BMEXBP1200 – Modicon M580 – 12-Slot Rack – Ethernet + X Bus

This Ethernet backplane rack is part of the Modicon X80 range, a common platform of modules for Modicon M580 and M340 Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).

The BMEXBP1200 is an Ethernet backplane rack designed as an accessory for Programmable Automation Controllers. This 12-slot dual Ethernet and X Bus rack provides:

8 slots with Ethernet and X Bus connectors for mixed modules
4 slots with X Bus connectors for X Bus modules

This robust, high-quality product is based on the latest innovative technologies.

The rack has a current consumption of:

164 mA at 24 V DC
86 mA at 3.3 V DC

It is supplied with 1 XBE connector extension module for electrical connection.

The rack offers an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours and has an IP20 protection rating. It weighs approximately 1.377 kg.

It is suitable for medium- to large-scale process applications.

The product complies with the following standards:

EN 61131-2
EN 61000-6-4
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61010-2-201

The BMEXBP1200 is compatible with:

Application-specific modules
I/O modules
BMXCPS power supply modules
BMX processors
BME processors

As part of the Modicon X80 common platform, this rack helps reduce maintenance and training costs by providing a standardized architecture and enabling a common training approach across different Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).

Technical data sheet
Operator manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description	Value
Product range	Modicon X80
Accessory / separate part type	Rack
Number of slots	8 X bus + Ethernet slots 4 X bus slots
Product compatibility	Application-specific module I/O module BMXCPS4002 BMX processor BME processor
Power consumption	251 mW at 3.3 V DC 3.9 W at 24 V DC
Electrical connection	1 connector (XBE) for extension module
Mounting mode	By 4 M6 screws, mounting on plate By 4 screws (Ø 4.32 to 6.35 mm), panel mounting
Electrical consumption	162 mA at 24 V DC 76 mA at 3.3 V DC
Reliability (MTBF)	1,184,170 h
Product weight	1.37 kg
Degree of protection	IP20
Operating temperature	0 to 60 °C
Relative humidity	5 to 95% without condensation
European regulations	2014/35/EU – Low voltage directive 2014/30/EU – Electromagnetic compatibility
Packaging – Type 1	PCE – 1 unit – 6.7 × 15.4 × 58.5 cm – 1.367 kg
Packaging – Type 2	S04 – 8 units – 30 × 40 × 60 cm – 11.768 kg
Packaging – Type 3	P06 – 32 units – 75 × 60 × 80 cm – 54.000 kg
Contractual warranty	18 months