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Modicon M580
automation platform
Catalog
January

2014

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General contents
Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I/O architectures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ruggedized Modicon M580 modules. . . . . .

Standards and certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical information, index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents

1 - Presentation, processor
modules, single-rack and multirack configurations
Presentation
bb General presentation.............................................................................. page 1/2
bb Composition.......................................................................................... page 1/8

bb Compatibility......................................................................................... page 1/14

Processor modules
Selection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1/18
bb Presentation.......................................................................................... page 1/20

bb Description............................................................................................ page 1/21
bb Memory structure................................................................................. page 1/22
vv Memory cards......................................................................................... page 1/22
vv Protecting the application....................................................................... page 1/22
vv Modifying the program in online mode.................................................... page 1/22

bb References............................................................................................ page 1/23

Single-rack configuration
bb Presentation, description, functions.................................................. page 1/24
bb References............................................................................................ page 1/25

Multi-rack configuration
bb Presentation, description.................................................................... page 1/26
bb References............................................................................................ page 1/28

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General presentation

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Innovative

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Modicon M580 ePAC

Control at the heart of PlantStruXure

The Modicon M580 ePAC (Programmable Automation Controllers) feature
openness, flexibility, robustness and sustainability. The M580 are designed with an
Ethernet backbone to optimize connectivity and communications. They support X80
common I/O modules which can be easily integrated into its architecture. The
powerful processors offer high levels of computation for complex networked
communication, display and control applications.
Modicon M580

Modicon M580 combines Unity
PAC’s existing features with
innovative technologies to
deliver Schneider Electric’s
complete Ethernet based PAC

Modicon X80
drop on Ethernet RIO

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Innovative

ePAC concept
>>Top-to-bottom standard Ethernet network
>>Open architecture with direct Ethernet connection on backplane
Modicon M580

Direct Ethernet connection
backplane
Ethernet
X-bus

ODVA organization:
supports network
technologies built on
EtherNet/IP

SCADA

Ethernet

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Modicon X80 drop on Ethernet RIO

FDT Technology: an
international standard
with broad acceptance
in the automation
industry

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Sec ity

Variable
speed
drive

Cybersecurity ready
>>Cybersecurity ready with Achilles Level 2 certification and advanced built-in cyber
security features

>>Embedded security features as defined by standard IEC 62443
>>M580 hardware platform:
>>Unused services can be disabled
>>Remote access to PLC can be controlled
>>M580 programming software with integrity check of Unity Pro executable files

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Open and secure solution based on standards
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General presentation
(continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Innovative

Innovative (continued)
®

Advanced technologies
>>Based on high-speed dual-core processor (ARM type)
>>High-speed communication, application and execution
>>Innovative mechanical and electronic design for high EMC immunity and

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ruggedness that is superior to the required IEC standards

>>Supports extended temperature range from −25°C to +70°C
Modicon M580 design is
compliant with automation
standards

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Ethernet
& Web

High precision
>>Native deterministic Ethernet network
>>Ability to deliver 1 ms I/O resolution through native time-stamping at source with

specific time-stamping modules via OPC server

>>Applications include functions such as:
>>sequence of events recording (SER)
>>utility substation automation
>>protective relay trip history
>>alarm/event logs
>>time-stamping of power monitoring data logs
No program required with
time-stamping solution mode

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OPC
Server

SCADA

Modicon M580

Routing
function via
external router

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External
synchronization
Ethernet

IRIG-B/DCF77

Modicon X80 drop on Ethernet RIO

Modify your process and architecture during runtime
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General presentation
(continued)

Simple and flexible

Simple and flexible
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Modicon M580 automation
platform

Flexibility in design
>>Flexible topology allows simple integration of devices
>>Ability to mix remote equipment, distributed equipment and other devices on the
same Ethernet field network with complete software integration

>>Transparent access to data through Ethernet backbone
>>Simple HMI integration via third port on remote I/O head
>>Interface to other popular fieldbus and device networks including AS-Interface,

Modbus, Profibus, and HART

Modicon M580

Extend your process or
application easily with flexible
Modicon M580 topology

Profibus

Variable
speed
drive

Motor
protection

HMI

Modicon X80
drop on Ethernet RIO
E th ernet.

Modbus

HART

Distributed devices

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Optimized architecture
>>Simple daisy chain loop
Modicon M580

No switches required for
simple main loop

E t he rnet .

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Modicon X80 drop on Ethernet RIO

Variable
speed
drive

Design your architecture without constraints
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General presentation
(continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Simple and flexible

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Simple and flexible (continued)

Easy diagnostics
>>Ethernet delivers information everywhere
>>Simple remote and mobile diagnostics (smartphone, tablet, etc.)
>>Embedded web server for web access
>>Manage SCADA screens on HMI and access HMI screens
>>Built-in Vijeo Citect objects for advanced integrated diagnostics

Data at your fingertips wherever
you are

SCADA

Ethernet
HMI

HMI HMI

Smartphone,
tablet

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Modicon M580

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HMI

Variable speed drive

Modicon X80 drop on Ethernet RIO

(1) This schematic diagram will operate with the new BMENOC03●1 modules (available second
quarter 2014 to replace the existing BMXNOC0402) with complete Ethernet transparency via
connection to the Ethernet backplane.

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Diagnose remotely
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General presentation
(continued)

Simple and flexible, sustainable

Simple and flexible (continued)

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What are
my options?

How do I
operate and
maintain?
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bb Add or remove discrete and analog I/O modules on RIO drop
(not time-stamped)
bb Add a new RIO drop

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How do I
install and
commission?

Life Cycle
Services

How do I
optimize?

Change configuration on the fly without stopping
the process

Optimize

How do I
renew my
solution?

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Modicon M580 automation
platform

bb Modify channel configuration parameters
bb Automatic reconfiguration of modules on hotswap
bb Online application changes during process runtime including adding
new variables shared with HMI (Human/Machine Interfaces)

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Sustainable
Protect investments
bb Standardize on the Modicon family with common X80 modules and
reduce training and maintenance costs
Modicon Quantum Ethernet I/O

Modicon family with common
X80 modules

Modicon M340

Modicon X80 I/O

Modicon M580

bb Keep your existing Modicon Premium I/O and wiring

bb Smooth migration paths for both hardware (quick wiring adapter)
and software (SW converters)
Modicon M580

Modicon X80 expansion rack

Installed base migration: keep
your existing I/O and wiring

X-bus

Premium racks

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Modicon M580 automation
platform

Winning associations in PlantStruXure
architecture
Winning associations in PlantStruXure architecture
Modicon M580 Ethernet PACs have strong associations with:

Partners

>> Able to develop X80 modules on Ethernet backplane with Ethernet tool kit
backplane

>>For specific applications or communication modules: weighing, Wi-Fi, etc.
Vijeo Citect SCADA

>>To manage time-stamped events through OPC server in a system approach
>>To display Unity Pro diagnostic buffers
>>To integrate objects quickly and easily to provide advanced diagnostic

information

Altivar variable speed drives

>>Simple integration of Altivar variable speed drive range on Ethernet network
through FDT/DTM
>>Dual-port connection is possible for high availability

HMI MagelisTM range

>> Connection through X80 Wi-Fi, Web server access, multiple screens on

Ethernet backbone, diagnostic buffers supported by Vijeo Designer, export of
Unity Pro data to Vijeo Designer

Services on installed base

>> Schneider Electric provides smooth migration paths to migrate existing wired
legacy I/O to M580. Contact our Customer Care Center for more details.

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Integration of M580 ePAC in your full PlantStruXure architecture
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Presentation

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Presentation

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The Modicon M580 automation platform is composed of the following devices:
bb A BMEP58●●●● processor
bb A Modicon X80 I/O platform
bb Dedicated modules (HART, weighing, etc.)
bb Ethernet backplane
bb Unity

Modicon M580 automation platform

The Modicon M580 automation platform meets the needs of specialist applications
such as:
bb Manufacturing and large infrastructures
bb Water and Waste Water (WWW)
bb Food & Beverage (F&B)
bb Mining, Minerals, Metals (MMM)
bb Oil & Gas (O&G)

Processor modules
The BMEP58●●●● processor range constitutes the core of a complete control
solution based on Modicon M580 specific and compatible modules and racks.
The standalone BMEP58●●●● processor is a modular automation processor that
physically occupies two module slots on a backplane.

BMEP58●●●● processors can be installed on BMEXBP●●●● Ethernet + X-bus
racks and BMXXBP●●●● (PV02 or later) X-bus racks.

BMEP582020 processor

The processors can manage the Modicon X80 I/O platform in a single-rack or
multi-rack Ethernet PAC station. Their slots can be equipped with:
bb Discrete I/O modules
bb Analog I/O modules
bb Counter modules
bb Communication modules:
vv Ethernet Modbus/TCP network, EtherNet/IP network
vv AS-Interface actuator/sensor buses and RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) serial link
vv Modbus serial link
bb Expert modules
The seven processors in this range have different memory capacities, processing
speeds, number of I/O, number of supported local racks, and embedded Ethernet
port functions (see page 1/23).

Modicon X80 I/O platform
The Modicon X80 I/O platform serves as the common base for automation platforms
by simply adding a dedicated processor such as the M580 or M340.
It may also:
bb Form part of a Quantum Ethernet I/O architecture as an Ethernet RIO (EIO) drop
with a CRA bus terminal module
bb Form an Ethernet Modbus/TCP DIO drop with a PRA module

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Modicon X80 I/O platform

The Modicon X80 I/O platform is available in single-rack or multi-rack configuration.
This platform may also accept automation platform-dedicated modules
(communication, application, etc.).
One Modicon X80 drop may support two racks separated by a distance of up to
30 meters/98.425 feet.
This platform, common to several automation platforms, can reduce maintenance
and training costs as it comprises:
bb A single range of spare parts in stock
bb Training common to several PLCs
Based on the latest I/O technology, the Modicon X80 I/O platform offers:
bb High-quality ruggedness and compactness
bb Compliance with international certifications (ATEX, IEC, etc.)
bb A wide selection of modules: Discrete or analog I/O, expert modules,
communication modules, etc

Note: For further information, please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog available
on our website www.schneider-electric.com.

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Presentation (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Dedicated modules

HART integrated analog I/O modules

The Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) protocol is the global
standard for sending and receiving digital information across analog wires between
smart devices and a control or monitoring system. The standard is controlled by the
HART Communications Foundation.
HART integrated analog I/O modules can be added on the backplane of the
Modicon M580 processor.
HART integrated analog
input module

These HART modules offer 8 channels per input module and 4 channels per output
module. HART integrated analog I/O modules allow the integration of HARTenabled instruments to the network architecture.
Each M580 main rack can support up to 6 HART I/O modules and each X80 RIO
drop can support up to 7 HART I/O modules. These devices are configured via the
Unity Pro DTM.
HART analog I/O modules are only supported by Ethernet + X-bus backplanes
(main rack or RIO drop).

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Note: For further information, please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog available
on our website www.schneider-electric.com.

Scaime partner weighing module
The Scaime integrated partner weighing module is a solution for integrated and
distributed weighing systems.
The weighing module is only supported by Ethernet + X-bus backplanes (main rack
or RIO drop).
This Scaime Ethernet system weighing transmitter offers 1 weighing channel and
can take up to 100 measurements per second in order to provide a better weighing
resolution.
Scaime partner weighing
module

Weighing data is easily provided to the PLC via the Ethernet backbone.
The offline configuration can be done via Unity and the online calibrations and
settings can be done via FDT/DTM.

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Note: For further information, please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog available
on our website www.schneider-electric.com.

Two rack types
M580 processors can work in either an X-bus rack or a dual (Ethernet + X-bus) rack.

Ethernet backplanes are available with 4, 8, and 12 slots.
The M580 Ethernet backplanes provide the X-bus connection and Ethernet
connectivity.
8-slot Ethernet + X-bus rack

A single configuration can support up to 7 standard BMX racks used as expansion
racks in addition to the local rack, separated by a cumulative distance of up to
30 meters/98.425 feet.
An Ethernet RIO (EIO) drop is composed of one or two racks that can be either a
BMX X-bus rack or a BME Ethernet rack. The expansion rack can only be a BMX
X-bus rack. All the Ethernet racks are available in a version suitable for use in harsh
environments.
An Ethernet switch is embedded in the Ethernet backplane. This switch is connected
to several slots on the backplane. In the case of 12-slot backplanes, not all slots
have Ethernet connectivity. Only 8 slots are available for Ethernet, but they are
placed in several locations along the rack for maximum flexibility of use
(see page 1/25).

M580 application design and installation

Unity Pro

The Modicon M580 automation platform is programmed and configured using Unity
Pro software version u 8.0. Bit forcing simplifies simulation and structured data
simplifies diagnostics (see page 4/18).
bb Use of these M580 processors requires Unity Pro Large or Extra Large
programming software. This software is also compatible with the Modicon X80 I/O,
Quantum, Premium, and M340 platforms
bb Optionally, as required:
vv Unity EFB toolkit software for developing EF and EFB function block libraries in
C language
vv Unity Dif software for comparing Unity Pro applications
vv Unity Loader software for updating Unity Pro projects and firmware

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Presentation (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Cybersecurity ready

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Achiles Level 2 certification

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Note: For further information, please consult our website www.schneider-electric.com.
PF122547

Processor performance
The M580 processor supports 4 to 8 local racks (depending on the CPU
performance level), using existing X80 I/O modules and accessories. The M580
processor must be installed in the main rack, which can be a dual (Ethernet + X-bus)
bus rack. M580 PLCs can support up to 8 expansion racks of 4, 6, 8, or 12 slots.
These standalone processors physically occupy two module slots on a backplane.

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The Modicon M580 is Schneider Electric’s most cyber-secure platform thanks to the
Achilles Level 2 certification and its advanced built-in cybersecurity features.
The Achilles L2 cybersecurity certification demonstrates the robustness of the
Modicon M580 platform under both extreme and common Ethernet conditions. The
Modicon M580 automation platform also offers the following features:
bb Protection against unauthorized remote connections via an online editable
Access Control List
bb Protection against remote programming changes via a password
bb Option to enable or disable HTTP or FTP services
bb Option to enable or disable remote run/stop commands
bb Option to enable or disable remote write commands
bb Authentification and integrety of the firmware
bb Integrity of Unity Pro executable files
bb Unnecessary services disabled by default
bb Security features enabled by default

BMEP582040 processor

The processors can manage Modicon X80 I/O platform in a single-rack or multi-rack
Ethernet PAC station. Their slots can be equipped with:
bb Discrete I/O modules
bb Analog I/O modules
bb Counter modules
bb Communication modules: Ethernet Modbus/TCP network, EtherNet/IP network,
Modbus SL
bb AS-Interface actuator/sensor buses and RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) serial link
bb Expert modules
The seven processors available have different memory capacities, processing
speeds, number of I/O, number of supported local racks, and embedded Ethernet
port functions (see page 1/23).

The M580 processor range offers the choice between 4 memory levels:
bb 4 MB for BMEP581020 processors
bb 8 MB for BMEP5820●● processors
bb 12 MB for BMEP5830●● processors
bb 16 MB for BMEP5840●● processors
It also offers the choice between 2 types of Ethernet device network port:
bb For BMEP58●●20 processors: distributed I/O ports (DIO) to connect distributed
equipment
bb For BMEP58●●40 processors: distributed I/O ports (DIO) to connect distributed
equipment or remote I/O ports (RIO) to connect remote equipment

This range also offers different performance levels: BMEP5840●● processors are
twice as fast as BMEP5830●● processors, which are themselves twice as fast as
BMEP5810●● and BMEP5820●● processors.

An optional 4 GB SD memory card is supplied with M580 processors for application
and data storage.
In addition, depending on the model, the processors offer:
bb 1,024 to 4,096 discrete I/O
bb 256 to 1,024 analog I/O
bb 64 application-specific channels such as process counters, motion control, serial
link, RTU, etc

Applications can be downloaded to the M580 processor when:
bb Unity is connected via a local communication module such as the
BMXNOC0402 Ethernet module (1)
bb Unity is connected directly to the processor through USB or Ethernet, or to the
Ethernet ports of BMECRA31210 Ethernet drop adapters and ConneXium DRS
(Dual Ring Switch) switches

(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Modicon M580 automation
platform

Presentation (continued)

Various architectures
The Modicon M580 ePAC offers different embedded networks to meet various architecture needs:
bb Standard Ethernet DIO ports on BMEP58pp20 processors for architectures A, B and C
bb Dual Ethernet RIO ports on BMEP58pp40 processors for architecture D
Architecture A: Composed of hard-wired I/O; mainly compact
topology

Architecture B: Composed of devices distributed over
fieldbuses; mainly compact topology

Modicon M580 main rack

X-bus

Modbus SL

Motor
starter

HART

X-bus

Modicon M580 main rack

HART
device

Modicon X80 expansion rack
Modicon X80 expansion rack

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AS-Interface
Energy
supervision

Architecture C: Composed of devices distributed over
Ethernet; ideal for mainly distributed topologies

Architecture D: Uses Ethernet racks. Composed of remote
devices and features remote functions, such as fieldbus master

Modicon M580 main rack

Modicon STB I/O

Ethernet

Modicon X80 drop

ConneXium
DRS switch
HMI

Variable
speed
drive
Energy
supervision

Modicon X80 drop

Variable speed drive

ConneXium
DRS switch

Energy
supervision

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Presentation (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Ethernet backplane
The M580 dual backplanes provide X-bus connection and Ethernet connectivity.
One Ethernet switch is embedded in the backplane with connectivity to some slots
on the backplane. Not all slots have Ethernet connectivity in the case of 12-slot
backplanes.

Using such connectivity, Ethernet-based modules (both Schneider Electric and
third-party) can communicate with any other module or device that is reachable via
the Ethernet and IP networks.

An additional connector is added to some slots of the backplane, next to the X-bus
connector.
The Ethernet backplane provides multiple communication buses compared with the
X-bus backplane to improve connectivity on the backplane. These buses can be
connected to Ethernet modules and used to communicate different types of data for
different purposes (see page 1/25).
The following communication buses are present in Ethernet backplanes:
bb X-bus
bb Ethernet

Expanded backplanes
To expand the configuration using additional racks, users must use a bus expansion
module (BMXXBE1000) and X-bus cables (see page 1/26). An expanded
backplane can only be an X-bus rack.

Each backplane has to include a power supply module and will support up to 12
modules.
It is also possible to expand a drop’s backplane.
Each rack will be assigned a physical address using 4 micro switches located in the
bus expansion module:
bb The main rack containing the processor will be assigned address 0.
bb The other racks will be assigned addresses 1 to 7.

Premium X-bus expansion - making migration as simple as
possible

Modicon M580 PLC

Modicon X80 expansion rack

An M580 system allows TSXRKYpEX Premium expanded local racks to be added
to the configuration. The use of Premium racks in a M580 configuration means the
existing cabling can be retained.
This smooth migration path means that Premium devices, such as discrete and
analog I/O, and counter modules, can be retained.

X-bus
Premium racks

Indeed, the M580 processor is able to manage the I/O and application-specific
modules on Premium local racks. For further information, see page 1/26.
It is also possible to replace a Premium local rack with an M580 rack if necessary.

Unity V8.0 offers the option to retain the I/O topology in the Premium expansion rack
when revamping a Premium application.
Premium X-bus expansion example

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Modicon M580 automation
platform

Design and setup of Modicon M580 applications

Unity Pro

Unity Pro programming software u V8.0 is required to set up the Modicon M580
automation platform (see page 4/18).The Unity Pro function block software libraries
make it possible to meet the needs of specialist applications in various fields of
application, such as:
bb Water and Waste Water (WWW)
bb Food & Beverage (F&B)
bb Mining, Minerals, Metals (MMM)
bb Oil & Gas (O&G)
To set up Modicon M580 automation platform processors, you need Unity Pro Large
or Extra Large programming software identical to the one used to set up Modicon
M340, Modicon Premium, and Modicon Quantum automation platforms.
Unity Pro V8.0 is compatible with Windows® XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and
Windows Server 2008.
Depending on requirements, you may also need:
bb Unity EFB toolkit software for developing EF and EFB libraries in C language
Unity SFC View software for viewing and diagnostics of applications written in
Sequential Function Chart (SFC) or Grafcet language
bb Graphical Unity Diff matching software for comparing two applications
configured with Unity Pro

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The function block software libraries provide Modicon M580 processors with the
processing capability required to meet the needs of specialist applications in the
following area:
bb Process control via programmable control loops (EF and EFB libraries)

This software also offers the following features:
bb References
bb Implicit type conversion, IEC 1131-3 proposition
bb Security Editor on server
bb Improved log file
bb A trending tool that is synchronized on each PLC scan
bb DFB providing information on users logged on to the PLC
bb Data file (dtx) backup with application backup (sta/stu or zef)
bb Password protection for the application running on the PLC
bb Macro function

Treatment for harsh environments
If the Modicon M580 automation platform needs to be used in a very harsh
environment, the ruggedized offer provides processors, power supply modules, and
I/O modules on X-bus and racks with a protective coating applied to their electronic
cards (see page 5/2).
This treatment improves the cards’ insulation qualities and their resistance to:
bb Condensation
bb Dusty atmospheres (conducting foreign particles)
bb Chemical corrosion, in particular when used in sulphurous atmospheres (oil
refinery, purification plant, etc.) or atmospheres containing halogens (chlorine, etc.)
This protection, combined with appropriate installation and maintenance, enables
Modicon M580 products to be used in harsh chemical environments such as types
3C2 and 3C3 as described in standard IEC/EN 60721-3-3.
The functional and electrical characteristics of the coated modules are identical to
those of the non-coated versions.

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With coated modules, the Modicon M580 automation platform may be used in harsh
environments or within a range of operating temperatures from - 25 °C to +70 °C/
- 13 °F to + 158 °F.
Some Modicon M580 modules are also ATEX-certified.

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Modicon X80 I/O platform

Compatibility

Product compatibility according to the network
architecture

Product type

Reference

Local rack Modicon
M340

EIO Quantum drop with Modicon X80
EIO drop with CRA drop adaptor type

Local rack Modicon M580

M580 EIO drop with X-bus BMXXBP
backplane and CRA drop adaptor type

Single-rack or
multi-rack

“standard”
BMXCRA31200

X-bus BMXXBP rack

“standard”
BMXCRA31200

“performance”
BMXCRA31210

Ethernet + X-bus
BMEXBP rack

“performance”
BMXCRA31210

M580 EIO drop with
Ethernet + X-bus
BMEXBP backplane and
CRA drop adaptor
BMECRA31210

Ethernet Modbus TCP DIO
drop with PRA connected to a
Quantum/Premium/M580/
M340 platform
BMXPRA0100

2
Racks

X-bus

3
Ethernet +
X-bus

Power supply
modules

BMXXBE1000/BMXXBE1000H
BMXXBE2005
BMXXBP0400/BMXXBP0400H
BMXXBP0600/BMXXBP0600H
BMXXBP0800/BMXXBP0800H
BMXXBP1200
BMXXEM010
BMEXBP0400/BMEXBP0400H
BMEXBP0800/BMEXBP0800H
BMEXBP1200/BMEXBP1200H
BMXCPS2000
BMXCPS2010
BMXCPS3020/BMXCPS3020H

(1)
(1)

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BMXCPS3500/BMXCPS3500H
BMXCPS3540T

I/Os

Analog

Discrete

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HART
Compatible

BMXAMI0410/BMXAMI0410H
BMXAMI0800
BMXAMI0810/BMXAMI0810H
BMXAMM0600/BMXAMM0600H
BMXAMO0210/BMXAMO0210H
BMXAMO0410/BMXAMO0410H
BMXAMO0802
BMXART0414/BMXART0414H
BMXART0814/BMXART0814H
BMXDAI0805
BMXDAI1602/BMXDAI1602H
BMXDAI1603/BMXDAI1603H
BMXDAI1604/BMXDAI1604H
BMXDAI0814
BMXDAO1605/BMXDAO1605H
BMXDDI1602/BMXDDI1602H
BMXDDI1603/BMXDDI1603H
BMXDDI1604T
BMXDDI3202K
BMXDDI6402K
BMXDDM16022/BMXDDM16022H
BMXDDM16025/BMXDDM16025H
BMXDDM3202K
BMXDDO1602/BMXDDO1602H
BMXDDO1612/BMXDDO1612H
BMXDDO3202K
BMXDDO6402K
BMXDRA0804T
BMXDRA0805/BMXDRA0805H
BMXDRA1605/BMXDRA1605H
BMEAHI0812
BMEAHO0412

5
6
7
8
9

Not compatible

(1) Supports only one X-bus rack extension.

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Compatibility (continued)

Product type

Product compatibility according to the network
architecture

Reference

Local rack Modicon
M340

EIO Quantum drop with Modicon X80
EIO drop with CRA drop adaptor type

Local rack Modicon M580

M580 EIO drop with X-bus BMXXBP
backplane and CRA drop adaptor type

Single-rack or
multi-rack

“standard”
BMXCRA31200

X-bus BMXXBP rack

“standard”
BMXCRA31200

“performance”
BMXCRA31210

Ethernet + X-bus
BMEXBP rack

“performance”
BMXCRA31210

M580 EIO drop with
Ethernet + X-bus
BMEXBP backplane and
CRA drop adaptor
BMECRA31210

Ethernet Modbus TCP DIO
drop with PRA connected to a
Quantum/Premium/M580/
M340 platform
BMXPRA0100

2
Application-specific
modules

3
Communication
modules

SSI encoder
Counter

BMXEAE0300/BMXEAE0300H
BMXEHC0200/BMXEHC0200H
BMXEHC0800/BMXEHC0800H
Time stamping
BMXERT1604T
PTO (Pulse Train Output) BMXMSP0200
Weighing
PMESWT0100
Ethernet

Serial link
RTU
AS-Interface
Optical fibre
Wi-Fi

Communication
heads

CPUs

M340

6
M580

7
Compatible

BMXNOC0401
BMXNOC0402 (1)
BMXNOE0100/BMXNOE0100H
BMXNOE0110/BMXNOE0110H
BMXNOM0200/BMXNOM0200H
BMXNOR0200H
BMXEIA0100
BMXNRP0200

BMXNRP0201
PMXNOW0300
BMXCRA31200
BMXCRA31210/BMXCRA31210C
BMECRA31210/BMECRA31210C
BMXPRA0100
BMXP341000/BMXP341000H
BMXP342000
BMXP342010
BMXP3420102
BMXP342020H
BMXP3420302/BMXP3420302H
BMEP581020/BMEP581020H
BMEP582020/BMEP582020H
BMEP582040/BMEP582040H
BMEP583020
BMEP583040
BMEP584020
BMEP584040

5
6
7

Not compatible

(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules during the 2nd quarter of 2014. See our Modicon M580 catalog on
our website www.schneider-electric.com.

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Selection guide

Modicon M580 processors

Modicon M580 platform for Unity Pro software offer

BMEP5810 model

BMEP5820 models

BMEP5830 models

BMEP5840 models

2
Racks
I/O

3
In-rack applicationspecific channels

4
5

Remote I/O drop of 2 racks

–

Maximum number of discrete I/O
channels (1)

1,024

2,048

3,072

4,096

Maximum number of analog I/O
channels (1)

256

512

768

1,024

Maximum number of Ethernet DIO
devices

128

Maximum number of applicationspecific channels

Counter (1)

BMXEHC0200 2‑channel (60 kHz) or BMXEHC0800 8-channel (10 kHz) modules

Motion control (1)

BMXMSP0200 2‑channel PTO (Pulse Train Output) module for servo drives

BMXMSP0200 2‑channel PTO (Pulse Train Output) modules for servo drives

Serial link (process or RTU) (1)

BMXNOM0200 2‑channel module or BMXNOR0200H module with 1 RTU serial channel

HART(1)

BMEAHI0812 8‑channel HART analog input (4–20 mA) module or BMEAHO0412 4‑channel
HART analog output (4–20 mA) module

BMEAHI0812 8‑channel HART analog input (4–20 mA) or BMEAHO0412 4-channel HART analog output (4–20 mA) module

SSI encoder (1)

BMXEAE0300 3‑channel module (SSI)

Time stamping (1)

BMXERT1604T 16‑channel discrete input (with 1 ms resolution) module

BMXERT1604T 16‑channel discrete output (with 1 ms resolution) module

Process control, programmable
loops

Process control EFB library

Integrated
Ethernet Service port (RJ45)
communication ports Ethernet Device Network dual ports
(RJ45)

USB port
Communication
modules
(1)

Ethernet network Maximum number

AS-Interface
Internal memory
capacity

–

128

–

128

1 port for DIO devices, Unity, CNM, HMI, SCADA, diagnosis & external tools

2 ports support DIO mode to connect devices using DIO
scanner

2 ports support DIO mode to connect
devices using DIO scanner

2 ports support both RIO and
DIO mode to connect Modicon
X80 drops using deterministic
RIO scanner and devices
using DIO scanner

1 programming port (PC terminal)

3
64

2 ports support both RIO and DIO
mode to connect Modicon X80 drops
using deterministic RIO scanner and
devices using DIO scanner

2 ports support DIO mode to connect
devices using DIO scanner

BMXNOC0402 (2) network modules with 1 EtherNet/IP channel or Modbus TCP
communication protocol

BMXNOC0402 (2) network modules with 1 EtherNet/IP channel or Modbus TCP communication protocol

Maximum number

Type of module

BMXEIA0100 master module

384

768

1,024

2,048

Data storage (GB)

2 processing modes (cyclic, periodic)

1 processing mode (periodic)

Auxiliary tasks (AUX 0, AUX 1)

1 processing mode (periodic)

Event tasks

I/O event

128

Timer event

Total I/O and Timer
event

128

No. of K instructions 100% Boolean (Kinstr/ms)
executed per ms
65% Boolean + 35% fixed arithmetic
(Kinstr/ms)

7.5

Rack power supply

24 V c isolated, 24…48 V c isolated, or 100…240 V a power supply module

Modicon M580 processor

BMEP581020

BMEP583020

2 ports support both RIO and DIO
mode to connect Modicon X80 drops
using deterministic RIO scanner and
devices using DIO scanner

7
8

BMEP583040

BMEP584020

9
BMEP584040

(1) The maximum values for the number of I/O, application-specific channels, and the number of networks are not cumulative (they are limited by the maximum
number of slots in the configuration, 1 rack: 11, 2 racks: 23, 3 racks: 35 and 4 racks: 47.)
(2) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Program (MB)
Data (KB)

BMEP582040

4
5

BMEP582020

Fast task

Type of module

Application structure Master task

Maximum number of local racks

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Presentation

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Processor modules

Presentation
The Modicon M580 BMEP58 modular processors form the core of a complete
control solution based on Modicon M580 specific and compatible modules and
racks. These standalone processors physically occupy two module slots (0 and 1)
on a backplane.

1
2
Modicon M580 configuration

The processors can manage the Modicon X80 I/O platform in a single-rack or
multi-rack Ethernet PAC station. Their slots can be equipped with:
b Discrete I/O modules
b Analog I/O modules
b Counter modules
b Communication modules: Ethernet Modbus/TCP network, EtherNet/IP network,
Modbus serial link, AS-Interface actuator/sensor buses and RTU (Remote Terminal
Unit) serial link
b Expert modules
The seven processors available in this range have different memory capacities,
processing speeds, number of I/O, number of supported local racks, and embedded
Ethernet port functions.
An optional 4 GB SD memory card is supplied with M580 processors for application
and data storage. Each processor has a USB terminal port for connecting to a
programming terminal. A temporary connection to an HMI is possible via the USB
port (1).

In addition, depending on the model, these processors offer a maximum (noncumulative) of:
b 1,024 to 4,096 discrete I/O
b 256 to 1,024 analog I/O
b 64 application-specific channels (2) (process counter, motion control, and serial
link, or RTU)
b 1 Ethernet service port
b 2 Ethernet device network ports
vv DIO ports (distributed equipment) for all processors
vv RIO ports (remote equipment) for BMEP58pp40 processors
b 4 “Full extended master” AS-Interface V3 actuator/sensor buses, profile M4.0

5
6

Applications can be downloaded to the M580 processor when:
b Unity is connected via a local BMXNOC0402 communication module (Ethernet
module) (3)
b Unity is connected directly to M580 through USB or Ethernet. For a faster
transfer, users can select FTP protocol.

(1) Please refer to HMI catalogs on www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) Maximum number of application-specific channels per station. Only the application-specific
channels actually configured in the Unity application are considered.
(3) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Presentation

Processor modules

Description of BMEP58pppp processors

1
6
2
3
5
4

BMEP58pppp

BMEP58pppp processors include :
1 A display block comprising 7 LEDs whose varying combinations provide a quick
diagnostic status of the processor:
b RUN LED (green): processor in operation (program execution)
b ERR LED (red): processor or system detected error
b I/O LED (red): detected I/O module fault
b DL LED (green): firmware download is in progress
b BACKUP LED (red): backup memory (internal or card)
b ETH MS LED (bi-color green/red): indicates the Ethernet port configuration status
b ETH NS LED (bi-color green/red): indicates the Ethernet connection status
2 A mini-B USB port for connecting to a programming terminal
3 An RJ45 Ethernet port that allows diagnosis of Ethernet ports and provides
access to external tools, devices, and distributed I/O devices
5 A slot equipped with a optional SD memory card for application and data storage
(an LED, located behind the door, indicates access to the memory card)
6 A MAC address printed on the front panel of the processor (the last two bytes of
the MAC address are used to calculate the default processor IP address)
7 Two hooks and two screws for mechanical attachment and earthing connection
to backplane
8 Two connectors for electrical connection to a M580 backplane (X-bus only or
Ethernet backplane)
Description of BMEP58pp20 processors
4 BMEP58pp20 processors have dual RJ45 Ethernet ports for connection to the
distributed equipment (DIO).

1
2
3
4

Description of BMEP58pp40 processors
4 BMEP58pp40 processors have dual RJ45 Ethernet ports for connection to the
remote I/O drops (EIO) and distributed equipment (through DRS) (1).
USB terminal port
The USB port 2, offering a useful data rate of 480 Mbps, is compatible with Unity Pro
programming software, OPC Factory Server (OFS), and Magelis HMI terminals (2).
BMEP58 processors can be connected to a USB bus comprising several peripheral
devices. However:
b Only one processor can be connected to the USB bus
b No device on the USB bus can be controlled by the PLC (modem, printer)
Ethernet backplanes
The new range of Ethernet backplanes feature embedded Ethernet and X-bus
connectivity. With 4, 8, and 12 slots, these two connectors allow the existing M580/
X80 modules to be incorporated into an M580 architecture (see page 3/10).
(1) DRS: Dual Ring Switches. Supported ConneXium switches TCSESM083F23F1/063F2CU1/
063F2CS1.
(2) Please refer to HMI catalogs on www.schneider-electric.com.

