BMEP585040 - Schneider Electric M580 Safety PLC
Schneider Electric BMEP585040 processor module delivers 50 Kinst/ms performance with 24 MB RAM for Modicon M580 PLC systems applications. This Schneider Electric Schneider PLC processor supports 5120 discrete and 1280 analog local I/O, integrated multi-Ethernet TCP/IP ports, and expandable flash memory up to 4 GB. Designed within the Modicon control platform, the BMEP585040 operates as a rack-mounted processor with defined industrial shock and vibration resistance.

| Brand | Schneider |
| Product Type | PLC - Programmable Logic Controller |
| Product | BMEP585040 |
Schneider Electric M580 Safety PLC BMEP585040 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Relative Humidity | 5…95 % at 55 °C without condensation |
| Number of application specific channel (local rack) | 180 |
| Range of product | Modicon M580 |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -40…85 °C |
| Current consumption | 300 mA at 24 V DC |
| Integrated connection type | 1 Ethernet TCP/IP for service port2 Ethernet TCP/IP for device networkUSB type mini B |
| MTBF reliability | 775000 H |
| Vibration resistance | 3 gn |
| Shock resistance | 30 gn |
| Control channels | Programmable loops |
| Communication module processor capacity | 16 AS-Interface module6 Ethernet communication module |
| Memory description | Expandable flash, 4 GB for data storageIntegrated RAM, 10 kB for system memoryIntegrated RAM, 24 MB for programIntegrated RAM, 4096 kB for data |
| Cybersecurity | Achilles certifiedDoS preventionIPSecSNMP loggingSyslog protocol supportTransport layer securityAudit trailEmbedded firewallFirmware signaturePassword protectionPort hardeningSecure communiction (HTTPS)Security log |
| Operating altitude | 0...2000 m2000...5000 m with derating factor |
| Supply | Internal power supply via rack |
| Product or component type | Processor module |
| Net weight | 0.849 kg |
| Directives | 2014/35/EU - low voltage directive2014/30/EU - electromagnetic compatibility |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0…60 °C |
| Product certifications | CEULCSARCMEACMerchant Navy |
| Environmental characteristic | Hazardous location class I division 2 |
| Number of instructions per ms | 40 Kinst/ms 65 % Boolean + 35 % fixed arithmetic50 Kinst/ms 100 % Boolean |
| Checks | Process control |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
The BMEP585040 Schneider Electric M580 Safety PLC is a processor module used in programmable logic controller architectures for industrial automation. This BMEP585040 Schneider Electric M580 Safety PLC provides 50 Kinst/ms Boolean performance, 24 MB integrated program RAM, and multi-port Ethernet connectivity. It belongs to the Modicon M580 ePAC controller range and is deployed in medium to large automation systems requiring structured control and networked communication.
In industrial applications, the BMEP585040 Schneider Electric M580 Safety PLC is used in conveyors, packaging systems, automated assembly lines, and process automation environments. Its Ethernet-based architecture supports communication with distributed I/O, control networks, and supervisory systems. The processor enables predictable execution timing, stable data exchange, and coordinated control across multi-rack and remote I/O configurations.
The BMEP585040 processor module aligns with Schneider Electric PLC platforms commonly used across Indian industrial automation projects. With defined processing capacity, memory structure, and industrial-rated connectivity, it supports long-term control deployments. Schneider Electric controllers are widely selected for their predictable behavior, platform continuity, and compatibility within established Modicon M580 automation infrastructures.




