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Schneider BMXP342020 Programmable Logic Controller
The Schneider BMXP342020 Programmable Logic Controller offers a Processor module, 95 mA at 24 V DC Consumption, Internal power supply via rack. Manufactured by Schneider under the Schneider Programmable Logic Controller category, this model belongs to the Modicon M340 Series.
| Brand | Schneider |
| Product Type | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) |
| Model Number | BMXP342020 |
Schneider BMXP342020 Programmable Logic Controller β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus length | 0β¦10 m serial link non isolated character mode segment0β¦10 m serial link non isolated Modbus segment0β¦1000 m serial link isolated character mode segment0β¦1000 m serial link isolated Modbus segment0β¦15 m character mode point-to-point0β¦15 m Modbus point-to-point |
| Number of addresses | 0β¦248 for character mode0β¦248 for Modbus |
| Execution time per instruction | 0.12 Β΅s Boolean0.17 Β΅s double-length words0.25 Β΅s single-length words1.16 Β΅s floating points |
| Number of slots | 11 |
| Maximum size of object areas | 256 kB unlocated internal data32634 %Mi located internal bits |
| Analogue I/O processor capacity | 256 I/O multi-rack configuration66 I/O single-rack configuration |
| Memory description | Supplied memory card (BMXRMS008MP) backup of programs, constants, symbols and dataInternal RAM 4096 kBInternal RAM 256 kB dataInternal RAM 3584 kB program constants and symbolsSupplied memory card (BMXRMS008MP) activation of standard web server, class B10 |
| Communication module processor capacity | 2 Ethernet communication module4 AS-Interface module |
| Integrated connection type | Non isolated serial link RJ45 character mode, transmission mode: asynchronous in baseband, RS232C, transmission mode: 2 twisted shielded pairs at 0.3...19.2 kbit/s full duplexNon isolated serial link RJ45 character mode, transmission mode: asynchronous in baseband, RS485, transmission mode: 1 twisted shielded pair at 0.3...19.2 kbit/s half duplexNon isolated serial link RJ45, master/slave Modbus, RTU/ASCII, transmission mode: asynchronous in baseband, RS232C, transmission mode: 1 twisted shielded pair at 0.3...19.2 kbit/s half duplexNon isolated serial link RJ45, master/slave Modbus, RTU/ASCII, transmission mode: asynchronous in baseband, RS485, transmission mode: 1 twisted shielded pair at 0.3...19.2 kbit/s half duplexUSB port at 12 Mbit/sEthernet TCP/IP RJ45, transmission mode: 1 twisted pair at 10/100 Mbit/s |
| Number of racks | 4 |
| Product or component type | Processor module |
| Current consumption | 95 mA at 24 V DC |
| Number of devices | 2 point-to-point character mode2 point-to-point Modbus |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Status LED | 1 LED (green) activity on Ethernet network (ETH ACT)1 LED (green) processor running (RUN)1 LED (green) status of Ethernet network (ETH STS)1 LED (red) data rate (ETH 100)1 LED (red) I/O module fault (I/O)1 LED (red) memory card fault (CARD ERR)1 LED (red) processor or system fault (ERR)1 LED (yellow) activity on Modbus (SER COM) |
| Number of application specific channel | 36 |
| Number of instructions per ms | 6.4 Kinst/ms 65 % Boolean + 35 % fixed arithmetic8.1 Kinst/ms 100 % Boolean |
| Relative humidity | 10β¦95 % without condensation |
| Net weight | 0.205 kg |
| Embedded communication service | Bandwidth management, Ethernet TCP/IPData Editor, Ethernet TCP/IPModbus TCP messaging, Ethernet TCP/IPRack Viewer, Ethernet TCP/IPSNMP network administrator, Ethernet TCP/IP |
| Range of product | Modicon M340 automation platform |
| Supply | Internal power supply via rack |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0β¦60 Β°C |
| Monitoring | Diagnostic counters ModbusEvent counters Modbus |
The BMXP342020 Schneider Electric M340 PLC is designed to support up to 256 analog I/O in a multi-rack configuration and 66 I/O in a single rack. With a current consumption of just 95 mA at 24 V DC, it offers energy-efficient operation without compromising on performance. The processor executes Boolean instructions at 0.12 Β΅s and floating-point instructions at 1.16 Β΅s, making it suitable for fast, real-time industrial tasks. Integrated memory includes 4096 kB internal RAM with additional storage on a supplied BMXRMS008MP memory card that enables web server access, diagnostics, and program retention.
Connectivity is a key advantage of the Schneider BMXP342020, featuring support for Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/ASCII, RS232/RS485, and a USB port. Built for robust industrial environments, it carries an IP20 rating and operates efficiently in ambient temperatures from 0 to 60 Β°C. Additional features include embedded bandwidth management, SNMP support, diagnostic counters, and event logging via Modbus. Trusted in automation projects across the globe, the Schneider Electric M340 PLC BMXP342020 delivers reliability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
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