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Modicon M580 automation
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Memory structure

Processor modules

M580 processor

Internal application RAM
Program
Data

Optional memory card

Write-protect switch

Persistent memory
Application
program

%MW backup
Saved data

Modicon M580 application storage

Memory structure
Internal memory capacity
The internal application RAM of Modicon M580 processors stores and executes the
application program. This RAM has no battery backup, which means data could be
lost in the event of a power brake. To avoid data loss, the application can be backed
up in the persistent memory. The internal memory provides a maximum capacity of
16 MB for memory program, 2,048 KB for data, and 4 GB for data storage.
The internal persistent memory is used by the firmware to register:
b the value of application variables
b the system state
b application backup
b a copy of %MW values
An optional memory card, BMXRMS004GPF, is used for application backup and
data storage. It is formatted by Schneider Electric.
BMXRMS004GPF SD memory card
Modicon M580 processors support an optional 4 GB memory card
BMXRMS004GPF. The SD memory card is of ‘‘industrial grade’’ and formatted for
use with Modicon M580 only. The Modicon M580 does not support memory cards
from Modicon M340. This card withstands operating temperatures of - 40 to 85 ºC/
- 40 to 185 °F and has 10 years of file retention capacity.
Unity Pro programming software helps the application designer manage the
structure and memory space of the Modicon M580 automation platform.
Protecting the application
If necessary, it is possible to limit access to the application (in terms of reading and
modifying the program) by only loading the executable code in the PLC.
Additionally, a memory protection bit, set in configuration mode, is also available to
help prevent any program modification (via the programming terminal or
downloading).
The user has function blocks for protecting know-how by means of a signature that
can be loaded and stored in the M580 processor module’s Flash memory card
(code not executed if the signature is not present).

Modifying the program in online mode
As with the Modicon Premium and Quantum platforms (with Unity Pro software), the
online program modification function is available on the Modicon M580 automation
platform. It has the option of adding or modifying the program code and data in
different places in the application in a single modification session (thus helping to
ensure that modification is homogenous and consistent with the controlled
process). A dedicated memory area of the application internal RAM authorizes
these program modification or addition sessions while complying with the
recommendation to structure the application program in several, reasonably-sized
sections.

The CCOTF (Change Configuration On The Fly) function is used to add or remove
discrete or analog I/O modules to/from a Modicon M580 CPU in a remote I/O drop in
RUN mode. It enables Ethernet RIO drops to be added in RUN mode. The addition
of a complete M580 Ethernet RIO drop in RUN mode requires Unity Pro V8.0 or
higher on BMEP581020, BMEP582020, BMEP582040, BMEP583020,
BMEP583040, BMEP584020, and BMEP584040 processors.

The CCOTF function avoids interrupting processes and helps to reduce production
costs. It also enables the configuration parameters of pre-existing and new Modicon
M580 analog and discrete I/O modules to be modified online in a remote I/O drop.

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References

Processor modules

Modicon M580 processors
PF122552

I/O capacity

Maximum
number of
networks
2 Ethernet
networks

Device ports Service port

Reference

2 DIO

BMEP581020

0.849/
1.872

2,048 discrete I/O
512 analog I/O
32 application-specific
channels
8 MB integrated
(memory program)

2 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP582020

0.849/
1.872

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP582040

0.849/
1.872

3,072 discrete I/O
768 analog I/O
64 application-specific
channels
12 MB integrated
(memory program)

3 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP583020

0.849/
1.872

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP583040

0.849/
1.872

4,096 discrete I/O
1,024 analog I/O
64 application-specific
channels
16 MB integrated
(memory program)

4 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP584020

0.849/
1.872

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP584040

0.849/
1.872

Processor compatibility

Capacity

Reference

All processors

4 GB (for application
backup and data
storage)

BMXRMS004GPF

1,024 discrete I/O
256 analog I/O
24 application-specific
channels
4 MB integrated
(memory program)

BMEP58pppp

SD Memory card
PF106120

Description

SD memory card
(optional) (1)

Weight
kg/lb

Weight
kg/lb
0.002/
0.004

BMXRMS004GPF

Separate parts
PF106185

Description

BMXXCAUSBH0pp

Terminal port/
USB cordsets

1
2
3
4
5
6

Use
From
Mini-B USB port
on Modicon M580
processor

Length
m/ft.
To
Type A USB port on: 1.8/5.905
- PC terminal
- Magelis HMI graphic 4.5 /14.764
terminal

Reference
BMXXCAUSBH018
BMXXCAUSBH045

Weight
kg/lb
0.065/
0.143
0.110/
0.243

(1) Memory card, used for:
- Backing up the program, constants, symbols and data
- File storage

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Presentation,
description

M580 backplanes

Presentation
The M580 PAC is complatible with two types of backplane: dual Ethernet and X-bus
backplanes or X-bus only backplanes (1)(2). One Ethernet switch is embedded in
the backplane with connectivity to some slots on the backplane (not all slots have
Ethernet connectivity).
X-bus functionality is preserved and conforms to the legacy implementation and
specification. The X-bus will be used in a subset of modules on the Ethernet
backplane.

1
2

The M580 backplanes provide power supply for all modules in the rack.

Dual Ethernet and X-bus backplanes

Function
The Ethernet backplane provides the following services to X-bus slots:
bb provide rack number
bb provide interconnection to all slots in main and expanded backplanes

3
4

The Ethernet interface is the main communication medium in the Ethernet
backplane. All Ethernet modules on the Ethernet backplane are attached to one of
several ports. The modules lead to the Ethernet switch chip embedded inside the
Ethernet backplane.
The Ethernet backplane provides the following services to ETH slots:
bb provide ETH connection to ETH slots
bb provide point-to-point lane connection
X-bus backplanes (1)(2)

Description
Dual Ethernet and X-bus backplanes
The quantity of X-bus and Ethernet slots found on a backplane depends on the
backplane size.

BMEXBP0400/BMEXBP0800 are 4/8-slot dual Ethernet and X-bus backplanes
with:
1 CPS slot for power supply
2 4 slots (BMEXBP0400)/8 slots (BMEXBP0800) with:
2a 4/8 Ethernet and X-bus connectors for mixed modules
3 Expansion: 1 connector for an X-bus backplane expansion
4 2 fixing points for the shielding connection bar
5 Protective earth screw
6 Slots for anchoring the module pin
7 Tapped holes for the locking screw on each module
8 4 holes for M4, M5, M6 or UNC #6-32 screws (4.32 to 6.35 mm/0.170 to 0.250 in.)
9 Rack is fastened to 35 mm/1.38 in. wide and 15 mm/0.59 in. deep DIN rails.
Mounting on a 35 mm/1.38 in. wide and 7.5 mm/0.295 in. deep DIN rail is possible
(in this case, the product withstands less mechanical stress)

7 2a

6
94 5 1

4 63

BMEXBP0400/0800 backplanes

7
8

7 2a

8
2b

4 5 1
BMEXBP1200 backplane

46 3

BMEXBP1200 is a 12-slot dual Ethernet and X-bus backplane with:
1 CPS slot for power supply
2 12 slots with:
2a 8 Ethernet and X-bus connectors for mixed modules
2b 4 X-bus connectors for X-bus modules
3 Expansion: 1 connector for an X-bus backplane expansion
4 2 fixing points for the shielding connection bar
5 Protective earth screw
6 Slots for anchoring the module pin
7 Tapped holes for the locking screw on each module
8 4 holes for M4, M5, M6 or UNC #6-32 screws (4.32 mm to 6.35 mm/0.170 to
0.250 in.)
X-bus backplanes (1)(2)
Available with 4, 6, 8, and 12 slots with BMXXBP0400/0600/0800/1200 for X-bus
modules.
For more information, please refer to the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog
available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(1) For more information on rack, see page 1/26
(2) Mandatory PV02 version or later.

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Description,
references

M580 backplanes

Description (continued)

11 10

BMXXSPpp00 cable shielding connection kit

Cable shielding connection kit
To be ordered separately:
A BMXXSPpp00 cable shielding connection kit, used to help protect against
electrostatic discharge when connecting the shielding on cordsets for connecting:
b Analog, counter, and motion control modules
b Some Magelis HMI terminals (1) to the processor (via BMXXCAUSBH0pp
shielded USB cable)
The BMXXSPpp00 shielding connection kit comprises:
9 A metal bar that takes the clamping rings and the earthing terminal
10 Two sub-bases to be mounted on the rack
11 An earthing terminal
12 Not included in the shielding connection kit, the STBXSP30p0 clamping rings
(sold in lots of 10, cross-section 1.5…6 mm2/AWG 16...10 or 5…11 mm2/AWG 10...8)

PF122506

Racks (2)(3)
Description (4)

PF122507

BMEXBP0400

4-slot Ethernet +
X-bus backplane
8-slot Ethernet +
X-bus backplane

PF122508

BMEXBP0800

Type of
module
to be
inserted

Ethernet
connectors

BMEP58
4
processors,
Modicon
X80 I/O
8
modules (6)

12-slot backplane
(8 Ethernet +
X-bus/4 X-bus)

X-bus
connectors

Power
Reference (2)
consumption
(5)

Weight
kg/lb

2.8 W

BMEXBP0400

0.705/
1.554

3.9 W

BMEXBP0800

1.060/
2.337

3.9 W

BMEXBP1200

1.377/
3.036

BMEXBP1200

Shielding connection kits
comprising:
- 1 metal bar
- 2 support sub-bases
- 1 earthing terminal

Spring clamping rings
Sold in lots of 10

Protective covers
(replacement parts)
Sold in lots of 5

2
3
4
5

Accessories
Description

For use with

Reference

BMEXBP0400, BMXXBP0400
rack

BMXXSP0400

0.280/
0.617

BMXXBP0600 rack

BMXXSP0600

0.310/
0.683

BMEXBP0800, BMXXBP0800
rack

BMXXSP0800

0.340/
0.750

BMEXBP1200, BMXXBP1200
rack

BMXXSP1200

0.400/
0.882

Cables, cross-section 1.5...6 mm2/ STBXSP3010
AWG 16...10

0.050/
0.110

Cables, cross-section 5...11 mm2/ STBXSP3020
AWG 10...8

0.070/
0.154

BMXXEM010

0.005/
0.011

Unoccupied slots on
BMXXBPpp00 rack

Weight
kg/lb

(1) Please refer to HMI catalogs on www.schneider-electric.com
(2) In an M580 architecture, Ethernet backplanes can be used for RIO drop Ethernet (EIO) but
not as expansion racks anywhere. For expansion rack, it is necessary to use
BMXXBP0400/0600/0800/1200 racks (see page 1/26).
(3) For multi-rack configuration, see page 1/26.
(4) Number of slots including all modules except for power supply rack expansion modules.
(5) Power consumption of anti-condensation resistor(s).
(6) Please refer to the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog on www.schneider-electric.com

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Presentation

Multi-rack configuration

1
2

3
4

Composition of an expansion backplane configuration
M580 CPU supports 4 to 8 local racks (depending upon the CPU performance
level), using existing X80 I/O modules and accessories. A Modicon M580 CPU must
be installed in the first rack (#0) and this can be a dual bus rack. A Modicon M580
PLC will support up to 7 BMXXBPpppp PV02 or higher backplanes (racks) of 4, 6,
8, or 12 slots. The main backplane (rack #0) will support the CPU.
To expand the configuration using additional racks, users must use a bus expansion
module (BMXXBE1000) and X-bus cables. The backplane expander will be
plugged in the dedicated connector on the right side of the backplane. It will not
occupy any module slot. The XBE expansion module will not be hot-swappable in
accordance with Modicon X80. Each backplane has to include a power supply
module and will support up to 12 modules.
An expansion rack can be connected to the main backplane and the X80 drop
(EIO).
The rack address is assigned as follows:
b Each rack will be assigned a physical address using 4 micro switches located in
the bus expansion module.
b The main rack containing the CPU will be assigned address 0.
b The other racks will be assigned addresses 1 to 7.

Modicon M580 + expansion rack

Each rack is equipped with:
1 A BMXCPSppppp power supply
2 A BMXXBE1000 rack expansion module. This module, inserted in the right-hand
end of the rack (XBE slot) does not occupy rack slots 00…11 (4, 6, 8, or 12 slots are
still available).
3 The BMXXBE1000 rack expansion modules are connected to each other by
X-bus cordsets.
4 Line terminators: Both expansion modules at the ends of the daisy chain must
have a line terminator TSXTLYEX on the unused 9-way SUB-D connector.
Ethernet racks
The Modicon M580 CPU supports dual bus backplanes (Ethernet and X-bus), all
the processors support Ethernet ring or star architectures on their Ethernet port.

BMXP58pp2p processors support Ethernet star or ring architectures (RSTP loop is
supported on ports 2 and 3). The embedded scanner allows scanning of distributed
equipment. The CPU drives these devices directly (“NOC” embedded function).
BMXP58pp4p processors support an embedded scanner that allows scanning of
X80 drops on Ethernet RIO (EIO) in addition to distributed equipment.
M580 CPUs have an additional third Ethernet port dedicated to the connection of a
service tool such as a PC, HMI, or network analyzer. This port is labeled “ETH 1”. It
does not support RSTP.

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Modicon X80 drop + expansion rack

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M580 CPU will be able to communicate on the main Ethernet backplane. The
Modicon M580 CPU cannot be installed in an expansion rack.
It is necessary to use an Ethernet backplane
Reference
Description
BMEXBP0400

Standard 4-slot backplane

BMEXBP0800

Standard 8-slot backplane

BMEXBP1200

Standard 12-slot backplane

BMEXBP0400H

Ruggedized 4-slot backplane

BMEXBP0800H

Ruggedized 8-slot backplane

BMEXBP1200H

Ruggedized 12-slot backplane

Modicon M580 automation
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Description

Multi-rack configuration

Modicon X80 expansion rack

Modicon M580

X-bus

Premium racks

Premium X-bus expansion example

Premium X-bus expansion - making migration as simple as possible
Modicon M580 CPU supports revamping of an existing Premium installation by
replacing the Premium rack 0 (CPU and communication modules) with an M580 rack. It
is also possible to associate TSXRKY4EX/6EX/8EX/12EX Premium racks with X80 I/O
based on an X-bus rack. Most existing configurations are supported. The number of
expansion racks allowed depends on the CPU that is being used:
b BMEP581020, BMEP582020, and BMEP582040 CPUs support a main local rack
and up to 3 expansion racks. If you are using 4, 6, or 8-slot Premium expansion racks,
you may install 2 physical racks at each assigned rack address, allowing up to 6
Premium expansion racks (up to 6 backplanes and 100 m/328.083 ft. between 2
drops).
BMEP583020, BMEP583040, BMEP584020, and BMEP584040 CPUs support a
main local rack with up to 7 expansion racks. If you are using 4, 6, or 8-slot Premium
expansion racks, you may install 2 physical racks at each assigned rack address,
allowing up to 14 Premium expansion racks.

The maximum number of supported X-bus racks is as follows:
b 4 for BMEP581020/20p0
b 8 for BMEP58030p0/40p0

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The maximum number of X-bus drops is calculated as follows:
Max number = 1 (CPU rack: BMXXBPpp00 or BMEXBPpp00)
+ ½ number of TSXRKY4/6/8EX racks
+ number of TSXRKY12EX racks
+ number of BMXXBPpp00 racks

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3
4

Description
The front panel of the BMXXBE1000 rack expansion module comprises:
5 Retaining screw for locking the module in its slot (at the far right-hand end of the
rack)
6 A display block with 5 LEDs:
bb RUN LED (green): module in operation
bb COL LED (red): several racks have the same address, or rack address 0 does
not contain the BMEP58ppp0 processor module
bb LEDs 0, 1, 2, and 3 (green): rack address 0, 1, 2, or 3
7 A 9-way female SUB-D connector, marked X-bus, for the incoming X-bus cordset
3 connected to the upstream rack, or if it is the first rack, for the A/ line terminator
included in the TSXTLYEX 4 pack (see page 1/26)
8 A 9-way female SUB-D connector, marked X-bus, for the outgoing X-bus cordset
3 to the downstream rack, or if it is the last rack, for the /B line terminator included
in the TSXTLYEX 4 pack (see page 1/26)
On the right-hand side panel
A flap for accessing the 3 rack addressing micro-switches: 0…3.
Installation rules for BMXXBPppp0 racks: For the rules on how to install racks in
enclosures, see our website www.schneider-electric.com.

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References

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Multi-rack configuration

PF106104

Expansion racks

Type of module
to be inserted

No. of
slots
(1)

Power
consumption
(2)

Reference

X-bus
backplanes
for expansion
racks
(3)

Modicon X80 I/O
modules (3)
BMEP58
processors

BMXXBP0400

0.630/
1.389

1.5 W

BMXXBP0600

0.790/
1.742

BMXXBP0800

0.950/
2.094

BMXXBP1200

1.270/
2.800

PF106105

BMXXBP0400

Description

PF106106

BMXXBP0600

Weight
kg/lb

PF106107

BMXXBP0800

PF108119

BMXXBP1200

Description

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BMXXBE1000

Use

Reference

Modicon X80 I/O
rack expansion
module
(3)

Standard module for mounting in each
BMXXBE1000
rack (XBE slot) and used to interconnect:
- Up to 3 racks with
BMEP581020/20pppp processor module
- Up to 7 racks with BMEP5830pp/40pp
processor module
- 1 rack with X80 drop (EIO)

Modicon X80 I/O
rack expansion
kit
(3)

Complete kit for 2-rack configuration
comprising:
- 2 BMXXBE1000 rack expansion
modules
- 1 BMXXBC008K extension cordset,
length 0.8 m/2.625 ft.
- 1 TSXTLYEX line terminator (set of 2)

BMXXBE2005

Weight
kg/lb
0.178/
0.392

0.700/
1.543

(1) Number of slots taking all modules except for power supply and rack expansion modules
(2) Power consumption of anti-condensation resistor(s)
(3) Please refer to the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog on www.schneider-electric.com.

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References

Multi-rack configuration

Cordsets and connection accessories
PF108142

Description
X-bus extension
cordsets
total length
30 m/98.425 ft. max.

Use

Composition

Type of
Length
connector m/ft.

Reference

Between 2
BMXXBE1000 rack
expansion modules

2 x 9-way SUB-D
connectors

Angled

0.8/2.625

BMXXBC008K

1.5/4.921

BMXXBC015K

3/9.842

BMXXBC030K

5/16.404

BMXXBC050K

12/39.37

BMXXBC120K

1/3.281

TSXCBY010K

3/9.842

TSXCBY030K

5/16.404

TSXCBY050K

12/39.37

TSXCBY120K

18/59.05

TSXCBY180K

28/91.86

TSXCBY280KT
(1)

BMXXBCpppK

Straight

PF108138

Cable reel

TSXTLYEX

Description
Line terminators

X-bus straight
connectors

Length of cable to be
equipped with
TSXCBYK9
connectors

Cable with
–
ends with flying
leads, 2 line testers

Use

Composition

Required on the 2
BMXXBPppp0
modules located at
either end of the daisy
chain
For TSXCBY1000
cables

100/328.08 TSXCBY1000

Type of
Sold in
connector lots of
2 x 9-way SUB-D
2
connectors marked A/ and /B

Unit reference
TSXTLYEX

Weight
kg/lb
0.165/
0.364
0.250/
0.551
0.420/
0.926
0.650/
1.433
1.440/
3.175
0.160/
0.353
0.260/
0.573
0.360/
0.794
1.260/
2.778
1.860/
4.101
2.860/
6.305

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2
3
4

12.320/
27.161

Weight
kg/lb

0.050/
0.110

6
2 x 9-way SUB-D
straight connectors

TSXCBYK9

Connector assembly For attaching
2 crimping pliers,
–
TSXCBYACC10
kit
TSXCBYK9
1 pen (2)
connectors
(1) Cable supplied with a set of 2 TSXTVSY100 electrical transient suppressors.
(2)To fit the connectors on the cable, you also need a wire stripper, a pair of scissors, and a digital ohmmeter.

0.080/
0.176
–

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Contents

2 - I/O architectures

Architectures
Overview of I/O architectures……………………………….………….. . . . . page 2/2
bb Presentation …………………………………..….…………………............ page 2/4

bb Architecture A………………….……………..….…………………............. page 2/5
bb Architecture B………………….……………..….…………………............. page 2/6
bb Architecture C………………….……………..….……….…………............ page 2/7
bb Architecture D………………….……………..….…………………............. page 2/8
bb Modicon X80 performance EIO adapter…….................. ….…………... page 2/9

bb Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module.……..................... .... page 2/10
bb Modicon X80 NRP EIO drop optical repeaters …….....................…... page 2/11
bb ConneXium managed switches…………………………........... ….…... page 2/11
bb Example of a complex architecture……………………….….........…... page 2/12

bb Examples of architectures…………………………………........ ….…... page 2/13
vv Food and beverage examples..…………………….…............. …………. page 2/13
vv Water example ….……………….…………………………………......... … page 2/14
vv Hydro power example ………..…………………………........... …………. page 2/15

vv Cement example .……….…………………………………………….......... page 2/16
bb References and requirements……………………….............. ………... page 2/17

Modicon distributed I/O solutions
Selection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2/20
bb Presentation.......................................................................................... page 2/22

bb Description, references........................................................................ page 2/23
bb Composition......................................................................................... page 2/24
bb Configuration........................................................................................ page 2/25

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I/O architectures

Modicon M580 type of architecture
Note: These architectures can be combined with each other

Architectures with local racks (main rack and expansion racks)

Architecture with local racks (main rack and expansion racks)

Architecture with racks in remote drops

Hardwired

Distributed peripherals over fieldbuses

Distributed peripherals and I/O over Ethernet

Remote over Ethernet

Compact topology with devices hardwired
on local I/O

Compact topology with devices distributed
over fieldbuses

Distributed devices and I/O topology over Ethernet

Remote I/O + Remote functions (including fieldbus master)

Architecture A

Architecture B

Architecture C

Architecture D

Ethernet

X-bus

Modbus

HART

2
X-bus

AS-I

3
4
5

4
Expanded rack (with X-bus rack expansion module)

Main local rack with up to 7 local expansion racks on X-bus (Modicon Premium or Modicon X80
racks)

Main local rack with up to 7 local expansion racks on X-bus (Modicon Premium Main local rack with up to 7 local expansion racks on X-bus (Modicon Premium or
or Modicon X80 racks)
Modicon X80 racks), RIO drop with up to 1 remote expanded rack on X-bus (only
Modicon X80 racks)

Backplane compatibility

Compatible for main racks (local or remote)

Mandatory for expansion racks (main or remote)
Compatible with any rack if Modicon X80 I/O Ethernet modules are not used in the racks, such
as: weighing, HART and BMECRA31210 modules

Mandatory for expansion racks (main or remote)
Compatible with any rack if Modicon X80 I/O Ethernet modules are not used in the racks, such as: weighing, HART and BMECRA31210 modules

All CPUs are compatible (1)

SERVICE port

One SERVICE port for HMI, Unity, control network, variable speed drive, etc.

Dual port

Dual ports are not used

Dual ports are used for distributed equipment (DIO scanner)

Dual ports are used for remote equipment (RIO scanner), BMECRA31210
Ethernet drop adapter is mandatory in RIO drop (2).

–

A maximum of 16 RIO drops can be supported in an M580 network

AS-Interface and serial link
modules

Yes

Yes, in a local rack or in a RIO drop

BMXNOR0200H RTU
module

Yes

Yes, only in a local rack

Ethernet modules

Yes

Yes, only in a local rack

PTO (Pulse Train Output)
modules

Yes

Yes, only in a local rack

Other expert modules:
counting, SSI encoder, etc.

Yes

Yes, in a local rack or in a RIO drop

1 ms max. BMXERT1604T
module integrated in the ERT
module

Yes

Yes, in a local rack or in a RIO drop

10 ms with BMECRA31210
combined with discrete I/O
modules in the RIO drop

–

Yes, only in the RIO drop, system mode with OFS (2)

BMEXBPpp00 Ethernet +
X-bus racks
BMXXBPpp00 X-bus racks
PV02 (or later)

Compatible CPU types

CPU Ethernet ports

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RIO drops
Communication

Expert functions

Time stamping

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BMEP58pp40 CPUs are required to manage RIO

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Pages
(1) BMEP58pp40 CPUs are not mandatory for architectures A, B and C.
(2) BMXCRA31210 modules are also compatible.

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Presentation

I/O architectures

Presentation

The Modicon M580 automation platform offers four different types of architectures with local racks or with racks in
remote drops. These four options are presented on the following pages as architectures A, B, C and D.
The Modicon M580 automation platform offers an I/O architecture solution over local racks, fieldbuses and
Ethernet, connecting the M580 main rack to remote I/O (RIO) drops, installed on a Modicon X80 rack (1), and
distributed I/O (DIO) devices.

This Modicon M580 solution comprises:
bb RIO drops on a Modicon X80 drop
bb Ethernet DIO devices
bb A choice of three CRA Ethernet drop adapters (standard or high performance) in each Modicon X80 RIO drop
bb Two optical repeaters, for single mode or multimode optical fiber, on Modicon X80 RIO drop
bb A choice of three types of managed dual ring switches (DRS) from the ConneXium offer (2), configurable by
means of predefined configuration files for immediate setup

Different architectures are therefore possible, such as:
bb Ethernet RIO architectures with or without ConneXium managed switches (2)
bb Architectures with separate or combined Ethernet RIO and Ethernet DIO devices on the same physical
medium

bb The use of switches other
than those detailed in these
architecture I/O pages
(pages 2/4 to 2/19) is not
supported (2).

Enterprise

ERP system

Historian

Factory

Note
bb The validated and tested
architectures are shown in
the technical documentation
available on our website
www.schneider-electric.com.

Process

This solution also includes numerous options and functions as standard, providing:
bb High process availability, with the option of connecting Ethernet RIO and Ethernet DIO in a daisy chain loop
bb Deterministic data exchanges between the PLC and the Ethernet RIO
bb Remote service, with a SERVICE port available on the M580 CPU or Modicon X80 CRA Ethernet drop
adapters

MES
(Manufacturing
Execution
System)

Redundant
system
servers

Unity Pro

Vijeo Citec
SCADA

Ethernet ring

Modicon M580 main rack

Expansion rack

Field

X-bus

Modicon X80 drop

Variable speed drive

HART devices

Motor
protection

iMCC
Wi-Fi
Remote
site

Modicon
X80 drop

ConneXium managed
switch (DRS)
Optical fiber

Typical architecture (3)
(1) The Modicon X80 range offers common I/O modules which can be used both in Ethernet RIO drops connected in
Modicon M580 automation platforms.
(2) Supported ConneXium switches: TCSESM083F23F1/063F2CU1/063F2CS1 (see page 2/11).
(3) This typical architecture representation is a conceptual network diagram and does not represent the actual wiring
specifications.

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Presentation
(continued)

Architectures with local racks
Architecture A
Presentation

Main rack

Architecture A is used for control systems that reside in the main control cabinet.
The M580 platform provides interrupt services for this type of application.
X-bus

Up to 94 slots are possible for I/O modules in a configuration comprising a main rack
and 7 expansion racks, connected by BMXXBEp00p rack expansion modules.

Expansion rack

Description
The Modicon M580 automation platform provides local I/O management for control
systems that are wired to the main control cabinet.
Architecture A can comprise a maximum of 10 I/O modules in the main rack, in
addition to the CPU module 2 and the power supply module 1.
These local I/O can be extended on an expansion rack by using a BMXXBEp00p
rack expansion module 3.

Architecture A: devices on local I/O

Ethernet slots are available only in the main rack because rack expansion cables
only support X-bus.
The choice of appropriate rack depends on the required number of modules for the
system. Main racks are available in the following formats: 4, 8 and 12 slots.

1
2
3

As well as discrete and analog I/O modules, the following modules are available:
bb
vv
vv
vv
vv

Application-specific modules:
SSI encoder
Counter
Pulse train output
Weighing

Some application-specific modules (weighing, etc.) require use of an Ethernet
backplane.
If necessary, communication and network modules can be installed in the local rack.
The majority of communication and network modules need to be in the local rack.

Main rack

10 slots max. available
12 slots max. available

Expansion rack

For rack accessory references, see page 1/25

Architecture A configuration rules
When configuring an architecture A system, the following four parameters should be
considered:
bb Number of slots available in the 8 local racks (main and expansion racks)
bb Slots available for optional modules
bb Power consumed by the installed modules
bb Addressing words available for configuring the modules
Available slots and power consumption
Architecture A can have a maximum of 94 available slots (with eight 12-slot racks)
for I/O modules, application-specific modules and communication modules.

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These modules are powered from the power supply included in the rack.
For a valid configuration, simply add together the consumption (in mA) of the
modules in the rack and check that the total current is less than that provided by the
selected power supply.
This power consumption calculation can easily be performed using Unity Pro
software.
Empty BMXXEM010 modules are also available to occupy unused slots.

Module addressing (1)
With Unity Pro, the I/O addressing is unlimited (physical limitation: 94 slots).

(1) Requires Unity Pro software V8.0.

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Architectures with local racks
Architecture B

Presentation

Architecture B is based on architecture A with the possibility of adding fieldbuses
such as AS-Interface, Modbus SL, HART, etc.

Architecture B is used for control systems that are wired to the main control cabinet.
It consists of a mainly local topology with several peripherals distributed over
fieldbuses.

X-bus

Main rack

The Modicon M580 automation platform provides interrupt services for this type of
application.
Up to 94 slots are possible for I/O and communication modules in a configuration
comprising a main rack and 7 expansion racks, connected by BMXXBEp00p rack
expansion modules.

Description
The Modicon M580 automation platform provides local I/O management for control
systems that are wired to the main control cabinet.

Expansion rack

Architecture B: devices distributed over fieldbuses

Architecture B can comprise a maximum of 10 I/O and communication modules in
the main BMEXBPpp00 rack, in addition to the CPU module 2 and the power supply
module 1. These local I/O and communication modules can be extended on
expansion racks by using a BMXXBEp00p rack expansion module.
The choice of appropriate racks depends on the required number of modules for the
system. Main racks are available in the following formats: 4, 8 and 12 slots.

If necessary, communication and network modules can be installed in the main
rack. The majority of communication and network modules need to be in the main
rack.
As well as discrete and analog I/O modules, the following modules are available:
bb Communication modules:
vv Serial link 3
vv AS-Interface 4
vv HART 5
Some communication modules (Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module,
HART analog I/O modules, etc.) require use of an Ethernet backplane.

Architecture B configuration rules
When configuring an architecture B system, the following four parameters should
be considered:
bb Number of slots available in the 8 local racks
bb Slots available for optional modules
bb Power consumed by the installed modules
bb Addressing words available for configuring the modules

Available slots and power consumption
Architecture B can have a maximum of 94 available slots (with eight 12-slot racks)
for I/O modules, application-specific modules and communication modules.

This power consumption calculation can easily be performed using Unity Pro
software.
Empty BMXXEM010 modules are also available to occupy unused slots.
Module addressing
With Unity Pro (1), the I/O addressing is unlimited (physical limitation: 94 slots).
(1) Requires Unity Pro version ≥ 8.0 software.

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Architectures with local racks
Architecture C
Presentation

Main rack

Architecture C consists of I/O and devices distributed over Ethernet (DIO).
The Ethernet DIO devices can be connected to Ethernet ports of the BMEP58p0p0
CPU 1 or of a ConneXium DRS (Dual Ring Switch) switch.
7

Ethernet

Distributed
I/O

Modbus serial link devices can be integrated in architecture C via the
BMXNOM0200 serial link module.

3
5
Distributed
I/O

Architecture C: devices distributed over Ethernet

The available Ethernet DIO devices are:
bb Modicon STB distributed I/O 2
bb Variable speed drives 3
bb Energy supervision 4 and HMI
bb Tesys U 5 connected via CANopen to a Modicon STB I/O island and Tesys T 6
motor protection, etc.

High availability and expanded integration capacity
Architecture C can integrate ConneXium DRS (Dual Ring Switch) switches 7 (1). 15
predefined configurations which can be loaded into the switches simplify their
implementation.
The use of these switches provides enhanced capacity for the integration of
devices:
bb DIO sub-rings
bb DIO clouds

3
4

The advantages of this architecture are:
bb High availability of the Ethernet DIO devices
Maximum distance between each ConneXium managed switch:
bb 100 m/328.084 ft with copper medium
bb 2 km/1.243 mi with multimode optical fiber
bb 16 km/9.942 mi with single mode optical fiber medium

(1) Supported ConneXium switches: TCSESM083F23F1, TCSESM063F2CU1,
TCSESM063F2CS1.

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Architectures with remote racks
Architecture D
Presentation

Architecture D consists of remote I/O and remote functions (including fieldbus
masters).

1
Main rack

Remote
drop

The available Ethernet devices are:

bb Variable speed drives 2
bb Energy supervision 3 and HMI 4
bb Tesys T motor protection, etc.

1
Ethernet

Architecture D is fully compatible with the references in the Modicon M580
automation platform and Modicon X80 I/O platform offers. The capacity of Modicon
X80 I/O drops depends on the CRA Ethernet drop adapter used. A maximum of
16 RIO drops 1 can be supported in an architecture D system.

HMI

Remote
drop

2
5

3
Architecture D: remote I/O

Rack Viewer function r
The Rack Viewer function provides access to Ethernet RIO data via a web browser.
Predefined configurations for ConneXium managed switches
The use of ConneXium managed switches specifically for Modicon M580
architectures is simplified using 15 predefined configuration files.

It is possible to include DIO devices in architecture D via the SERVICE port of the
CPU or of the BMECRA31210 drop adapter 1 or via ConneXium DRS (Dual Ring
Switch) switches 5.

Standard architecture D
This is composed of a daisy chain loop consisting of a Modicon M580 main rack and
several Modicon X80 I/O drops containing an Ethernet drop adapter:
bb BMECRA31210 Modicon X80 performance EIO adapter, with SERVICE port
bb BMXCRA31210 Modicon X80 RIO Ethernet drop adapter, with SERVICE port
bb BMXCRA31200 Modicon X80 RIO Ethernet drop adapter, without SERVICE
port

Long distance architecture D
Similar to the standard architecture D, this variant comprises of one or more
remotely located Modicon X80 I/O drops connected via integrated NRP optical fiber
repeaters.
There are two types of NRP repeater:
bb BMXNRP0200: multimode optical fiber repeater (remote location up to 2 km)
bb BMXNRP0201: single mode optical fiber repeater (remote location up to 16 km)

The NRP repeaters are linked to CRA drop adapters by means of Ethernet Interlink
cables.
High availability and expanded integration capacity
Architecture D can integrate ConneXium DRS (Dual Ring Switch) switches 5 (1).
15 predefined configurations which can be loaded into the switches simplify their
implementation.

The use of these switches provides enhanced capacity for the integration of
devices:
bb RIO sub-rings
bb Optical fiber media for long distance remote location, etc.
bb Enable DIO integration to architecture D

The advantages of this architecture are:
bb Reduced wiring costs
bb Deterministic data exchanges between the PLC and the EIO devices
bb Secondary rings can be linked to the main ring by two DRS switches, which
improve availability
Maximum distance between each ConneXium managed switch:

bb 100 m/328.084 ft with copper (twisted pair) cables
bb 2 km/1.243 mi with multimode optical fiber
bb 16 km/9.942 mi with single mode optical fiber media
(1) Supported ConneXium switches: TCSESM083F23F1, TCSESM063F2CU1,
TCSESM063F2CS1.

r Available 2nd quarter 2014.

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Modicon X80 performance EIO adapter

Modicon X80 performance EIO adapter
Presentation
An M580 Ethernet RIO (EIO) architecture with Modicon X80 I/O drops requires the
use of a dedicated adapter in each Modicon X80 drop.

