Schneider Electric BMEP583040 Modicon M580 Processor Module

Configured for processor execution, local I/O management, and Ethernet TCP/IP communication in the Modicon M580 PAC platform, the Schneider Electric BMEP583040 (BMEP583040 Processor Module) provides rack-based control processing with integrated Ethernet service and device-network interfaces. It supports up to 8 racks, 3072 discrete local I/O, 768 analog local I/O, 16 remote I/O stations, and 64 distributed devices.

Hardware Specifications

Ethernet and I/O Processing

The BMEP583040 separates Ethernet service communication from device-network communication through dedicated TCP/IP interfaces. The processor provides RIO and DIO scanner functions for remote and distributed I/O management. The rack-based architecture supplies internal power to the processor and connected modules, while the processor manages local I/O resources and application execution.

The module supports application-specific functions including serial link, motion control, counter, SSI encoder, HART, and accurate time stamping. Its application structure includes auxiliary tasks, cyclic or periodic master tasks, event tasks, and a periodic fast task.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What power connection is used by the BMEP583040?

A: The processor receives its operating power internally through the rack. The specified processor current consumption is 295 mA at 24 VDC.

Q: How many Ethernet interfaces are integrated into the processor?

A: The module provides one Ethernet TCP/IP service port and two Ethernet TCP/IP device-network ports. A USB type Mini-B interface is also provided.

Q: What local and remote I/O capacity is specified?

A: The processor supports up to 3072 discrete local I/O, 768 analog local I/O, and 16 remote I/O stations. The specified distributed equipment capacity is 64 devices.

Field Installation Guidelines

Install the processor in the designated Modicon M580 rack position and ensure that the rack power and backplane connections are correctly seated before energizing the system. Confirm that the processor is mechanically secured and that adjacent modules do not obstruct ventilation or access to status indicators.

Route Ethernet communication cables separately from high-current power conductors and switching circuits where practical. Maintain proper cable shielding and grounding practices according to the installation design and applicable M580 documentation.

Before commissioning, verify the Ethernet port assignment, device-network topology, rack configuration, and I/O addressing against the application configuration. Check the RUN, ERR, I/O, DL, BACKUP, and Ethernet status indicators after startup to identify processor, I/O, memory, or network conditions.