BMEP586040 Schneider Electric | 216 App Channels 31 Racks

Schneider Electric BMEP586040 Modicon M580 Processor

Product Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEP586040 is the flagship standalone processor for the Modicon M580 automation platform, supporting X80 and Quantum remote I/O racks. It features 64 MB combined program and data memory and manages 61 Ethernet devices with 31 remote I/O stations. The processor supports 8 local racks with 6144 digital and 1536 analog I/O capacity plus 216 application-specific channels. Weight is 0.849 kg (1.872 lbs).

Specifications

Cybersecurity Features

• Achilles Certified with DoS Prevention
• IPSec and Transport Layer Security
• SNMP Logging and Syslog Protocol Support
• Audit Trail and Security Log
• Embedded Firewall and Firmware Signature
• Password Protection and Port Hardening
• Secure Communication (HTTPS)
• FORCED IO status indicator

Certifications

• CE, UL, CSA, RCM, EAC
• Merchant Navy
• IEC 61131-2, IEC 61010-2-201
• UL 61010-2-201, CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201
• IACS E10
• EN/IEC 61000-6-5 Interface Type 1 and 2
• EN/IEC 61850-3 Location G
• Hazardous Location Class I Division 2

Key Features

• 64 MB combined program and data memory, the highest capacity in the M580 line
• Supports 31 remote I/O stations with X80 and Quantum rack compatibility
• 61 Ethernet devices and 64 distributed equipment units
• 8 local I/O racks with 6144 digital and 1536 analog capacity
• 216 application-specific channels for HART, motion, SSI, and counting
• RIO and DIO scanner communication services
• 6 Ethernet and 16 AS-Interface communication module capacity
• High performance: 40 Kinst/ms mixed instructions, 50 Kinst/ms Boolean
• Achilles-certified cybersecurity with embedded firewall and IPSec
• 775,000 hours MTBF reliability rating
• Class I Division 2 hazardous location approved
• Marine certified for merchant navy applications

Installation Notes

Install the processor in a Modicon M580 rack with internal power supply. Connect Ethernet devices using the service port and two device network ports. The USB Mini B port supports local programming. Configure RIO and DIO scanner services for remote I/O communication with X80 and Quantum racks. Enable cybersecurity features including firewall, IPSec, and HTTPS for secure operation. Supports up to 31 remote I/O stations with 2 remote drop capability. Monitor the FORCED IO LED for override status. For altitudes above 2000 meters, apply derating factors.

FAQs

Q1: What is the memory capacity of the BMEP586040?

A1: 64 MB combined program and data integrated RAM, plus 4 GB expandable flash data storage.

Q2: How many application-specific channels does this processor provide?

A2: 216 application-specific channels in the local rack.

Q3: What is the maximum I/O capacity of the BMEP586040?

A3: 6144 discrete I/O and 1536 analog I/O across 8 local racks, plus 31 remote I/O stations.