11 Commissioning
11.1 IT security
Operating systems and machines requires the implementation of a comprehensive concept for state-of-
the-art IT security. Bosch Rexroth products are part of this comprehensive concept. The properties of
the Bosch Rexroth products have to be considered for a comprehensive IT Security concept. For the
required properties, refer to the IT Security Guideline (⮫ R911342562).
11.2 Commissioning steps
To commission the device, proceed as follows:
1. Mount the control.
For details, refer to ⮫ Chapter 10 Mounting, dismounting and electric installation on page 17.
2. Connect the voltage supply to the XD10 connection of the control.
Refer to ⮫ Chapter 10.5.2 Power connector XD10 on page 23.
11.3 Secure decommissioning
To securely decommission the ctrlX CORE control with regard to IT security, delete all user data on the
control. There are two options to delete user data:
1. Deleting the configurations and the apps
First, delete all configurations created on the control and then all installed apps. All user data
belonging to the apps is also deleted.
2.
Loading a new image to the control using an SD card
An SD card can be used to load an image to the control. All existing data is deleted when loading
a new image to the control. Please contact the Bosch Rexroth Service.
Please back up the user data before you delete it if you want to restore it on another control.
12 Device description
The ctrlX CORE compact control in embedded format is suitable for the top-hat rail mounting and for its
use in a control cabinet.
With the 64 bit Quad Core ARM CPU, the ctrlX CORE has sufficient computing performance for complex
control tasks. The Linux-based operating system is open for the integration of all CORE runtime and
CORE engineering apps from the ctrlX WORKS function module kit and other further customized apps.
A central ctrlX data layer is used to exchange the communication between the apps in realtime and non-
realtime.
The onboard Ethercat master is used to connect and control the drives, I/O modules and other devices
from the open Ethercat ecosystem.
The integrated multi-Ethernet slave allows to connect to parent controls.