Product Overview

The Schneider BMXP3420302CL belongs to the Modicon M340 automation platform. This processor requires a memory card to function (not supplied). The BMXP3420302CL supports up to 4 racks with 11 slots per configuration. You get Transparent Ready functionality for seamless integration. The processor handles CANopen master bus and Ethernet TCP/IP communication. The BMXP3420302CL includes USB port for local programming access.

Technical Specifications

The Schneider BMXP3420302CL delivers reliable processing for medium scale automation applications. All parameters follow the official datasheet.

I/O Capacity

• Discrete I/O processor capacity: 1024 I/O multi-rack configuration, 704 I/O single-rack configuration

• Analog I/O processor capacity: 256 I/O multi-rack configuration, 66 I/O single-rack configuration

• Number of application specific channels: 36

• Communication module processor capacity: 2 Ethernet modules, 4 AS-Interface modules

Memory Specifications

• Internal RAM total: 4096 kB

• Internal RAM data: 256 kB

• Internal RAM program constants and symbols: 3584 kB

• Maximum unlocated internal data: 256 kB

• Maximum located internal bits (%Mi): 32,634

• Default located internal words (%MWi): 1024

• Default constant words (%KWi): 256

• Default located internal bits (%Mi): 512

Performance

• Execution time per instruction: 0.12 µs Boolean, 0.17 µs double-length words, 0.25 µs single-length words, 1.16 µs floating points

• Instructions per ms: 6.4 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean + 35% fixed arithmetic), 8.1 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)

• System overhead: 0.13 ms for fast task, 0.7 ms for master task

Application Structure

• Number of event tasks: 64

• Cyclic/periodic master task: 1

• Periodic fast task: 1

• Auxiliary task: None

Integrated Communication

• USB port: 12 Mbit/s

• CANopen master bus: SUB-D 9, transmission mode: 2 twisted shielded pairs at 20 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s

• Ethernet TCP/IP: RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s

• CANopen services: NMT, PDO, SDO, SYNC, EMCY, TIME

• Ethernet services: Bandwidth management, Data Editor, Modbus TCP messaging, Rack Viewer, SNMP

CANopen Transmission Rates & Distances

• 1 Mbit/s: 0 to 20 meters (0 to 0.6 m for tap junctions)

• 500 kbit/s: 0 to 100 meters (0 to 10 m for tap junctions)

• 250 kbit/s: 0 to 250 meters (0 to 10 m for tap junctions)

• 125 kbit/s: 0 to 500 meters (0 to 10 m for tap junctions)

• 50 kbit/s: 0 to 1000 meters (0 to 120 m for tap junctions)

• 20 kbit/s: 0 to 2500 meters (0 to 300 m for tap junctions)

Number of Devices

• Maximum server devices (CANopen): 63

• Devices per segment at <205 m: 0 to 16

• Devices per segment at <185 m: 0 to 32

• Devices per segment at <160 m: 0 to 64

Power & Consumption

• Current consumption: 135 mA at 24 V DC

• Supply: Internal power supply via rack

Status LEDs

• Green LEDs: ETH ACT (Ethernet activity), CAN RUN (bus operational), RUN (processor running), ETH STS (Ethernet status)

• Red LEDs: ETH 100 (data rate), I/O (module fault), CAN ERR (bus fault), CARD ERR (memory card fault), ERR (processor or system fault)

• Yellow LED: SER COM (Modbus activity)

Environmental Specifications

• Ambient air temperature operation: 0°C to +60°C

• Relative humidity: 10 to 95 percent without condensation

• IP degree of protection: IP20

• 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, EN/IEC 61850-3

Certifications

• Product certifications: CE, UL, CSA, RCM, EAC, Merchant Navy

• Hazardous location: Class I Division 2

• Protective treatment: TC

Physical Specifications

• Net weight: 0.215 kg

• Package 1 height: 5.500 cm

• Package 1 width: 11.500 cm

• Package 1 length: 12.000 cm

• Package 1 weight: 251.000 g

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install the Schneider BMXP3420302CL correctly.

1. Insert a memory card into the processor (not supplied with unit).

2. Power down the Modicon M340 rack before installation.

3. Align the BMXP3420302CL with the correct slot in the rack.

4. Push the processor firmly until it clicks into place.

5. Connect USB cable for programming access to the BMXP3420302CL.

6. Connect Ethernet RJ45 for network communication at 10/100 Mbit/s.

7. Connect CANopen bus via SUB-D 9 connector for device networking.

Packing List

This package for the Schneider BMXP3420302CL includes the following items.

• Schneider BMXP3420302CL Modicon M340 processor module (one unit)

• Product documentation and quick start guide

• Anti-static protective bag

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does the BMXP3420302CL include a memory card?
No, the BMXP3420302CL requires a memory card to work properly. The memory card is not supplied with this processor module.

2. What is the maximum I/O capacity of the BMXP3420302CL?
The BMXP3420302CL supports up to 1024 discrete I/O in multi-rack configuration. It supports up to 256 analog I/O in multi-rack configuration.

3. What communication protocols does the BMXP3420302CL support?
The BMXP3420302CL supports CANopen master bus and Ethernet TCP/IP. It also provides USB port and Modbus TCP messaging.

4. How many CANopen devices can the BMXP3420302CL handle?
The BMXP3420302CL can handle up to 63 CANopen server devices. The number of devices per segment depends on cable length.

5. What is the execution time for Boolean instructions on the BMXP3420302CL?
Boolean instructions execute in 0.12 microseconds on the BMXP3420302CL. The processor delivers 8.1 Kinstructions per ms for 100 percent Boolean operations.