Schneider Electric BMEP585040 - Modicon M580 ePAC Ethernet Module
General Specifications
Module Type: Ethernet communication module for M580 programmable automation controller (ePAC)

Function: Dual-port Ethernet switch for network integration

Compatibility: Modicon M580 PLC platform (part of EcoStruxure™ architecture)

Network Specifications
Port Configuration:

2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (auto-negotiating)

Auto-MDIX (crossover detection)

Protocols Supported:

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

SRTP (Schneider Real-Time Protocol)

FTP, HTTP, SNMP

Switch Features:

Integrated switch for line topology

QoS (Quality of Service) support

IGMP snooping for multicast optimization

Performance Parameters
Data Rate: Up to 1 Gbps full-duplex

Network Update Time: <10ms for 64 nodes (SRTP)

Maximum Nodes: 64 devices per segment

Latency: <1μs (switch latency)

Electrical Characteristics
Power Consumption: 2.5W typical

Isolation: 1500V AC (port-to-ground)

Diagnostics & Management
LED Indicators:

Port status (link/activity)

Network status

Module status

Web Server:

Embedded web pages for configuration

Diagnostic information access

Environmental Ratings
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Vibration: 3g (10-150Hz)

Shock: 10g (11ms duration)

Certifications & Standards
Safety: UL 61010-1, CSA 22.2 No. 1010-1

EMC: EN 61326-1, EN 61000-6-2/4

Industrial: CE, RoHS compliant

Mechanical Details
Dimensions: 45 x 128 x 117mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 300g

Mounting: Backplane-mounted (BMX bus)

Software Integration
Configuration: EcoStruxure™ Control Expert software

Features:

Online module replacement

Network topology discovery

Diagnostic alarms

Typical Applications
Factory automation networks

Process control systems

SCADA communication

Distributed I/O architectures