Schneider BMEH584040 Redundant HSBY Processor Module

Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEH584040 is a high-performance redundant processor module designed for the Modicon M580 ePAC platform. It delivers powerful processing, robust reliability, and advanced cybersecurity for industrial automation systems. The module supports Hot Standby (HSBY) redundancy, ensuring continuous operation and seamless failover between CPUs. This processor module enables scalable control for complex industrial applications, including process automation, motion control, and distributed I/O management. With integrated Ethernet communication, enhanced memory capacity, and built-in network security features, it provides both flexibility and resilience for modern control architectures.

Technical Specifications

• Model: BMEH584040

• Series: Modicon M580 ePAC

• Type: Redundant HSBY Processor Module

• Function: Ensures system continuity through hot standby redundancy

• Processing Speed: 40 Kinst/ms (Boolean operations)

• Program Memory: 16 MB integrated RAM

• Data Memory: 2048 Kb integrated RAM

• Flash Memory: 4 GB expandable storage

• System Memory: 10 KB integrated RAM

• Communication Ports:

• 1 Ethernet TCP/IP service port

• 2 Ethernet TCP/IP device network ports

• 1 Mini-B USB port

• 1 Ethernet port for redundant system link

• Supported Networks: DIO, RIO, and Ethernet-based distributed devices

• Maximum Remote I/O Stations: 16 (2 backplanes per X80 or Quantum slave)

• Maximum Distributed Devices: 64

• Security Features:

• Achilles certified

• Embedded firewall

• HTTPS and IPSec support

• Syslog and SNMP logging

• Password and firmware signature protection

• Reliability: MTBF 650,000 hours

• Current Consumption: 360 mA at 24 V DC

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C

• Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C

• Humidity: 5% to 95% at 55°C without condensation

• Altitude: 0–2000 m (up to 5000 m with derating)

• Vibration Resistance: 3 gn

• Shock Resistance: 30 gn

• IP Rating: IP20

• Net Weight: 0.849 kg