Schneider BMEP582040 Standalone Processor Module

Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEP582040 is a high-performance standalone processor module. It is designed for Modicon M580 ePAC systems in industrial automation. The processor delivers fast data processing and reliable control for large-scale applications. It supports up to 61 Ethernet devices and 8 remote I/O racks. With 8 MB of program memory and 4 GB of expandable storage, it handles complex automation tasks efficiently. The BMEP582040 ensures secure and cyber-resilient operations. It is IP20 rated, compact, and suitable for medium to large process applications.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Standalone Processor Module

• Platform: Modicon M580 ePAC

• Number of Racks: 4

• Local I/O Capacity: 2048 discrete, 512 analog

• Application Specific Channels: 72

• Remote I/O Stations: 8 (2 racks per remote drop)

• Distributed Equipment: 64

• Integrated RAM: 8 MB program, 768 KB data, 10 KB system memory

• Expandable Flash: 4 GB for data storage

• Communication Ports: 1 Ethernet service, 2 Ethernet device network, USB mini B

• Communication Modules Supported: 2 Ethernet, 16 AS-Interface

• Application Tasks: 64 event, 2 auxiliary, 1 cyclic master, 1 fast periodic

• Instruction Performance: 30 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean), 40 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)

• Cybersecurity Features: Embedded firewall, IPSec, HTTPS, firmware signature, audit trail

• Current Consumption: 270 mA at 24 V DC

• MTBF: 775,000 hours

• Operating Temperature: 0–60 °C

• Storage Temperature: -40–85 °C

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

• Vibration Resistance: 3 gn

• Shock Resistance: 15 gn

• IP Rating: IP20

• Weight: 0.849 kg