Schneider BMEH582040 | M580 Hot Standby CPU 8MB

Schneider Electric BMEH582040 Modicon M580 Redundant Processor

Product Overview

The Schneider Electric BMEH582040 is a redundant processor module for the Modicon M580 automation platform, designed for high-availability applications. It features 8 MB program memory and manages 61 Ethernet devices with 8 remote I/O stations. The processor includes a dedicated Ethernet HSBY port for hot standby redundancy and supports 8 local racks. Weight is 0.849 kg (1.872 lbs).

Specifications

Redundancy and Cybersecurity Features

• Dedicated Ethernet HSBY port for hot standby redundancy
• A/B processor ID LEDs for redundant pair identification
• PRIM and STBY LEDs for primary/standby status monitoring
• REMOTE RUN LED for peer processor status
• Hsby Diag LED for hot standby link status
• Achilles Certified with DoS Prevention
• IPSec and Transport Layer Security
• SNMP Logging and Syslog Protocol Support
• Audit Trail, Embedded Firewall, Firmware Signature
• Password Protection, Port Hardening, HTTPS Communication

Certifications

• CE Marking
• Directives 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage) and 2014/30/EU (EMC)

Key Features

• Redundant processor for high-availability automation systems
• 8 MB program memory and 768 kB data memory
• Supports 61 Ethernet devices and 64 distributed equipment units
• 8 remote I/O stations with 2 X80 remote drop capability
• Dedicated Ethernet HSBY port for hot standby link
• Hot standby redundancy with primary/standby role indicators
• RIO and DIO scanner communication services
• 2 Ethernet and 16 AS-Interface communication module capacity
• Achilles-certified cybersecurity with embedded firewall and IPSec
• 650,000 hours MTBF reliability rating

Installation Notes

Install the redundant processor in a Modicon M580 rack with internal power supply. Configure processor A/B IDs using the dedicated A and B LEDs for redundant pair identification. Connect the Ethernet HSBY port between primary and standby processors to establish the hot standby link. Monitor PRIM, STBY, REMOTE RUN, and Hsby Diag LEDs for redundancy status. Configure RIO and DIO scanner services for remote I/O communication. Enable cybersecurity features including firewall, IPSec, and HTTPS. For altitudes above 2000 meters, apply derating factors.

FAQs

Q1: What redundancy architecture does the BMEH582040 support?

A1: Hot standby redundancy with a dedicated Ethernet HSBY port, supporting primary/standby processor pairs with A/B ID configuration.

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

A2: 8 remote I/O stations with 2 X80 remote drop capability.

Q3: What is the MTBF of this redundant processor?

A3: 650,000 hours.