAN through the module, simplifying on-site wiring. Selection Guide
System Topology
Selection Guide
Model Naming Rules
CX - 08 R06 AI08 - C1. CX: product category - industrial wristband. 08: number of digital inputs - 8 digital inputs. R06: digital output - R: relay output; 06: 6 outputs. AI08: analog points - AI: analog input; 08: 8 channels (absent means 0 channels). C1: communication configuration - C1: 2 Ethernet ports; C2: 2 Ethernet ports + 4G; C3: 2 Ethernet ports + Zigbee. Model / Power supply / Digital inputs / Outputs / Analog inputs / Downstream RS485 / Downstream Zigbee / Upstream Ethernet / Upstream 4G: CX-08R06-C1 DC24V 8 6 0 2 channels -- supported --; CX-08R06-C2 DC24V 8 6 0 2 channels -- -- supported; CX-08R06-C3 DC24V 8 6 0 2 channels supported supported --; CX-08R06AI08-C1 DC24V 8 6 8 2 channels -- supported --; CX-08R06AI08-C2 DC24V 8 6 8 2 channels -- -- supported; CX-08R06AI08-C3 DC24V 8 6 8 2 channels supported supported --. Technical Parameters
| Model | Power Supply / Digital Inputs / Outputs / Analog Inputs / Downstream RS485 / Downstream Zigbee / Upstream Ethernet / Upstream 4G |
| CX-08R06-C1 | DC24V / 8 / 6 / 0 / 2 channels / -- / Supported / -- |
| CX-08R06-C2 | DC24V / 8 / 6 / 0 / 2 channels / -- / -- / Supported |
| CX-08R06-C3 | DC24V / 8 / 6 / 0 / 2 channels / Supported / Supported / -- |
| CX-08R06AI08-C1 | DC24V / 8 / 6 / 8 / 2 channels / -- / Supported / -- |
| CX-08R06AI08-C2 | DC24V / 8 / 6 / 8 / 2 channels / -- / -- / Supported |
| CX-08R06AI08-C3 | DC24V / 8 / 6 / 8 / 2 channels / Supported / Supported / -- |
Technical Parameters
Basic Parameters
Operating voltage DC 24V; power consumption ≤2W; operating temperature -20℃~70℃; operating humidity <95%; product weight 450~590g; dimensions 41.5×130×85mm (L×W×H); housing material metal housing; protection rating IP20; mounting standard 35mm DIN rail
| Operating Voltage | DC 24V |
| Power Consumption | ≤2W |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~70℃ |
| Operating Humidity | <95% |
| Product Weight | 450~590g |
| Dimensions | 41.5×130×85mm (L×W×H) |
| Housing Material | Metal housing |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Mounting | Standard 35mm DIN rail |
Monitoring & IO Functions
Downstream communication RS485 / Zigbee; upstream communication Ethernet / wireless 4G; digital inputs 8 channels, voltage-free dry contacts or NPN/PNP; relay outputs 6 channels, ≤2W; analog inputs voltage: 0V~5V, -2.5V~2.5V, 0V~10V, -5V~5V, -10V~10V; current: 4~20mA, 0~20mA, -20~20mA; indicators running, communication, error and network indicators, green = normal, red = alarm; data storage supports local storage via SD card with offline buffer & retransmission; data security asymmetric encryption algorithm; tamper-proof function built-in tamper-proof design supporting remote payment collection. Installation Instructions
| Downstream Communication | RS485 / Zigbee |
| Upstream Communication | Ethernet / Wireless 4G |
| Digital Inputs | 8 channels, voltage-free dry contacts or NPN/PNP |
| Relay Outputs | 6 channels, ≤2W |
| Analog Inputs | Voltage: 0V~5V, -2.5V~2.5V, 0V~10V, -5V~5V, -10V~10V; current: 4~20mA, 0~20mA, -20~20mA |
| Indicators | Running, communication, error and network indicators; green = normal, red = alarm |
| Data Storage | Local storage via SD card, offline buffer & retransmission |
| Data Security | Asymmetric encryption algorithm |
| Tamper-proof Function | Built-in tamper-proof design, supporting remote payment collection |
Installation Instructions
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Mounting Dimensions
Mounting dimension drawing example b
Interface Description (Indicators & Ethernet Ports)
Interface description diagram 1. Interface definitions: Category / Interface / Definition: Indicator: running indicator - device running status indication; Indicator: communication indicator - communication status indication; Indicator: error indicator - fault alarm indication, green = normal, red = alarm; Indicator: network indicator - network status indication; Ethernet port: WAN - WAN port, wide area network interface; Ethernet port: LAN - LAN port, local area network interface; Serial port: A1/B1 - RS485-1, downstream acquisition communication port c
| Category | Interface / Definition |
| Indicator | Running indicator / Device running status indication |
| Indicator | Communication indicator / Communication status indication |
| Indicator | Error indicator / Fault alarm indication, green = normal, red = alarm |
| Indicator | Network indicator / Network status indication |
| Ethernet port | WAN / WAN port, wide area network interface |
| Ethernet port | LAN / LAN port, local area network interface |
| Serial port | A1/B1 / RS485-1, downstream acquisition communication port |
Interface Description (IO & Power)
Interface description diagram 2. Interface definitions: Category / Interface / Definition: IO: X - digital input; IO: Y - digital output (relay); IO: V/I - analog input/output; IO: G - common terminal; Power/Antenna: power interface - DC24V power supply interface; Power/Antenna: RS485-0 - RS485-0 downstream acquisition communication port d
| Category | Interface / Definition |
| IO | X / Digital input |
| IO | Y / Digital output (relay) |
| IO | V/I / Analog input/output |
| IO | G / Common terminal |
| Power/Antenna | Power interface / DC24V power supply interface |
| Power/Antenna | RS485-0 / RS485-0 downstream acquisition communication port |
Interface Description (Antenna & Configuration)
Interface description diagram 3. Interface definitions: Category / Interface / Definition: Power/Antenna: ZIGBEE antenna port - Zigbee wireless communication antenna interface; Power/Antenna: 4G signal antenna port - 4G wireless communication antenna interface; Configuration: 4G SIM card slot - 4G communication SIM card slot; Configuration: DIP switch - DIP switches for device address and communication parameter configuration
| Category | Interface / Definition |
| Power/Antenna | ZIGBEE antenna port / Zigbee wireless communication antenna interface |
| Power/Antenna | 4G signal antenna port / 4G wireless communication antenna interface |
| Configuration | 4G SIM card slot / 4G communication SIM card slot |
| Configuration | DIP switch / DIP switches for device address and communication parameter configuration |
Key Points
Definition: The CX Edge Computing Wristband is an edge-computing and IO acquisition/control device from FEXLINK, providing 8 digital inputs, 6 relay outputs and optional 8 analog inputs, with RS485/Zigbee downstream and Ethernet/4G upstream. Core capabilities: Built-in edge-computing development engine, 8DI/6DO IO control, optional 8AI, custom protocol support, offline buffering & retransmission and local linkage. Applicable scenarios: Suitable for industrial control cabinets, production-line equipment and distribution boxes that require local IO acquisition, edge computing and protocol conversion. Related products: ESX Intelligent Edge Computing Gateway, ESX Smart Edge Computing Gateway, FEXLINK Cloud.
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