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Presentation
Modicon M580 automation
platform
Presentation
The Modicon M580 automation platform is composed of the following devices:
b A BMEP58pppp processor
b A Modicon X80 I/O platform
b Dedicated modules (HART, weighing, etc.)
b Ethernet backplane
b Unity
The Modicon M580 automation platform meets the needs of specialist applications
such as:
b Manufacturing and large infrastructures
b Water and Waste Water (WWW)
b Food & Beverage (F&B)
b Mining, Minerals, Metals (MMM)
b Oil & Gas (O&G)
Processor modules
The BMEP58pppp processor range constitutes the core of a complete control
solution based on Modicon M580 specic and compatible modules and racks.
The standalone BMEP58pppp processor is a modular automation processor that
physically occupies two module slots on a backplane.
BMEP58pppp processors can be installed on BMEXBPpppp Ethernet + X-bus
racks and BMXXBPpppp (PV02 or later) X-bus racks.
The processors can manage the Modicon X80 I/O platform in a single-rack or
multi-rack Ethernet PAC station. Their slots can be equipped with:
b Discrete I/O modules
b Analog I/O modules
b Counter modules
b Communication modules:
v Ethernet Modbus/TCP network, EtherNet/IP network
v AS-Interface actuator/sensor buses and RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) serial link
v Modbus serial link
b Expert modules
The seven processors in this range have different memory capacities, processing
speeds, number of I/O, number of supported local racks, and embedded Ethernet
port functions (see page 1/23).
Modicon X80 I/O platform
The Modicon X80 I/O platform serves as the common base for automation platforms
by simply adding a dedicated processor such as the M580 or M340.
It may also:
b Form part of a Quantum Ethernet I/O architecture as an Ethernet RIO (EIO) drop
with a CRA bus terminal module
b Form an Ethernet Modbus/TCP DIO drop with a PRA module
The Modicon X80 I/O platform is available in single-rack or multi-rack conguration.
This platform may also accept automation platform-dedicated modules
(communication, application, etc.).
One Modicon X80 drop may support two racks separated by a distance of up to
30 meters/98.425 feet.
This platform, common to several automation platforms, can reduce maintenance
and training costs as it comprises:
b A single range of spare parts in stock
b Training common to several PLCs
Based on the latest I/O technology, the Modicon X80 I/O platform offers:
b High-quality ruggedness and compactness
b Compliance with international certications (ATEX, IEC, etc.)
b A wide selection of modules: Discrete or analog I/O, expert modules,
communication modules, etc
Note: For further information, please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog available
on our website www.schneider-electric.com.
BMEP582020 processor
Modicon X80 I/O platform
Modicon M580 automation platform
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