The BMECRA31210 adapter supports Ethernet and X-bus communications across
the remote backplane.
This EIO adapter module supports several expert modules such as counting and
weighing modules and CCOTF (Change Configuration On The Fly).
For Modicon X80 RIO drops on an Ethernet backplane, time stamping can be
managed with a resolution of 10 ms when using a BMECRA31210 performance
EIO adapter.

Only one BMECRA31210 module can be installed per Modicon X80 RIO drop.

BMECRA31210

This module can also support a BMXXBPpp00 expansion rack.
The BMECRA31210 adapter is designed to be installed on an Ethernet backplane
in the main remote rack. The adapter supports the Modicon X80 I/O and partner
modules with both Ethernet and X-bus connections (1).

The keying pin on the rear side of the module means the BMECRA31210 adapter
cannot be installed on unsupported backplanes.
These adapters are connected by Ethernet cordsets fitted with RJ45 connectors.
The dual Ethernet connection port on each adapter allows Daisy Chain Loop
connections using the RSTP protocol (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol).

The BMECRA31210 adapter is also available in a conformal coating version for
harsh environments.
It also complies with several standards and certifications such as C-Tick, GOST,
merchant navy, CSA C22.2 No. 142 and 213 and IEC/EN 61131-2.

Capacity of the Modicon BMECRA31210 adapter
Maximum number of
racks per drop

Up to 2

SERVICE port

Discrete I/O modules

Up to 1024

Analog I/O module
Expert modules
supported:

Up to 256
bb serial link

BMXNOM0200

bb time and date stamping at 1 ms

BMXERT1604T

bb counting

BMXEHC0200/BMXEHC0800

bb weighing

PMESWT0100

bb HART integrated analog I/O modules BMEAHI0812/BMEAHO0412
1
2

CCOTF function

Yes

Time and date stamping

10 ms

Description

1 LED display block indicating the module status
2 Rotary switches for setting the address of an EIO drop (00…159)
3 Dedicated RJ45 service port (ETH 1) for remote service tools such as a PC, an
HMI terminal module or Ethernet DIO devices
4 RJ45 device network port (ETH 2) for connection to the Ethernet network
5 RJ45 device network port (ETH 3) for connection to the Ethernet network

4
5

(1) This module is also compatible with X-bus backplanes. In this case it has the same
functionality as a BMXCRA31210 performance Ethernet drop adapter.

BMECRA31210

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functions, description

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module

Presentation

The BMXNOC0402 (1) network module acts as an interface between the M580 PLC
and other Ethernet network devices via the Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP
communication protocols.

The standard format BMXNOC0402 network module occupies a single slot in the
rack of the Modicon M580 platform. This module should be installed in the main
Ethernet backplane rack.

Functions

The BMXNOC0402 module offers the following functions:
bb Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP protocols operating simultaneously
bb Ring topologies on 2 Ethernet ports using RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
bb Priority of Ethernet packets using QoS (Quality of Service) service
bb Automatic module configuration recovery using FDR (Fast Device Replacement)
service
bb Embedded Web server for application monitoring and module diagnostics
bb Sharing data between PLCs
bb Network management using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

BMXNOC0402

Description

The front panel of the BMXNOC0402 module features:
1 A screw for locking the module in a slot in the rack.
2 A display block with 5 LEDs:
vv RUN LED (green): Operating status
vv ERR LED (red): Error detected
vv MS LED (green/red): Module status
vv NS LED (green/red): Network connection status
vv ETH STS LED (amber): Ethernet link status
3 Four RJ45 connectors for connection to the Ethernet network. The two bottom
connectors 3a support ring topologies (RSTP protocol).

Each RJ45 connector has two associated LEDs:
vv LNK LED (yellow): Ethernet link established
vv ACT LED (green): Transmission/reception activity

BMXNOC0402

Combination of Ethernet modules and BMEP58 CPU
It is possible to combine Ethernet modules with the Modicon M580 CPU in order to
increase its connectivity.
In this example, the two NOC EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP network modules 5 are
linked to the BMEP58●0●0 CPU module 4 by means of Ethernet Interlink cables 6.
Multiple combinations are possible:
4 BMEP581020 CPU
5 BMXNOC0402 EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP network module
6 Ethernet Interlink cable TCSECN3M3M1S4/1S4U

(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Example of BMEP58 and NOC module combination:
BMEP581020/BMXNOC0402/BMXNOC0402

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Presentation,
description

Modicon X80 NRP EIO drop optical repeaters,
ConneXium managed switches
Modicon X80 EIO drop optical repeaters (1)(2)

Presentation
BMXNRP0200/0201 optical fiber repeaters are an alternative to the use of
ConneXium managed dual ring switches (DRS), for optical fiber communications
over long distances, in Ethernet I/O (EIO) systems.
When inserted in Modicon X80 RIO drops, BMXNRP0200/0201 optical fiber
repeaters make it possible to:
bb Extend the total distance of the EIO network, when EIO drops are located in
areas of the factory more than 100 m/328.084 ft away
bb Enhance immunity to noise
bb Resolve difference of potential between distant sites
bb NRP repeaters can be installed on the primary ring or on secondary rings. These
modules cannot, however, be used to connect secondary rings to the primary ring
bb The BMXNRP0200 repeater for multimode optical fiber allows remote location up
to 2 km/1.243 mi.
The BMXNRP0201 repeater or single mode optical fiber allows remote location up to
16 km/9.942 mi.
Depending on the configuration, the NRP repeater may be linked to the CRA adapter
of the drop where it is installed, via one or two Ethernet Interlink cables.

1
2
3

BMXNRP020p

Description
1 Module reference
2 Display block indicating the module status
3 RJ45 Ethernet ports. Two LEDs, LNK and ACT, indicate the status of each port
4 Optical fiber ports with SFP transceiver for LC type connector

1
2
3
4

ConneXium managed switches (3)

1
TCSESM083F23F1

Presentation
There are three ConneXium managed DRS (Dual Ring Switch) models available
specifically for EIO architectures. They are used in the following situations:
bb For remote racks located at a distance of more than 100 m/328.084 ft
bb Use of optical fiber media:
vv For remote racks located over long distances: 2 km/1.243 mi (multimode optical
fiber) or 16 km/9.942 mi (single mode optical fiber)
vv In environments subject to interference
vv Between sites with different earth equipotentiality
bb Architectures with combined EIO and Ethernet DIO devices
bb Implementation of a secondary ring

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6

ConneXium managed switches specific to the medium
ConneXium
managed switch

3
TCSESM063F2CU1
TCSESM063F2CS1

Copper port

Multimode
Single mode
Distance
optical fiber port optical fiber port between
switches

RJ45 shielded
connectors

Duplex SC connectors

TCSESM083F23F1

1 : 8 x 10/100

–

100 m/
328.084 ft

TCSESM063F2CU1

3 : 6 x 10/100

2 : 2 x 10/100

–

2 km/
1.243 mi

TCSESM063F2CS1

3 : 6 x 10/100

–

2 : 2 x 10/100

16 km/
9.942 mi

BASE-TX ports
BASE-TX ports
BASE-TX ports

BASE-FX ports

Predefined configuration files
For ease of implementation of the 3 switches described above, 15 predefined
configuration files are available for building validated and tested architectures.
These configuration files are included, as standard, on the Unity Pro V8.0 DVD.
The parameters of the switch(es) present on the Ethernet network can then easily
be easily set with the chosen configuration using a PC equipped with a web browser
or Ethernet Switch Configurator software. The switch is configured immediately.
Ethernet Switch Configurator software is also available on the ConneXium
Resource CD-ROM.
(1) For additional characteristics, see our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) Requires Unity Pro Extra Large software u V8.0.
(3) The functions described are only available for the three ConneXium managed switches
mentioned on this page: (TCSESM083F23F1/063F2CU1/063F2CS1).

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Architectures

I/O architectures

Example of a complex architecture
Example of a complex architecture

1
2

The complex architecture below illustrates the extensive possibilities of the Modicon M580 offer:
bb A choice between 7 BMEP58p0p0 CPUs 1
bb Easy integration of the I/O network with supervisors in the control network, due to the BMXNOC0402 Ethernet module 2 (1)
bb Optimized wiring with RIO and DIO control via a single medium: the DIO are controlled via the CPU
bb High availability of secondary rings with ConneXium managed switches 3
bb Long distance optimized by the optical fiber converter 4, directly in the Modicon X80 rack
bb Simplified integration of devices via a serial link 5 (for example: measuring center, variable speed drive, motor starters, protection relays,
etc.). FTD/DTM technology makes it possible to configure and debug devices transparently via the Ethernet network, from any supervisor
bb Great flexibility due to integration of DIO devices 6 or other diagnostic/configuration tools on any drop SERVICE port or on the DIO port of a
managed switch
bb Easy integration of Modicon X80 I/O drops on Ethernet with BMECRA31210 drop adapters 7

3
MES
(Manufacturing
Execution
System)

Redundant
system
servers
Ethernet

Modicon Premium rack expansion

Modicon M580 main rack
X-bus

HMI

ConneXium managed switch
(DRS)

Modicon X80 drop

Modicon X80 drop
X-bus

IRIG-B/DCF77

3 7

Optical fiber

Modicon X80
drop

7
5

Modicon X80
drop

ConneXium
managed
switch
(DRS)

Telefast ABE7

Unity Pro

STB I/O island

Energy
supervision

Variable
speed
drive

HART
instrumentation

Supervision

Modicon X80 drop

Modicon X80
drop

CANopen

6
Motor starter
Profibus remote master
Profibus DP

AS-Interface

Motor
starter

Instrumentation on
AS-I bus

7
4

Variable
speed drive

Motor protection

Example of a complex architecture
(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Profibus PA

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Architectures

I/O architectures

Example of an architecture
Example of an architecture for Food & Beverage applications
Control network

Control network
Modicon M580
main rack

Modicon M580
main rack

Modicon X80 remote drop
STB I/O island

Ethernet

STB I/O
island

Variable speed
drive

Power meter for
energy management
on Modbus SL

Motor
protection

STB I/O island

Power meter

ConneXium
managed
switch (DRS)

Ethernet
Motor starter
on CANopen

Modicon X80 remote drop

Profibus
Remote
Master

Variable
speed
drive

Instrumentation on AS-I bus
connected on AS-I master
module embedded in
Modicon X80 Ethernet remote
drop

Power meter for
energy management
on Modbus SL

Power meter

Architecture with distributed equipment

Architecture with remote equipment

Example of an architecture: Food & Beverage application
Note: These architecture representations are conceptual network diagrams and do not represent actual wiring specifications.

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Modicon M580 automation
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Architectures

I/O architectures

Example of an architecture
Example of an architecture for a Water application

Control network

Modicon M580
main rack

Remote
Terminal Unit
Modicon
X80 drop

Hardwired
equipment

Power meter on Ethernet
SERVICE port of the
BMECRA31210 module

Modbus SL

Modicon X80
drop

Ethernet

HMI

Local HMI on Ethernet
SERVICE port of
BMECRA31210 module

Energy
supervision
Variable
speed drive

4
Modicon
X80 drop

HART
instrumentation
managed by HART
analog I/O modules
embedded
in the rack

ConneXium
managed
switch (DRS)

Variable speed drive

Profibus DP
Profibus PA

Supervision
Profibus equipment

Profibus Remote Master

Example of an architecture: Water application

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Architectures

I/O architectures

Example of an architecture
Example of an architecture for a Hydro power application

Control network

Modicon M580
main rack

Ethernet

Modicon X80
remote drop

3
Modicon X80
long distance
remote drop on
optical fiber
with embedded
NRP optical
fiber modules

Hardwired
equipment

Modbus SL

Distributed equipment
connected to a ConneXium
managed switch (DRS)
mixed on Ethernet RIO main
ring

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7

Example of an architecture: Hydro power application

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Architectures

I/O architectures

Example of an architecture
Example of an architecture for a Cement application

Control network
Modicon M580 main rack

Modicon X80 drop

Optical fiber

Modicon X80 drop

Ethernet
iMCC

Modicon X80 drop

Distributed equipments on Ethernet
Profibus
Remote
Master

Profibus DP
Profibus PA

HMI

Local HMI on Ethernet
SERVICE port of BMECRA31210 module

Example of an architecture: Cement application

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Profibus equipment

Modicon M580 automation
platform

References

I/O architectures

References (1)

Ethernet head and drop adapters (2)
Description
Modicon X80 EIO drop adapter
Provide 1 module per Modicon X80 EIO
drop

Ethernet

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9

Item Reference
(3)

Weight
kg/lb

–

BMXCRA31200

0.200/
0.441

BMXCRA31210 (4)

0.234/
0.516

BMECRA31210 (4)

0.234/
0.516

Modicon X80 Ethernet RIO drop optical repeaters (2)
Description

Modicon X80 Ethernet RIO
drop optical repeaters

X-bus

SERVICE
port

Optical fiber

Item Reference
(3)

multimode

BMXNRP0200

0.203/
0.448

single mode

BMXNRP0201

0.203/
0.448

Item Reference
(3)

Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP
network module

Architecture A + architecture D

Ethernet Interlink cables
Length 1 m/3.281 ft
5

Ethernet

CANopen

3
4

Optical fiber

Weight
kg/lb

BMXNOC0402 (5)

Standard
version

–

TCSECN3M3M1S4

–

UL version

–

TCSECN3M3M1S4U

–

0.200/
0.441

Dedicated ConneXium managed switches (5)(6)
Copper port

Multimode
optical fiber
port

RJ45 shielded
connectors

Duplex SC connectors

Single mode
optical fiber
port

Item Reference
(3)
(4)

Weight
kg/lb

8 x 10/100
BASE-TX ports

–

TCSESM083F23F1

1.000/
2.205

6 x 10/100
BASE-TX ports

2 x 10/100
BASE-FX ports

–

TCSESM063F2CU1

1.000/
2.205

–

2 x 10/100
BASE-FX ports

TCSESM063F2CS1

1.000/
2.205

(1) For additional characteristics, see our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) Requires Unity Pro Extra Large software u V8.0 (see page 2/19).
(3) For items 5 to 9, see pages 2/18 and 2/19.
(4) Conformal coating version for harsh environments. In this case, add the letter “C” to the end
of the reference.
(5) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.
(6) ConneXium managed switches validated for Modicon M580 architectures.

Weight
kg/lb

Ethernet communication modules and cordsets (2)
Description

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7

Architecture C + architecture D

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References
(continued)

I/O architectures

References (continued) (1)

Modicon M580 processors

I/O capacity

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9

X-bus

Architecture A + architecture D

5
CANopen

Weight
kg/lb

BMEP581020

–

2,048 discrete I/O
512 analog I/O
32 application-specific
channels
8 MB integrated
(memory program)

2 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP582020

–

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP582040

–

3,072 discrete I/O
768 analog I/O
64 application-specific
channels
12 MB integrated
(memory program)

3 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP583020

–

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP583040

–

4,096 discrete I/O
1,024 analog I/O
64 application-specific
channels
16 MB integrated
(memory program)

4 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP584020

–

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP584040

–

Optical fiber cable
Ethernet

Description
4

Length
m/ft

62.5/125 μm multimode optical fiber
3/9.843
cables
equipped with MT-RJ connectors
For interconnection of the Ethernet port on 5/16.404
the CPU or BMECRA adapter 1

Item Reference
(2)
6

490NOR00003

–

490NOR00005

–

Description
Modicon X80 rack expansion module
Standard module for mounting in each rack
(XBE slot) and allowing the interconnection
of 2 racks max.

Modicon X80 rack expansion kit
Complete kit for 2-rack configuration comprising:
- 2 BMXXBE1000 rack expansion modules
- 1 BMXXBC008K extension cordset, length 0.8 m/2.625 ft
- 1 TSXTLYEX line terminator (pack of 2)

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Item Reference
(2)
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Weight
kg/lb

BMXXBE1000

0.178/
0.392

BMXXBE2005

0.700/
1.543

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9

(1) For additional characteristics, see our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) For items 1 to 4, see page 2/17.

Architecture C + architecture D

2/18

Weight
kg/lb

Rack extension for Modicon X80 drop
Optical fiber

SERVICE Item Reference
port
(2)

1,024 discrete I/O
256 analog I/O
24 application-specific
channels
4 MB integrated
(memory program)

Ethernet

Maximum Device
number of ports
networks
2 Ethernet 2 DIO
networks

Modicon M580 automation
platform

References
(continued)

I/O architectures

References (continued) (1)
Description

X-bus preformed extension
cordsets with two 9-pin SUB-D
connectors

Type of connector

Elbowed

Straight

Description

Use

Cable on reel
Cable with free ends, 2 line testers

Length
m/ft

Item
(2)

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

0.8/2.625

BMXXBC008K

0.165/
0.364

1.5/4.921

BMXXBC015K

0.250/
0.551

3/9.843

BMXXBC030K

0.420/
0.926

5/16.404

BMXXBC050K

0.650/
1.433

12/39.370

BMXXBC120K

1.440/
3.175

1/3.281

TSXCBY010K

0.160/
0.353

3/9.843

TSXCBY030K

0.260/
0.573

5/16.404

TSXCBY050K

0.360/
0.794

12/39.370

TSXCBY120K

1,260/
2.778

18/59.055

TSXCBY180K

1,860/
4.101

28/91.864

TSXCBY280KT
(3)

2.860/
6.305

Length
m/ft

Item
(2)

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

To be fitted with 2 TSXCBYK9 100/328.084 –
connectors

TSXCBY1000

12,320/
27.161

Use

Sold in
lots of

Item
(2)

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Line terminator
2 x 9-way SUB-D connectors
marked
A/ and /B

Required on the
2 BMpXBPppp0 modules
located at either end of the
daisy chain

TSXTLYEX

0.050/
0.110

Bus X straight connectors
2 x 9-way SUB-D connectors

For TSXCBY1000 cable ends 2

–

TSXCBYK9

0.080/
0.176

Connector installation kit
2 crimping pliers,
1 pen (4)

Fitting TSXCBYK9
connectors

–

TSXCBYACC10

Description

–

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2
3
4
5
6

Requirements for a Modicon M580 Ethernet I/O architecture (1)
The table below gives the minimum hardware and software requirements for setting up a Modicon M580 I/O
architecture.
Description of the hardware or software required

Reference

Version

Item
(2)

Unity Pro Extra Large software

UNISPUEFpCD80

u 8.0

–

Modicon X80 RIO drop adapter

BMECRA31210

u 2.0

BMXCRA31200

u 2.0

BMXCRA31210

u 2.0

BMXNRP0200

–

BMXNRP0201

–

TCSESM083F23F1

Firmware u 6.0

TCSESM063F2CU1

Firmware u 6.0

TCSESM063F2CS1

Firmware u 6.0

BMEP581020

Firmware u 1.0

BMEP582020

Firmware u 1.0

BMEP582040

Firmware u 1.0

BMEP583020

Firmware u 1.0

BMEP583040

Firmware u 1.0

BMEP584020

Firmware u 1.0

BMEP584040

Firmware u 1.0

Modicon X80 NRP EIO drop optical repeaters
ConneXium managed switches

M580 CPUs

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9

(1) For additional characteristics, see our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) For items 1 to 4, see page 2/17; 5 to 7, see page 2/18.
(3) Cable supplied with a set of 2 TSXTVSY100 electrical transient suppressors.
(4) Installation of connectors on the cable also requires a wire stripper, a pair of scissors and a digital ohmmeter.

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Selection guide

Type of splitter box and module

Modicon distributed I/O solutions

Monobloc IP 67 I/O splitter boxes

Monobloc IP 20 distributed I/O

Optimum IP 20 distributed I/O

Modular IP 20 distributed I/O

Modicon ETB

Modicon Momentum

Modicon OTB

Modicon STB

4
5
6

Available buses and
networks

Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP
EtherNet/IP

Max. number per connection point
Discrete I/O

Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus Plus
Fipio
InterBus
Profibus DP
DeviceNet

Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP
CANopen
Modbus (RS 485)

Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP
EtherNet/IP
CANopen
Modbus Plus
Fipio
InterBus
Profibus DP
DeviceNet

1 I/O base with 1 CPU or 1 communication module

1 interface module + 7 Twido expansion modules

1 NIM (Network Interface Module) + 32 I/O modules

Modularity

Splitter box with 16 configurable I/O, 16 I, 12 I + 4 O, or 8 I + 8 O

I/O base with 16 I, 32 I, 8 O, 16 O, 32 O, 10 I/8 O,
16 I/8 O, 16 I/12 O and 16 I/16 O

12 I/8 O (interface module)
8 I, 16 I, 32 I, 8 O, 16 O, 32 O, 4 I/4 O and 16 I/8 O
(expansion modules)

Module with 2 I, 4 I, 6 I, 16 I, 2 O, 4 O, 6 O or 16 O

Input voltage

24 V c

24 V c, 120 V a and 230 V a

24 V c

24 V c, 115 V a and 230 V a

Output voltage

24 V c

24 V c V, 120 V a and 230 V a and relay

24 V c and relay

24 V c, 115/230 V a and relay

Analog I/O

–

8 I, 16 I or 4 O voltage/current I/O bases
I/O base with 4 thermocouple or probe inputs

2 I, 4 I, 8 I, 1 O, 2 O, 2 I/1 O and 4 I/2 O
(expansion modules)
voltage/current, thermocouple or
temperature probe

Modules with 2, 4 or 8 inputs and 1 or 2 outputs
(voltage/current)
Module with 2 thermocouple or probe inputs

Application-specific I/O

–

10 kHz/200 kHz 2-channel counter sub-base

Integrated in interface module:
- Two 5 kHz/20 kHz channels
- 2 PWM function channels

Counter module with one 40 kHz channel
HART multiplexer module
- 4 HART channels per HART multiplexer module
- Up to 8 HART multiplexer modules per island

–

6 I/3 O 120 V a sub-base with 1 Modbus port

–

Parallel interface modules for TeSys Quickfit and
TeSys U motor starters, integrated connection for
third-party CANopen products

M12 connectors

Screw or spring-type removable terminal blocks

Removable screw terminal block (interface module)
Removable screw terminal block, non-removable
spring-type terminal block and HE 10 connector
(expansion modules)

Removable screw or spring-type connectors,
Telefast connectors

OTB1p0DM9LP

STBppp

7
I/O connection

8
9

Type of housing

Plastic

Type of module

ETB1Eppp

170Ap

Pages

Please consult the catalog pages on our website www.schneider-electric.com

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9

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2/21

Presentation

Modicon STB distributed I/O
solution
Open and modular system

Presentation (1)
To meet the needs of machine manufacturers and users, automation architectures
have been decentralized while delivering performance close to that of centralized
systems.

Architectures based around islands installed as close to the machine as possible
reduce the time and cost of wiring for sensors and actuators, while increasing
system availability.

The Modicon STB distributed I/O solution is an open, modular input/output system
that makes it possible to design automation islands managed by a master controller
via a bus or communication network.
These islands can be used to connect:
bb TeSys U or TeSys T starter-controllers
bb Altivar variable speed drives
bb FTB IP 67 distributed I/O
bb OsiSense rotary encoders
bb Magelis operator dialog terminals
bb Approved third-party products via the CANopen bus: Bosch, Festo, Parker
solenoid valves, Balluff linear encoders, etc. (1)

Advantys software guides users through the design phase, start-up, and even
maintenance of the system. This single software package covers the Modicon STB,
OTB, FTB, and FTM ranges.

4
5

The island components are electronic modules mounted on one or more DIN rails.
These clusters of modules, known as segments, carry a bus from beginning to end of
each island. The island bus provides power distribution, signal sensing, and power
management to compatible modules, in the form of a wiring management system.
Color code

Type of module
NIM network interface
EOS/BOS island expansion
CANopen expansion
24 V c discrete inputs

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24 V c supply distribution
24 V c discrete outputs

115 V a or 230 V a discrete current inputs

115/230 V a supply distribution
115/230 V a discrete current outputs

Discrete relay outputs
TeSys U and TeSys Quickfit interface,
counter module
Analog inputs

The Modicon STB I/O family is divided into 2 groups of modules:
bb Basic modules: A complete set of low-cost modules, with simplified operating
modes
bb Standard modules: An expanded offer of I/O modules, with additional functions:
Configurable parameters, expanded operating modes
The basic range comprises:
bb PDM power distribution modules (24 V c and 115/230 V a)
bb I/O modules:
vv Discrete I/O (24 V c)
vv Analog I/O (10-bit resolution)
The standard range comprises:
bb NIM modules: network interfaces
bb PDM power distribution modules (24 V c and 115/230 V a)
bb I/O modules:
vv Discrete I/O (24 V c and 115/230 V a)
vv Analog I/O (10, 12 and 16-bit resolution)
vv Relay outputs (24 V c coil and 24 V c contact or 115/230 V a)
bb Application module: Counter module, HART multiplexer module
bb Dedicated module: For TeSys U and TeSys Quickfit applications
bb EOS end of segment and BOS beginning of segment modules
bb External equipment support module on CANopen expansion module
Standard and basic modules can be combined on the same island. Combining them
in this way allows a wide range of functions (1).
The sensors and actuators are connected to the I/O modules via removable screw or
spring-type terminals (2).
Standard Modicon STB I/O modules are hot-swappable, provided the network
interface modules are also standard type.
Modicon STB distributed I/O islands have a protection rating of IP 20. For
installations in production workshops, they must be housed in enclosures providing
at least IP 54 (complying to IEC 60950 or NEMA 250) (1).

Analog outputs
(1) For further information, please consult our “Modicon STB IP 20 distributed I/O” catalog
available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) For much easier wiring and to free up space in the electrical cabinet, Modicon STB
16-channel discrete I/O modules can be combined with Modicon Telefast ABE 7 pre-wired or
adapter blocks.

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solution

Description

Open and modular system

Modicon STB modules (1)
The Modicon STB module references allow you to acquire the following items under
a single reference:
bb A module
bb Its base
bb The appropriate screw-type and/or spring-type connectors
The following table gives the contents of the Modicon STB modules and the
general form of their references (1).
Module

Base

Contents

Reference (1)

NIM network interface

Module, screw-type and spring-type
connectors (base not required), bus
terminator, documentation on mini
CD-ROM (2) (3)

STBNpppppp

Power distribution module
(PDM)

Base, module,
screw-type and spring-type connectors

STBpppppppK

1
2
3

Discrete I/O (except 16-channel)
Analog I/O
EOS and BOS island bus
expansion module

Module

CANopen bus expansion
module

Auxiliary power supply

Screw-type
connectors

TeSys U and TeSys Quickfit
interface
Spring-type
connectors

Discrete I/O 16-channel

Counting

Base, module, screw-type connectors

STBDDp37p5KS

Base, module, spring-type connectors

STBDDp37p5KC

Module (4)

STBDDp37p5

Base, module, spring-type connectors

STBEHC3020KC

(1) For further information, please consult our “Modicon STB IP 20 distributed I/O” catalog
available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) DeviceNet STBNDNpppp NIM network interface module: order the 5-way screw and
spring-type removable terminals (fieldbus connection) separately (1).
(3) An English language mini-CD-ROM containing the user documentation, a label template and
one exchange file per network type. The user documentation is also available on our website
www.schneider-electric.com.
(4) For use with the Modicon Telefast ABE 7 pre-wired or adapter system:
- STBXBA3000 base to be ordered separately (1)
- Telefast ABE 7 base and connection accessories to be ordered separately (1)

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Composition

Modicon STB distributed I/O
solution
Open and modular system

Composition of a Modicon STB island (1)
A Modicon STB island is made up of one or more segments comprising PDMs
(Power Distribution Modules) and I/O modules.
The island begins with a NIM network interface module and ends with a bus
terminator supplied with the NIM.
An island can be made up of a single segment or a primary segment and up to
6 expansion segments.
The island’s segments are chained by EOS (End Of Segment) and BOS (Beginning
Of Segment) internal bus expansion modules.

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2

On each segment:
bb Place the PDMs immediately to the right of the network interface modules or
expansion modules.
bb Place the I/O modules to the right of the PDM module supplying them
with power.
bb Each module (with the exception of the NIM network interface module), is held
in a fixing base on the DIN rail.
Three module and base widths are possible. On the DIN rail, the overall width
needed for a segment is the sum of widths of the network interface module, the
bases and any bus terminator.

The bases provide continuity of the internal bus, auto-addressing of the modules,
and separated and isolated distribution of the internal power supplies, actuators
(outputs) and sensors (inputs).
The advantages of this arrangement are:
bb Unplugging modules:
vv When switched off (cold swap), modules can be unplugged very quickly
vv When switched on (hot swap), I/O modules can be unplugged provided the
network interface module is the standard type
bb Output power supply independent of inputs: For example, if an output power
supply is cut by a Preventa module, the inputs are still managed.
bb Immunity of inputs: For example, the closing of power contactors (controlled by
outputs) does not disturb analog input measurements.

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5

Network Interface Module (NIM):
This module manages communications on the island bus. It acts as a gateway for
exchanges with the fieldbus or network master.

Various NIM network interface modules (only standard type) are available
for the following major fieldbuses or industrial networks:
bb Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP: Single or double port Network Interface Modules
bb EtherNet/IP, Modbus Plus and Fipio: Only standard type NIM network
interface modules
bb CANopen, InterBus, Modbus Plus, Fipio, Profibus DP and DeviceNet

(1) For further information, please consult our “Modicon STB IP 20 distributed I/O” catalog
available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.

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Configurations

Open and modular system

Control system configuration example (1)
NIM network interface modules STBNpp2p1p, located at the beginning of each
island, are gateways for exchanging data between the network or bus master PLC
and the Modicon STB automation island.
Standard NIM network interface modules STBNpp2p1p can be used to configure
and address the installation external devices. These settings are stored in the
module’s internal RAM or Flash memory. Optionally, they can be saved to the 32 KB
removable SIM card STBXMP4440 (except for the address of the network
connection point) to duplicate the configuration from one island to another.

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2

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8

(1)
4

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3

The control system configuration in the above example comprises:
1 Modicon M580/M340/Premium/Quantum automation platform
2 24 V c external power supply
3 HMI terminal with Magelis XBT, XBT G, XBT GT, etc, type Modbus link (1)
4 Network Interface Module (NIM)
5 Power Distribution Module (PDM)
6 I/O modules
7 Second STB segment
8 Another control system
9 Parallel interface module for TeSys U and TeSys Quickfit starter-controllers
10 Configurable Preventa XPS MC safety controller connected on the power supply
to the outputs of power distribution module STBPDTp100K
11 ATV 32 variable speed drive
12 Festo solenoid valves
13 Modicon FTB IP 67 I/O
14 Parker solenoid valves
15 TeSys U starter-controller
(1) For further information, please consult our “Modicon STB IP 20 distributed I/O” catalog
available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.

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Contents

3 - Communication

Communication selection guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3/2

PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures
bb Architecture............................................................................................ page 3/6

bb Industrial Ethernet communication services....................................... page 3/8
vv Presentation............................................................................................. page 3/8
vv Functions.................................................................................................. page 3/9
bb Performance......................................................................................... page 3/14

bb Embedded web pages.......................................................................... page 3/20
bb Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module.................................. page 3/24
vv Presentation, functions, description........................................................ page 3/24
vv References............................................................................................. page 3/25
Web servers and gateways selection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3/26

Other buses and networks
bb Modbus Plus Proxy module................................................................. page 3/28
vv Presentation........................................................................................... page 3/28
vv References............................................................................................. page 3/29

bb Profibus Remote Master module......................................................... page 3/30
vv Presentation........................................................................................... page 3/30
vv References.............................................................................................page 3/31

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Selection guide

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Communication, integrated ports and modules

Applications

Ethernet communication

RTU communication

Type of device

Processors with integrated
Modbus/TCP port

Ethernet modules

RTU module

Network protocols

Structure

EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP

Modbus/TCP, IEC 60870-5-104,
DNP3 (subset level 3)

Serial link, external modem link,
IEC 60870-5-101, DNP3 (subset level 3)

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Modbus/TCP),
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) for
ADSL external modem link

Non-isolated RS 232/485 (serial link),
Non-isolated RS 232 (Radio, PSTN, GSM,
GPRS/3G external modem link)

Physical interface

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Type of connector

RJ45

Four RJ45 connectors (2 connectors for a ring topology) One RJ45 connector

One RJ45 connector

Access method

CSMA-CD

CSMA-CD (Modbus/TCP),
Master/slave (IEC 104/DNP3)

Master/slave (IEC 101/DNP3)

Data rate

10/100 Mbps

10/100 Mbps (Modbus/TCP)

0.3…38.4 Kbps (serial link)

Double twisted pair copper cable, category CAT 5E
Optical fiber via ConneXium cabling system

Double twisted pair copper cable, category CAT 5E, optical fiber via ConneXium cabling system

Double shielded twisted pair copper cable,
Crossover serial cable (serial link),
Direct serial cable (external modem link)

Maximum number of devices

–

128 (EtherNet/IP or Modbus/TCP)

32 max.

Max. length

100 m/328.08 ft (copper cable), 4,000 m/13,123.32 ft (multimode optical fiber),
32,500 m/106,627 ft (singlemode optical fiber) (1)

100 m/328.08 ft (copper cable), 4,000 m/13,123.32 ft (multimode optical fiber),
32,500 m/106,627 ft (singlemode optical fiber)

1,000 m/3,280.83 ft (serial link with insulating
case)

Number of modules of the same type
per station

Up to 4 Ethernet modules per station depending on
processor

2 RTU modules per station with any BMEP58
processor

Depending on application-specific channels
(20/36 application-specific channels with
BMEP58p0p0)

Standard services

Modbus/TCP messaging and EtherNet/IP services

EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP messaging

Modbus/TCP messaging

Reading/writing discrete and analog I/O, counters

Transparent Ready conformity class

–

C30

–

Embedded Web
server services

Standard services

Status Summary, Performance, Port Statistics, I/O Scanner, Quality of Service (QoS),
Messaging, Network Time Service, Redundancy, and Alarm Viewer

Status Summary, Performance, Port Statistics, I/O Scanner, Quality of Service (QoS), Network Time Service,
Messaging

–

Advanced services

–

Hosting and display of user Web pages

–

I/O Scanning service

–

Yes

–

Global Data service

–

NTP time synchronization

Yes

–

Yes

FDR service

Yes (server)

Yes (client)

–

SMTP e-mail notification service

–

Yes

–

SOAP/XML Web service

–

Server

–

SNMP network management service

Yes

Yes (agent)

–

RSTP redundancy service

Yes

–

QoS (Quality of Service) service

Yes

–

Master or Slave configuration

–

Yes, IEC101/104 and DNP3

Time and date stamped data exchange

–

Interrogation via polling and exchanges on change of status (RBE), unsolicited messaging

RTU time synchronization

–

Yes, IEC101/104 and DNP3

Management and buffering of time
and date stamped events

–

Yes, IEC101/104 and DNP3

Automatic transfer of time and date
stamped events to the Master/SCADA

–

Yes, IEC101/104 and DNP3
Buffer holding 10,000 events (per connected client, 4 clients max.)

Data Logging service

–

Yes, on SD 128 MB memory card, in CSV files, access via FTP or sent by e-mail

Compatibility with processor

–

All Modicon M580 processors

Medium
Configuration

Transparent Ready
communication
services

RTU communication
services
IEC 60870-5-104,
DNP3 IP or
IEC 60870-5-101,
DNP3 serial

BMXNOC0402

Processor or module None
references depending Serial link
on other type of
Ethernet Modbus/TCP
integrated port (2)
CANopen
DIO service
DIO and RIO services
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BMEP58p040

(1) Fiber requires use of other products (for example, an Ethernet switch or the BMXNRP020p module) to convert from the twisted pair connectors (RJ45) that these
products have.

