{"product_id":"schneider-electric-bmxcra31210-modicon-x80-i-o-expansion-module","title":"Schneider Electric BMXCRA31210 Modicon X80 I\/O Expansion Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric BMXCRA31210\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eBMXCRA31210\u003c\/strong\u003e I\/O Expansion Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for remote I\/O data coordination within Modicon M580 and Modicon Quantum platform networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMXCRA31210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (US)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.225 kg (0.496 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 mm x 100 mm x 87.5 mm (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C (32 to 140 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200 mA at 3.3 V DC input voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 RJ45 ports (1 service\/distributed, 2 Ethernet RIO RSTP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbit\/s (Half duplex, full duplex, autonegotiation, auto MDIX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP, Modbus TCP server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRing support via Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1024 discrete channels and 256 analog channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModicon X80 Platform Backplane Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMXCRA31210 hardware configuration establishes multi-node communication routing designed to track system variables across backplane bus communication velocity Licences. Acting as a dedicated Ethernet Remote I\/O (RIO) drop adapter, the module bridges raw bus X signals across the remote backplane into deterministic data packets over Profinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks without introducing data conversion loop lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe processing subsystem features native IPv4 stacks to execute configuration change on the fly (CCOTF) subroutines while executing localized 10 ms system time stamping fields. The internal network engine provides continuous synchronization routines to manage up to 1024 discrete points alongside advanced serial link, counter, and motion control modules, expanding localized rack capabilities to match I\/O density scaling routines. This control core executes real-time Device DDT diagnostics and features built-in port mirroring profiles while maintaining total firmware flash compatibility across standard EcoStruxure industrial asset systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the module handle network path recovery during a physical fiber or copper link interruption?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module relies on integrated Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) across its two dedicated RIO network ports. When a ring topology break is detected, the internal switching logic re-routes the industrial protocol packets through the backup communication path to prevent an I\/O drop timeout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the distributed equipment\/service port be used to program the main CPU processor remotely?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the auxiliary service RJ45 port routes standard Modbus TCP and EtherNet\/IP traffic into the local rack. This allows field personnel to connect engineering PCs for system monitoring, device diagnostics, and firmware flash verification without disconnecting active RIO network lines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schneider Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604626981054,"sku":"BMXCRA31210","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/screenshot_2026-06-05_09-37-05.png?v=1780626083","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/schneider-electric-bmxcra31210-modicon-x80-i-o-expansion-module","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}