Schneider BMEH584040 Redundant Processor, Modicon M580 16MB 61 Ethernet Devices

The Schneider Electric BMEH584040 is a Modicon M580 Level 4 Hot Standby (HSBY) redundant processor module designed for remote I/O applications. It provides 16 MB of program RAM and processes up to 40 Kinst/ms, with Achilles-certified cybersecurity and an MTBF of 650,000 hours for high-availability industrial automation.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: BMEH584040
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: Modicon M580
• Component type: Redundant processor module (HSBY), Level 4
• Connectivity: 1 x Ethernet TCP/IP service port, 2 x Ethernet TCP/IP network, 1 x Ethernet HSBY port, USB mini B
• Remote I/O stations: 16 (up to 2 racks per X80 and Quantum drop); distributed devices: up to 64
• Communication processors: 8 AS-Interface modules, 16 Ethernet communication modules
• Communication services: RIO scanning, DIO scanning
• Program RAM: 16 MB; Data RAM: 2,048 kB; Flash: 4 GB expandable
• Processing speed: 30 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean + 35% fixed arithmetic); 40 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)
• Current consumption: 360 mA at 24 V DC, internal rack power
• IP protection: IP20
• Operating temperature: 0...60°C; Storage temperature: -40...85°C
• Relative humidity: 5...95% at 55°C, non-condensing
• Operating altitude: derating required above 2,000 m, maximum 5,000 m
• Vibration resistance: 3 gn; Shock resistance: 30 gn
• MTBF: 650,000 hours; Product weight: 0.849 kg
• Certifications: CE, Achilles certified
• Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage), 2014/30/EU (EMC)

Features and benefits:

• Hot standby redundancy with dedicated HSBY Ethernet port for seamless Primary/Standby processor switchover
• Achilles-certified cybersecurity suite including embedded firewall, IPSec, HTTPS, SNMP logging, audit trail, and firmware signature verification
• Application-specific I/O support: HART, SSI encoder, serial, servo axis control, precise input timestamping, and counter
• 16 MB program RAM and 4 GB expandable flash for large-scale application programs and data storage
• Two-task execution model: one cyclic/periodic master task and one periodic fast task for structured deterministic control

Applications:

• Redundant PLC architectures in process control and manufacturing industries
• Remote I/O topologies over X80 and Quantum drop networks
• Critical infrastructure installations requiring Achilles-certified cybersecurity
• Distributed automation systems connecting up to 64 devices

Compliant with 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive); Achilles certified for industrial cybersecurity. Part of the Schneider Electric Modicon M580 range.

Also known as: Schneider BMEH584040, Schneider Electric BMEH584040, Modicon M580 HSBY processor, M580 redundant processor module.