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128 (Modbus/TCP),
64 slaves/servers (IEC 104/DNP3)

BMXNOR0200H

Please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog available on our website www.schneider-electric.com

(2) CANopen can be used, but it is necessary to use Modicon STB I/Os. Please consult the “IP 20 distributed inputs/outputs - Modicon STB” catalog available on our
website www.schneider-electric.com.

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Selection guide (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Communication, integrated ports and modules

Applications

AS-Interface
communication

Serial link communication

Modbus Plus communication

Profibus DP and Profibus PA communication

Type of device

AS-Interface
actuator/sensor bus module

2-channel serial link
module

Modbus Plus proxy module (external)

Profibus Remote Master (PRM) module (external)

Network protocols
Structure

AS-Interface

Ethernet Modbus/TCP

Modbus Plus

Ethernet Modbus/TCP

Profibus DP V1
Profibus PA (via gateway)

Physical interface

AS-Interface V3 standard

Non-isolated RS 232, 8-wire
Isolated RS 485, 2-wire

10/100BASE-T

Modbus Plus standard

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Isolated RS 485

Type of connector

3-way SUB-D

2 RJ45 and 1 RJ45

Two RJ45 connectors

Two 9-way female SUB-D connectors

Two RJ45 connectors (supporting
daisy chain topology)

One 9-way female SUB-D connector

Access method

Master/slave

CSMA-CD

Token ring

CSMA-CD

Master/slave

Data rate

167 Kbps

0.3...115.2 Kbps in RS 232
0.3...57.6 Kbps in RS 485

10/100 Mbps

1 Mbps

10/100 Mbps

9.6 Kbps...12 Mbps

Two-wire AS-Interface cable

Shielded twisted pair copper cable

Double shielded twisted pair copper
cable, category CAT 5E (direct or
crossover)

Twisted pair copper cable

Double shielded twisted pair copper
cable, category CAT 5E (direct or
crossover)

Shielded twisted pair copper cable

Maximum number of devices

62 slaves

2 per drop, 16 per Ethernet remote I/O (RIO)
network max.

128

32 per segment
64 for all segments

Several PRMs can be connected to the 125 slaves
Ethernet port on the M580, M340,
Premium or Quantum PLC, as long as
the I/O Scanner capacity is not
exceeded

Max. length

100 m/328.08 ft,
500 m/1,640.42 ft max. with 2 repeaters

15 m/48.21 ft with non-isolated RS 232,
1,000 m/3,280.83 ft with non-isolated RS 485

100 m/328.08 ft

450 m/1,476.37 ft per segment
1,800 m/5,905.49 ft with 3 repeaters

100 m/328.08 ft (copper)

Number of links of the same type per
station

All M580 processors:
4 AS‑Interface modules

All M580 processors:
36 application-specific channels
(1 application-specific channel = 1 counter,
motion control module or serial link channel)

1 max.

–

BMECRA31210 Ethernet drop adapter:
2 AS-Interface modules

36 application specific channels max.
2 BMXNOM0200 modules per BMECRA31210
Ethernet drop adapter

–

Transparent exchanges with the sensors/
actuators

Read/write bits and words, diagnostics in
Modbus mode
Send and receive character string in Character
mode

Modbus/TCP messaging

Medium
Configuration

Modbus and Character mode

Standard services

Conformity class

Modbus Plus messaging

Modbus/TCP messaging

Cyclic and acyclic data exchange with
slaves

Transparent Ready Class A20

Class 1 and Class 2

M4 profile

–

Standard service

–

Configuration, diagnostics

Advanced services

–

Modbus Plus server (scanned by the
PLC)

Reading/writing variables

Modbus server (scanned by the PLC)

Master/slave communication

–

FDR service

Global database

FDR service

Global Control service

–

SNMP agent network management
service

Peer Cop service

SNMP agent network management
service

Acyclic communication (read/write) in
Class 1 and Class 2

–

Support for extended diagnostics

–

Auto-scanning service of slaves on the
bus

24 V c external power supply

–

19.2…31.2 V

18…30 V

Type of processor or None
module depending
on other integrated Serial link
port
Ethernet Modbus/TCP

BMXEIA0100

TCSEGDB23F24FA

TCSEGPA23F14F

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Embedded Web server
service
Communication services

BMXNOM0200

–

1,200 m/3,936.99 ft (9.6 Kbps),
4,800 m/15,747 ft with 3 repeaters,
100 m/328.08 ft (12 Mbps),
400 m/1,312.33 ft with 3 repeaters

–
–
–

CANopen
Page

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Please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalog available on our website
www.schneider-electric.com

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platform

Architecture

PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures
Logical communication architecture
Logical communication architecture

Company
Intranet

Internet

Site 3

Site 2

Enterprise

Site 1
MES

ERP

Unix

Windows

Linux

Ethernet Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP

Factory
HMI + SCADA

Industrial PC

Workshop
M580

M580

5
Premium

Premium
Premium

Modicon M340

HMI

PLC

Momentum M1E

Collaborative
Automation
Partner Program

Robot
Distributed I/O

Variable speed
drive

Gateway

INPUT

OUTPUT
+
–

INPUT

OUTPUT
+
–

Modicon STB I/O
Workshop 1

Workshop 2

MES: Manufacturing Execution System (production management system)
ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning (integrated management software packages)
IHM/SCADA: Human/Machine Interface and Supervision Control And Data Acquisition
Gateway: Gateway to sensor/actuator bus, to installed base network, fieldbus, etc.

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Architecture (continued)

PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures
Physical communication architecture
Physical communication architecture
Site 3

Router

Site 2

Internet
Provider

WAN
Provider

Site 1

Public telecommunications
network, ADSL

Specialized link
Frame Relay
ATM
Router

RAS

Firewall

Switches (VLAN)
or routers

Switch
Switch
Switch

100BASE-FX
Full Duplex
Switch

Collision domain 2

Quantum

Premium

Switch

Optical
fibers

Half Duplex

100 m/
328.08 ft
max.

ERP

Redundant fiber optic ring

100 m/
328.08 ft
max.

Switch

3,100 m/
10,170.57 ft
MES
max.

Modicon M580

100 m/
328.08 ft
max.

Collaborative
Automation
Partner Program

Switch

Momentum
M1E

100BASE-TX
Transceiver

Switch

Third-party device

Gateway
Modicon M340

210 m/
688.97 ft
max.

Magelis iPC
Vijeo Designer

Switch
Robot

INPUT

OUTPUT
+
–

INPUT

OUTPUT
+
–

100 m/
Collision domain 1 328.08 ft max. Modicon STB
AS-Interface bus

100 m/
328.08 ft
max.

Altivar 71

Modicon M340

Collision domain 3 (1)

(1) As a general rule, defining several collision domains can increase the size of the architecture and improve performance (see pages 8/2 to 8/7).

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Presentation

PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures

Industrial Ethernet communication services
Presentation
PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures provide transparent communication services to
the entire operation through the implementation of standard, unmodified Ethernet
protocols and services.

Modbus/TCP Web pages
Modbus

HTTP

E-mail

EtherNet/IP Diagnostoics

SMTP

CIP

SNMP

2
TCP

Transport

Network

IGRP

FDR
TFTP
DHCP

UDP

ICMP

IGMP

Data link
physical

QoS

IEEE 802.3 AND Ethernet

RSTP

In addition to the typical Ethernet services (HTTP, BOOTP, DHCP, etc.) Ethernet
communication modules are equipped with automation-specific services, such as:
b Device scanning using Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP
b Messaging using Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP
b Automatic replacement device configuration using FDR (Fast Device replacement)
b Extensive diagnostics through SNMP
b Clock synchronization using NTP
b E-mail alarm notification via SMTP
b Packet prioritization using QoS
b Ring topology redundancy through RSTP

Note: The above services may not be offered in all devices. Please refer to the Selection Guide
and Reference pages for a comprehensive list of the services offered by each device.

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Functions

PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures

Industrial Ethernet communication services
Functions

Ethernet basic services
HTTP (RFC 1945)

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used to transmit Web pages between a
server and a browser. HTTP has been used on the Web since 1990. Web servers
embedded in Schneider Electric automation products provide easy access to
information and diagnostics from anywhere in the network.
BOOTP/DHCP (RFC1531)

BOOTP/DHCP is used to provide devices with IP parameters automatically. This
avoids having to manage each device address individually by transferring this
management to a dedicated IP address server.
The DHCP protocol (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to assign
configuration parameters to devices automatically. DHCP is an extension of BOOTP.
Schneider Electric devices can be:
bb BOOTP clients, allowing the IP address to be retrieved automatically from a
server, or
bb BOOTP servers, allowing the device to distribute IP addresses to the network
stations.

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FTP (File Transfer Protocol) & TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) (RFCs 959, 2228, and
2640)

File Transfer Protocols such as FTP and TFTP provide the basic elements for file
sharing. In an automation device, FTP or TFTP are often used to deliver firmware
updates.
NTP (Network Time Protocol) (RFC 1305)

NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize the time of a client device from
a time server.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) (RFC 0821)

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an e-mail transmission service. It is used to
send e-mail between a sender and a recipient via an SMTP email server.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) (RFCs 1155, 1156, and 1157)

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet protocol used to
manage IP based network devices. SNMP is used to:
Monitor network components, such as computer workstations, routers, switches,
bridges, and end devices to view their status.
Obtain statistics about the network, such as bandwidth utilization and detected
errors on the network.
Change information in the device SNMP database, such as when to report a high
temperature condition.
SNMP is comprised of a network manager (usually running on a computer) and
agents (running on the network devices). Network Management Systems (NMS) are
software applications used to manage SNMP managed devices.
QoS (Quality of Service) (RFC 2474)

QoS provides the ability to mark, or “tag”, packets of a specific type or origin so that
in a congested network, the switches will give higher priority to the most important
packets.

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RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)

RSTP has been implemented in Schneider Electric automation products to allow
multi-port devices to be connected in ring configurations. It helps prevent the
formation of broadcast storms and monitors the state of the ring.
Should a link in the ring become disconnected, the protocol routes packets in a
different direction to help ensure continuity of service.
Schneider Electric offers a Network Management software application tailored for
the industrial control environment. ConneXium Network Manager has been
developed with Automation and Controls professionals in mind. ConneXium
Network Manager provides a window in network equipment operation to help
improve plant productivity. The software can be used to:
bb Discover network devices and generate a network map
bb Set network performance thresholds and alerts for detected errors to help avoid
downtime
bb Manage ports (multiple ports at once)
bb Baseline network performance
bb Document the network
bb Generate a report to send to technical support
bb Interface to SCADA via the built-in OPC server
The software is compatible with third-party as well as Schneider Electric network
devices.
Processors:
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I/O architectures:
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Software:
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Functions (continued)

PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures

Industrial Ethernet communication services

1
2

Modbus/TCP function codes
Bit
Read n input bits
access
Read n output bits
Read exception status
Write 1 output bit
Write n output bits
Read 1 input word
Read n input words
Write 1 output word
Write n output words
Read device ID

dec
02
01
07
05
15
04
03
06
16
43/14

hex
02
01
07
05
0F
04
03
06
10
2B/0E

Examples of Modbus/TCP function codes for accessing data
and diagnostics

Functions (continued)

Modbus standard communication protocol
Modbus, the industry communication standard since 1979, has been combined with
Ethernet Modbus/TCP, the medium for the Internet revolution, to form Modbus/TCP,
a completely open Ethernet protocol. The development of a connection to Modbus/
TCP does not require any proprietary component, nor purchase of a license.
This protocol can easily be combined with any product supporting a standard TCP/IP
communication stack. The specifications can be obtained free of charge from the
following website: www.modbus.org.
Modbus/TCP, simple and open

The Modbus application layer is very simple and universally familiar with its 9 million
installed connections. Thousands of manufacturers have already implemented this
protocol. Many have already developed a Modbus/TCP connection and numerous
products are presently available.
The simplicity of Modbus/TCP enables any field device, such as an I/O module, to
communicate on Ethernet without the need for a powerful microprocessor or a lot of
internal memory.
Modbus/TCP, high-performance

Due to the simplicity of its protocol and the fast speed of 100 Mbps Ethernet,
Modbus/TCP performance is excellent. This allows this type of network to be used in
real-time applications such as I/O scanning.

Modbus/TCP, a standard

The application protocol is identical on Modbus serial link, Modbus Plus, or Modbus/
TCP. This means that messages can be routed from one network to the other without
converting protocol.
Since Modbus is implemented on top of the TCP/IP layer, users can also benefit from
IP routing, enabling devices located anywhere in the world to communicate without
worrying about the distance between them.
Schneider Electric offers a complete range of gateways for interconnecting a
Modbus/TCP network to existing Modbus Plus or Modbus serial link networks.

The IANA organization (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) has allocated the
fixed, well-known port 502 to the Modbus protocol. Thus Modbus has become an
Internet standard.

Modbus and Modbus/TCP are recognized by the IEC/EN 61158 international
standard as a fieldbus. They are also compliant with the “Chinese National Standard”
managed by ITEI.

Interfacing CANopen with Modbus/TCP

CiA DSP 309-2 provides standardized mapping of CANopen data for transport on
Ethernet Modbus/TCP networks. The specification reserves Modbus function code
43/13 for this purpose. This function code is reserved exclusively for CANopen.
Modbus TCP/IP characteristics

Maximum size of data:
b Read: 125 words or registers
b Write: 100 words or registers

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Functions (continued)

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PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures

Industrial Ethernet communication services
Functions (continued)

EtherNet/IP standard communication protocol

EtherNet/IP is an industrial communications protocol based on the Common
Industrial Protocol (CIP) which is owned and managed by the ODVA, an
international, independent standards organization (www.odva.org).
Standard, unmodified Ethernet

Schneider Electric added EtherNet/IP as a core network in 2007. EtherNet/IP is very
similar to Modbus TCP in many aspects. In particular, it shares the same principles
of standardization and interoperability. EtherNet/IP operates on the same equipment
and infrastructure as Modbus TCP, and both protocols can operate simultaneously
on the network at any time.

Advanced services and high performance

EtherNet/IP is built on an object-based model. Data in each EtherNet/IP device is
grouped in objects, and each device may have different types of object, depending
on the purpose of the device.

EtherNet/IP objects

The Ethernet modules implement the standard set of objects prescribed by the
ODVA. The most common objects are listed below:
Communication

Identity Object (01hex)
Message Router Object (02hex)
Assembly Object (04hex)
Connection Object (05hex)
Connection Configuration Object (F3hex)
Connection Manager Object (06hex)
Modbus Object (44hex)

EtherNet/IP Network

QoS Object (48hex)
Port Object (F4hex)
TCP/IP Interface Object (F5hex)
Ethernet Link Object (F6hex)

Diagnostics

EtherNet/IP Interface Diagnostic Object (350hex)
EtherNet/IP IO Scanner Diagnostic Object (351hex)
IO Connection Diagnostic Object (352hex)
EtherNet/IP Explicit Connection Diagnostic Object (353hex)

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Functions (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
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PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures

Ethernet Modbus/TCP communication services
Functions (continued)
I/O Scanning service

Word table
Read

Modicon Premium,
M580 or Quantum
platform with
I/O Scanner
function
(Transparent
Ready class p30)

Write

2
Ethernet
Modbus/TCP

3
Device with
Modbus/TCP
messaging in
server mode

Device
input words/
output words

INPUT

OUTPUT
+
–

INPUT

OUTPUT
+
–

The I/O Scanning Service is used to manage the exchange of remote I/O states on
the Ethernet network after simple configuration, without the need for any special
programming.
I/O scanning is performed transparently by means of read/write requests according
to the Modbus client/server protocol on the TCP/IP profile.
This principle of scanning via a standard protocol enables communication with any
device supporting Modbus TCP messaging in server mode.
This service can be used to define:
bb A %MW word zone reserved for reading inputs
bb A %MW word zone reserved for writing outputs
bb Refresh periods independent of the PLC scan
During operation, the module:
bb Manages TCP/IP connections with each remote device
bb Scans devices and copies the I/O to the configured %MW word zone
bb Feeds back status words used to check that the service is working correctly from
the PLC application.
bb Applies pre-configured fallback values if a communication error is detected

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A range of hardware and software products is available enabling the I/O Scanning
protocol to be implemented on any type of device that can be connected to the
Ethernet network.

Characteristics

bb Under Unity Pro software, each station can exchange a maximum of:
vv 120 write words
vv 125 read words
bb Maximum size in the PLC managing the service:
vv 1 Kword %MW in inputs and 1 Kword %MW in outputs with manager PLC limited
to 64 stations
vv 2 or 4 Kwords %MW in inputs and 2 or 4 Kwords %MW in outputs with manager
PLC limited to 128 stations

I/O Scanning service diagnostics

I/O Scanning service diagnostics can be performed in one of five ways:
bb Via the application program from a specific PLC data zone
bb From the setup software debug screen
bb From the PLC system diagnostic function displayed by means of an Internet
browser on a PC station
bb Using standard SNMP network management software

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PlantStruxure Ethernet architectures

Ethernet Modbus/TCP communication services
Functions (continued)

FDR (Fast Device Replacement) service
The Fast Device Replacement service uses standard address management
technologies (BOOTP, DHCP) and the TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) file
management service, with the aim of simplifying maintenance of Ethernet devices.
It is used to replace a device with a new device that will be detected, reconfigured,
and automatically restarted by the system.
The main steps in replacement are:
1 The device to be replaced is identified.
2 Another similar device is taken from the maintenance store, preconfigured with
the Device name for the existing device, then reinstalled on the network.
Depending on the device, addressing can be performed using rotary selector
switches (as for Modicon STB distributed I/O or Modicon OTB for example) or can
be given using the keypad integrated in the device (as for Altivar variable speed
drives for example).
3 The FDR server detects the new device, allocates it an IP address, and transfers
the configuration parameters to it.
4 The replacement device checks that all these parameters are indeed compatible
with its own characteristics and switches to operational mode.
FDR client device example

The FDR server can be:
v A Modicon M340 Ethernet network module, BMXNOC0401
v A Modicon M580 Ethernet network module, BMXNOC0402 (1)
v A Modicon Premium Ethernet module, TSXETC101
v A Modicon Quantum PLC Ethernet module, 140NOC77101, 140NOC78000,
140NOC78100
v A Modicon Premium CPU with integrated Ethernet port, TSXP57ppppM
v A Modicon Quantum CPU with integrated Ethernet port, 140CPU65150/60,
140CPU65260

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Performance

Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
Performance

Selecting the communication architecture
When selecting an architecture, performance needs to be taken into account at the
earliest possible stage. To do this, developers need to:
1 Determine the precise requirements:
v quantity and type of devices to be interconnected
v volume and type of exchanges
v expected response times
v environment
2 Compare the requirements with the characteristics of the offers available and be
aware that the actual performance level between any 2 points in an architecture
depends on the weakest link in the chain, which can be:
v dependent on the hardware
v but also dependent on the applications (size, architecture, operating system,
machine power rating, etc.), which are often only vaguely defined at this stage of the
project
3 Decide which is the most suitable architecture

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3

The purpose of the next few pages is to provide the main information and
instructions needed to answer the second point. Given that the performance of an
Ethernet architecture is linked to several parameters, these pages do not supply all
the information needed to calculate the network performance. Their aim is to focus
on the following main aspects:
b Guidelines for calculating the network load so as to design an Ethernet
network that meets the application requirements
b Application response time to be obtained depending on the configuration used
(see pages 3/15 to 3/17)
b Processing capability of Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Modicon Premium,
and Modicon Quantum platforms so as to be able to select the CPU and define the
number of Ethernet connections required on the PLC depending on the application
(see pages 3/18 and 3/19)

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Calculating the network load
Introduction

When calculating the load on an Ethernet network, all the communication services of
all the peripheral devices connected to the network need to be calculated.
Because of the outstanding performance of the Ethernet network, the load is often
less than the Ethernet network limits and does not significantly affect the application
response time. This phenomenon is explained by the high speed of the Ethernet
network: the network transaction time is 10% less than the application response
time. In order to keep the network load low and avoid large theoretical calculations,
it is highly advisable to separate the collision domain so as to limit the network load,
using only the switched network (tree, star, or daisy-chain topology).

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Performance (continued)

Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
Performance

Event

Application response time

Report

Modbus (or Uni-TE) messaging service response time

TT
CT1 CT1

Station 1

CT1 CT1
NAT

NAT

CT2 CT2

Station 2

Action

Exchanges between the PLC CPU and the Ethernet module are synchronous with
the PLC scan cycle time (CT), just like the I/O exchanges. When an event occurs
(such as an input being set to 1 for example), a message can be transmitted only
after this input has been taken into account (start of the next cycle) and the PLC
(Modicon M340, Modicon Premium, or Modicon Quantum) program has been
executed, i.e. on average approximately 1.5 cycles after the event occurred.
The network access time (NAT) shown in the table below in ms is a total of the
module transit time and the delay before the message can be transmitted on the
network.

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2

Modbus messaging service response time
Processing
Modicon M580 BMEP58 Modicon M580 BMX Modicon M340 BMX
Modbus TCP/IP
1020
2040
NOC0402 (1)
NOC0401
P342020
message
2020
3020
P342030
requests
3040
4020
4040
Network
access time
(NAT)

< 10 ms

Modicon Premium TSX

Modicon Quantum 140

ETY210
ETY110WS

ETC101
WMY100
P5710...57 60

NOC77101/78ppp CPU65ppp
CPU113/311pp
CPU67ppp
CPU434/5341p
NOC77101
NOC78p00

< 25 ms

< 10 ms

The transaction time TT includes the delay between the transmission of a message
from a client (station 1), its reception by the server (station 2), processing the
request, sending back the response, and it being taken into account by the station 1
(updating an output for example).
As the block diagram above shows:
b The transaction time TT will be between:
2 x CT1 + 2 x NAT < TT < 4 x CT1 + CT2 + 2 x NAT
b The average duration TTav is equivalent to:
TTav = 3 x CT1 + 0.5 x CT2 + 2 x NAT
(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Performance (continued)

Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
Performance

Application response time (continued)

Manager
Ethernet Modbus/TCP
RT
Hub
Input

Device 1

Output

Device 2

I/O Scanning service response time

The response time RT includes the time between taking account of information from
a remote input and updating the state of a remote output. It includes the processing
time in the PLC.
This response time RT consists of the following parameters:
Input
TMod In

TIOS In
TNet

I/O Scanning service response time

N x Cycle T

TIOS Out
TNet

Response time (RT)

TMod Out

Output

v TMod In and TMod Out: Response time of the read/written device, excluding the
electrical transition time at the input/output (TMod depends on the device, usually
between 1 and 8 ms)
v TIOS In and TIOS Out: Time between 2 read/write operations on the same device
(0.3 ms x number of devices scanned), at least equivalent to the configured scan
time
As TIOS is executed in parallel with the PLC cycle, it can be hidden from the
viewpoint of the response time RT.
v Cycle T: PLC scan cycle time
v TNet: Propagation time on the network (depends on the application, but usually
TNet = 0.05 ms at 10 Mbps and 0.005 ms at 100 Mbps)

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The response time RT can be estimated using the following 3 formulae:
b RTmin, minimum response time with TIOS hidden and 1 PLC scan cycle:
RTmin = (TMod In + 0) x TIOS In + (Tnet + N) x cycle T + (0 x TIOS Out) + Tnet + TMod Out
b RTtypic, typical response time with 0.5 TIOS hidden:

RTtypic = (TMod In + 0.5) x TIOS In + (Tnet + N) x cycle T + (0.5 x TIOS Out) + Tnet + TMod Out

b RTmax, maximum response time with TIOS not hidden:
RTmax = TMod In + TIOS In + (Tnet + N) x T cycle + TIOS Out + Tnet + TMod Out

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Modicon M580 automation
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Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
Performance

Application response time (continued)

I/O Scanning service response time (continued)

Below are the TMod In and TMod Out response times:
Type of distributed I/O
Momentum 170ENT11002

Response time
TMod In
TMod Out
TMod In
TMod Out
TMod In
TMod Out

Momentum 170ENT11001
Advantys STB STBNIP2212

Min.
1 ms
5 ms
4 ms
4 ms
2 ms
2 ms

Typical
1 ms
5 ms
6 ms
6 ms
3 ms
3 ms

Max.
1 ms
5 ms
8 ms
8 ms
4 ms
4 ms

The TIOS In/TIOS Out times measured between 2 scan cycles (Ethernet network
with switches) are shown below:

Time (ms)
25

20
15
10
5
0

40
50
60
Number of devices scanned

The number N of CPU scan cycles is shown below:
Number of CPU cycles N Min.
Modicon M340 platform with BMXNOC0401 module

Typical

Max.

2.5

Modicon M580 platform with BMXNOC0402 module (1)
Premium platform with TSXETY4103 and TSXETY5103
modules
Quantum platform with 140NOE77101 and 140NOE77111
modules

Quantum platform with 140NOC77101 and 140NOC78p00
modules
Modicon M580 platform with BMEP58pppp modules
Modicon M340 BMXP342020/2030 CPUs
Premium TSXP5726/3634M, TSXP5726/2823M and
TSXP5736/4823AM CPUs
Premium TSXP5746/56/6634M CPUs

Quantum 140CPU65150/60 CPUs
(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Performance (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
Performance

Processing capacities of Modicon platforms
Processing capacity

Use the table below to compare, for each station, the total number of messages
received via the Modbus (or Uni-TE) messaging service if used (value R1, R2, or Ri)
with the capacity of the station CPU.
Processing of Modbus requests per PLC scan cycle:
Modicon M340, Modicon Premium/Atrium platforms
Total messages received by the TSX5710
PLC from all the communication BMXP3420/TSX5720
modules (1)
TSX5730
TSX5740
TSX5750/60 (2)

Modicon
Quantum
platform

140CPU113 (3)

Integrated port limitations
All types of
communication request

Additional
read/write 4x
registers

–

Messages received
4 messages/cycle
8 messages/cycle
12 messages/cycle
16 messages/cycle
16/20 messages/cycle

Communication module
limitations
All types of
Additional
communica- read/write 4x
tion request
registers

Ethernet
modules
per PLC

1 message/
4 messages/
Up to 2
cycle
cycle
140CPU311
–
–
1 message/
4 messages/
Up to 2
cycle
cycle
140CPU434/534 –
–
4 messages/
8 messages/
Up to 6
cycle
cycle
140CPU651
16 messages/ 16 messages/ 4 messages/
8 messages/
Up to 6
cycle
cycle
cycle
cycle
Messages/cycle: number of messages received per cycle from the PLC master task (typical
cycle of 50 to 100 ms)

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Example:
Quantum 140CPU43412p CPU with 4 Ethernet 140NOE771p1 modules:
- 20 messages/cycle for all types of communication request, and
- 32 messages/cycle for the read/write 4x registers

For each station, compare the total number of messages received S [values Ri, Rj]
and the total number of messages transmitted S [values Ei, Ej] (for station N, for
example) with the Ethernet transaction processing capacity shown below.
Use the elements below for the Ethernet connection per PLC, rather than the
number of transactions required by the application.

Ethernet transaction processing capacity

Ethernet
transaction
processing
capacity

Modicon M340 BMX

Modicon Premium TSX

NOC0401

ETY210
ETY110WS

P342020
P342030

7
8

Modicon Quantum 140

ETC101
WMY100
P5710/20/30/40

P5750
P5760

NOC77101
/78ppp
NWM10000

CPU65ppp
CPU67ppp

Modbus
messaging

500 transactions/s 500 transactions/s 60 transactions/s

450
transactions/s

500
transactions/s

350
transactions/s

I/O Scanning
service

2000
transactions/s

Server mode (5)

Service not
available

2000
transactions/s (6)

2000
transactions/s

2000
transactions/s (6)

2000
transactions/s

Global Data
subscription

800

Service not
available

800
(6)

800

800
(6)

800

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(1) A temporary overload, due for example to an adjustment terminal or the temporary
connection of an Internet browser, lasting for a few PLC scans, is permitted.
(2) Only with Unity Pro software.
(3) Only with Concept/ProWORX software.
(4) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.
(5) BMXP3420p0 CPUs with Modbus TCP messaging in server mode can be scanned by a
device with the I/O Scanning service.
(6) TSXWMY100 and 140NWM10000 modules do not have I/O Scanning and Global Data
services.

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Performance (continued),

selection

Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
Performance

Processing capacities of Modicon platforms (continued)
Number of simultaneous TCP/IP connections

The number of simultaneous TCP/IP connections depends on the platform as well as
the type of connection to the Ethernet network:
b 10/100BASE-TX port in network modules
b 10/100BASE-TX port integrated in CPUs
Number of
simultaneous
TCP/IP
connections

Client
Server

Modicon M340 BMX
NOC0401
P342020
NOE0110
P342030

Modicon Premium TSX
ETY210
ETC101
ETY110WS
WMY100
P5710...5760

Modicon Quantum 140
NOC77101/78ppp CPU65ppp
CPU113/311pp
CPU67ppp
CPU434/53414B

NOC77101
NOC78p00

16
32

16 (1)
64 (1)

16
32

16 (1)
64 (1)

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3

Bandwidth management for Ethernet Modbus/TCP modules
The bandwidth management service indicates the load level of the Ethernet network
module. This allows the user to monitor resource consumption and help ensure a
good module performance.
The Ethernet module load is indicated in one of three ways:
b Expected load in the Unity Pro configuration screen
b Actual load in the Unity Pro diagnostics/debug screen
b In the SNMP interface for access by the SNMP network manager
The bandwidth is shown as a percentage for each of the following services:
b Modbus (and Uni-TE) messaging
b I/O Scanning
b Others

Bandwidth management

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Ethernet solutions with Modicon M580 platforms
Modicon M580 platforms feature two types of connection to the Ethernet network:
b The 10/100BASE-TX port integrated in the CPUs, which also process the
application and exchange data with the other modules supported by the rack and
other communication ports (CANopen bus, Modbus serial link, etc.)
b The multiple 10/100BASE-TX port in dedicated Ethernet modules on which, unlike
the CPU with integrated Ethernet port, all the resources are allocated to Ethernet
Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP communication

Ethernet port integrated in
the CPU (for example with
BMEP584040 Modicon
M580 CPU)

Dedicated Ethernet
module (for example with
BMXNOC0402 Modicon
M580 module) (2)

These fundamentally different hardware characteristics result in equally different
capacities in terms of services and performance:
b The integrated port is a low-cost way of satisfying applications that are not too
demanding in terms of communication (y 500 user messages/s).
b Where there are a large number of exchanges, use of a dedicated Ethernet
network module is strongly recommended to help improve performance.

(1) With 64 TCP/IP connections maximum (cumulative total of client and server connections).
(2) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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Presentation

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Embedded web pages

The M580 CPU includes a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server. The server
transmits web pages for the purpose of monitoring, diagnosing, and controlling
remote access to the communication module. The server provides easy access to
the CPU from standard internet browsers.

The embedded web server pages are used to display real-time diagnostic data for
the M580 CPU.

Requirements

The embedded web server in M580 CPUs displays data in standard HTML web
pages. The embedded web pages can be accessed on a PC, iPad®, or Android®
tablet with the following browsers:
bb Internet Explorer® (V8 or later)
bb Google Chrome® (V11 or later)
bb Mozilla Firefox® (V4 or later)
bb Safari® (V5.1.7 or later)

Diagnostic web pages
The M580 CPU Diagnostic web pages provide information on Status Summary,
Performance, Port Statistics, I/O Scanner, Messaging, QoS (quality of service),
Network Time Service, Redundancy and Alarm Viewer. All these pages are updated
every 5 seconds to get the latest information.

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Status Summary page
The objects on this page provide status information.

Parameters

The black field contains LED indicators (RUN, ERR, etc.)

Service Status

Green

The available service is operational and running

Red

An error is detected in an available service

Black

The available service is not present or not configured

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Description

LEDs

Version Info.

This field describes the software versions that are running on the CPU

CPU Summary

This field describes the CPU hardware and the applications that are
running on the CPU

Network Info.

This field contains network and hardware address information and
connectivity that corresponds to the CPU

Presentation (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
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Embedded web pages

Diagnostic web pages (continued)
Performance page

The objects on this page provide information on performance statistics.
Field

Performance

Description

Error Statistics

This area contains the detected errors in the diagnostics data for the CPU
(these counters can be reset to 0 with the Reset Counters button)

Error Rate

This percentage represents the total number of packets divided by the
number of packets that are not associated with detected errors

Total Bandwidth
Utilization

This value indicates the percentage of the available bandwidth that the
CPU is using

Module I/O
Utilization

This graph shows the total number of packets (per second) the CPU can
handle at once (1)

Processor
Utilization

This graph shows the number of Modbus/TCP or EtherNet/IP messages
per second for the client or server (1)

System Bandwidth
Monitor

These graphs show the percentage of bandwidth consumed by the
Modbus messaging and I/O Scanning services (1)

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Port Statistics page
This page shows the statistics for each port on the CPU.
This information is associated with the configuration of the Ethernet ports and the
configuration of the service/extended port.
The names of active ports are green. The names of inactive ports are gray.
The information is reset or expanded with these buttons:
bb Reset Counters: Resets all dynamic counters to 0.
bb Detail View: Expands the list of port statistics.
Port Statistics

I/O Scanner page
The objects on this page provide information on the scanner status and connection
statistics.
Field
Scanner Status

Connection
Statistics

Description
Enabled

The I/O scanner is enabled

Disabled

The I/O scanner is disabled

Idle

The I/O scanner is enabled but not running

Unknown

The I/O scanner returns unexpected values from the
device

Transactions per second

Number of connections
Scanned Device
Status

Colors that appear in each block indicate these states for specific remote
devices
Gray

There is an unconfigured device

Black

The scanning of the specific device has been
intentionally disabled

Green

A device is being scanned successfully

Red

A device that is being scanned is returning detected
errors

I/O Scanner

(1) Move the mouse over the dynamic graphs to see the current numeric values.

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Presentation (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
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Embedded web pages

Diagnostic web pages (continued)

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Messaging

Messaging page
This page shows current information for open TCP connections on port 502:
bb Messaging Statistics: This field contains the total number of sent and received
messages on port 502. These values are not reset when the port 502 connection is
closed. Therefore, the values indicate the number of messages that have been sent
or received since the module was started.
bb Active Connections: This field shows the connections that are active when the
Messaging page is refreshed.
QoS (quality of service) page
This page displays information about the QoS service. This service is configured in
Unity Pro. When QoS is enabled, the module adds a differentiated services code
point (DSCP) tag to each Ethernet packet it transmits, thereby indicating the priority
of that packet.

Network Time Service page
This page displays information about the NTP service. This service is configured in
Unity Pro. The Network Time Service synchronizes computer clocks over the
Internet for the purposes of event recording (sequencing events), event
synchronization (triggering simultaneous events), or alarm and I/O synchronization
(timestamping alarms).

