Schneider BMENUA0100 OPC UA Communication Module

Overview

The Schneider Electric BMENUA0100 is an OPC UA Communication Module with an embedded OPC UA server, designed for Modicon M580 ePAC controllers. It enables secure and standardized industrial data exchange between controllers and external systems, ensuring seamless interoperability across connected networks. This module delivers high-performance OPC UA capabilities, supporting up to 10 clients simultaneously with reliable, encrypted communication. It integrates easily into Modicon X80 Ethernet backplanes, providing Ethernet transparency and robust cybersecurity features such as certificate-based authentication and a built-in firewall.

Technical Specifications

• Model: BMENUA0100

• Product Type: OPC UA Communication Module

• Platform: Modicon M580 ePAC

• Function: Acts as a secure data interface for OPC UA communication

• Compatibility: Works with M580 standalone, redundant, and safety CPUs

• Mounting Location: Main rack, Ethernet or X-bus slot

• Maximum Modules per Rack: 2

• Integrated Port: 1 RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Mbit/s, shielded twisted pair)

• Power Supply: Internal via rack, ≤140 mA at 24 V DC

OPC UA Features

• Embedded OPC UA Server compliant with V1.03 standard

• Supports 10 client connections

• Handles up to 50,000 monitored items (standard mode)

• Fast sampling mode supports 2,000 monitored items

• Minimum publishing interval: 20 ms (fast mode)

• Supports source timestamping and warm redundancy

• SCADA connection through communication protocol forwarding

Network and Communication

• Supports IPv6, IP forwarding, and network segmentation

• Provides Modbus TCP server for module diagnostics

• Includes SNMP agent (V1/V3) and NTP V4 for time synchronization

• Web server for commissioning, operation, and maintenance

• Hot-swappable with CCOTF (Configuration Change on the Fly) capability

Cybersecurity

• HTTPS secure communication

• Built-in firewall and role-based access control

• Certificate management (self-signed or PKI)

• Syslog protocol support

• IPSec for VPN compatibility

• System hardening and physical network isolation

Indicators and Diagnostics

• LED indicators for RUN, ERR, ETH MS, ETH NS, STS, and communication status

• Advanced diagnostic data via web pages and OPC UA objects

Physical and Environmental Data

• Dimensions: 32 mm (W) × 131 mm (H) × 86 mm (D)

• Net Weight: 0.4 kg

• IP Rating: IP20

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 60 °C

• Storage Temperature: -40 to 85 °C

• Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

• Vibration Resistance: 3 gn

• Shock Resistance: 30 gn

• Altitude: Up to 5000 m with derating

Environmental Sustainability

• Carbon Footprint: 186 kg CO₂ eq (total life cycle)

• Packaging: Made from recycled cardboard

• Take-Back Program: Not applicable