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It carries SIL 3 per IEC 61508, SILCL 3 per IEC 62061, and Category 4 per ISO 13849-1, so it can handle burner management, turbine overspeed protection, or emergency shutdown sequences while also executing the plant’s main control loops. Memory is partitioned: 8 MB for the program workspace, 2 MB specifically for safety logic, plus 768 kB for process data and 512 kB for safety data – and a 4 GB flash card slot holds archived programs and trend logs. The processor draws 295 mA at 24 V DC from the rack backplane; no separate power supply module is needed. ## Compliance and environmental ruggedness The module carries CE, ATEX (2014/34/EU), and UL/CSA per UL 61010-2-201 and CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201. It is conformal coated as standard – the impregnation material and protective treatment both list conformal coating, which protects against condensation, gas, and dust in Class Gx and 3C4 environments. Ambient operation from -25 °C to 60 °C, storage from -40 °C to 85 °C, and 15 gn shock resistance. Mounting is in an IP20 backplane; no additional enclosure needed for the module itself. ## Communication and cybersecurity Two Ethernet TCP/IP ports plus a Mini-B USB service port. The processor supports DIO scanner and RIO scanner for distributed I/O, and can handle up to 64 RIO drops and 16 CIP safety I/O devices. Cybersecurity features include Achilles certification, an embedded firewall, IPSec, SNMP logging, and password hardening – this module is built for environments that require NERC CIP or IEC 62443-3-3 compliance.","metaTitle":"Schneider BMEP582040S Modicon M580 Safety SIL3 Processor","metaDescription":"Active BMEP582040S M580 safety processor module, SIL 3, 4GB flash, Ethernet TCP/IP, ATEX, current lifecycle. Sourced to order. Request quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":[],"specifications":{"Checks":"Process control Safety control","Supply":"Internal power supply via rack","Marking":"CE","Category":"US1PC3418161","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 and type 2 EN/IEC 61850-3, location G IEC 60079-0","Directives":"2014/30/EU - electromagnetic compatibility 2006/42/EC - machinery 2014/34/EU - ATEX directive","Status LED":"1 LED (Green) processor running (RUN) 1 LED (Red) processor or system fault (ERR) 1 LED (Red) I/O module fault (I/O) 1 LED (Green) download in progress (DL) 1 LED (Red) memory card or CPU flash fault (BACKUP) 1 LED (green/red) ETH MS (Ethernet port configuration status) 1 LED (green/red) Eth NS (Ethernet network status) 1 LED (Green) processor in safety mode (SRUN) 1 LED (Green) processor in maintenance mode (SMOD) 1 LED (Red) I/O values overrided by user (FORCED IO)","Safety level":"SIL 3 IEC 61508 SIL 3 IEC 61511 SILCL 3 IEC 62061 SILCL 3 ISO 13849-1 category 4 SIL 4 EN 50126 SIL 4 EN 50128 SIL 4 EN 50129","Cybersecurity":"Achilles certified DoS prevention IPSec SNMP logging Syslog protocol support Audit trail Embedded firewall Firmware signature Password protection Port hardening Security log","Product Weight":"1.872 lb(US) (0.849 kg)","Number of racks":"4","lifecycle_stage":"current","Control channels":"Programmable loops","MTBF reliability":"775000 H","Range of Product":"Modicon M580","Shock resistance":"15 gn","Relative humidity":"5...95 % 131 °F (55 °C) without condensation","Memory description":"Expandable flash, 4 GB data storage Integrated RAM, 10 kB system memory Integrated RAM, 8 MB program process Integrated RAM, 768 kB data process Integrated RAM, 2 MB program safety Integrated RAM, 512 KB data safety","Operating altitude":"0...6561.68 ft (0...2000 m) 2000...5000 m with derating factor","Current consumption":"295 mA 24 V DC","Protective treatment":"Conformal coating","Vibration resistance":"3 gn","Application structure":"128 event tasks 2 auxiliary tasks 1 cyclic/periodic master task 1 periodic fast task 1 periodic safe task","Communication Service":"DIO scanner RIO scanner","Impregnation material":"Conformal coated","Nbr. of units in pkg.":"1","IP Degree of Protection":"IP20","Application specific I/O":"Counter Motion control SSI encoder Accurate time stamping Serial link HART","Product or Component Type":"Processor module","Integrated connection type":"1 Ethernet TCP/IP service port 2 Ethernet TCP/IP device network USB type mini B","Environmental characteristic":"Hazardous location class I division 2 Gas resistant class Gx ISA S71.04 Gas resistant class 3C4 IEC 60721-3-3 Dust resistant class 3S4 IEC 60721-3-3 Sand resistant class 3S4 IEC 60721-3-3 Salt resistant level 2 IEC 68252 Mold growth resistant class 3B2 IEC 60721-3-3 Fungal spore resistant class 3B2 IEC 60721-3-3","Number of remote I/O station":"8 - 2 remote drop","Number of instructions per ms":"30 Kinst/ms 65 % Boolean + 35 % fixed arithmetic 40 Kinst/ms 100 % Boolean","Number of CIP safety IO devices":"16","Number of distributed equipment":"64","Ambient Air Temperature for Storage":"-40...185 °F (-40...85 °C)","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-13...140 °F (-25...60 °C)","Communication module processor capacity":"2 Ethernet communication module 16 AS-Interface module","Number of application specific channel (local rack)":"72"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/7da5595ecc2404ba364063b784221e9f.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/BMEP582040S/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What safety integrity levels does the BMEP582040S support?","answer":"The processor is rated SIL 3 per IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, SILCL 3 per IEC 62061, and Category 4 per ISO 13849-1. It also meets SIL 4 for rail applications per EN 50126/50128/50129."},{"question":"What compliance certifications does the BMEP582040S carry?","answer":"CE, ATEX (2014/34/EU), UL 61010-2-201, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-201, and IEC 61131-2. It also complies with EMC directive 2014/30/EU and Machinery directive 2006/42/EC."},{"question":"How is the BMEP582040S powered?","answer":"It draws its operating current (295 mA at 24 V DC) from the rack backplane via the internal power supply; no additional power module is required."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/BMEP582040S","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/BMEP582040S when reusing this data. 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