The Schneider Electric BMENOC0301 is a 3-port Ethernet communication module for the Modicon M580 PLC platform. It supports Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP I/O scanning and features an integrated multi-port switch, enabling M580 CPUs to connect seamlessly across industrial Ethernet networks. Operating at 10/100 Mbit/s via three RJ45 ports, it fits a single slot in the main rack.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: BMENOC0301
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN: 3606480713903
• Series / range: Modicon M580
• Product type: Communication module
• Compatible with: Modicon M580 standalone CPUs (BMEP58…), redundant CPUs (BMEH58…), safety CPUs (BMEP582…), safety redundant CPUs (BMEH582…); Modicon X80 rack with Ethernet backplane (BMEXBP…)
• Mounting location: Main rack, Ethernet + X-bus slot
• Slots occupied: 1; maximum 4 modules per rack
• Power supply: Internal rack power
• Ports: 3 x RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s, double shielded twisted pair
• Current consumption: 900 mA at 3.3 V DC (version >= 13); 1800 mA at 3.3 V DC (version < 13)
• Local indication: 4 LEDs – RUN (green), ERR (red), ETH MS (green/red), Eth NS (green/red)
• Width: 32 mm; Height: 103.7 mm; Depth: 86 mm
• Weight: 0.2 kg
• IP protection rating: IP20
• Operating temperature: 0…60C
• Certifications: CE, LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Features and benefits:

• Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP I/O scanning and communication for dual-protocol flexibility
• Integrated multi-port switch with RSTP support and port mirroring for resilient network topologies
• Built-in web server for commissioning, operational monitoring, and maintenance
• FDR server and SNMP network manager for device replacement and network supervision
• Bandwidth management for deterministic communication in process control environments

Applications:

• Process automation with Modicon M580 standalone or redundant CPU systems
• Safety-critical control architectures using M580 safety and safety redundant CPUs
• Distributed Ethernet I/O networks requiring Modbus TCP or Ethernet/IP connectivity
• Plant-wide industrial Ethernet installations using RSTP ring or star topologies

Compliant with EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Part of the Schneider Electric Modicon M580 range.

Also known as: Schneider BMENOC0301, Schneider Electric BMENOC0301, M580 Ethernet network module, Modicon M580 communication module.