Schneider | BMXXBE1000 | Modicon M340 Backplane Expander

Product Description

The Schneider BMXXBE1000 Backplane Expander is an extension accessory for the Modicon M340 automation platform, designed to enable multi-rack configurations. It provides reliable expansion capability for backplanes, ensuring scalable system integration in industrial automation environments.

Key Technical Specifications

• Range of Product: Modicon M340 automation platform

• Category: Extension accessory

• Type: Backplane expander

• Designation: BMXXBE1000

• Compatibility:

  • BMXXBP0600

  • BMXXBP0400

  • BMXXBP0800

  • BMXXBP1200

• Destination: For multi-rack configurations

• Electrical Connection: 2 female SUB-D 9 connectors

• Local Signalling:

  • 1 green LED (RUN bus operating status)

  • 1 red LED (collision error, rack)

  • 4 green LEDs (rack address status)

• Current Consumption:

  • 160 mA at 24 V DC

  • 22 mA at 3.3 V DC

• Module Format: Standard

Environmental Specifications

• IP Protection: IP20

• Operating Temperature: 0–60 °C

• Relative Humidity: 10–95% non-condensing

• Directives:

  • 2014/35/EU – Low Voltage Directive

  • 2014/30/EU – Electromagnetic Compatibility

• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, RCM, EAC, Merchant Navy

• Standards:

  • IEC 61131-2

  • IEC 61010-2-201

  • UL 61010-2-201

  • CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201

  • IACS E10

  • EN/IEC 61000-6-5 (interface type 1 & 2)

  • EN/IEC 61850-3 (location G)

• Environmental Characteristic: Hazardous location Class I Division 2

• Protective Treatment: TC

Application Scenarios

The BMXXBE1000 is ideal for Modicon M340 systems requiring multi-rack expansion, enabling flexible and scalable automation architectures. It is widely used in energy, manufacturing, and process industries where modular growth and reliable communication are essential.

FAQ

Q: What backplanes are supported by the BMXXBE1000? A: It supports BMXXBP0600, BMXXBP0400, BMXXBP0800, and BMXXBP1200 backplanes.

Q: How does it indicate system status? A: It uses LEDs for bus operation, collision errors, and rack address status.

Q: Is it suitable for hazardous environments? A: Yes, it is certified for Class I Division 2 hazardous locations.