BMEP585040 Schneider Modicon M580 Processor 24MB Quantum

Schneider Electric BMEP585040 Modicon M580 Processor

Product Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEP585040 is a standalone processor for the Modicon M580 automation platform supporting X80 and Quantum remote I/O racks. It features 24 MB program memory and manages 61 Ethernet devices with 31 remote I/O stations. The processor supports 8 local racks with 5120 digital and 1280 analog I/O capacity plus 180 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

• 24 MB program memory for the most demanding automation applications
• 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 5120 digital and 1280 analog capacity
• 180 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 program memory capacity of the BMEP585040?

A1: 24 MB integrated RAM for program and 4096 kB for data.

Q2: How many remote I/O stations does this processor support?

A2: Up to 31 remote I/O stations with 2 remote drop capability, supporting X80 and Quantum racks.

Q3: What is the instruction execution performance?

A3: 40 Kinst/ms with 65% Boolean + 35% fixed arithmetic, or 50 Kinst/ms with 100% Boolean.