Schneider BMEP583040 Processor Module

Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEP583040 is a high-performance Modicon M580 processor module. It provides 12 MB of program memory and 4 GB of expandable flash storage. Designed for advanced industrial automation, it handles complex control tasks in energy, water treatment, and manufacturing industries. The module integrates seamlessly with EcoStruxure™ Control Expert software for real-time data visibility and secure operations. Its high-speed Ethernet connectivity supports distributed control and IIoT-ready architectures. With up to 16 remote I/O racks and 61 Ethernet devices, BMEP583040 offers scalable, flexible automation for large-scale projects.

Technical Specifications

Main Features:

• Range of product: Modicon M580

• Product type: Processor module

• Number of racks: 8

• Local I/O capacity (discrete): 3072 I/O

• Local I/O capacity (analog): 768 I/O

• Application-specific channels: 108

Integrated Functionality:

• Serial link, motion control, counter, SSI encoder, HART

• Accurate time stamping and process control checks

• Programmable loops and control channels

• Tasks: 2 auxiliary, 1 cyclic master, 128 event, 1 fast periodic

Communication & Connectivity:

• 1 Ethernet TCP/IP service port

• 2 Ethernet TCP/IP device network ports

• Ethernet HSBY port

• USB mini B interface

• Up to 16 remote I/O stations (2 racks per drop)

• Supports 64 distributed equipment

• Communication modules: 16 AS-Interface, 3 Ethernet modules

• RIO/DIO scanner support

Memory & Performance:

• Integrated RAM: 12 MB program, 1024 kB data, 10 kB system

• Expandable flash: 4 GB data storage

• Instruction speed: 30 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean + 35% arithmetic), 40 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)

• Current consumption: 295 mA at 24 V DC

• MTBF: 775,000 hours

Cybersecurity:

• Achilles certified, DoS prevention

• IPSec, HTTPS, Syslog, SNMP logging

• Embedded firewall, port hardening, password protection

• Firmware signature and audit trail

Environment & Certifications:

• Vibration resistance: 3 gn; Shock resistance: 30 gn

• Operating temperature: 0…60 °C; Storage: -40…85 °C

• Relative humidity: 5…95% at 55 °C, non-condensing

• IP degree of protection: IP20

• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, RCM, EAC, Merchant Navy

• Standards: IEC 61131-2, IEC 61010-2-201, EN/IEC 61000-6-4, EN/IEC 61000-6-2

• Hazardous location: Class I Division 2

Status Indicators:

• 1 green LED: Processor running (RUN)

• 1 red LED: Processor/system fault (ERR)

• 1 red LED: I/O module fault (I/O)

• 1 green LED: Download in progress (DL)

• 1 red LED: Memory card or CPU flash fault (BACKUP)

• 2 LEDs (green/red): Ethernet port/network status

Physical & Installation:

• Net weight: 0.849 kg

• Internal power supply via rack

• Suitable for medium to large process applications