PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BMXRMS008MPF - Safety Remote I/O Module
The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BMXRMS008MPF is a Modicon M580 ePAC Safety Remote I/O module designed for distributed safety applications within industrial automation architectures. It provides integrated safety functionality for critical machine and process control, facilitating compliance with international safety standards through Ethernet-based safety communication protocols. This module is suitable for applications requiring high integrity safety functions, including emergency stop systems, safety interlocks, and protective device monitoring in discrete manufacturing, robotics, and material handling.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Modicon M580 ePAC
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Remote I/O Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24 VDC (for I/O power)
- INPUT TYPE: Safety Digital Input, PNP (Source)
- OUTPUT TYPE: Safety Digital Output, PNP (Source)
- NUMBER OF INPUTS: 4
- NUMBER OF OUTPUTS: 4
- INPUT CURRENT: 2.5 mA (typical per channel)
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT: 0.5 A per channel
- POWER CONSUMPTION: < 5 W (module consumption)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Modicon X80 I/O module
- DIMENSIONS: Standard Modicon X80 module dimensions for rack mounting
- WEIGHT: Specific to the module
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: Modbus TCP Safety (via Modicon M580 Safety Controller)
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL): Up to SIL 3 according to IEC 61508
- PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL): Up to PLe according to ISO 13849-1
- DIAGNOSTICS: Integrated LED indicators for module status, I/O status, and fault conditions
- CONNECTION TYPE: Removable screw terminal blocks for I/O wiring
- RESPONSE TIME: Configurable, typically in milliseconds for safety applications
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 60 degrees Celsius
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40 to 85 degrees Celsius
- HUMIDITY: 5 to 95% non-condensing
- MOUNTING STYLE: Modicon X80 backplane on DIN rail
- COOLING METHOD: Natural convection
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBLE CONTROLLERS: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Modicon M580 Safety ePAC Controllers (e.g., BMEP58xxxxS)
- COMPATIBLE RACKS: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Modicon X80 Remote I/O Racks
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Machine safety systems, emergency stop circuits, safety gate monitoring, light curtain integration, two-hand control, and other safety-related functions in manufacturing, packaging, and process industries.