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Rack-powered at 295 mA from the backplane, so no separate power connection needed at the processor slot. Memory is 64 MB integrated RAM for program and data — enough for a medium-to-large control strategy with multiple distributed equipment nodes (up to 64 per the spec). The processor supports up to four racks via the M580 remote I/O bus. Status LEDs, including separate running/fault indicators, simplify startup and troubleshooting on the panel.","metaTitle":"Schneider BMED581020C Modicon M580 dPAC, Conformal Coated","metaDescription":"Active Modicon M580 dPAC processor module with conformal coating, 64 MB RAM, supports 4 racks, 64 distributed devices. Certified UL 61010, IEC 61131-2, Class I Div 2. 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No external power supply connection is needed at the processor slot."},{"question":"What compliance documentation is available for BMED581020C?","answer":"The module carries CE marking, UL 61010-2-201, IEC 61131-2, IEC 61010-2-201, and IACS. It also complies with the EU low-voltage (2014/35/EU), EMC (2014/30/EU), and machinery (2006/42/EC) directives. Hazardous location rating Class I Division 2 is listed."},{"question":"What is the memory capacity of this processor?","answer":"The BMED581020C has 64 MB of integrated RAM for program and data storage, suitable for mid-size control applications without needing an additional memory card."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/BMED581020C","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/BMED581020C when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:21:01.794Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:21:01.794Z","indexable":true}}