The Schneider Electric BMEXBP0400 is a 4-slot Ethernet backplane rack for the Modicon X80 series, designed to host I/O modules, processors, and power supplies in modular PLC architectures. It supports both X bus and Ethernet backplane communication and consumes 162 mW at 3.3 V DC and 2.8 W at 24 V DC.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: BMEXBP0400
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN: –
• Series / range: Modicon X80
• Type: Rack / module carrier
• Number of slots: 4 (X bus + Ethernet)
• Power consumption: 162 mW at 3.3 V DC, 2.8 W at 24 V DC
• Current consumption: 49 mA at 3.3 V DC, 118 mA at 24 V DC
• Electrical connection: 1 XBE extension module connector
• Mounting: Panel mounting with 4 screws (diameter 4.32-6.35 mm), plate mounting with 4 M6 screws, or 35 mm symmetric DIN rail mounting
• IP protection rating: IP20
• Operating temperature: 0-60 C
• Relative humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
• MTBF reliability: 1,588,025 hours
• Product weight: 0.705 kg
• Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage), 2014/30/EU (EMC)

Features and benefits:

• Supports X bus and Ethernet backplane for flexible communication architectures
• Compatible with X80 I/O modules, BMX and BME processors, special application modules, and BMXCPS power supplies
• Three mounting options: panel, plate, or DIN rail installation
• High reliability with MTBF exceeding 1.5 million hours
• Wide operating temperature range of 0-60 C suitable for industrial environments
• Packaged in recyclable cardboard; compliant with EU Low Voltage and EMC directives

Applications:

• Modicon X80 PLC system expansion in industrial automation panels
• Distributed I/O architectures requiring Ethernet backplane connectivity
• Machine control cabinets using BMX or BME processors with multiple I/O modules
• Process automation systems requiring high-reliability modular rack infrastructure

Compliant with EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Part of the Schneider Electric Modicon X80 automation platform.

Also known as: Schneider BMEXBP0400, Schneider Electric BMEXBP0400, Modicon X80 rack, X80 Ethernet backplane carrier.