Field
QoS

Service Status

Server Status

Server Type

DST Status

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9

Network time service

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Description
Running

The NTP service is correctly configured and running

Disabled

The NTP service is disabled

Unknown

The NTP service status is unknown

Green

The server is connected and running

Red

A bad server connection is detected

Gray

The server status is unknown

Primary

A primary server polls a master time server for the
current time

Secondary

A secondary server requests the current time only from
a primary server

Running

DST (daylight saving time) is configured and running

Disabled

DST (daylight saving time) is disabled

Unknown

The DST status is unknown

Current Date

This is the current date in the selected time zone

Current Time

This is the current time in the selected time zone

Time Zone

This field shows the time zone in terms of plus or minus Universal Time
Coordinated (UTC)

NTP Service
Statistics

These fields show the current values for service statistics
Number of
Requests

This field shows the total number of requests sent to
the NTP server

Success Rate

This field shows the percentage of successful requests
out of the total number of requests

Number of
Responses

This field shows the total number of responses
received from the NTP server

Last Error

This field contains the code of the last error that was
detected during the transmission of an email message
to the network

Number of
Errors

This field contains the total number of email messages
that could not be sent to the network or that have been
sent but not acknowledged by the server

Presentation (continued)

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Embedded web pages

Diagnostic web pages (continued)

Redundancy page
This page displays values from the RSTP configuration in Unity Pro.
Parameters

Redundancy

Description

Service Status

This is the status (Enabled or Disabled) of the RSTP bridge on the
corresponding CPU

Last Topology
Change

These values represent the date and time that the last topology change
was received for the corresponding Bridge ID

Redundancy Status Green

Router Bridge
Statistics

The designated Ethernet port is learning or formatting
information

Yellow

The designated Ethernet port is discarding information

Gray

RSTP is disabled for the designated Ethernet port

Bridge ID

This unique bridge identifier is the concatenation of the
bridge RSTP priority and the MAC address

Bridge Priority

In Unity Pro, configure the RSTP operating state of the
Bridge ID

Alarm Viewer page
The Alarm Viewer page reports detected errors in the application. Information about
alarm objects can be read, filtered, and sorted on this page. The type of information
displayed by the Alarm Viewer is adjusted in the Filter Alarms box.
Field
Alarm Viewer

2
3
4

Description

Type

This column describes the alarm type

Status

STOP

You need to acknowledge the alarm

ACK

An alarm has been acknowledged

An alarm does not require acknowledgment

Message

This column contains the text of the alarm message

Occurance

This column contains the date and time that the alarm occurred

Acknowledged

This column reports the acknowledged status of the alarm

Zone

This column contains the area or geographical zone from which the alarm
comes (0: common area)

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platform

Presentation,
functions,
description

Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module

Presentation

The BMXNOC0402 (1) network module acts as an interface between the M580 PLC
and other Ethernet network devices via the Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP
communication protocols.

The standard format BMXNOC0402 (1) network module occupies a single slot in the
rack of the Modicon M580 platform. This module has to be installed in the main
Ethernet + X-bus backplane rack.

Functions

The BMXNOC0402 (1) module offers the following functions:
bb Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP protocols operating simultaneously
bb Ring topologies on 2 Ethernet ports using RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
bb Priority of Ethernet packets using QoS (Quality of Service) service
bb Automatic module configuration recovery using FDR (Fast Device Replacement)
service
bb Embedded Web server for application monitoring and module diagnostics
bb Sharing data between PLCs
bb Network management using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

BMXNOC0402

Description

1
2

5
3
3a

The front panel of the BMXNOC0402 (1) module features:
1 A screw for locking the module in a slot in the rack.
2 A display block with 5 LEDs:
vv RUN LED (green): Operating status
vv ERR LED (red): Error detected
vv MS LED (green/red): Module status
vv NS LED (green/red): Network connection status
vv ETH STS LED (amber): Ethernet link status
3 Four RJ45 connectors for connection to the Ethernet network. The two bottom
connectors 3a support ring topologies (RSTP protocol).
Each RJ45 connector has two associated LEDs:
vv LNK LED (yellow): Ethernet link established
vv ACT LED (green): Transmission/reception activity

BMXNOC0402
(1) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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I/O architectures:
page 2/2

Software:
page 4/2

Ruggedized Modicon M580 modules:
page 5/2

References

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module

References
Description

EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP
network module

Data rate

Reference

10/100 Mbps

BMXNOC0402 (1)(2)

Weight
kg/lb
0.345/
0.761

(1) The Unity Pro configuration tool is supplied on CD-ROM with the module. This software is
used to update the Unity Pro hardware catalog (addition of the new module DTMs).
(2) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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2

BMXNOC0402

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5
6
7
8
9
10
Processors:
page 1/18

I/O architectures:
page 2/2

Software:
page 4/2

Ruggedized Modicon M580 modules:
page 5/2

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Selection guide

Modicon M580 automation
platform
Web servers and gateways

Applications

Standalone Web Gateway/Server module for remote access

Standalone Web Gateway/Server modules for remote access

Type

FactoryCast Gateway ETG10p0

FactoryCast HMI Gateway ETG30pp

2
3

2
Target products

Type

Any device supporting Modbus

Network/Remote
access services

Remote access

Intranet or via external modem and integrated
Intranet or modem, external modem and
RAS function
integrated RAS function
Remote programming, downloading via FTP, access to Web server via web browser

Intranet or modem, external modem and integrated Intranet or modem
RAS function
RTC modem and integrated RAS function
Remote programming, downloading via FTP, access to Web server via web browser

Gateway function

Ethernet to Modbus serial
Modem to Modbus serial and Ethernet

Ethernet to Uni-Telway serial
Modem to Uni-Telway and Ethernet

Ethernet to Uni-Telway serial, modem to Modbus serial and Ethernet

Serial protocols

Modbus master

Uni-Telway slave

Modbus master

Ethernet protocols

Modbus/TCP

Modbus/TCP
Uni-TE (Premium, Micro)

Modbus/TCP

TCP/IP protocols

BootP/DHCP, DNS, SNMP agent, SMTP
BootP/DHCP, DNS, SNMP agent, SMTP
client, NTP client (1), FTP
client, NTP client (1), FTP
Protection by IP address filtering and passwords

DHCP, DNS, SNMP agent, SMTP client, NTP client (1), FTP

4
5

Security

Intranet or modem
GSM modem and integrated RAS function

Protection by IP address filtering and passwords

Characteristics

HTTP and FTP server, 8 MB memory available for user, hosting of user Web pages and
documents (doc, pdf, Excel)

HTTP and FTP server, 32 MB memory available for user Web pages, memory expansion using Compact Flash cards 1 GB max., hosting of user Web pages and
documents (doc, pdf, Excel)

Predefined services

Configuration

Via Web Designer software or predefined Web pages

Diagnostics

Serial device diagnostics via predefined Web pages

Network diagnostics, serial and Ethernet device diagnostics via predefined Web pages

Monitoring

Monitoring via animation tables
Display of PLC Unity program in a Web page

Monitoring of devices and application via animation tables (read/write variables)
Display of PLC Unity program in a Web page

Alarm management

–

Customizable
services

Graphic views
Unity Pro operator screen
User Web pages

Graphic monitoring via animated views (integrated graphic editor)
–
Graphic monitoring via animated Web pages created by the user

Advanced and HMI
services

Calculation scripts
E-mail service

–
Alarm notification by e-mail

Arithmetic and logical scripts
Alarm notification by e-mail/SMS

Data logging

–

Data recorded in the module with date and time stamping (CSV files)

Database connection
Report service
Recipe service

–
–
–

Direct recording in an SQL, Oracle, or MySQL server
Dynamic HTML report management
Management of “Recipe” data (storage and review locally or in remote database)

Web Designer (supplied with each module)

Web Designer

Application development software

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10

Any Modicon PLC or third-party device supporting Modbus

Web server

6
7

Any device supporting Uni-Telway

References

TSXETG1000

Catalog or website

www.schneider-electric.com

Monitoring of devices and application via
animation tables (read/write variables)
Display of PLC Unity program in a Web page

TSXETG1010

TSXETG3000

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7
8
9

TSXETG3010 (PSTN modem)

TSXETG3021
(GSM900/1800 MHz band)
TSXETG3022 function
(GSM850/1900 MHz band)

www.schneider-electric.com

(1) Except with TSXP57103M/153M Modicon Premium processors, which do not have the NTP service.

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Modicon M580 automation
platform

Presentation

Modbus Plus Proxy module

Presentation

The TCSEGDB23F24FA Modbus Plus Proxy module is a network gateway that
allows Modicon M340 and M580 PLCs to communicate with existing Modbus Plus
devices.
It is not necessary to modify the applications for these devices to communicate with
the Modicon M340 and M580 PLCs, since the module automatically addresses the
platforms and the various communication functions between the M340/M580 and
other PLC platforms (especially 984LL).

1
2

The Modbus Plus Proxy offers Modbus Plus PLC users the chance to integrate the
M340 and M580 PLCs easily into their Modbus Plus network and thus to access
advanced communications via Ethernet, or to migrate gradually from other PLC
models to Modicon M340/M580 and Unity.

SCADA

Web
configuration
interface

Compact 984

4
Modicon M340
Distributed I/O

Modbus Plus
Proxy
Modicon M580

Modbus Plus

Ethernet

Key benefits

Reduced startup time
bb Online configuration of the proxy via a simple Web browser
bb Setup Web pages similar to the screens of the Modbus Plus Peer Cop utility,
accessible under Concept/Unity for the Global Data transaction
bb Simpler data exchange with Global Data transactions performed on all network
nodes
bb Point-to-point communication without programming with Peer Cop

Increased network reliability and maintainability
bb Standard diagnostics provide data on all network nodes for easy troubleshooting
bb Dual Modbus Plus ports provide Modbus Plus network redundancy

Reduced total cost of ownership
bb Helps protect your investment in Modbus Plus while migrating to Ethernet
bb Dual Ethernet ports allow connection of both the M340 or M580 PLC and the
configuration PC to the proxy, without any additional switches

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I/O architectures:
page 2/2

Software:
page 4/2

Ruggedized Modicon M580 modules:
page 5/2

Modicon M580 automation
platform

References

Modbus Plus Proxy module

Embedded Web server
Web server functions

The Modbus Plus Proxy module includes an embedded Web server that can be used
to perform diagnostics and configure the module connection. All data is presented in
the form of standard Web pages in HTML format. To access a Web page, you need
Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later) and Java (version 1.5 or later).
Embedded Web server functions

1
2

1 - Setup: The Setup pages allow you to define the parameters for several different
module services, including security, IP, SNMP, Global Data, Peer Cop and Ethernet
ports.
2 - Diagnostics: These network diagnostic pages contain Ethernet, TCP, and SNMP
statistics, as well as a log of the diagnostics performed.

Complementary characteristics
The following characteristics complement those introduced in the communication
selection guide on page 3/5:
bb External power supply voltage: 19.2...31.2 V c
bb Consumption: 300 mA max.
bb Dissipated power: 6.2 W
bb Conformity with standards: UL 508, CSA 22.2 No. 142 (cUL), EMI EN 55011,
EN 61131-2, C-Tick

References

System and network requirements
Unity Pro XL programming software (version 3.x or later) (1)
Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or later)
Java (version 1.5 or later)
Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

Modicon M340 processors:
bb BMXP342020 (Modbus and Ethernet version)
bb BMXP3420302 (CANopen and Ethernet version)
bb BMXP3420302CL (CANopen and Ethernet version) (2)

Modicon M580 processors:
bb BMEP581020
bb BMEP582020
bb BMEP582040
bb BMEP583020
bb BMEP583040
bb BMEP584020
bb BMEP584040

Ethernet Modicon M340 communication modules:
bb BMXNOE0100
bb BMXNOE0110
bb BMXNOC0401

TCSEGDB23F24FA

Modicon M580:
bb BMXNOC0402 (3)
Modicon Modbus Plus Proxy module
Description
Modbus Plus Proxy module
for Modicon M340 and M580
PLCs

Type

Reference

Standard

TCSEGDB23F24FA

–

TCSEGDB23F24FK

–

supplied with 2 front-mounted Conformal coating
power supply connectors
(2 positions)

Weight
kg

(1) Unity V8.0 or later with M580
(2) Memory card to be ordered separately for the BMXP3420302CL processor (see our website
www.schneider-electric.com).
(3) The BMXNOC0402 communication module will be replaced by the BMENOC03●1 modules
during the 2nd quarter of 2014..
Processors:
page 1/18

I/O architectures:
page 2/2

Software:
page 4/2

Ruggedized Modicon M580 modules:
page 5/2

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10

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Presentation

Profibus DP V1 and Profibus PA buses
Profibus Remote Master module
Profibus DP fieldbus

Profibus DP is one of the most widely used fieldbuses in industry. Based on a
master/slave protocol, only master stations, sometimes called active stations, have
the right to access the bus, with slave, or passive, stations being limited to
responding to interrogations.

Version V0 of Profibus only allows cyclic exchanges with I/O, whereas version V1
offers an acyclic message handling channel that can be used for device adjustment
or diagnostics during operation.

The physical link is a single shielded twisted pair, but numerous interfaces are
available for creating all sorts of topologies - tree, star, or ring - including those using
optical fiber or a non-physical link.
Gateways can be used to communicate transparently with Profibus PA, one of the
most commonly used standards in process applications for connecting
instrumentation. Profibus PA can be used to supply devices across the network and
also to install sensors in potentially explosive zones (ATEX).

PRM Com DTM

PRM master

Unity Pro
Ethernet

DP Class 1
PRM

Profibus DP
Profibus PA

Profibus Remote Master (PRM) module

Presentation
The Profibus Remote Master (PRM) module is connected to the Ethernet Modbus
TCP/IP network via its integrated 2-port switch, as close as possible to the process
and the instrumentation.
The PRM module can be used to connect Modicon Quantum, Premium, M580, and
M340 PLCs to Profibus DP V1 via the I/O scanner function.
Irrespective of the type of PLC, only one product reference is required and setup is
identical, thus reducing training and maintenance costs.
Two versions are available, standard and tropicalized, so as to adapt to any type of
environment.

The PRM module is open to Asset Management tools. A dedicated communication
DTM is supplied with the product, thus allowing any compatible FDT standard tool to
remotely adjust devices on Profibus using Ethernet.

Configuration
From a single Unity tool, the user can create the Profibus configuration, the PLC
application, and configure or calibrate devices.
The latter are integrated in the Unity catalog via their DTMs if they exist, or their gsd
files.

The I/O scanner configuration is created implicitly in Unity Pro using the Profibus
configuration. The parameters assigned by default help optimize performance, as well
as the consistency of I/O data in the PLC application, irrespective of the PLC
platform.
Similarly, the I/O variables defined and presymbolized in the DTMs can be used
directly in the application. Finally, the screens integrated in Unity Pro, together with
the diagnostic functions integrated in the device DTMs simplify application
maintenance.

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I/O architectures:
page 2/2

Software:
page 4/2

Ruggedized Modicon M580 modules:
page 5/2

Presentation (continued),
references

Modicon M580 automation
platform

Profibus DP V1 and Profibus PA buses
Profibus Remote Master module

Profibus Remote Master (PRM) module (continued)
Connectable devices

The following Schneider Electric devices can be connected to this bus:
bb TeSys U and TeSys T starter-controllers
bb Momentum and Modicon STB distributed I/O
bb Altivar 312/61/71 variable speed drives for asynchronous motors
bb Lexium 05 and 32 servo drives for brushless motors
bb Altistart ATS 48 soft start-soft stop units
bb LMC Packdrive 3
bb Osicoder
bb Any third-party device compatible with Profibus DP and PA standard profiles

Limitations
Once saved, the Unity project incorporates all the Profibus parameters as well as
those of the slaves connected to the bus. Modicon Quantum, Premium, M580, and
M340 PLCs are capable of embedding all this data so that an empty Unity terminal
without any applications is able, after a simple transfer from the PLC, to locate the
whole application, including the slave parameters. This function is called ETS
(Empty Terminal Service).

In certain cases, it may be that the memory size required to save the device
parameters exceeds the PLC memory capacity (signaled by a “memory full”
message during the build). This is particularly likely on devices which have DTM (the
most common instrumentation on PA). Typically, each device of this type takes up
around 20 KB of the PLC memory.
It is therefore essential to create a memory map according to the type of configuration
used and possibly adapt it accordingly, either by increasing the amount of memory
dedicated to the application (by reducing the zone allocated to data), or by
increasing the overall memory via cartridges available in the catalog.
If the ETS function is not required, Unity Pro can also be configured in such a way as
to reduce the size of the embedded data by disabling comments and animation tables,
or by disabling the upload function so that the application does not include data
relating to DTMs. In this case, the upload from an empty terminal function is no
longer available.

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5

References
The Profibus Remote Master module is supplied with a CD-ROM, which includes:
bb The PRM master DTM for operating the PRM on Quantum, Premium, or M340
starting from Unity V5.0
bb The PRM Gateway DTM for operating the PRM on M580 starting from Unity V8.0
bb The generic Profibus DTM for managing devices not provided with DTM but just
with gsd files
bb The PRM communication DTM providing total communication transparency from
any FDT tool (out of Unity) up to the Profibus devices
bb A library of DFBs for PRM management or support of explicit DP V1
communication with Profibus slaves
bb PRM technical documentation

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7

Profibus Remote Master modules
Description
Profibus Remote Master
modules

Type

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Standard

TCSEGPA23F14F

0.620/
1.367

Ruggedized (1)

TCSEGPA23F14FK

0.620/
1.367

Profibus DP bus connection components
Description
TCSEGPA23F14F

490NAD91103

Type

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Distributed I/O
on Profibus DP bus

Modicon STB
network interface module

STBNDP2212

0.140/
0.309

Momentum communication
module

170DNT11000

0.070/
0.154

Connectors for remote I/O
communication module

Line terminators

490NAD91103

–

In-line connector

490NAD91104

–

In-line connector

490NAD91105

Description

Length

Reference

Profibus DP
connection cables

100 m/328.08 ft

TSXPBSCA100

–

400 m/1,312.33 ft

TSXPBSCA400

–

–
Weight
kg/lb

(1) Conformal coating and extended operating temperatures between - 25 and + 70 °C/
- 13 and 158°F (see ruggedized module characteristics, page 5/2)

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Contents

4 - Software

Unity Pro software
Selection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4/2
bb Presentation............................................................................................ page 4/4

bb FDT/DTM.................................................................................................. page 4/4
bb Programming languages....................................................................... page 4/5
bb Functions................................................................................................ page 4/6
bb Communication drivers....................................................................... page 4/16
bb Windows OS compatibility................................................................... page 4/16

bb Unity Pro update................................................................................... page 4/17
bb References............................................................................................ page 4/18

Unity EFB Toolkit software
bb Presentation, setup.............................................................................. page 4/22

bb References............................................................................................ page 4/23

Unity DIF software
bb Presentation, setup.............................................................................. page 4/24
bb References............................................................................................ page 4/25

Unity Loader software
bb Presentation.......................................................................................... page 4/26
bb References............................................................................................ page 4/27

Unity Specific libraries

bb Presentation.......................................................................................... page 4/28
bb References............................................................................................ page 4/29

OPC data server software
bb Presentation.......................................................................................... page 4/30

bb Architectures........................................................................................ page 4/31
bb Setup..................................................................................................... page 4/33
bb Functions.............................................................................................. page 4/34
bb References............................................................................................ page 4/35
bb Time stamping system......................................................................... page 4/36

vv Presentation........................................................................................... page 4/36
vv Architectures.......................................................................................... page 4/36
vv Performance........................................................................................... page 4/37

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4/1

Selection guide

Software

Unity Pro software

Unity Pro programming software for Modicon M340 M, Modicon M580 M5, Premium P, Quantum Q, Safety S and Modicon distributed I/O D platforms

Unity Pro programming software for Modicon M340 M , Modicon M580 M5, Premium P, Quantum Q, Safety S and Modicon distributed I/O D platforms

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2
3
4
5
6

1
IEC 61131-3 Instruction List (IL)
languages
Ladder (LD)
Structured Text (ST)
Function Block Diagram (FBD)
Sequential Function Chart (SFC)/Grafcet
Ladder Logic Language LL984
Programming Multitask programming (Master, fast and
services
event-triggered)
Multitask programming (Master, fast, auxiliary
and event-triggered)
Functional view and function modules
DFB editor and instances
DDT compound data editors
Data structure instances and tables
EF and EFB libraries
User-definable control loops
Programmable control loops (with process
control FB library)
Safety function block libraries
Motion function block (MFB) libraries
Hot Standby PLC redundancy system
System and Application diagnostics
Bus and network configuration to slave devices
(Modicon distributed I/O, etc.)

M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D
M
M-D

Debugging
and display
services

Other
services

7
8

Compatible
Modicon
platforms

Hypertext link animations in graphic languages

Step by step execution, Breakpoint,
Watchpoint
Trending tool
Operator screens, Animation tables
Diagnostics viewer
Creation of hyperlinks
XML/XVM import/export
Application converters (Modsoft, Concept,
ProWORX, PL7)
Utilities for updating PLCs and Advantys
operating system
Communication drivers for Modicon platforms
Unity Pro servers - Openness (OFS,
3rd party tools)
Online modification of the configuration
Online modification of the program
Importing of applications (Modsoft, Concept,
ProWORX) written in LL984 language
Data dictionary, Dynamic exchange with
SCADA through OFS
Static exchange via XML/XVM export files
Modicon M340 CPUs M
Modicon M580 CPUs M5
Premium CPUs P

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M-Q
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-D
M-Q
M-P-Q-D

M5 - P (TSXP575p) - Q (140CPU651/671) - D

P (TSXP575p) - Q (140CPU651/671) - D

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
P (TSXP572p/3p/4p) - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
P (TSXP572p/3p/4p/5p) - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-D
M-P-Q-D
M-P-Q-D
P (TSXP572p/3p/4p/5p) - D
M-P-Q-D

M-D
M-D

M - M5 - P - Q - D
P (TSXH5724M/44M) - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M - M5 - P - D
P (TSXH5724M/44M) - Q (140CPU67160) - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

S-D
M-P-D
P (TSXH5724M/44M) - Q (140CPU67160) - S - D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-D

M-D
M-D
M-D

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D

M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D
M

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-D

M-D

M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-D

M-D
M-D

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-S-D
M-P-Q-S-D

M-P-Q
M

M5 - Q
M - M5 - P - Q
M-Q

M-Q

M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-S-D

M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D
M-D

M-D

M - M5 - P - Q - D

M-P-Q-S-D

All models

BMEP5810/5820/5830
TSXP57104M/1634M/154M
TSXP57204M/2634M/254M
TSXP57304M/3634M/354M

Quantum CPUs Q

–

Safety CPUs S

All models

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7
8

–
TSXP574634M/454M
TSXP575634M/554M
TSXP576634M
TSXH5724M/44M

140CPU31110
140CPU43412U
140CPU53414U

140CPU65150/60
140CPU65260
140CPU67160
140CPU67260/61

140CPU31110
140CPU43412U
140CPU53414U

140CPU65150/60
140CPU65260
140CPU67160
140CPU67260/61

–

Compatible Modicon distributed I/O D

STB, OTB, TM7, ETB, Momentum

140CPU65160S
140CPU67160S
STB, OTB, TM7, ETB, Momentum

Software name
Unity Pro package

Unity Pro Small

Unity Pro Large

Unity Pro Extra Large

Unity Pro XL Safety

License, see page

UNYPROSP80
4/18

UNYPROLP80

UNYPROXLP80

UNYSPUXF●CD70

4/20

4
5

TSXP57104M/1634M/154M
TSXP57204M/2634M/254M
TSXP57304M/3634M/354M

4/19

TSXP574634/454M
TSXH5724/44M

TSXP574634M/454M
TSXP575634M/554M
TSXP576634M
TSXH5724M/44M

4/2

–

TSXP57104M/1634M/154M
TSXP57204M/2634M/254M
TSXP57304M/3634M/354M

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PLC simulator

M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M - M5 - P - Q - D
M-Q
M - M5 - P - Q - D

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4/3

Presentation,
functions

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Presentation
Unity Pro is the common programming, debugging and operating software for the
Modicon M340, M580, Premium and Quantum PLC ranges.

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Unity Pro

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3

FDT/DTM function

Unity Pro facilitates integration of fieldbus architectures into engineering control
systems using FDT/DTM technology:
bb FDT (Field Device Tool) is the container which supports the device DTMs.
bb DTM (Device Type Manager) is the configuration tool for devices with integrated
graphic interfaces. It contains the properties specific to each device.

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Unity Pro is multitasking software offering the following features:
bb All-in-one software
bb Five IEC 61131-3 programming languages
bb LL 984 programming language
bb Integrated, customizable DFB library
bb PLC simulator on PC for program validation prior to installation
bb Built-in tests and diagnostics
bb Wide range of online services

In addition to the FDT/DTM standard, Unity Pro uses specific information from the
Master DTM created for the Profibus Remote Master (PRM) module and the
Modbus/TCP and EtherNet/IP network module BMXNOC0401.

DTM editor (Modicon STB island)

Use of the Master DTM allows Unity Pro to perform the following actions:
bb Manage the PLC I/O scan
bb Create the application variables based on the description of the process objects
available from the connected DTM devices
bb Manage synchronization with the PLC configuration
bb Create a generic DTM from the description files (GSD or EDS)
The DTM configuration is stored in the PLC memory so that the application can be
downloaded in its entirety. It is also saved in the PLC project file (STU), the archive
file (STA), and the full application exchange file (ZEF).

A third-party DTM can be installed in the DTM hardware catalog.
The DTM hardware catalog can be used to sort or filter the DTMs according to
various criteria such as Device, Vendor, Groups or Protocols.
DTM hardware catalog

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DTM browser and DTM context menu

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The DTM Browser in Unity Pro:
bb Displays the fieldbus topologies in a tree structure
bb Allows the user to configure the DTM devices:
vv Add and delete DTMs
vv Connect and disconnect DTMs to/from their physical devices
vv Display and print the properties of a DTM
vv Transfer DTM configuration data to and from the physical device
vv Functions specific to the DTM, via the Device menu

Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

FDT/DTM function (continued)
The fieldbus lookup function scans the physical devices in a fieldbus network and
adds the selected devices to the DTM Browser.

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3

Fieldbus lookup screen

Programming languages
The five IEC 61131-3 compliant languages
The five graphical or textual languages available in Unity Pro are used for
programming Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Premium and Quantum automation
platforms.

The three graphical languages are:
bb Ladder (LD) language
bb Function Block Diagram (FBD)
bb Sequential Function Chart (SFC) or Grafcet

The two textual languages are:
bb Structured Text (ST)
bb Instruction List (IL)

FBD language editor

For these five languages, you can use the standard set of instructions compliant with
IEC standard 61131-3 to create applications which can be transferred from one
platform to another. Unity Pro software also provides extensions to this standard set
of instructions. As they are specific to Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Premium and
Quantum PLCs, these extensions support the development of more complex
applications in order to maximize the potential of the specific features of each of
these platforms.
LL984 language
LL984 (Ladder Logic 984) language enables migration from legacy Modicon ranges.
It is used to program Modicon M340 and Quantum automation platforms.

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

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Data editor
The data editor provides a single tool for performing the following editing tasks:
bb Declaration of data including variables and function blocks (declaration of their
type, instances and attributes).
bb Use and archiving of function block data types in different libraries.
bb Hierarchical view of data structures.
bb Searching, sorting and filtering of data.
bb Creation of a hyperlink to access a description from any variable comment.

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Data editor

The data is displayed in four tabs:
bb “Variables” tab for the creation and management of the following data instances:
Bits, words, double words, inputs/outputs, tables and structures.
bb “DDT Types” tab for the creation of derived data types (tables and structures).
bb “Function Blocks” tab for the declaration of EFBs and DFBs.
bb “DFB Types” tab for the creation of DFB user function block data types.
Each data element has several attributes, of which:
bb The variable name and type are mandatory.
bb The comment, physical address in the memory and initial values are optional.
The data editor columns can be configured (number of columns, order). The
attributes associated with a variable can be displayed in a properties window.

This editor can be accessed at any time during programming by selecting variables
for data modification or creation.

Data properties

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Unity Pro software

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DFB user function blocks
With Unity Pro software, users can create their own function blocks for specific
application requirements on Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Premium and Quantum
platforms.

Once created and saved in the library, these user function blocks can be reused as
easily as EFBs (Elementary Function Blocks).

Design

The user function blocks can be used to structure an application. They are used
when a program sequence is repeated several times in the application or for freezing
a standard programming routine. They can be read-only or read/write. They can be
exported to all other Unity Pro applications.
Using a DFB in one or more applications:
bb Simplifies program design and entry.
bb Improves program readability and understanding.
bb Facilitates program debugging (variables handled by the DFB are identified in the
data editor).
bb Enables the use of private variables specific to the DFBs, which are independent
of the application.

Creating the code

A DFB is set up in several stages:
bb The DFB is designed by assigning a name, a set of parameters (inputs, outputs,
public and private internal variables) and a comment to it via the data editor.
bb The code is created in one or more sections of the program, with the following
languages selected according to requirements: Structured Text, Instruction List,
Ladder or Function Block Diagram (ST, IL, LD or FBD).
bb The DFB can be stored in a library with an associated version number.
bb A DFB instance is created in the data editor or when the function is called in the
program editor.
bb This instance is used in the program in the same way as an EFB (the instance can
be created from within the program).

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Use within the program

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

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Function block libraries

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2
3

Standard function block libraries

The function and function block libraries manager contains the elements provided
with Unity Pro software. Functions and function blocks are organized into libraries,
which themselves consist of families. Depending on the type of PLC selected and
the processor model, users will have a subset of these libraries available to write
their applications. However, the “Base Lib” library contains a set of functions and
function blocks, for the majority of which compatibility is independent of the
platforms. In particular, it contains the blocks compliant with IEC 61131-3.
The “Base Lib” library is structured into families:
bb Timers and counters
bb Process control on integers
bb Table management
bb Comparison
bb Date and time management
bb Logic processing
bb Mathematical processing
bb Statistical processing
bb Character string processing
bb Type-to-type data conversion
The “Base Lib” library, which covers standard automation functions, is supplemented
by other, more application-specific libraries and platform-specific functions:
bb Communication library, providing an easy means of integrating communication
programs from PLCs with those used by HMIs from the PLC application program.
Like other function blocks, these EFBs can be used in any language to exchange
data among PLCs or to deliver data to be displayed on an HMI.
bb Process control library. The CONT_CTL library can be used to set up processspecific control loops. It offers controller, derivative and integral control functions and
additional algorithms, such as EFBs for calculating mean values, selecting a
maximum value, detecting edges or assigning a hysteresis to process values, etc.
bb Diagnostics library, which can be used to monitor actuators and contains EFBs
for active diagnostics, reactive diagnostics, interlocking diagnostics, permanent
process condition diagnostics, dynamic diagnostics, monitoring of signal groups, etc.
bb I/O management library, providing services to handle information exchanged
with hardware modules (formatting data, scaling, etc.).
bb Motion Function Blocks library, containing a set of predefined functions and
structures to manage motion controlled by drives and servo drives connected on
CANopen.
bb Motion library for motion control and fast counting.
bb System library, which provides EFBs for the execution of system functions,
including: evaluation of scan time, availability of several different system clocks, SFC
section monitoring, display of system state, management of files on the memory
cartridge of the Modicon M340 processor, M580 processor, etc.
bb Finally, a library named “obsolete”, containing all function blocks used by legacy
programming software needed to perform application conversions.

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7

Management of user standards
Users can create libraries and families in order to store their own DFBs and DDTs.
This enhancement allows users to take advantage of programming standards
adapted to their needs, along with version management. This means that it is
possible to:
bb Check the version of the elements used in an application program against those
stored in the library
bb Perform an upgrade, if necessary

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

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Debugging tools

Dynamic animation/adjustment

Unity Pro software offers a complete set of tools for debugging Modicon M340,
M580, Premium or Quantum applications. A tool palette provides direct access to the
main functions:
bb Dynamic program animation.
bb Setting of watchpoints or breakpoints (not authorized in event-triggered tasks).
bb Step-by-step program execution. A function in this mode enables section-bysection execution. Instruction-by-instruction execution can be launched from the
previous breakpoint. Three execution commands are therefore possible when the
element to be processed is a subroutine (SR) or DFB user block instance:
vv Step Into: this command is used to move to the first element of the SR or DFB
vv Step Over: this command is used to execute the entire SR or DFB
vv Step Out: this command is used to move to the next instruction after the SR or
DFB element
bb Independent execution of the master (MAST), fast (FAST), auxiliary (AUX) and
event-triggered (EVTi) tasks.
Animation of program elements

Watchpoint

Dynamic animation is managed section-by-section. A button on the toolbar is used to
activate or deactivate animation for each section.
When the PLC is in RUN, this mode can be used to view simultaneously:
bb The animation of a program section, regardless of the language used.
bb The variables window containing the application objects created automatically
from the section viewed.

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Animation table
Tables containing the variables of the application to be monitored or modified can be
created by data entry or initialized automatically from the selected program section.
The tables can be stored in the application and retrieved from there at a later date.
Unity Pro can be used to save, import and export Animation tables with predefined
set values. As it allows population of set values along with current values and vice
versa in the PLC, the Animation tables can be used as templates to make the
application easier to tune.
Debugging DFB user function blocks
Breakpoint/step-by-step

The parameters and public variables of these blocks are displayed and animated in
real time using animation tables, with the possibility of modifying and forcing the
required objects.
In exactly the same way as with other program elements, the watchpoint, breakpoint,
step-by-step execution and program code diagnostics functions can be used to
analyze the behavior of DFBs. Setting a breakpoint in a DFB user function block
instance stops execution of the task containing this block.

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Debugging in Sequential Function Chart (SFC) language
The various debugging tools are also available in SFC language. However, unlike
other sections (IL, ST, LD or FBD) an SFC section executed step-by-step does not
stop execution of the task but instead freezes the SFC chart. Several breakpoints
can be declared simultaneously within a single SFC section.

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

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PLC simulator

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Simulator control panel

Unity Pro’s integrated simulator can be used to test the application program for
Modicon M340, M580, Premium or Quantum PLCs from the PC terminal without
having to connect to the PLC processor. The functions provided by the debugging
tools are available for debugging the master, fast and auxiliary tasks.
As the simulator does not manage the PLC I/O, animation tables can be used to
simulate the state of inputs by forcing them to 0 or 1.
The simulator can be connected to third-party applications via an OPC server with
OFS (OPC Factory Server) software.

Trending tool
The trending tool allows easy monitoring of variables by detecting operating
problems or improving process performance. You can select any variable in your
application and start acquisition, save records, and analyze records with integrated
tools or Excel. The PLC mast scan can scan up to 16 variables.

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Trending tool control panel

Documentation editor

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Accessing the documentation editor

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The documentation editor is based on the Documentation Browser, which shows the
file structure in tree form.
It allows all or part of the application file to be printed on any graphics printer
accessible under Windows and using True Type technology, in A4 or US letter print
format.
The documentation editor supports the creation of user-specific files using the
following headings:
bb Title page
bb Contents
bb General information
bb Footer
bb Configuration
bb EF, EFB and DFB type function blocks
bb User variables
bb Communication
bb Project structure
bb Program
bb Animation tables and cross-references
bb Runtime screens

Software

Functions (continued)

Unity Pro software

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Integrated diagnostics

Diagnostics integrated in Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Premium and Quantum automation platforms
Presentation

System diagnostics

Diagnostics viewers
Vijeo Citect
Thin client Magelis iPC

Processor
for system
bits and
words

In-rack I/O
modules

Higher-level
M.E.S.

