Schneider BMEP584040 M580 Level 4 CPU Processor Module

 Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEP584040 is a high-performance Level 4 Modicon M580 processor. It delivers 18 MB of system memory for complex industrial automation tasks. Designed for large-scale operations, it supports water and wastewater treatment, energy, mining, and infrastructure applications. The processor enables distributed I/O architectures, real-time Ethernet communication, and advanced cybersecurity features. It is ideal for Industry 4.0 and IIoT-ready environments. The BMEP584040 supports up to 64 distributed devices and 16 remote I/O racks. It handles extensive analog and discrete I/O capacity. Multiple Ethernet ports and a USB interface ensure fast programming and high-speed data processing.

Technical Specifications

General Information

• Product Series: Modicon M580

• Processor Type: Level 4 CPU

• Rack Slots: 8

I/O Capacity

• Local Discrete I/O: 4096 points

• Local Analog I/O: 1024 points

• Application-Specific Channels: 144

• Remote I/O Stations: 16

• Distributed Devices: 64

• Communication Modules: 16 ASI, 4 Ethernet

Special Application I/O

• Counter and SSI encoder support

• Motion control capability

• Precise time-stamping

• HART protocol

• Serial port support

• Process control and programmable loops

Memory

• Integrated RAM: 16 MB program, 10 kB system, 2048 kB data

• Expandable Flash Memory: 4 GB for data storage

Performance

• Instruction Rate: 30 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean + 35% fixed-point)

• 40 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)

• Application Tasks: 1 main cycle, 1 fast cycle, 2 auxiliary, 128 events

Networking & Security

• Ethernet TCP/IP: 3 ports (1 service, 2 device network)

• Secure communication: HTTPS, IPSec, Transport Layer Security

• Embedded firewall, firmware signing, password protection

• SNMP and Syslog logging, audit trail

Environmental & Mechanical

• Operating Temperature: 0–60°C

• Storage Temperature: -40–85°C

• Relative Humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)

• Vibration: 3 gn, Shock: 30 gn

• Altitude: 0–2000 m (extended to 5000 m)

• Protection Rating: IP20

• MTBF: 775,000 hours

Compliance & Certifications

• CE, UL, CSA, RCM, EAC

• IEC 61131-2, IEC 61010-2-201, EN/IEC 61000-6-5

• EN/IEC 61850-3, Location G

• IACS E10

LED Indicators

• RUN: green

• ERR: red

• I/O Fault: red

• Download: green

• Memory/Flash Fault: red

• Ethernet Port Configuration: green/red

• Ethernet Network Status: green/red

Power & Dimensions

• Supply: via rack internal power

• Current Consumption: 295 mA at 24 VDC

• Net Weight: 0.849 kg