Schneider BMXP342020 High-Performance Processor Module

Product Description

The BMXP342020 is a compact, high-performance CPU for the Modicon M340 automation platform, designed for demanding process industries. It features integrated Ethernet and Modbus ports, offering 8.1 Kinst/ms processing speeds and multitasking capabilities for rapid reflex times. Built for reliability, this battery-free processor supports "Configuration Change On-The-Fly" (CCOTF) and hot-swapping, allowing for seamless system expansion and maintenance without interrupting your industrial processes.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: BMXP342020

• Range: Modicon M340

• Discrete I/O Capacity: 1,024 I/O (Multi-rack) / 704 I/O (Single rack)

• Analog I/O Capacity: 256 I/O (Multi-rack) / 66 I/O (Single rack)

• Execution Speed: 0.12 µs (Boolean) / 1.16 µs (Floating Point)

• Throughput: 8.1 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)

• Integrated Ports: * 1 x Ethernet TCP/IP (RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s)

• 1 x Modbus Serial (RS232C/RS485)

• 1 x USB Port (12 Mbit/s)

• Memory Management: Supplied SD card for application backup; 128 MB FTP storage

• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

• Weight: 0.205 kg (0.452 lb)

Key Engineering Features

• Transparent Ready: Built-in Ethernet services including Modbus TCP messaging, SNMP network management, and Rack Viewer for real-time web-based diagnostics.

• Process Continuity: Supports hot-swappable I/O modules and logic changes while the CPU is in RUN mode, minimizing costly production downtime.

• Rugged Architecture: Operates in harsh environments with a wide temperature range and conformal coating; uses SD card technology instead of volatile memory batteries.

• Advanced Multi-tasking: Manages up to 64 event tasks and 1 periodic fast task to prioritize critical control logic and high-speed monitoring.

• Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with Unity Pro (Control Expert) and FDT/DTM tools for simplified commissioning of third-party devices.