Remote I/O
modules on
Fipio
or CANopen

Ethernet TCP/IP

Vijeo Designer

Application diagnostics

Cell level

Magelis XBT

Quantum,
Premium,
M340,
M580

Machine level

Unity Pro
PC

The diagnostics offer for Modicon M340, M580, Premium and Quantum platforms is
based on the following three components:
bb System diagnostics
bb DFB and EFB diagnostic function blocks (for system and application diagnostics)
bb Error message display system, called viewers, supplied as a standard component
of Magelis XBT terminals, Vijeo Citect supervisory software and Unity Pro setup
software
System diagnostics
The system diagnostics for the Modicon M340, M580, Premium and Quantum
platforms support the monitoring of system bits/words, I/O modules and activity times
(minimum/maximum) of SFC steps. By simply choosing the relevant option during
application configuration, any event will generate time-stamped messages logged in
the diagnostic buffer of the PLC.
These events are displayed automatically in a diagnostics viewer (1) without requiring
any additional programming.

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With Unity Pro integrated diagnostics, this function can be used to perform first level
diagnostics of the elements in the configuration, up to and including each I/O module
channel.

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Configuration level
Module level

Viewer window (example with Unity Pro software)

Channel level
(1) Diagnostics viewers are tools for displaying and acknowledging diagnostic error messages.
They are supplied as a standard component of Unity Pro and Vijeo Designer software, with
Magelis terminals and with the PLC Web server that can be accessed via a thin client
Magelis iPC.

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Modifying the program with the PLC in RUN mode
With Unity Pro, changes can be made to the program when the PLC connected to
the programming terminal is in RUN mode. These modifications are performed with
the following operations:
bb The application contained in the PLC is transferred to the PC terminal running
Unity Pro, if necessary.
bb Program changes are prepared. These program modifications can be of any type
and in any language (IL, ST, LD, FBD and SFC), for example, addition or deletion of
SFC steps or actions. The code of a DFB user function block can also be modified
(however, modification of its interface is not permitted).
bb These program changes are updated in the PLC (in RUN mode).

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This function makes it possible to add or modify program code and data in different
parts of the application during a single modification session (thus resulting in a
uniform, consistent modification with respect to the controlled process). This
increased flexibility comes at a cost in terms of the amount of program memory
required.

Cross-references function

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Cross-references table

Unity Pro's cross-references function, which is available in standalone mode (offline)
and when connected to the PLC in Run (online), allows users to view all the
elements of a PLC application when searching for any type of variable. This view
indicates where the declared variable is used, as well as how it is used (for writing,
reading, etc.).
This function also provides access to the Search/Replace function for variable
names.
The variable search can be initialized from any editor (language, data, runtime
screen, animation table, etc.).

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Import/export function
The import/export function available in Unity Pro supports the following operations
from the structural and functional project views:
bb Via the import function, reuse all or part of a previously created project in the
current project.
bb Via the export function, copying of all or part of the current project to a file for
subsequent reuse.

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Data export shortcut menu

During an import, a wizard can be used to reassign data to new instances of:
bb DFB function blocks
bb DDT data structures
bb Simple data
In addition, when a functional module is imported, the data associated with
animation tables and runtime screens is also reassigned.

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The files generated during export are generally in XML format (1). However, in
addition to XML, variables can be exported and imported in the following formats:
bb .xvm format compatible with OFS data server software.
bb Source format, in an .scy file compatible with PL7 development software.
bb Text format with separator (TAB) in a .txt file for compatibility with any other
system.

Data import wizard

The XML import function also supports the transfer of a Modicon M340,
Modicon M580, Premium or Quantum PLC configuration prepared in the SIS Pro
costing and configuration tool for use in the creation of a project in Unity Pro.
This import function spares the user from having to redefine the PLC configuration
when the PLC has already been configured with the SIS Pro tool.
(1) XML language is an open, text-based language that provides structural and semantic
information.

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Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Application converters
Unity Pro’s integrated conversion tools can be used to convert PLC applications
created with ModSoft, ProWorX, Concept and PL7 programming software to Unity
Pro applications.

Concept/Unity Pro converter (Quantum PLC)
This conversion is performed with a Concept application V2.5 or later (it can also be
performed in V2.11 or later, but only after an update to V2.5). In order to perform the
conversion, the application must be exported to an ASCII file in Concept.
The export file is converted to a Unity Pro source file automatically. This file is then
analyzed by Unity Pro. At the end of the procedure, a conversion report is generated
and an output window displays any conversion errors and provides direct access to
the part of the program to be modified.
The Concept application converter converts the application to Unity Pro, but does
not guarantee that it will operate correctly in real time. It is therefore essential to test
or debug all converted applications.

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PL7/Unity Pro converter (Premium PLC and Atrium slot PLC)
This conversion is performed with a PL7 application V4 or later (Premium PLC or
Atrium slot PLC). In order to perform the conversion, the source file (complete
application or user function block) must be exported in PL7.
The conversion procedure is similar to that of the Concept conversion described
above.
Note: Applications created with Concept, Modsoft and ProWORX can be converted to LL984.
Please contact our Customer Care Center.

Operating system update utilities
The OS-Loader software is designed for updating operating systems on Premium
and Quantum platforms. It is supplied with Unity Pro software.
It is used to upgrade Unity processors and modules as well as to upgrade PL7 or
Concept processors and modules to make them compatible with Unity Pro.
OS-Loader software supports:
bb Premium processors
bb Quantum processors
bb Ethernet communication modules
bb EtherNet/IP communication modules

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The operating system updates are performed as follows:
bb Uni-Telway RS 485 terminal link for Premium processors
bb Modbus or Modbus Plus terminal link for Quantum processors
bb Ethernet TCP/IP network for integrated Ethernet port on Premium processors and
Premium and Quantum Ethernet modules

Note: For Modicon M340 and M580 this service is provided by Unity Loader (see page 4/26).

Online modification of the Quantum configuration
This function, also called Change Configuration On The Fly (CCOTF), is used to modify
the Quantum configuration online (application in RUN mode):
bb Addition or removal of discrete or analog I/O modules
bb Modification of configuration parameters of discrete or analog I/O modules
(already present or newly installed)
The CCOTF function is supported by standalone processors for all three types of I/O
architecture (local, RIO, DIO) using version 5 of Unity Pro, and for Hot Standby
processors using version 4.1 or higher of Unity Pro.

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The CCOTF function must first be validated in the Unity Pro configuration screen.
A confirmation screen appears when the configuration has been modified online.

Configuration screen

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Software

Functions (continued)

Unity Pro software

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Programmable process control

Process control in machines
Unity Pro contains CONT_CTL, a library of 36 function blocks used to create control
loops for machine control.

The requirements for closed loop control functions in machines are adequately met
by Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Premium and Quantum platforms thanks to the
wealth of functions in the library and the flexibility with which function blocks can be
linked together through programming. This solution therefore avoids the need for
external controllers and simplifies the overall control architecture of the machine, as
well as its design, roll-out and operation.

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CONT_CTL, programmable process control integrated in
Unity Pro

The EFs or EFBs can be used in any of the Unity Pro languages (LD, ST, IL and
FBD). FBD is particularly suitable for accessing control processing operations in
Unity Pro through its wizard for entering and viewing parameters and function block
variables.
CONT_CTL library functions
The library consists of five function families:
bb Input data conditioning
bb Controllers
bb Mathematical functions
bb Process value processing
bb Output value processing

Input data conditioning

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6

Pure time delay
Integrator with limiting
First order time lag
Lead/lag function with smoothing
Lead function with smoothing
Mass flow calculation based on the measurement of differential
pressure or flow speed with pressure and temperature
compensation

QDTIME
SCALING
TOTALIZER

Dead time term
Scaling
Integrator (typically of flow) until a limit (typically a volume) is
reached, with automatic reset
Velocity limiter, with manipulated variable limiting

VEL_LIM
PIDFF

AUTOTUNE

DTIME
INTEGRATOR
LAG_FILTER
LDLG
LEAD
MFLOW

TT18_PV
TT18_SP
TC18_OUT
TC18_START
TC18_PREV
TC_PARA

PV
SP
RCPY
START
PREV
PARA
TR_I
TR_S

PV_O
SP_O
PARA_C

TRI
TRS
INFO
STATUS

TC18_PARA
TC18_OUT
1

TC2_OUT

OUTD
PV
SP
FF
RCPY
MAN_AUTO MA_O
PARA
INFO
TR_I
STATUT
TR_S
OUT
OUT

Controllers
PI_B
PIDFF
TC2_OUT

AUTOTUNE

TC18_OUT

IMC

MS
TC2_OUT

TC18_OUT

IN
FORC
MA_FORC
MAN_AUTO OUTD
PARA
MA_O
TR_I
STATUT
TR_S
OUT
OUT

Example: PID controller with MS manual control

SAMPLETM
STEP2
STEP3

Basic PI controller: PI algorithm with a mixed structure
(series/parallel)
Complete PID controller: PID algorithm with a parallel or mixed
structure (series/parallel)
Automatic tuner setting for the PIDFF (complete PID) controller or
the PI_B (simple PI) controller
v Identification using Ziegler Nichols type method
v Modeling based on first-order process
v Building of control parameters with criterion for prioritizing
either the reaction time to disturbance (dynamic) or the stability
of the process
Model-based controller. The model is a first-order model with
delay. This corrector is useful:
v When there are serious delays compared with the main time
constant of the process; this scenario cannot be satisfactorily
resolved by standard PID process control
v For regulating a non-linear process IMC can handle any stable
aperiodic process of any order.
Control of controller startup and sampling
Simple two-position controller
Three-position controller for temperature regulation

Mathematical functions
COMP_DB
K_SQRT

MULDIV_W
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Comparison of two values, with dead zone and hysteresis
Square root, with weighting and threshold, useful for linearization
of flow measurements
Weighted multiplication/division of 3 numerical values
Weighted summing of 3 numerical values

Functions (continued),

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large
Programmable process control

Process control in machines (continued)
CONT_CTL library functions (continued)
Process value processing
AVGMV
AVGMV_K
DEAD_ZONE
LOOKUP_TABLE1

Moving average with fixed number of samples (50 max.)
Moving average with constant correction factor, 10,000 samples
max.
Dead zone
Linearization of characteristic curves using first-order interpolation

SAH
HYST_XXX
INDLIM_XXX

Detection of a rising edge
Detection of high threshold with hysteresis (1)
Detection of high and low thresholds with hysteresis (1)

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Output value processing
Programming in Unity Pro in offline mode

MS
MS_DB
PWM1
SERVO
SPLRG

Manual control of an output
Manual control of an output with dead zone
Control via pulse width modulation
Control for servo motors
Control of two Split Range actuators

Setpoint management
RAMP

Ramp generator, with separate ascending and descending ramps

RATIO
SP_SEL

Ratio controller
Selection of setpoint value: local (operator) or remote (processing)

Setting up process control function blocks
Based on the sequencing of function blocks, the FBD language integrated in Unity
Pro is a programming language particularly suitable for building control loops.
Designers can use FBD to easily associate blocks from the CONT_CTL library with
their own DFBs written in Unity Pro’s ST, IL or LD language, or in C language.

Debugging, operation
All Unity Pro’s standard debugging services (see page 4/9) are available. In
particular, the PLC simulator can be used to check correct execution of processing
offline.

Compatibility
The CONT_CTL control function block library is available in all versions of Unity Pro.
It is compatible with processors in the Modicon M340, Modicon M580, Premium and
Quantum ranges.

Optional specialized libraries
Programming in online mode

The CONT_CTL control function block library can be supplemented with optional
specialized libraries, to meet specific needs such as predictive control, fuzzy logic
controller, HVAC and mass flow calculation (see page 4/28).

Resources
The technical documentation provides many examples of how to set up
programmable process control function blocks in FBD, LD, IL and ST languages.
The techniques for adjusting process control loops are described in the document
“Process control, Unity V3.0” available online at www.schneider-electric.com.

(1) XXX according to the type of variable: DINT, INT, UINT, UDINT, REAL.

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Communication drivers
The most commonly used communication drivers for Modicon M340, M580,
Premium and Quantum platforms are installed at the same time as the Unity Pro
software.

Unity Pro also includes the following drivers, which can be installed as required (1):
Protocol - Hardware

Windows® XP
Professional

Windows® 7
32-bit and 64-bit
editions

Windows® 8
32-bit and 64-bit
editions

Ethway - Ethernet
Fip - FPC10 ISA card
Fip - FPC20 PCMCIA card
Fip adaptor - CUSBFIP
ISAway - PCX57 ISA card
Modbus Serial - COM port
PCIway - Atrium TPCI57 PCI card

Uni-Telway - COM port
Uni-Telway - SCP114 PCMCIA card
USB for high end PLC
XIP - XWay on TCP/IP

Driver available

Driver not available

Upgrade kits for Concept, PL7 Pro and ProWORX software
The Concept, PL7 Pro and ProWORX upgrade kits allow users who already have
one of these programs from the installed base, and who have a current subscription,
to obtain Unity Pro version V4.1 software at a reduced price.

These upgrades are only available for licenses of the same type (e.g. from Concept
XL group license to Unity Pro Extra Large group license).

Composition and Windows® OS compatibility

Unity Pro multilingual software packages are compatible with Windows XP (32-bit),
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) and Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) (2) operating
systems.
They include:
bb Documentation in electronic format in six languages (English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish and Chinese)
bb Converters for converting applications created with Concept and PL7 Pro
programming software
bb PLC simulator
Cables for connecting the processor to the programming PC must be ordered
separately.

(1) Also available separately under reference TLXCDDRV20M.
(2) Windows 8 can be used only in Windows 7 compatibility mode.

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Functions (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Unity Pro update
Customers are notified automatically when a new Unity Pro update becomes
available.
They can then access the software updates manager directly, download the update
and install it locally on their workstation.

1
2
3
4
5

Note: The latest firmware versions can be downloaded from our website
www.schneider-electric.com.

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References

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

References

1
Unity Pro

Unity Pro software packages
These software packages are for programming and setting up Unity automation
platforms. The software is available in three versions:
bb Unity Pro Small UNYPROSP80 (see page 4/18).
bb Unity Pro Large UNYPROLP80 (see page 4/19).
bb Unity Pro Extra Large UNYPROXLP80 (see page 4/20).
Upgrade kits for Concept, PL7 Pro and ProWORX software
These upgrade kits allow users who already have these software programs from the
installed base and who have a current subscription to obtain Unity Pro version
V8.0 software at a reduced price. These upgrades are only available for licenses of
the same type (e.g. from Concept XL group license to Unity Pro Extra Large group
license). See page 4/20.

Subscription renewal of Unity Pro software packages
If the user renews the subscription support before the end of renewal date:
bb The new subscription period starts automatically at the end of the previous one.
bb New versions of the software are sent to the customer during the subscription
period.

Expired subscription renewal of Unity Pro software packages (1)
If the user renews the subscription after the end of the renewal date:
bb The latest version of the software is sent to the customer.
bb The customer must register within three months for the new subscription period.
bb The new subscription period starts at the time of registration.
bb New versions of the software are sent to the customer during the subscription
period.
bb There is no subscription support during the time elapsed between the two
periods.
Composition and Windows OS compatibility
Unity Pro multilingual software packages are compatible with Windows XP (32-bit),
Windows Vista Business Edition (32-bit) and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
operating systems. The packages comprise:
bb A Unity Pro V8.0 DVD in six languages (English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish and Chinese).
bb A Unity Loader V8.0 CD.
bb An Advantys V8.0 configuration software CD.
bb A DVD containing the documentation in electronic format in six languages
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese).
bb A one-year service subscription.

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6

Unity Pro Small version 8.0 software
For Modicon M340: All models
For distributed I/O: Modicon ETB, TM7, OTB, STB, Momentum

Unity Pro Small version 8.0 software packages (1) (2)
Description
Unity Pro Small
software packages

Software upgrades from:
- Concept S
- PL7 Micro
- ProWORX NxT/32 Lite

License type

Reference

Single (1 station)
Group (3 stations)
Team (10 stations)
Single (1 station)
Group (3 stations)
Team (10 stations)

UNYSPUSFUCD80
UNYSPUSFGCD80
UNYSPUSFTCD80
UNYSPUSZUCD80
UNYSPUSZGCD80
UNYSPUSZTCD80

Weight
kg/lb
–
–
–
–
–
–

License type extensions for Unity Pro Small version 8.0
From

Reference

Single (1 station)

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPUSZUGCD80

Weight
kg/lb
–

Group (3 stations)

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPUSZGTCD80

–

(1) Automatic renewals for Unity Pro new versions are possible during 1st year of subscription.
Please contact our Customer Care Center for more information.
(2) For compatibility of Unity software/automation platforms and distributed I/O, refer to the
selection guide on page 4/2.

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References (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Unity Pro Large version 8.0 software

For Modicon M340: All models
For Modicon M580: BMEP5810/5820/5830
For Modicon Premium: TSX571p…4p
For Modicon Quantum: 140CPU31110/43412U/53414U
For distributed I/O: Modicon ETB, TM7, OTB, STB, Momentum

Unity Pro Large version 8.0 software packages (1) (2)
Description
Unity Pro Large
software packages

Software upgrades from:
- Concept S, M
- PL7 Micro, Junior, Pro
- ProWORX NxT/32 Lite

License type

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Single (1 station)

UNYSPULFUCD80

–

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPULFGCD80

–

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPULFTCD80

–

Facility (y 100 stations)

UNYSPULFFCD80

–

Single (1 station)

UNYSPULZUCD80

–

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPULZGCD80

–

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPULZTCD80

–

Facility (y 100 stations)

UNYSPULZFCD80

–

License type extensions for Unity Pro Large version 8.0
From

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Single (1 station)

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPULZUGCD80

–

Group (3 stations)

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPULZGTCD80

–

2
3
4

Upgrade to Unity Pro Large from Unity Pro Small
Type of upgrade
The number of stations is unchanged

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Small to Large Single (1 station)

UNYSPULZSUCD80

–

Small to Large Group (3 stations)

UNYSPULZSGCD80

–

Small to Large Team (10 stations)

UNYSPULZSTCD80

–

Upgrade to Unity Pro Large from Unity Pro Medium
Type of upgrade
The number of stations is unchanged

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Small to Large Single (1 station)

UNYSPULZMUCD80

–

Small to Large Group (3 stations)

UNYSPULZMGCD80

–

Small to Large Team (10 stations)

UNYSPULZMTCD80

–

(1) For compatibility of Unity software/automation platforms and distributed I/O, refer to the
selection guide on page 4/2.
(2) Automatic renewals for Unity Pro new versions are possible during 1st year of subscription.
Please contact our Customer Care Center for more information.

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References (continued)

Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Unity Pro Extra Large version 8.0 software

1
Unity Pro

For Modicon M340: All models
For Modicon M580: All models
For Modicon Premium: TSX571p...6p
For Modicon Quantum: 140CPU31110/43412U/53414U/65150/65160/65260/67160/67260/67261
For distributed I/O: Modicon ETB, TM7, OTB, STB, Momentum

Unity Pro Extra Large version 8.0 software packages (1) (2)
Description

Unity Pro Extra Large
software packages

Software upgrades from:
- Concept S, XL
- PL7 Micro, Junior, Pro
- ProWORX NxT Lite, Full
- ProWORX 32 Lite, Full

License type

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Single (1 station)

UNYSPUEFUCD80

–

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPUEFGCD80

–

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPUEFTCD80

–

Facility (y 100 stations)

UNYSPUEFFCD80

–

Single (1 station)

UNYSPUEZUCD80

–

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPUEZGCD80

–

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPUEZTCD80

–

Facility (y 100 stations)

UNYSPUEZFCD80

–

License type extensions for Unity Pro Extra Large
From

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Single (1 station)

Group (3 stations)

UNYSPUEZUGCD80

–

Group (3 stations)

Team (10 stations)

UNYSPUEZGTCD80

–

Upgrade to Unity Pro Extra Large from Unity Pro Large
Type of upgrade
The number of stations is unchanged

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Large to Pro Extra Large Single (1 station)

UNYSPUEZLUCD80

–

Large to Pro Extra Large Group (3 stations)

UNYSPUEZLGCD80

–

Large to Pro Extra Large Team (10 stations)

UNYSPUEZLTCD80

–

Unity Pro Extra Large Educational version 8.0 software packages (1) (2)

Description
Unity Pro Educational
software package

License type
Facility (y 100 stations)

Reference
UNYSPUEEFCD80

Weight
kg/lb
–

(1) For compatibility of Unity software/automation platforms and distributed I/O, refer to Unity Pro
Extra Large in the selection guide on page 4/3.
(2) Automatic renewals for Unity Pro new versions are possible during 1st year of subscription.
Please contact our Customer Care Center for more information.

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Software

Unity Pro software

Small/Large/Extra Large

Accessories for connecting to the PC programming terminal

Description Use

From processor port

BMXXCAUSBH0pp

To PC port

Length Reference
m/ft

PC terminal USB mini B port
USB port
connection BMXP341000/20p0/20p02
cables
BMEP58pppp
(PC to PLC)
(1)
Mini-DIN port
RS 232D
Premium TSX571p/2p/3p/4p (9-way
SUB-D
connector)

1.8/
5.91

BMXXCAUSBH018

0.065/
0.143

4.5/
14.8

BMXXCAUSBH045

0.110/
0.243

2.5/
8.20

TSXPCX1031

0.170/
0.375

USB port
(USB/
RS 485
converter)

0.4/
1.31

TSXCUSB485
(2)

0.144/
0.318

USB port
(mini-DIN/
RJ45
cordset)

2.5/
8.20

TSXCRJMD25
(2)

0.150/
0.331

Modbus port
15-way SUB-D Quantum
140CPU31110
140CPU43412A
140CPU53414B

RS 232D
(9-way
SUB-D
connector)

3.7/
12.1

990NAA26320

0.300/
0.661

15/
49.2

990NAA26350

0.180/
0.397

USB port
Premium TSX575p/6p
Quantum 140CPU6p1

USB port

3.3/
10.8

UNYXCAUSB033

–

1/
3.28

110XCA28201

–

3/
9.84

110XCA28202

–

6/
19.7

110XCA28203

–

PC terminal HE13 connector Modicon
connection STB I/O network interface
cables
module (NIM)
(PC SUB-D
to
Modicon STB
I/O)

RS 232D
2/
(3)
6.56
(9-way
SUB-D
connector)

STBXCA4002

0.210/
0.463

USB/SUB-D
adaptor
(PC USB to
Modicon STB
I/O)

USB port
(4)

SR2CBL06

TSXPCX1031

Modbus port, RJ45 connector RJ 45
Quantum 140CPU6p1
connector
TSXCUSB485

HE13 connector Modicon
STB I/O network interface
module (NIM) with
STBXCA4002 cable (4)

–

Description Use
Universal
Bluetooth®
interface
(UBI)
TCSWAAC13FB

Weight
kg/lb

1
2
3
4
5
6

Reference

Provides Bluetooth® connectivity for products
TCSWAAC13FB
such as the Modicon M340/Premium platforms
and Altivar/Lexium servo drives, via their serial port
(RS 485).
Used for setting-up and maintenance of products.
Designed for permanent installation and can be
fitted on the inside or outside of electrical
enclosures.
bb Protocols supported: Modbus and Uni-Telway
bb Powered via the product’s RS 485 serial port
bb Max. range in direct line of sight: 20 m/65.6 ft

0.185/
0.408

Weight
kg/lb

0.320/
0.705

The kit comprises:
bb A Universal Bluetooth® interface (UBI)
bb An RJ45/mini-DIN cable (length 1 m/3.28 ft)
bb An RJ45/RJ45 cable (length 1 m/3.28 ft)
bb A fixing clamp for installation inside the electrical
enclosure
bb A CD with configuration software and user
manual

(1) The 490NTW00002 and 490NTW00002U RJ45 ConneXium cables (2 m/6.56 ft) can be used
to connect the PC to the SERVICE port of M580 CPUs or X80 drop. Please consult our
website www.schneider-electric.com.
(2) The TSXCUSB485 converter requires use of the TSXCRJMD25 mini-DIN/RJ45 cordset.
(3) Use the SR2CBL06 cable for connection on a USB port (4).
(4) Adaptor equipped with a USB connector (PC side) and a 9-way SUB-D connector
(STBXCA4002 cable side); requires the STBXCA4002 cable (9-way SUB-D/HE 13) for
connection to the HE13 connector on the Modicon STB NIM.

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Presentation,
setup

Software

Unity Pro software

Unity EFB Toolkit software

Presentation

1
Unity EFB Toolkit

Unity EFB Toolkit is the software for developing EFs and EFBs in “C” programming
language. As an option with Unity Pro, it can be used to extend the standard Unity
Pro function blocks in order to increase functionality. This software comes with
Microsoft Visual Studio, which can be used to debug the function blocks developed
in the Unity Pro PLC simulator. Unity EFB Toolkit also includes a service for creating
and managing families of function blocks and integrating them in Unity Pro.

Setup

Unity EFB Toolkit manages the whole process of developing Unity Pro function
blocks:
bb User-friendly graphical user interface with automatic file organization
bb Powerful tools for testing and debugging
bb Management of compatibilities and software versions of created functions
bb Generation of executable files for subsequent installation of functions on different
Unity Pro stations

Managing function block families
The software can be used to create function block families. The function blocks
developed, also known as EFs/EFBs, are stored in families. This makes it possible to
create an organized library of functions written in “C” language. Once created, these
function block families are installed on the Unity Pro stations for the purpose of
extending the standard Unity Pro libraries. Integration in Unity Pro can be executed
from Unity EFB Toolkit or via the tool for updating Unity Pro libraries, which allows
these families to be distributed without the use of any other software.

Developing function blocks

5
EFB Toolkit: Managing function block families

6
7

The EFB Toolkit software allows the user to create a function block as follows:
bb Declaration of the function block interface in the same way as for the DFBs in
Unity Pro
bb Definition of all data types needed (elementary, structures, tables)
bb Support of public and private variables
bb Generation of all files and the block “C” coding frame (the user only adds
functionality to this frame)
bb Granting access to numerous internal PLC services, such as the real-time clock,
PLC variables and data, system words and math functions, including high-precision
numerical processing in “double” format
bb Structure of the function block family (compilation/link for all Unity Pro automation
platforms)
bb Provision of a debugging environment: the function blocks created can easily be
debugged in Microsoft Visual Studio by downloading a Unity Pro application
containing the function developed in the Unity Pro PLC simulator. The debugging
functions in Microsoft Visual Studio, especially breakpoints, step-by-step operations,
display of the code/data and manipulation of the data, can be accessed without
restriction.
bb Support for managing Unity Pro versions, important during the function block
maintenance phase
Note: GNU compiler is used to generate the code for a Modicon M340, M580 and Momentum
platform. It is supplied with the Unity EFB Toolkit.

Compatibility
EFB Toolkit: Editor

Unity EFB Toolkit is compatible with Unity Pro Small, Large and Extra Large. EFs
and EFBs can be developed for Modicon Premium, Quantum, M340, M580 and
Momentum platforms.
The latest available EFB Toolkit version is V8.0:
bb OS compatibility Windows® 7(32-bit, 64-bit) and Windows® XP.
bb Minimum supported version of Unity Pro is V6.0 and above if installation is on the
same system.
bb The generated libraries can be installed on lower Unity Pro versions with different
systems.

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References

Software

Unity Pro software

Unity EFB Toolkit software

References
Unity EFB Toolkit and its documentation are supplied in electronic format on
DVD-ROM in English.

EFB Toolkit package includes:
bb Unity EFB Toolkit DVD
bb GNU Compiler CD
bb MS Visual Studio DVD
Description

Type

Language

Reference

Unity EFB Toolkit Single license English (software and
UNYSPUZFUCD80
software
(1 station)
electronic documentation)

Weight
kg/lb
–

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Presentation,
setup

Software

Unity Pro software
Unity DIF software

Presentation

1
Unity DIF

Unity DIF is a companion software for Unity Pro. It compares two Unity Pro
applications and displays an exhaustive list of the differences. The differences are
displayed graphically and textually based on the type of program/section chosen.
Unity DIF improves productivity during the main life stages of a control system,
mainly during development and debugging of applications and commissioning,
operation and maintenance of the installation.

Software setup

Unity DIF compares two Unity Pro application files (XEF, ZEF, STU and STA) and
detects anything ADDED, DELETED and MODIFIED. The user interface and
graphical representation of differences are similar to Unity Pro for consistency and
ease of understanding the differences.
Unity DIF can be launched in several ways:
bb From Unity Pro
bb From the Windows Start menu
bb From a command line interface

The user interface and graphical representation of differences are similar to
Unity Pro graphics for consistency and ease of detecting the differences.

Unity DIF can provide differences for the following sections:
bb PLC Configuration (Hardware and Network)
bb Derived Data Types
bb Derived FB Types
bb Variables and FB Instance
bb Motion
bb Communication
bb Programs
bb Animation Table
bb Operator Screen
bb DTM Catalog
bb Project Settings

The result of the comparison can be displayed in the user interface, printed or saved
in .pdf and .txt file format.

Windows® OS Compatibility
Unity DIF V8.0 is compatible with Windows XP (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit and
64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit).

Comparison (1)
Selection of elements to compare

The base and compared files should be selected by the user, and the comparison
results will be displayed with respect to the base file as reference.
Before initiating comparison, the user can select his preference of required section
for comparison.
Displaying results

Upon comparison, the section summary will be loaded with the complete list. The user can
navigate through the browser tree or using the F7 and F8 keys.
The differences will be highlighted in three different colors signifying Added, Deleted or
Modified types. Colors can be customized as per the user’s preference. The detailed report
can be generated through Print or can be Saved for later reference.
Unity DIF also supports command line processing and .txt report generation for interfacing
with Partner software.

(1) Comparison of STU and STA requires Unity Pro to be available.
Displaying results

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References

Software

Unity Pro software
Unity DIF software

References
This Unity DIF software is used to compare two Unity applications generated by
Unity Pro software version V2.1 or later.

Compatibility: All Unity Pro packages and platforms are supported.
Description
Unity DIF software

Language

Type

Reference

English (software
and electronic
documentation)

Single
license
(1 station)

UNYDFFXZZSPA80

Weight
kg/lb
–

(1)

(1) Available on our website www.schneider-electric.com.

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Presentation

Software

Unity Pro software

Unity Loader software

Presentation

1
Unity Loader

Unity Loader is companion software to Unity Pro and is used to perform maintenance
operations on automation applications. Its easy setup and the small size of its
executable make it a vital tool for updating Unity Pro projects without needing to use
Unity Pro. It can also be used for updating the embedded software on Modicon
M340, M580 or Momentum Unity PLCs or on Modicon X80 I/O modules. It performs
the following main functions:
bb Transferring automation project components, such as the program and data, from
the PC to the PLC or the PLC to the PC
bb Transferring files and user Web pages stored in the memory card of Modicon
M340 PLCs
bb Transferring the firmware from the PC to Modicon M340, M580 or Momentum
Unity PLCs or to Modicon X80 I/O modules

Software graphic interface

3
4
Unity Loader: Project tab

5
6

The interface is easy to use and has four tabs for access to different operations:
bb The “Project” tab manages the transfer of projects (program and data) between
the PC and the PLC CPU. The software transfers the program (application file
format: .stu; archive file format: .sta) and data (located and unlocated; data file
format: .dat) of a Unity Pro project in both directions. The program and data files
created by Unity Loader are compatible with Unity Pro. When it is connected to the
PLC, Unity Loader displays the information associated with the data read in the PLC.
This information is displayed on the PC for the selected files. The user decides which
project elements will be transferred by a single command after validation of the
required transfers.
vv Modicon M340 PLCs and BMXRMSpp8MFP memory card only: the files and user
Web pages can be transferred from the memory card to the PC and vice versa.
vv BMXNOE0110 with flash memory card only: Web pages stored in the flash
memory can be transferred from the module to the PC and vice versa.
bb The “Firmware” tab can be used to update the firmware in the Modicon M340,
M580 or Momentum Unity PLCs or on Modicon X80 I/O modules. The screen
displays the detailed content of the firmware versions existing in the module and on
the PC. Firmware updating works in the same way as project transfers.
bb The “Options” tabs is used to configure the working environment, especially the
location of files on the PC and the selection of one of the six languages supported
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) for the user interface and
online help.
bb The “About…” tab displays information about the software.
Note: Regardless of which tab is selected, the connection status with the PLC is continuously
displayed, together with commands for connection/disconnection and changing the PLC
operating mode.

Unity Loader: Firmware tab

Modicon M340 PLC and BMXRMSpp8MFP memory card only
The Unity Loader software can download the project files and the firmware (PLC or
module) onto a flash memory card (BMXRMSpp8MFP only) plugged into the PLC
CPU.
This firmware download can then be used to update a remote Modicon M340 PLC.

Automation of Unity Loader commands
Projects can be downloaded/uploaded between a PLC and a supervisory station
equipped with Unity Loader software by means of a command file included in the
supervisory application.

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Presentation (continued),
references

Software

Unity Pro software

Unity Loader software

Communication between the PC and the PLC

Unity Loader

Unity Loader supports the following PC-to-PLC communication:
bb Modicon Quantum Unity Pro PLCs: Modbus communication, transfer of project
components only
bb Modicon Premium Unity Pro PLCs: Unitelway communication, transfer of project
components only
bb Modicon M340, M580 or Momentum Unity PLCs or Modicon X80 I/O modules:
communication via Ethernet and USB ports, transfer of project components and
firmware. See the table below:
Reference
BMXP342000
BMXP342010/20103
BMXP342020
BMXP342030/20302
BMXNOE0100/0110

Type of module
Ethernet port
M340 CPU with Modbus
M340 CPU with CANopen
M340 CPU with integrated
Ethernet port

BMXAMI/ART/AMO/AMM

X80 module Analog I/O

BMXEHC0200/0800
BMXMSP0200

X80 module Counter
X80 module Motion
control
M580 CPUs

BMEP58
10XX/20XX/30XX/40XX

USB port

M580 local
communication module

171CBU78090

Momentum Unity CPU
with integrated port

171CBU98090/
171CBU98091

Momentum Unity CPU
with integrated port

Supported

2
3

X80 module Ethernet
Modbus/TCP

BMXNOC0402 (1)

4
5

Supported if CPU has integrated Ethernet port

For Ethernet networks, Unity Loader contains a network scanner which can be used
to scan a range of network addresses. Once a recognized Modicon M340, M580 or
Momentum Unity PLC has been selected, data transfer operations can be
performed.

References
Unity Loader is supplied with Unity Pro Small, Large and Extra Large.
It can also be downloaded free of charge from our website
www.schneider-electric.com, download section.
Compatibility:
Unity Loader is independent of Unity Pro and compatible with Modicon M340, M580
or Momentum Unity PLCs, Unity Pro Quantum PLCs via Modbus and Unity Pro
Premium PLC via Unitelway. The program files and PLC data files are compatible
between Unity Pro and Unity Loader.
Description
Unity Loader software

Type

Reference

Single license
(1 station)

Software can be downloaded
free of charge from our website
www.schneider-electric.com

Weight
kg/lb
–

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Software

Unity Pro software
Specific libraries

Presentation

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Unity specific Libraries

The CONT_CTL process control function block library supplied with Unity Pro
software can be supplemented with optional specialized libraries so as to meet
specific needs such as:
bb Predictive control
bb Fuzzy logic controller
bb HVAC
bb Mass flow calculation
Fuzzy Control Library
This library is used in particular in the water treatment field, for example for
controlling chlorine levels in fresh water pools or controlling water levels in high-level
reservoirs.

