{"product_id":"bmexbp0400-schneider-electric-ethernet-backplane","title":"BMEXBP0400 Schneider Electric Ethernet Backplane","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMEXBP0400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a 4-slot Ethernet-enabled backplane for the Modicon X80 architecture, used in both M340 and M580 automation systems by Schneider Electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard X-bus racks, the BMEXBP0400 integrates both the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etraditional X-bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet backplane bus\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling high-speed communication for advanced Ethernet-based modules. This design significantly improves data throughput and supports time-sensitive applications within modern distributed control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact 4-slot format makes it ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eremote I\/O drops, small cabinets, and distributed architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere space efficiency and networking performance are equally important. A built-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXBE expansion connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows multiple backplanes to be connected, providing scalable I\/O capacity as system demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMEXBP0400 is fully compatible with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBME (M580)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMX (M340)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprocessors, offering backward compatibility while supporting next-generation Ethernet modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\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\u003eBMEXBP0400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModicon X80 \/ M580 Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal I\/O Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (CPU, I\/O, communication modules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated (not included in 4 slots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-bus + Integrated Ethernet backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBME (M580) and BMX (M340)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O, communication, specialty modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMXCPS series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × XBE expansion connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel mount or DIN rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMEXBP0400 is commonly deployed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed pumping stations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConveyor synchronization systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical dosing skids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote I\/O cabinets in large plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn M580-based systems, the Ethernet backplane enables advanced features such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed module-to-CPU data exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet-based expansion modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved hot-swapping capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise time-stamping and high-resolution data acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Can standard M340 modules be used in this rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The BMEXBP0400 is fully backward compatible with BMX (X-bus) modules, which operate over the traditional X-bus portion of the backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is the power supply included in the 4 slots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The power supply occupies a dedicated slot on the far left. The four slots are reserved for CPU and I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What advantage does this Ethernet backplane offer compared to BMXBP0400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe integrated Ethernet bus supports higher data exchange rates, advanced Ethernet module functionality, and improved hot-swapping performance for M580 systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48746747560188,"sku":"BMEXBP0400","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/BMEXBP04001_e9800f11-5dfb-4a4e-a762-d3093d3af271.jpg?v=1772610734","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/bmexbp0400-schneider-electric-ethernet-backplane","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}