Rack-mount Ethernet head for M580 PAC
The BMENOC0311 is a communication module for the Modicon M580 platform, fitting directly into the rack and drawing its power from the backplane. Three RJ45 ports at 10/100 Mbit/s act as an embedded three-port managed switch, so you can daisy-chain control network segments without an external switch. Supports Modbus TCP I/O Scanner and Messaging, EtherNet/IP, FDR server, SNMP, and RSTP for ring topology. Current draw depends on firmware revision: 900 mA at 3.3 VDC for version ≥14, 1800 mA for older versions. Check the version stamp on the side label before finalizing power budget.
Lifecycle and compliance status
Active product with no announced end-of-life. CE marked; complies with Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. RoHS and REACH documentation available from Schneider’s product compliance portal.
Communication services onboard
Advanced web server hosts the embedded FactoryCast configuration interface. Bandwidth management, port mirroring, and SNMP network administrator functions are supported without additional hardware. FDR server enables simple device replacement via automatic firmware and configuration restore.
Integration notes
Mounts in any slot of an M580 main or extension rack. IP20 enclosure; ambient operating range 0–60 °C. Three RJ45 jacks on the front panel accept double-shielded twisted-pair patch cables. The web server and FactoryCast tools allow commissioning via browser without additional software.