Flow Calculation Library
This library is used in the vertical Oil & Gas field, for measuring the gas flow in
compliance with the American Gas Association (AGA) standard. This version of the
library includes the AGA3, AGA7 and AGA8 function blocks.

TeSys Library
This library provides function blocks for TeSys T and TeSys U starter-controllers for
M340 and Premium platforms.
It includes function blocks and a help function for Unity Pro.
PCR Library for Unity Pro and Concept

This library is used for predictive control of process applications.
Originally developed for reactors, predictive control can be used in other industrial
sectors.
Schneider Electric’s Companion Unity & Libraries team works in partnership with the
French company Sherpa Engineering, who specialize in predictive control
consultancy services.

Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Library
This library is used in the HVAC field and deals with repetitive temperature control
and humidity problems using ventilation equipment.
System Library for Unity Pro

This library offers functional blocks that are derived from Devices and Process
Library but only has Unity Pro components (DFBs).
The Devices and Process Library supports several Schneider Electric devices
including TeSys T and TeSys U starters-controllers, Modicon STB distributed inputs/
outputs, power meters, Altivar variable speed drives, Icla and Lexium integrated
drives, SEPAM digital protection relays, various fieldbus communications and other
standard objects for motors.
There are approximately 100 objects in the library.

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References

Software

Unity Pro software
Specific libraries

Specific libraries depending on the software used
Specific libraries depending on the software used (see below) can be ordered
separately.

Unity specific Libraries

Control libraries
Description

Type

Reference

PCR Library

Target
software
Unity Pro
and
Concept

Weight
kg/lb
–

Single
license
(1 station)

UNYLPCZAUWB

Fuzzy Control Library

Unity Pro

Single
license
(1 station)

UNYLFZZAUWB12

–

TeSys Library

UNYLTSZAUWB10

–

Heating Ventilation & Air
Conditioning Library

UNYLHVZAUWB10

–

Flow Calculation Library

UNYLAGZAUWB20

–

System Library

UNYLSYSFU

–

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System libraries for Unity Pro
Description
Enhanced Process Library (1)

Devices and Process Library (1)

Target
software
UAG

Type

Reference

Single
license
(1 station)

UAGSBTCFUCD10

Weight
kg/lb
–

UAGSBTDFUWB13

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(1) Compatible with Unity Pro V5.0 max. For Unity Pro u V6.0, please consult our Customer Care
Center.

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Software

OPC data server software
OPC Factory Server

Presentation
Based on the OLE for Process Control (OPC) standard, Schneider Electric's OPC
Factory Server (OFS) software allows “client” software applications, such as
supervisors/SCADA and customized interfaces, to access the data of Schneider
Electric automation system and electrical distribution devices connected to networks
or fieldbuses in real time.
It also allows communication with third-party devices supporting Modbus and
Modbus/TCP protocols.

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OPC Factory Server

OFS enables simpler, more open and transparent communication between your
software applications and your devices. These are just some of the advantages that
result in a complete interoperability solution that is central to your process.
In version V3.5, the OFS data server integrates the following specifications:
bb OPC-DA (OPC Data Access)
bb .NET API interface
bb OPC XML-DA V1.0 (OPC XML Data Access)
bb OPC-UA (OPC Unified Architecture)

There are two versions of the OFS V3.5 offer:
bb OFS Small: Data server for 1000 items (1) supporting the OPC-DA and OPC-UA
protocols (OPC XML-DA protocol not supported).
bb OFS Large: Data server with an unlimited number of items (1) supporting the
OPC-DA, OPC XML-DA and OPC-UA protocols.

Devices and protocols supported
OFS software is a multi-device data server: it allows simultaneous use of several
communication protocols, and it provides client applications with a set of services for
accessing control system items that may be local or remote, via physical address or
via symbol.

Devices supported:
bb Modicon Quantum, Premium, M340, M580, Micro, Compact and Momentum
PLCs
bb Schneider Electric TSX Series 7 and April Series 1000 PLCs
bb Modbus serial devices connected via Schneider Electric gateways: TSXETG10pp,
EGXppp ranges, etc.
bb Uni-Telway serial devices connected via Schneider Electric gateways
(TSXETG1010)

Networks and protocols supported:
bb Modbus: Modbus serial, Modbus Plus, Modbus/TCP
bb X-Way/Uni-TE: Uni-Telway, Fipway, ISAway, PCIway

Openness
The development of specialized interfaces is simpler with OFS V3.5 software, which
is aimed at two types of user in particular:
bb End users who want either to interface their supervision or human/machine
interface applications with Schneider Electric equipment, or to develop applications
on a PC (supervisory control screens, Excel spreadsheets etc.) requiring access to
control system data.

bb Suppliers of control system or industrial data processing software
(supervision, human/machine interfaces, etc.) seeking to develop, within their
standard products, an OPC Client interface capable of accessing data in Schneider
Electric equipment via the OFS server.

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Architectures

Software

OPC data server software
OPC Factory Server

Supported architectures
The OFS server allows four access modes:
bb A purely local mode
bb Remote access from an OPC-DA client
bb Remote access from an OPC.NET client
bb Remote access from an OPC XML-DA or OPC UA clients
bb Remote access from an OPC-UA client

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2

Local access
The client application and the OFS server are on the same PC.

OFS station

OPC Factory Server: Home page

Local client
applic. prog

Symbol data
(Unity Pro,
Concept
or PL7)

Modbus network

4
Premium

M580

M340

Quantum

Remote access from an OPC-DA client
The client application and the OFS data server are on remote stations.
Communication between the client station and the OFS server is conducted through
the DCOM layer (Microsoft) via the OPC-DA protocol.

Ethernet Modbus/TCP network
DCOM
OFS station
Local client
applic. prog

Remote client
application
program

Symbol data
(Unity Pro ,
Concept
or PL7)

Modbus network

X-Way network

M580

Premium

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Quantum

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Architectures (continued)

Software

OPC data server software
OPC Factory Server

Architectures supported (continued)
Remote access from an OPC .NET client

The .NET client application program and the OFS data server are on remote
stations. Communication between the client station and the OFS server is
conducted through the DCOM layer (Microsoft) via the OPC-DA protocol.

Intranet

DCOM

Ethernet Modbus/TCP network

Server
OFS station

.NET client

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The .NET Microsoft compatibility of the OFS server has been developed to allow an
OPC .NET client to access OFS server items on an Intranet network via the OPC
.NET API interface.

This interface provides interoperability between existing OPC applications and
applications developed in the standard .NET environment.
Remote access from an OPC XML-DA client via HTTP
The client application program and the OFS server are on remote stations, using the
SOAP protocol to communicate via the Internet in conformity with the OPC XML-DA
or OPC UA specification of the OPC Foundation.

Symbol data
(Unity Pro,
Concept or PL7)

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Industrial network

Site server
and OFS
station

IIS

Internet

Firewall

Remote client
application
program
Industrial
PLCs

These two protocols are designed to overcome the limitations of COM/DCOM, thus
providing:
bb A standardized interface for Windows and non-Windows client applications
bb Beyond the Intranet perimeter, remote access via the Internet through firewalls
The OPC XML-DA specification is based on Web Services standards such as SOAP,
XML and WSDL (1). A SOAP client can access data on the OFS server via Intranet or
Internet using the SOAP protocol in conformity with the OPC XML-DA or OPC UA
specification of the OPC Foundation.

(1) SOAP: Simple Object Access Protocol
XML: Extensible Markup Language
WSDL: Web Services Description Language

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Setup

Software

OPC data server software
OPC Factory Server

Setup

Ethernet Modbus/TCP

OFS server
(V3.0)

Database

Unity Pro
project
station

Symbols.xvm (Unity Pro)
Symbols.prj (Concept)
Symbols.scy (PL7)

2 OPC client

3 Quantum

3 Premium

Ethernet Modbus/TCP

3 M580

3 M340

The OFS server 1 is at the center of the data exchanges. It makes variables
exchanged between the OPC client 2 and the PLC 3, consistent in one of three
ways, using a symbol (or variables) database:
bb The variables database is either the Unity Pro project 4, or the Concept project.
In both these cases, Unity Pro or Concept needs to be installed on the OFS server
station.
bb Or the variables database is an export file (SCY for PL7, XVM for Unity Pro). PL7
and Unity Pro are not required in either of these cases.
bb Or the variables database is the PLC itself. In this case neither Unity Pro nor an
export file is needed. This does not apply to Momentum and TSX Micro PLCs.
If an inconsistency is detected (following online modification of the PLC program for
example), OFS resynchronizes itself automatically as a background task, without
breaking communication between the PLC and the OPC client.
For this function the following minimum versions are required:
vv OFS V3.35
vv Unity Pro V6.0
vv Modicon M340 V2.3, M580 V1.0, Premium V2.9 and Quantum V3.0 PLCs

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Functions

Software

OPC data server software
OPC Factory Server

Function

Development of client applications

OFS software has 4 types of interface:
bb OLE Automation interface (OPC-DA)
Particularly suitable for end users, this enables the development of OPC client
applications in Visual Basic, in Visual Basic for Excel, and in C++.
bb OLE Custom interface (OPC-DA)
Used primarily by suppliers of automated control system or industrial IT products,
this interface enables the development of applications in C++ in order to access the
OFS software OPC server. It is aimed at software development experts in particular,
so that they can integrate the client application into their standard products. It is the
interface with the highest performance, in terms of access time to data stored in the
OPC server. It requires extensive knowledge of C++ programming to set up.

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3

bb OPC .NET API wrapper interface
The .NET Microsoft compatibility of the OFS data server gives an OPC .NET client
standard access to OFS server items via an Intranet network, thus providing greater
interoperability with standard .NET environments.
Note: In this case, communication between the OPC .NET client and the OFS server is
conducted through the DCOM layer (or COM layer in a local configuration) via the OPC-DA
protocol.

bb OPC XML-DA interface (1)
The OPC XML-DA V1.0 specifications are designed to overcome the limitations of
the OPC-DA specification and COM/DCOM by providing:
vv An interface for Windows and non-Windows client applications
vv Remote access via the Internet through firewalls (beyond the Intranet perimeter)

The OPC XML-DA specification is based on Web Services standards such as SOAP,
XML, WSDL. A SOAP client can access data on the OFS server via Intranet or
Internet using the SOAP protocol in conformity with the OPC XML-DA V1.01
specification of the OPC Foundation.
bb The OPC-UA interface
This interface is aimed at users with software that includes an OPC-UA client
interface. This interface is based on the same communication standards as the OPC
XML-DA interface and offers the same advantages as it, which are:
vv An interface with Windows and non-Windows applications
vv Remote access, via the Internet, through a firewall

(1) Available only with the Large version of OPC Factory Server.

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References

Software

OPC data server software
OPC Factory Server

References
OFS V3.5 software for PC compatible stations (minimum configuration: Pentium
566 MHz processor, 128 Mb of RAM) running Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) or
Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit).

The OFS V3.5 offer comprises:
bb OPC server software
bb OPC server simulator (for debugging the application when no PLCs are present)
bb OFS server configuration software
bb An example of OPC client for setting up applications
bb The setup documentation on DVD-ROM
bb A reference document on “time stamping system” solutions
bb A tool to help with sizing and configuring “time stamping system” solutions

OPC Factory Server

Supplied on DVD-ROM, the software operates independently on a PC. It interfaces
with the variable export files generated by PL7, ProWORX, Concept, and Unity Pro
software.
It also provides a direct dynamic link to the Unity Pro and Concept applications.

OFS V3.5 software is available in two versions:
bb Small Version TLXCDSpOFS35
vv Maximum of 1000 items (1)
vv Protocols supported: OPC-DA and OPC-UA
vv Single station and 10-station site licenses
bb Large Version TLXCDLpOFS35
vv Unlimited number of items (1)
vv Protocols supported: OPC-DA, OPC XML-DA and OPC-UA
vv Single station, 10-station and 200-station site licenses

OPC Factory Server V3.5 Small
Description
OPC Factory Server
V3.5 Small software
bb Maximum of 1000
items (1)
bb Protocols supported:
OPC-DA and OPC-UA

License type

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Single station

TLXCDSUOFS35

–

10 stations

TLXCDSTOFS35

–

OPC Factory Server V3.5 Large
Description

License type

OPC Factory Server
Single station
V3.5 Large software
10 stations
bb Unlimited number of
200 stations
items (1)
bb Protocols supported:
OPC-DA, OPC XML-DA
and OPC-UA

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

TLXCDLUOFS35

–

TLXCDLTOFS35

–

TLXCDLFOFS35

–

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Software

Presentation

OPC data server software
Time stamping system

Presentation
The time stamping system is a complete solution providing a SCADA with a
sequence of events that are time-stamped at source, enabling the user to analyze
the source of any abnormal behavior in an automated system.

The SOE (sequence of events) is displayed in the alarm log or in the list of events for
a client such as a SCADA.

Each event in the SOE is a change of value (transition) of a discrete I/O detected by
a time stamping module.

Advantages
Using the time stamping system has the following advantages:
bb No PLC programming
bb Direct communication between the time stamping modules and the client. If the
time stamping modules are in a Quantum Ethernet I/O drop, the bandwidth of the
PLC communication is not used
bb Consistency of the I/O values between the process (time stamping modules) and
the client
bb Consistency is maintained irrespective of the operating mode
bb No loss of events under normal operating conditions
bb Management of Hot Standby configurations on the PLC and/or SCADA
redundancy

3
4
Vijeo Citect
alarm
terminal

OFS server

Ethernet
Quantum CPU

Routing function via
Quantum NOC control
head 140 NOC 78 100
or external router

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Ethernet

BMX-CRA1
event
memory

BMX-ERT1
event
memory

Modicon
Quantum drops

Composition of a time stamping architecture

BMXCRA31210 and BMECRA31210 modules
This time stamping module can be at the source of any discrete I/O signal located in
the drop with a resolution of 10 ms.
To avoid losing any events, all events are stored and kept in a buffer located in the
product until OFS takes them.
Synchronization of the CRA module uses the NTP protocol.
BMXERT1604T module
This module has 16 discrete inputs which carry out the time stamping at source
outputs with a resolution of 1 ms.
To avoid losing any events, all events are stored and kept in a buffer located in the
product until OFS takes them.
This module can be placed either in an RIO drop, or in a local rack equipped with a
BM●CRA31210 module.
The CRA module is synchronized via the DCF 77 or IRIG-B standards.
OFS V3.50
OFS V3.50 is used to access events stored in the various buffers in the architecture
and to notify the SCADA of them via the standard OPC DA protocol.
Vijeo Citect V7.30
Vijeo Citect V7.30 receives events transmitted by OFS and displays them in the SOE
or in the list of alarms.

BMX-CRA2
event
memory

BMX-ERT
event
memory

BMX-CRA3
event
memory

BMX-ERT
event
memory

Modicon
Quantum drops

Example of a Time stamping architecture

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Performance

OPC data server software
Time stamping system

Performance
Performance

Event source
module

Value

Between two identical source modules in
the same rack

BMXERT1604T

1.6 < resolution < 3.3 ms

BM●CRA31210

10 ms

Between two different inputs in the same
source module

BMXERT1604T

1 ms

BM●CRA31210

1 scan

Maximum number of events scanned

BMXERT1604T

400 events (1)

BM●CRA31210

2048 events (1)

BMXERT1604T

16 discrete inputs on module

Maximum number of I/O and memory
available

512 events in internal buffer
BM●CRA31210

1
2

256 discrete I/O configured
4000 events in internal buffer

Maximum number of source modules in an BM●CRA31210
Ethernet remote drop
BMXERTpppp
Maximum number of event sources
controlled

BMXERTpppp

1 per drop
9 per drop
500 sources per second (1)

(1) This maximum value is not an absolute value. It depends on the overall system dynamics
(total number of scanned items and number of events generated by the system).

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Contents

5 - Ruggedized Modicon M580
modules

Treatment for severe environnements
bb Presentation............................................................................................ page 5/2
bb Harsh chemical environnements.......................................................... page 5/2

bb Extreme climatic environnements........................................................ page 5/2

Ruggedized processor modules
bb References.............................................................................................. page 5/3

Ruggedized racks and rack expansion module

bb References.............................................................................................. page 5/4

Ruggedized communication module and network gateway
bb References.............................................................................................. page 5/5

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Presentation

Treatment for severe environments
Ruggedized modules

Presentation

Protective treatment of Modicon M580 automation platform

The Modicon M580 automation platform complies with “TC” treatment requirements
(Treatment for all Climates). it is designed as standard to operate in temperatures of
0 to + 60°C/32 to 140°F.
For installations in industrial production workshops or environments corresponding
to “TH” (Treatment for Hot and humid environments), devices should be housed in
enclosures providing at least IP 54 protection as specified by standard
IEC/EN 60529, or an equivalent level of protection according to NEMA 250.

The Modicon M580 automation platform offers IP 20 degree of protection (1). It can
therefore be installed without an enclosure in restricted access areas that do not
exceed pollution level 2 (control room with no dust-producing machinery or
activity). Pollution level 2 does not take account of harsher environments, such as
those where the air is polluted with dust, fumes, corrosive or radioactive particles,
vapors or salts, molds, insects, etc.

Treatment for more severe environments
If the Modicon M580 automation platform has to be used in more severe
environments or is required to start and operate in an extended temperature range,
from - 25°C to + 70°C/- 13°F to 158°F, the “ruggedized” offer features industrially
hardened processor modules, X-bus and X-bus + Ethernet racks, rack expansion
modules and communication modules that have a protective coating on their circuit
boards.

Note: Capable of starting within an extended temperature range (from - 25°C to + 70°C/
- 13°F to 158°F, a single-rack configuration is also able to operate at extremely low
temperatures (to - 40°C/-40 °F) if placed in an appropriate enclosure. Please consult our
Customer Care Center.

This treatment increases the isolation capability of the circuit boards and their
resistance to:
bb Condensation
bb Dusty atmospheres (conducting foreign particles)
bb Chemical corrosion, in particular during use in sulphurous atmospheres (oil
refinery, purification plant, etc.) or atmospheres containing halogens (chlorine, etc.)

This protection, combined with appropriate installation and maintenance, enables
Modicon M580 automation products to be used in the following environments:
Harsh chemical environments:
vv IEC/EN 60721-3-3 class 3C3:
-- 14 days; 25°C/77°F relative humidity 75%
-- Concentrations (mm3/m3): H2S: 2100/SO2: 1850/Cl2: 100
vv ISA S71.04 classes G1 to G3:
-- 14 days; 25°C/77°F relative humidity 75%
-- Concentrations (mm3/m3): H2S: 50/SO2: 300/Cl2: 10/NO2: 1250
vv IEC/EN 60068-2-52 salt mist, Kb test severity level 2:
-- 3 x 24-hour cycles
-- 5% NaCI
-- 40°C/104°F relative humidity 93%

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Extreme climatic environments:
vv Temperatures from - 25 to + 70°C/- 13 to 158°F
vv Relative humidity levels:
-- up to 93% from - 25°C/- 13°F to + 60°C/140°F
-- up to 95% from - 25°C/- 13°F to + 55°C/131°F
vv Formation of ice
vv Altitudes from 0 to 5,000 m/0 to 16,404 ft

(1) Each slot in a BMXXBP0p00H, BMEXBP0p00H or BMXXBE1000H rack is equipped as
standard with a protective cover that should only be removed when inserting a module. If any
covers are subsequently misplaced, replacements can be ordered under reference
BMXXEM010 (sold in lots of 5).

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references

Modicon M580 automation platform
Dedicated parts for severe environments
Ruggedized processor modules

Composition
References and characteristics

To order ruggedized modules and racks, see the reference pages 5/3 to 5/5 (the references of the ruggedized
products available include the suffix “H”).
The standard separate parts (cordsets, cables, sub-bases, etc.) that are compatible with the ruggedized modules
offer are listed in the reference pages (see pages 5/3 to 5/5).
The majority of operating and electrical characteristics of ruggedized modules are identical to those of their
equivalent standard versions. However, some characteristics are subject to either derating or limitation. Please
consult our website www.schneider-electric.com.

Ruggedized Modicon M580 processors
Ruggedized Modicon M580 processors

PF122552

I/O capacity

Weight
kg/lb

Maximum number Device ports
of networks

Service port

Reference

1,024 discrete I/O, 256 analog I/O
24 application-specific channels
4 MB integrated (memory program)

2 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP581020H

–

2,048 discrete I/O, 512 analog I/O
32 application-specific channels
8 MB integrated (memory program)

2 Ethernet
networks

2 DIO

BMEP582020H

–

2 RIO/DIO

BMEP582040H

–

Processor compatibility

Capacity

Reference

Any processor

4 GB (for
application
backup and
data storage)

BMXRMS004GPF

3
4

BMEP58ppppH

Standard SD Memory card
Description
PF106120

SD memory card (optional)

Weight
kg/lb
0.002/
0.004

BMXRMS004GPF

Standard separate parts
Description
PF106185

Terminal port/ USB cordsets

Use

Length
m/ft.

From

Mini-B USB port
on the Modicon
M580 processor

Type A USB port on: 1.8/5.905
PC terminal,
Magelis HMI graphic
terminal
4.5/14.764

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

BMXXCAUSBH018

0.065/
0.143

BMXXCAUSBH045

0.110/
0.243

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BMXXCAUSBH0pp

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References

Dedicated parts for severe environments
Ruggedized racks and rack expansion module

Ruggedized racks
Description
PF106104

Ruggedized X-bus racks

Type of module to be inserted

PF122507B

BMEXBP0800H

1 W

BMXXBP0400H

0.630/
1.389

1.5 W

BMXXBP0600H

0.790/
1.742

2 W

BMXXBP0800H

0.950/
2.094

–

BMXXBP1200H

1.270/
2.800

2.8 W

BMEXBP0400H

0.715/
1.576

3.9 W

BMEXBP0800H

1.070/
2.359

3.9 W

BMEXBP1200H

1.387/
3.058

Ruggedized expansion module
PF108119

Description

Reference

Standard accessories for racks
Description

Shielding connection kits
comprising:
-- a metal bar
-- 2 support bases

PF516134

BMXXBE1000H

Spring clamping rings
BMXXSP0p00
+ BMXXSP30p0

Protective covers
(replacement parts)

PF108142

Angled connector on
extension cordsets

X-bus extension cordsets
total length 30 m/
98.425 ft max. (3)

8
9
Cable reel (3)

BMXXBE1000H

Weight
kg/lb
0.178/
0.392

For use with

Sold in
lots of

Reference

BMpXBP0400H rack

–

BMXXSP0400

0.280/
0.617

BMXXBP0600H rack

–

BMXXSP0600

0.310/
0.683

BMpXBP0800H rack

–

BMXXSP0800

0.340/
0.750

BMpXBP1200H rack

–

BMXXSP1200

0.400/
0.882

Cables, cross-section 1.5...6 mm2/AWG 16...9

STBXSP3010

0.050/
0.110

Cables, cross-section 5...11 mm2/AWG 10...7

STBXSP3020

0.070/
0.154

Unoccupied slots on BMpXBPpp00H rack

BMXXEM010

0.005/
0.011

Standard cordsets and connection accessories

Description

Use

Ruggedized expansion
Standard module to be installed in each rack (XBE slot)
module for ruggedized rack (3) Used to daisy-chain up to 4 racks

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Ruggedized Ethernet + X-bus BMEP58 processor, BMXCPS power supply, 4
racks
I/O modules and application-specific
(counter and communication) modules
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Weight
kg/lb

BMEP58 processor, BMXCPS power supply, 4
I/O modules and application-specific
(counter and communication) modules
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BMXXBP0400H

No. of Power
Reference
slots (1) consumption (2)

Use

Composition

Type of
Length
connector
Between two
2 x 9-way
Angled
0.8 m/
BMXXBE1000H rack
SUB-D
2.625 ft
expansion modules
connectors
1.5 m/
4.921 ft
3 m/
9.843 ft
5 m/
16.404 ft
12 m/
39.370 ft
Straight
1 m/
3.281 ft
3 m/
9.843 ft
5 m/
16.404 ft
12 m/
39.370 ft
18 m/
59.055 ft
28 m/
91.864 ft
Length of cable to be fitted Ends with flying leads,
100 m/
with TSXCBYK9 connectors 2 line testers
328.084 ft

Weight
kg/lb

Reference

Weight
kg/lb
BMXXBC008K
0.165/
0.364
BMXXBC015K
0.250/
0.551
BMXXBC030K
0.420/
0.926
BMXXBC050K
0.650/
1.433
BMXXBC120K
1.440/
3.175
TSXCBY010K
0.160/
0.353
TSXCBY030K
0.260/
0.573
TSXCBY050K
0.360/
0.794
TSXCBY120K
1.260/
2.778
TSXCBY180K
1.860/
4.101
TSXCBY280KT
2.860/
(4)
6.305
TSXCBY1000
12.320/
27.161

Nota: For other ruggedized modules in the Modicon X80 range, please consult the “Modicon X80 I/O platform” catalogue.
(1) Number of slots taking the processor module, I/O modules and application-specific modules (excluding power supply module).
(2) Power consumption of anti-condensation resistor(s).
(3) Module and cordsets do not operate properly at temperatures lower than - 25°C/- 13°F.
(4) Cable supplied with a set of 2 TSXTVSY100 electrical transient suppressors.
Compatibility:
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References (continued)

Dedicated parts for severe environments

Connection accessories, ruggedized communication
module and network gateway

Connection accessories
PF108138

Description

TSXTLYEX

Use

Composition

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

Line terminator
(Sold in lots of 2)

Required on both BMEXBP/
BMXXBPppp0H modules at
each end of the daisy chain

2 x 9-way SUB-D
connectors marked A/ and /B

TSXTLYEX

0.050/
0.110

X-bus straight connectors
(Sold in lots of 2)

For ends of TSXCBY1000
cables

2 x 9-way SUB-D straight
connectors

TSXCBYK9

0.080/
0.176

Connector assembly kit

Fitting TSXCBYK9 connectors 2 crimping pliers, 1 pen (1)

TSXCBYACC10

–

Communication

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2

“Conformal Coating” EIO drop adapter
PF122504B

Description
Modicon X80 EIO drop
adapter for
Ethernet + X-bus racks

SERVICE port

Reference

BMECRA31210C

Weight
kg/lb
–

Ruggedized Profibus DP network gateway
Description
Profibus Remote Master
(PRM) module

PF516164

BMECRA31210C

Protocols

Physical
layer

Reference

Modbus TCP

1 Ethernet switch,
TCSEGPA23F14FK
2 x 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports

Profibus DP V1 and Profibus
PA (via gateway)

1 isolated RS 485 Profibus DP port

Weight
kg/lb
–

Standard connection accessory
Description
Cordset for DCE terminal
(modem, etc.)
TCSEGPA23F14FK

Details

RS 232 interface

Equipped with 1 x RJ45
Simplified 4-wire (RX, TX, RTS
connector and 1 x 9-way male and CTS)
SUB-D connector
Full 8-wire (except RI signal)
Length 3 m/9.843 ft

Reference

Weight
kg/lb

TCSMCN3M4M3S2

0.150/
0.331

TCSXCN3M4F3S4

0.165/
0.364

(1) To fit the connectors on the cable, you also need a wire stripper, a pair of scissors and a digital ohmmeter.

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page 1/14

Communication:
page 3/2

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Contents

6 - Standards and certifications

Technical appendices
bb Standards, certifications and environmental conditions.................... page 6/2
bb Certifications for automation products and EC regulations............... page 6/6

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Standards and
certifications

Standards, certifications and environment
conditions
Standards and certifications

The Modicon M580 automation platform has been developed to comply with the
principal national and international standards concerning electronic equipment for
industrial automation systems.
bb Requirements specific to programmable controllers: functional characteristics,
immunity, resistance, safety, etc.: IEC/EN 61131-2, UL and CSA standards for
industry (UL 508, CSA E61131-2).
bb Requirements specific to power utility automation systems: IEC/EN 61850-3.
bb Merchant navy requirements of the major international organizations: unified in
IACS (International Association of Classification Societies).
bb Compliance with European Directives for e marking:
bb Low Voltage: 2006/95/EC
bb Electromagnetic Compatibility: 2004/108/EC
bb Ex areas:
vv For USA and Canada: Hazardous location class I, division 2, groups A,B,C and D
vv For other countries: e ATEX (directive 94/9/EC) or IECEx in defined atmosphere
Zone 2 (gas) and/or Zone 22 (dust).
vv Up-to-date information on which certifications have been obtained is available on
our website.

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Characteristics

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Service conditions and recommendations relating to the environment
Modicon M580 automation platform

Modicon M580 harsh automation platform

Operation

°C

0...+ 60

- 25...+ 70

Storage

°C

- 40...+ 85

Relative humidity
(without condensation)

Cyclical humidity

+ 5 ... + 95 up to 55°C

Continuous humidity

+ 5 ... + 93 up to 55°C

+ 5 ... + 93 up to 60°C

Altitude

Operation

0…2000 (full specification: temperature and isolation)
2000 ... 5000 (temperature derating: 1°C/400 m, isolation lost: 150 V c/1000 m)

Temperature

Supply voltage

Modicon X80 I/O power supply modules
BMXCPS2010

BMXCPS3020 BMXCPS3540T
BMXCPS3020H

BMXCPS2000

BMXCPS3500
BMXCPS3500H

Nominal voltage

24 c

24...48 c

125 c

100...240 a

Limit voltages

18...31.2 c

18...62.4 c

100…150 c

85...264 a

Nominal frequencies

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50/60

Limit frequencies

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Protective treatment of the Modicon M580 automation
platform

The Modicon M580 platform meets the requirements of “TC” treatment (Treatment
for all Climates).
For installations in industrial production workshops or environments corresponding
to “TH” treatment (treatment for hot and humid environments), Modicon M580 must
be embedded in enclosures with minimum IP 54 protection.
The Modicon M580 automation platform offers protection to IP 20 level and
protection against pins (enclosed equipment) (1). They can therefore be installed
without an enclosure in reserved-access areas which do not exceed pollution level
2 (control room with no dust-producing machine or activity). Pollution level 2 does
not take account of more severe environmental conditions: air pollution by dust,
smoke, corrosive or radioactive particles, vapors or salts, attack by fungi, insects,
etc.

(1) In cases where a position is not occupied by a module, a BMXXEM010 protective cover must
be installed.

(e): tests required by European directives (e) and based on IEC/EN 61131-2 standards.

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Environment tests

Standards, certifications and environment
conditions
Environment tests
Name of test
Immunity to LF interference (e) (1)
Voltage and frequency variations
Direct voltage variations

Standards

Levels

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-4-11 0.85...1.10 Un - 0.94...1.04 Fn; 4 steps t = 30 min
IACS E10; IEC 61000-4-11

0.80 Un...0.90 Fn; 1.20 Un...1.10 Fn; t = 1.5 s/5 s

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC 61000-4-29;

0.85...1.2 Un + ripple: 5% peak; 2 steps t = 30 min

IACS E10 (PLC not connected to charging battery)
Third Harmonic

IEC/EN 61131-2

Immunity to conducted low frequency (only IACS) IACS E10

H3 (10% Un), 0°/180°; 2 steps t = 5 min
For a :
bb H2…H15 (10% Un), H15…H100 (10%...1% Un),
H100…H200 (1% Un)

For c :
bb H2…H200 (10% Un)
Voltage interruptions

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2;
IEC 61000-4-11; IEC 61000-4-29; IACS E10

Power supply immunity:
bb 1 ms for c PS1/10 ms for a PS2
bb Check operating mode for longer interruptions
For IACS:
bb 30 s for a or c

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2;
IEC 61000-4-11

For a PS2:
bb 20% Un, t0: ½ period
bb 40% Un, cycle 10/12
bb 70% Un, cycle: 25/30
bb 0% Un, cycle 250/300

Voltage shut-down and start-up

IEC/EN 61131-2

bb Un…0…Un; t = Un/60 s
bb Umin…0…Umin; t = Umin/5 s
bb Umin…0.9 Udl…Umin; t = Umin/60 s

Magnetic field

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/TS 61000-6-5; IEC 61000-4-8
(for MV power stations: IEC 61850-3)

Power frequency: 50/60 Hz, 100 A/m continuous
...1000 A/m; t = 3 s; 3 axes

IEC 61000-4-10
(for MV power stations: IEC 61850-3)

Oscillatory: 100 kHz...1 MHz, 100 A/m; t = 9 s; 3 axes

IEC 61000-4-16
(for MV power stations: IEC 61850-3)

For remote systems:
bb 50/60 Hz and c, 300 V, t = 1s
bb 50/60 Hz and c, 30 V, t = 1 min
bb 5 Hz…150 kHz, sweep 3 V…30 V

Conducted common mode
disturbances range 0 Hz …150 kHz

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Where:
bb PS1 applies to PLC supplied by battery, PS2 applies to PLC energized from a or c supplies
bb Un: nominal voltage, Fn: nominal frequency, Udl: detection level when powered

Name of test
Immunity to LF interference (e) (1)

Standards

Levels

Electrostatic discharges

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2;
IEC 61000-4-2; IACS E10

6 kV contact; 8 kV air; 6 kV indirect contact

Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2;
IEC 61000-4-3; IACS E10

15 V/m, 80 MHz … 3 GHz
Sinus amplitude modulated 80%,1 kHz + internal
clock frequencies

Electrical fast transient bursts

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2;
IEC 61000-4-4; IACS E10

For a or c main supplies:
bb 2 kV in common mode/2 kV in wire mode
For a or c auxiliary supplies, a unshielded I/O:
bb 2 kV in common mode

For analog, c unshielded I/O, communication and
shielded lines:
bb 1 kV in common mode
Surge

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-4-5; For a/c main and auxiliary supplies, a unshielded
IACS E10
I/O:
bb 2 kV in common mode/1 kV in differential mode
For analog, c unshielded I/O:
bb 0.5 kV in common mode/0.5 kV in differential
mode

For communication and shielded lines:
bb 1 kV in common mode
Conducted disturbances induced by radiated
electromagnetic fields

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC/EN 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-4-6; 10 V; 0.15 MHz...80 MHz
IACS E10
Sinus amplitude 80%, 1 kHz + spot frequencies

Damped oscillatory wave

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC 61000-4-18;
IACS E10

For a/c main supplies and a auxiliary supplies,
a unshielded I/O:
bb 2.5 kV in common mode/1 kV in differential mode

For c auxiliary supplies, analog, c unshielded I/O:
bb 1 kV in common mode/0.5 kV in differential mode
For communication and shielded lines:
bb 0.5 kV in common mode
(1) Devices must be installed, wired and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided in the manual “Grounding and Electromagnetic Compatibility of PLC Systems”.
(2) These tests are performed without an enclosure, with devices fixed on a metal grid and wired as per the recommendations in the manual “Grounding and Electromagnetic Compatibility of
PLC systems”.

(e): tests required by European e directives and based on IEC/EN 61131-2.

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Environment tests
(continued)

Standards, certifications and environment
conditions

Environment tests (continued)

Name of test
Electromagnetic emissions (e) (1)
Conducted emission

Standards
IEC/EN 61131-2; FCC part 15; IEC/EN 61000-6-4;
CISPR 11 & 22, Class A, Group 1

150 kHz … 500 kHz: quasi-peak 79 dB (µV/m);
average 66 dB (µV/m)
500 kHz … 30 MHz: quasi-peak 73 dB (µV/m);
average 60 dB (µV/m)

IACS E10

bb a/c power (general power distribution zone):
10 kHz … 150 kHz: quasi-peak 120...69 dB (µV/m);
150 kHz … 0.5 MHz: quasi-peak 79 dB (µV/m)
0.5 MHz … 30 MHz: quasi-peak 73 dB (µV/m)
bb a/c power (bridge and deck zone for evaluation):
10 kHz … 150 kHz: quasi-peak 96…50 dB (µV/m)
150 kHz … 0.35 MHz: quasi-peak 60…50 dB (µV/m)
0.35 MHz … 30 MHz: quasi-peak 50 dB (µV/m)

IEC/EN 61131-2; FCC part 15; IEC/EN 61000-6-4;
CISPR 11 & 22, Class A, Group 1

30 MHz ... 230 MHz: quasi-peak 40 dB (µV/m) (at
10 m);
50 dB (µV/m) (at 3 m)
230 MHz ... 1 GHz: quasi-peak 47 dB (µV/m) (at
10 m);
57 dB (µV/m) (at 3 m)

IACS E10

bb For general power distribution zone
0.15 MHz … 30 Mhz: quasi-peak 80…50 dB (µV/m)
(at 3 m)
30 MHz-100 MHz: quasi-peak 60…54 dB (µV/m) (at
3 m)
100 MHz - 2 GHz: quasi-peak 54 dB (µV/m) (at 3 m)
156 … 165 MHz: quasi-peak 24 dB (µV/m) (at 3 m)

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Radiated emission

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Name of test
Standards
Immunity to climatic variations (1) (power on)

Dry heat

Damp heat, steady state (continuous humidity)

IEC 60068-2-2 (Bb & Bd)
IACS E10

Cold

Damp heat, cyclic
(cyclical humidity)
Change of temperature

IEC 60068-2-1 (Ab & Ad)
IACS E10
IEC 60068-2-78 (Cab);
IACS E10
IEC 60068-2-30 (Db);
IACS E10
IEC 60068-2-14 (Na & Nb)

Name of test
Standards
Withstand to climatic variations (1) (power off)

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Dry heat
Cold

Levels

IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC 60068-2-2 (Bb & Bd)
IEC/EN 60945
IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC 60068-2-1 (Ab & Ad);
IACS E10
IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC 60068-2-30 (Db)

Levels
60°C, t = 16 hrs [for ruggedized range: 70°C,
t = 16 hrs] (2)
60°C, t = 16 hrs + 70°C, t = 2 hrs
[for ruggedized range: 70°C, t = 18 hrs] (2)
0°C … - 25°C, t = 16 hrs + power on at 0°C
[for ruggedized range: power on at -25°C] (2)
55°C, 93% relative humidity, t = 96 hrs
[for ruggedized range: 60°C] (2)
55°C … 25°C, 93…95% relative humidity, 2 cycles
t = 12 hrs +12 hrs
0°C … 60°C, 5 cycles t = 6 hrs + 6 hrs
[for ruggedized range: - 25 … 70°C] (2)

Levels
85°C, t = 96 hrs
- 40°C, t = 96 hrs

Damp heat, cyclic
55°C … 25°C, 93…95% relative humidity, 2 cycles
(cyclical humidity)
t = 12 hrs + 12 hrs
Change of temperature
IEC/EN 61131-2; IEC 60068-2-14 (Na & Nb)
- 40°C ... 85°C, 5 cycles t = 3 hrs + 3 hrs
(thermal shocks)
(1) Devices must be installed, wired and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided in the manual “Grounding and Electromagnetic Compatibility of
PLC Systems”.
(2) Refer also to the chapter “Treatment for severe environments”.

(e): tests required by European e directives and based on IEC/EN 61131-2 standards.

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Environment tests (continued)
Name of test

Standards, certifications and environment
conditions

Standards

Levels

Immunity to mechanical constraints (1) (power on)
Sinusoidal vibrations

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 60068-2-6 (Fc)

IACS E10

IEC 60068-2-6
Shocks
Free fall during operation
Name of test

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 60068-2-27 (Ea)
IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 60068-2-32 (Ed Method 1)
Standards

Basic IEC/EN 61131-2: 5 Hz ... 150 Hz, ± 3.5 mm
amplitude (5 Hz …. 8.4 Hz), 1 g (8.4 Hz …. 150 Hz)
Specific profile: 5 Hz ... 150 Hz, ± 10.4 mm
amplitude (5 Hz …. 8.4 Hz), 3 g (8.4 Hz …. 150 Hz)
For basic and specific: endurance: 10 sweep cycles
for each axis
3 Hz ... 100 Hz, 1 mm amplitude (3 Hz …. 13.2 Hz),
0.7 g (13.2 Hz …. 100 Hz)
Endurance at each resonance frequency: 90 min for
each axis, amplification coefficient < 10
Seismic analysis: 3 Hz ... 35 Hz, 22.5 mm amplitude
(3 Hz …. 8.1 Hz), 6 g (8.1 Hz …. 35 Hz)
30 g, 11 ms; 3 shocks/direction/axis (2)
25 g, 6 ms; 100 bumps/direction/axis (bumps) (3)
1 m, 2 falls
Levels

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2
3

Withstand to mechanical constraints (power off)
Random free fall with packaging

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 60068-2-32 (Method 1)

1 m, 5 falls

Flat free fall

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 60068-2-32 (Ed Method 1)

10 cm, 2 falls

Controlled free fall

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 60068-2-31 (Ec)
IEC/EN 61131-2

30° or 10 cm, 2 falls

Plugging/Unplugging
Name of test

Standards

For modules and connectors:
Operations: 50 for permanent connections, 500 for
non-permanent connections
Levels

Equipment and personnel safety (1) (e)
Dielectric strength and insulation
resistance

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 61010-2-201; UL; CSA

Dielectric: 2 Un + 1000 V; t = 1 min
Insulation: Un y 50 V: 10 MΩ, 50 V y Un y 250 V :
100 MΩ

Continuity of earth

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 61010-2-201; UL; CSA
UL; CSA

30A, R y 0,1Ω; t = 2 min

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC61010-2-201;
IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 61010-2-201; UL; CSA

IP20 and protection against standardized pins

Stored energy injury risk

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 61010-2-201

Transient connection: 37% Un after 1 s
Permanent connection: 37% Un after 10 s

Overload

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 61010-2-201; UL; CSA

50 cycles, Un, 1.5 In; t = 1 s ON + 9 s OFF

Endurance

IEC/EN 61131-2;
IEC 61010-2-201; UL; CSA

Temperature rise

IEC/EN 61131-2; UL; CSA; ATEX; IECEx

In, Un; 12 cycles: t=100 ms ON + 100 ms OFF, 988
cycles : t = 1 s ON + 1 s OFF, 5000 cycles : t = 1 s ON
+ 9 s OFF
Ambient temperature 60°C [for ruggedized range:
70°C] (4)
Levels

Leakage current
Protection offered by enclosures
Impact withstand

Name of test

Standards

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y 3.5 mA after disconnecting

Sphere of 500 g, fall from 1.30 m (energy 6.8 J
minimum)

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Specific Environment (1)
Corrosion areas - gas, salt, dust

ISA S71.4

Mixed flowing gases: class G3, 25°C, 75% relative
humidity, t = 14 days (4)
IEC 60721-3-3
Mixed flowing gases: class 3C3, 25°C, 75% relative
humidity, t = 14 days (4)
IEC 60068-2-52
Salt spray: test Kb, severity 2 (4)
(1) Devices must be installed, wired and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided in the manual “Grounding and Electromagnetic Compatibility of
PLC Systems”.
(2) When using fast actuators (response time y 5 ms) driven by relay outputs: 15 g, 11 ms; 3 shocks/direction/axis.
(3) When using fast actuators (response time y 15 ms) driven by relay outputs: 15 g, 6 ms; 100 bumps/direction/axis.
(4) Refer also to the chapter “Treatment for severe environments”.

(e): tests required by European e directives and based on IEC/EN 61131-2 standards.

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Technical appendices

Automation product certifications
EC regulations

Some countries require certain electrical components to undergo certification by law. This certification takes the form of a certificate of
conformity to the relevant standards and is issued by the official body in question. Where applicable, certified devices must be labelled
accordingly. Use of electrical equipment on board merchant vessels generally implies that it has gained prior approval (i.e. certification) by
certain shipping classification societies.
Abbreviation

Certification body

Country

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

Canada

RCM

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Australia, New Zealand

EAC

Eurasian conformity

Russia and customs union

Underwriters Laboratories

USA

(formerly C-Tick)
(formerly GOST)

Abbreviation

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Classification authority

Country

IACS

International Association of Classification Societies

International

ABS

American Bureau of Shipping

USA

Bureau Veritas

France

DNV

Det Norske Veritas

Norway

Germanischer Lloyd

Germany

Lloyd’s Register

RINA

Registro Italiano Navale

Italy

RMRS

Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

Russia

RRR

Russian River Register

Russia

CCS

China Classification Society

China

The tables below provide an overview of the situation as at 9th January 2014 in terms of which certifications (listed next to their respective
bodies) have been granted or are pending for our automation products.
Up-to-date information on which certifications have been obtained by products bearing the Schneider Electric brand can be viewed on our
website: www.schneider-electric.com

Product certifications
Certifications
Hazardous
locations (1)
Class I, div 2

Certified
Certification pending

UL
USA

CSA

RCM

Canada

Australia

EAC (9)
Russia

(6)

TÜV Rheinland

USA, Canada

Modicon OTB
Modicon STB

Zone 2 (2)(5)

Modicon Telefast ABE 7
ConneXium

(2)

Magelis PC/GTW

(3)

(2)

(3)

Zone 2/22 (2)

Magelis XBT GT

(3)

(2)

(2) (3)

Zone 2/22 (2)(5)

Magelis XBT GK

(3)

Magelis XBT N/R/RT

CSA

Zone 2/22 (2)(5)

Magelis HMI GTO

(3)

(2)

(3)

(2)

Magelis HMI STO/STU

(3)

(2)

(2)(3)

(2)

CSA

Zone 2/22 (2)(8)

Modicon X80 I/O

CSA

Zone 2/22 (2)(8)

Modicon Momentum

Modicon M340

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Modicon M580

Modicon Premium

(2)

CSA

Modicon Quantum

(2)

CSA, FM (2)

Zone 2/22 (2)

Modicon Quantum Safety

(2)

CSA

Zone 2/22 (2)

Preventa XPSMF

SIL 2, SIL 3 (7)
SIL 3 (7)

Modicon TSX Micro

CSA

Phaseo

(3)

Twido

(4)

CSA/UL (4)

(1) Hazardous locations: According to ANSI/ISA 12.12.01, CSA 22.2 No. 213 and FM 3611, certified products are only approved for use in hazardous
locations categorized as Class I, division 2, groups A, B, C and D, or in non-classified locations.
(2) Depends on product; please visit our website: www.schneider-electric.com.
(3) North American certification cULus (Canada and USA).
(4) Except for AS-Interface module TWD NOI 10M3, e only.
(5) For zones not covered by this specification, Schneider Electric offers a solution as part of the CAPP (Collaborative Automation Partner Program). Please consult
our Customer Care Centre.
(6) Refer to the instructions supplied with each ATEX and/or IECEx certified product.
(7) According to IEC 61508. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for integration into a safety function of up to SIL 2 or SIL 3.
(8) Can be used in gassy mines under certain conditions.
(9) Formerly GOST. GOST will be replaced by EAC after certificates are renewed.

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Automation product certifications
EC regulations

Merchant navy certifications

Shipping classification societies

Certified
Certification pending
BV

DNV

USA

ABS

France

Norway

Germany

(1) (2)

(2)

KRS
Korea

RINA

Great Britain Italy

RRR

PRS

Russia

RMRS

Russia

Poland

(2)

CCS
China

Modicon OTB
Modicon STB

(2)

Modicon Telefast ABE 7
ConneXium
Magelis PC/GTW
Magelis XBT GT

Bridge (2)
(2)

Magelis XBT GK
Magelis XBT N/R
Magelis XBT RT
Magelis HMI GTO
Magelis HMI STO/STU

(2)

Modicon M340

(2)

Modicon M580
Modicon X80 I/O

Modicon Momentum
Modicon Premium
Modicon Quantum
Modicon TSX Micro
Phaseo

Twido
(1) Also covers US Navy requirements ABS-NRV part 4.
(2) Depends on product; please visit our website: www.schneider-electric.com.

EC regulations

European Directives
The open nature of the European markets assumes harmonization between the regulations set by the member states of the European Union.
European Directives are texts whose aim is to remove restrictions on free circulation of goods and which must be applied within all European
Union states.
Member states are obligated to incorporate each Directive into their national legislation, and to simultaneously withdraw any regulations that
contradict it.
Directives - and particularly those of a technical nature with which we are concerned - merely set out the objectives to be fulfilled (referred to as
“essential requirements”). Manufacturers are responsible for taking the necessary measures to establish that their products conform to the
requirements of each Directive applicable to their equipment.
As a general rule, manufacturers certify compliance with the essential requirements of the Directive(s) that apply to their products by applying a
e mark. The e mark is affixed to our products where applicable.
Significance of the e mark
The e mark on a product indicates the manufacturer's certification that the product conforms to the relevant European Directives; this is a
prerequisite for placing a product which is subject to the requirements of one or more Directives on the market and allowing its free circulation
within European Union countries. The e mark is intended for use by those responsible for regulating national markets.
Where electrical equipment is concerned, conformity to standards indicates that the product is fit for use. Only a warranty by a well-known
manufacturer can provide reassurance of a high level of quality.
As far as our products are concerned, one or more Directives are likely to apply in each case; in particular:
bb The Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
bb The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC)
bb The ATEX e Directive (94/9/EC)
Hazardous substances
These products are compatible with:
bb The WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
bb The RoHS Directive ((2011/65/EU)
bb The China RoHS Directive (Standard SJ/T 11363-2006)
bb The REACH regulations Directive (EC 1907/2006)

Note: Documentation on sustainable development is available on our website www.schneider-electric.com (product environmental profiles and instructions for use,
ROHS and REACH directives) .

End of life (WEEE)
End of life products containing electronic cards must be dealt with by specific treatment processes.
When products containing backup batteries are unusable or at end of life they must be collected and treated separately. Batteries do not contain
a percentage by weight of heavy metals above the limit specified by European Directive 2006/66/EC.
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Contents

7 - Services

A dedicated services offer for your installed base
bb Maintenance and support services....................................................... page 7/2
bb Consultancy services............................................................................. page 7/3

bb Modernization solutions........................................................................ page 7/3
bb Customization services......................................................................... page 7/3

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Presentation

A dedicated services offer for your
installed base

Schneider Electric, with its experts, products and dedicated tools, provides services
such as system design, consultancy, maintenance contracts, modernisation of
facilities or delivering projects.

The Schneider Electric services offer is structured around several key areas:
bb Maintenance and support services:
vv A set of services to help maintain reliability and availability of automated control
systems. These services may be the subject of a bespoke maintenance contract to
meet your requirements more closely.
bb Consultancy services:
vv Diagnostics of the installed base
bb Modernization solutions:
vv Migration solutions including consultancy, expertise, tools and technical support
to help ensure a smooth transition to newer technology while keeping the wiring and
the encoding in most cases.

Customization services are also available to accommodate specific requirements.
For more information, please consult the specific pages on our website
www.schneider-electric.com/automationservices

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Maintenance and support services

Spare parts, exchanges and repairs

Solutions to respond very quickly to requests for spare parts, exchanges and repairs
to your installed automation equipment (automation platforms, Human Machine
Interfaces, drives, distributed I/O):
bb Spare parts management:
vv Identification of critical parts
vv Stock of spare parts: a Schneider Electric owned stock of spare parts, on your
site or in one of our warehouses, with immediate availability on site or a contractually
agreed delivery time if stored off site
vv Testing of spare parts stored on site
vv Automatic stock filling
bb Repairs:
vv Broken down products are repaired in a network of worldwide repair centres. For
each repaired product, our experts provide a detailed report.
bb On-site repair:
vv Our experts’ knowledge and expertise
vv Monitoring of specific repair procedures
vv Availability of our teams to respond 24/7
bb Exchanges:
vv With standard replacements, receive a new or reconditioned product before the
broken down product has even been sent back
vv Fast exchanges offer the option to receive the replacement product within
24 hours (in Europe)

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Preventive maintenance

Improving and guaranteeing the long-term reliability and performance of your
installations
Schneider Electric’s preventive maintenance expert assesses your site, the
equipment to be managed and sets up a maintenance program to accommodate
specific requirements. A list is provided of the tasks to be performed and their
frequency, including site-specific tasks, describing how preventive maintenance is to
be managed.

Extended warranty

An additional manufacturer warranty covering replacement or repair of the
equipment
The extended warranty offers the option to take out a 3-year warranty. The warranty
period can vary according to the geographical area, consult your Customer Care
Centre.

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Everything you need to get equipment working again as quickly as possible

Online support

Access to dedicated experts
Priority access to experts who can answer technical questions promptly concerning
equipment and software both on sale and no longer commercially available.

Software subscription

Access to software upgrades and new features
By subscribing to software updates, users are able to:
bb Purchase licences
bb Receive updates, upgrades, software migrations and transitions
bb Download software from Schneider Electric’s software library

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A dedicated services offer for your
installed base

Consultancy services
M2C (Maintenance and Modernization
Consultancy)

Professional tools and methods, proven experience of managing obsolescence and
updating installed bases, to reduce downtimes and improve performance
With our maintenance and modernization consultancy offer, Schneider Electric will
help you check the state of your installed base by:
bb Defining the scope and depth of the analysis in collaboration with you
bb Collecting the technical data without shutting down production
bb Analyzing and identifying avenues for improvement
bb Producing a recommendation plan
Customer benefits:
bb Learning about the components that make up the installed base and how
up-to-date they are
bb Better downtime anticipation
bb Expert advice designed to improve performance

Modernization solutions
Migration to PlantStruxure

To find out more about PlantStruxure
architectures, please visit our website
www.schneider-electric.com/PlantStruxure

Proven expertise, tools and methods to give you a clear vision of the improvement
opportunities and guide you toward a successful modernization project
Schneider Electric offers a gradual program of modernization through a series of
products, tools and services that allow you to upgrade to newer technology. There
are several stages in this gradual modernization program:
bb Partial program: replacement of an old component with a new one
bb Staggered program: gradual incorporation of new offers in the system
bb Total program: total renovation of the system

The table below lists our various migration offers:

Platform (1)

Change the
CPU

Keep the
I/O racks &
wiring

Change the
I/O racks &
keep the
wiring

Migrate your
application

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Wide range of migration offers
Solution

Manage your Execute your
project
project

TSX47 to TSX107

April series 1000
Modicon p84, Compact
April SMC
Merlin Gerin PB
AEG

Symax
Rockwell SLC500
Service available
(1) Our migration service offer also includes SCADA, Human Machine Interfaces, drives,
communication networks and distributed I/O.

Customization services
Schneider Electric is able to meet your specific requirements and provide you with
adapted products:
bb Protective coating for Human Machine Interfaces, automation platforms and
distributed I/O modules for use in harsh environments
bb Customized cable lengths to match your specific needs
bb Customized front panels for Human Machine Interfaces

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Note: To check availability of services required, please contact our Customer Care Centre.

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8 - Technical information, index

Technical appendices
bb Ethernet network infrastructure............................................................ page 8/2

Index

bb Product reference index......................................................................... page 8/8

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Presentation

Technical information
Ethernet network
Infrastructure

Presentation

The ConneXium Industrial Ethernet offer comprises a complete family of products
and tools (including the ConneXium Network Manager (CNM) software tool) required
to build the infrastructure of an Industrial Ethernet network. The following pages
provide information on network design and component selection.

Office Ethernet versus Industrial Ethernet

There are three main areas of differentiation between Ethernet applications in an
office environment and those in an industrial environment:
bb Environment
bb Layout (not physical layer specification)
bb Performance

Contrary to the office environment and even though ISO/IEC is working on it, as yet
there are no clearly defined specifications for Ethernet devices intended for
industrial applications. The specifications of what it is called Industrial Ethernet are
defined by different agencies or entities based upon its nature and what the
automation market has traditionally used.

The environmental specifications of Industrial Ethernet devices are defined by the
traditional agencies that define the environmental specifications for standard
industrial devices (UL, CSA, e, etc.).

IEEE 802.3 defines the physical layer specifications of the Ethernet network (types
of connector, distance between devices, number of devices, etc.) while standard
11801 (similar to TIAEIA 568B and CENELEC EN 50173) provides layout guidelines
for installers.
The performance specifications are currently being drawn up by ISO/IEC.

Ethernet 802.3 principles
The Ethernet 802.3 Link Layer is based on a collision detection mechanism
(CSMA CD) whereby every node whose information has collided on the network
detects the collision and re-sends the information.
The process of re-sending information causes delays in its propagation and could
affect the application.

A collision domain is a group of Ethernet end devices interconnected by hubs or
repeaters (devices that receive information and send it out to all their other ports, no
matter where the destination device is connected). This means that all devices will
be affected by collisions.

With full duplex switches (devices that receive information and only send it out through
the port to which the destination device is connected), there are no collision domains.
Therefore, for industrial automation applications it is highly advisable to use full
duplex switches to interconnect devices. This will help eliminate collision domains.

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Topologies

Technical information
Ethernet network
Infrastructure

Different network topologies
DTE

DTE

Star topology

In a star topology, all devices and Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) are connected
though an intermediate device.
Ethernet star
In an Ethernet star the intermediate device may be a switch. The star is the most
commonly used topology in corporate networks and is currently adopted in almost
every automation application. As mentioned previously, for industrial Ethernet
applications the use of full duplex switches as the central device rather than hubs is
highly recommended.

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Deploying star topologies with ConneXium
Star topologies can be implemented with any of the switches in the ConneXium offer.
Bus topology

DTE

The bus is one of the most common topologies in traditional industrial automation
networks. A single trunk cable connects all devices on the network usually via
passive or active T-connectors, or directly chained (daisy chain). Devices can
usually be installed anywhere along the bus.
DTE

Ethernet bus
An Ethernet bus can be deployed by interconnecting switches in line and
considering every one of them as the connection for a drop device. An unlimited
number of switches can be interconnected to achieve this purpose.

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Deploying bus topologies with ConneXium
Bus topologies can be implemented with any of the switches in the ConneXium offer.
Switches with 1 or 2 fiber optic ports are particularly suitable for this purpose:
bb Switches with 2 fiber optic ports can be used to connect in-line devices.
bb Switches with 1 fiber optic port can be used to connect end-of-line devices.

Daisy chain topology
Daisy chain - along the bus - is the other most common topology in traditional
industrial automation networks. Cable segments interconnect multiple devices,
being the devices “part” of the network cable.
DTE

DTE

Ethernet daisy chain
Daisy chain is currently not a particularly common Ethernet topology, but it is likely to
rise in popularity as more devices become available.
Ethernet daisy chain devices have:
bb 2 Ethernet ports and
bb 1 embedded switch.
Schneider Electric is launching Industrial Ethernet devices on the industrial market
for connection in daisy chain architectures.
Deploying daisy chain topologies
No switches are required for daisy chain topologies. All devices have an embedded
switch.
Dual port Ethernet at device level is an absolute integral component for daisy chain
topologies.
One port on the device connects to one port on each of the two neighboring devices.
These neighboring connections make up the daisy chain.
Ethernet switches can be employed in a daisy chain topology when multiple scan
chains are in use by the controlling device. It is expected that the Ethernet switch will
be located near the controlling device with the different scan chains emanating from
the switch.

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Topologies (continued)

Technical information
Ethernet network
Infrastructure

Different network topologies (continued)
Daisy chain topology (continued)

Limitations of the daisy chain:
Limitations of the daisy chain topology in terms of operational integrity of the network
and performance metrics are as follows:
bb Dual port Ethernet devices only support 10 Mbps and/or 100 Mbps operational
speeds and must use one or the other.
bb The network will operate only as fast as the slowest device that is connected to the
network.
bb In order to improve network traffic latency, the number of devices in a single scan
chain is limited to 32 devices. This means that the time for a round trip of a packet
through the daisy chain is likely to be less than 5 milliseconds.

The maximum latency of a packet passing through any device in a scan chain is no
more than 10 µs.

Ring topology
DTE

In a ring topology, all devices or network infrastructure components are connected in
a loop. Through this type of topology, a type of network redundancy is achieved.

DTE

Ring topologies also help improve the availability of the network and its
communication to devices.

DTE

Ethernet ring
Ethernet rings are usually the backbones of applications in which high availability is
required. If ring topology is required then switches that support this feature should be
ordered.

DTE

Deploying ring topologies using ConneXium
ConneXium offers switches that allow the deployment of single and coupled
self-healing rings (see page 2/11 for more information).
Daisy chain loop
A daisy chain loop consists of several daisy chain devices that are placed in a ring
topology.

When an Ethernet network forms a loop, all the devices in that loop must use the
same protocol (RSTP, MRP, or HIPER-Ring).

DTE

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DTE

Technical information

Characteristics

Ethernet network
Infrastructure

Distance limitations and number of devices per segment
Based on standard 802.3, the distance limits and number of devices in cascade are as follows:
Type

Maximum segment
length (1)

Maximum segment
length (offered by
ConneXium devices)

Maximum number of Maximum number of
hubs in cascade
switches in cascade

10BASE-T

100 m/328.08 ft

Unlimited

100BASE-TX

100 m/328.08 ft

Unlimited

1000BASE-T

100 m/328.08 ft

–

Unlimited

10BASE-FL

2,000 m/6,561.66 ft

3,100 m/10,170.57 ft
(2)

11 (fiber ring)

–

100BASE-FX

412 m/1,351.70 ft
2,000 m/6,561.66 ft

4,000 m/13,123.32 ft
–
with multimode fiber,
32,500 m/106,627 ft
with singlemode fiber (3)

Unlimited

275 m/902.23 ft

–

Unlimited

1000BASE-SX

–

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(1) Based on 802.3, full duplex/half duplex.
(2) Depends on the optical fiber budget and fiber attenuation.
(3) Depends on the optical fiber budget and fiber attenuation, typical specification is
2,000 m/6,561.66 ft for multimode and 15,000 m/49,212.45 ft for singlemode.

Physical media
The Ethernet 802.3 standard defines the Physical Layer. A summary of the most common media is given below:
Type

Data rate

10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
1000BASE-T
10BASE-FL

10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1 Gbps
10 Mbps

100BASE-FX

100 Mbps

1000BASE-SX

1 Gbps

1000BASE-LX

1 Gbps

Cable type
Defined by 802.3

Recommended by
Schneider Electric
CAT 3 - UTP
CAT 5E - STP
CAT 5 - UTP
CAT 5E - STP
CAT 5 - UTP
CAT 5E - STP
Two multimode optical
Two multimode optical
fiber cables typically
fiber cables typically
62.5/125 µm fiber,
62.5/125 µm fiber,
850 nm light wavelength
850 nm light wavelength
Two multimode optical
Two multimode optical
fibers typically
fibers typically
62.5/125 µm multimode
62.5/125 µm multimode
fiber,
fiber,
1,300 nm light wavelength 1,300 nm light wavelength
–
Two monomode optical
fibers typically 9/125 µm
multimode fiber,
1,300 nm light wavelength
Two 62.5/125 or 50/125
multimode optical fibers,
770 to 860 nm light
wavelength
–

Connector type
Defined
by 802.3
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
ST

Recommended by
Schneider Electric
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
ST

–

Two 62.5/125 µm or
SC
50/125 m multimode
optical fibers,
1,300 nm light wavelength
Two 9/125 µm singlemode –
optical fibers,
1,300 nm light wavelength

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Note: These specifications are defined by IEEE 802.3. However, some of the cables are no
longer being developed. For instance, for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, a CAT-5E cable is used.

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Management

Technical information
Ethernet network
Infrastructure

Management

Ethernet devices in general (end-of-line devices and cabling devices) can be divided
into two categories: unmanaged and managed devices.
bb Unmanaged devices are those devices for which there is no option to configure or
control any of the device parameters.
bb Managed devices are those devices whose parameters can be configured or
controlled (managed) and their internal data can be accessed.

The ConneXium product line offers both types of device.
There is also a third, unspecified category of device, which is normally classed as a
managed device. However, there is one major difference: although this device allows
access to its internal data, it cannot be controlled and/or configured.

Managed devices
Managed devices offer the following features:
bb Traffic optimization and filtering - The aim is to increase the bandwidth, or the
traffic capacity in a network (some of the features in this area are message and port
priority, flow control, multicast filtering, broadcast limiting, IGMP snooping, Vlan, etc.).
bb VLAN - A virtual LAN (VLAN) consists of a group of network participants in one or
more network segments who can communicate with each other as if they belonged
to the same LAN.
VLANs are based on logical (instead of physical) links. The biggest advantage of
VLANs is their possibility of forming user groups based on the participant function
and not on their physical location or medium.
Since broad/multicast data packets are transmitted exclusively within a virtual LAN,
the remaining data network is unaffected. VLAN can also serve as a security
mechanism to block unwanted Unicast messages.
bb Security - This feature helps the user protect the switch from unauthorized access
that could result in changes in its configuration and impact the traffic going through
the switch (some of the features in this area are port security, read/write community
name, etc.).
Users can also set up the switch so that it blocks messages coming from
unauthorized “device” source addresses connected to the switch.
bb Time synchronization - This feature allows all devices in a network to be
synchronized according to the time.
bb Network redundancy - This helps to develop high availability applications.
bb Dual ring switch (DRS) - These switches are provided with predefined settings to
optimize communication performance and help save time in Ethernet RIO
architectures with Modicon Quantum and Modicon M580 automation platforms.
DRS switches are mandatory to build Ethernet RIO architectures in which sub-rings
have to be connected to the main Ethernet ring.

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Technical information

Redundancy

Ethernet network
Infrastructure

Redundancy
To develop high availability applications, “redundancy” in the networking
infrastructure is the answer. Developers can help avoid losing network segments by
implementing a single ring or a coupled ring architecture.

Single ring
DTE

The first level of redundancy is achieved by implementing a single ring. ConneXium
switches allow the set up of backbone ring configurations.

DTE

ConneXium switches support three redundancy protocols: HIPER-Ring, MRP, and
RSTP.
The ring is constructed using HIPER-Ring ports. If an error is detected in one section
of the line, a ring structure of up to 50 switches transforms back to a line-type
configuration within 0.5 seconds.
DTE

DTE

With a Modicon Quantum or a Modicon M580 Ethernet RIO architecture, the
recovery loop can be optimized to less than 50 ms thanks to the RSTP protocol
implemented in the different devices.

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Dual ring
DTE

The second level of redundancy is achieved by implementing a dual ring. The control
intelligence built into ConneXium switches allows the redundant coupling of
HIPER-Rings and network segments.

DTE

As for a single ring, the recovery time can be optimized to less than 50 ms for 16
switches or 32 RIO drop adapters thanks to the RSTP protocol.

DTE

Mesh topology using the rapid “Spanning Tree” protocol
A third level of redundancy can be achieved by implementing a mesh topology.
In simple terms,“Spaning Tree” is a protocol that provides a single path for the
signal, when multiple paths exist. If the active path is broken, the “Spanning Tree”
protocol enables one of the alternative paths.

DTE

ConneXium switches offer this possibility.
Security
ConneXium firewalls help improve security for industrial networks while meeting the
needs for cybersecurity.

DTE

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DTE

Firewall rules can be defined to control access levels at the host, protocol, and port
levels.
Further rules can be defined for other purposes, such as protecting access to
Modbus/TCP function codes and register levels, or EtherNet/IP CIP objects and
service codes.
ConneXium firewalls can also offer layer 3 routing, network address translation
(NAT), and virtual private networks (VPN) for advanced security zoning of critical
industrial networks.

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Product reference index

Index

BMXXBC050K

110XCA28201

4/21

110XCA28202

4/21

110XCA28203

4/21

170DNT11000

3/31
BMXXBE1000

2
3

490NAD91103

3/31

490NAD91104

3/31

490NAD91105

3/31

490NOR00003

2/18

490NOR00005

2/18

9
4/21

990NAA26350

4/21

BMEP581020
BMEP581020H
BMEP582020

BMEP582020H
BMEP582040
BMEP582040H
BMEP583020

BMEP583040
BMEP584020

BMEP584040
BMEXBP0400
BMEXBP0400H
BMEXBP0800
BMEXBP0800H

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BMEXBP1200

2/17
5/5
1/23
2/18
2/19
5/3
1/23
2/18
2/19
5/3
1/23
2/18
2/19
5/3
1/23
2/18
2/19

BMXXBP0800
BMXXBP0800H
BMXXBP1200

1/28
2/18

TSXCBY120K

5/4
1/28
2/18
1/28
5/4
1/28
5/4

TSXCBY180K
TSXCBY280KT
TSXCBY1000

1/28
5/4
1/28
5/4

1/29
2/19
5/4
1/29
2/19
5/4
1/29
2/19
5/4
1/29
2/19
5/4
1/29
2/19
5/4

TSXCBYACC10

1/29
2/19
5/5

TSXCBYK9

1/29
2/19
5/5

BMXXCAUSBH018

1/23
4/21
5/3

BMXXCAUSBH045

1/23
4/21
5/3

TSXCRJMD25

4/21

TSXCUSB485

4/21

1/25
5/4

TSXPBSCA100

3/31

TSXPBSCA400

3/31

TSXPCX1031

4/21

TSXTLYEX

1/29
2/19
5/5

BMXXEM010
BMXXSP0400

1/25
5/4

BMXXSP0600

1/25
5/4

BMXXSP0800

1/25
5/4

BMXXSP1200

1/25
5/4

U
UAGSBTCFUCD10

4/29

UAGSBTDFUWB13

4/29

UNYDFFXZZSPA80

4/25

UNYLAGZAUWB20

4/29

1/23
2/18
2/19

4/29

STBEHC3020KC

2/23

UNYLHVZAUWB10

4/29

1/23
2/18
2/19

STBNDP2212

3/31

UNYLPCZAUWB

4/29

STBXCA4002

4/21

UNYLSYSFU

4/29

STBXSP3010

1/25
5/4

UNYLTSZAUWB10

4/29

1/25
5/4

UNYSPUEEFCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEFFCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEFGCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEFTCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEFUCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZFCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZGCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZGTCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZLGCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZLTCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZLUCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZTCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZUCD80

4/20

UNYSPUEZUGCD80

4/20

UNYSPULFFCD80

4/19

UNYSPULFGCD80

4/19

UNYSPULFTCD80

4/19

UNYSPULFUCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZFCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZGCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZGTCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZMGCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZMTCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZMUCD80

4/19

UNYSPULZSGCD80

4/19

1/23
2/18
2/19
1/25
5/4
1/25
5/4
1/25
2/17

BMXCRA31210

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