{"product_id":"schneider-electric-bmexbp1200-modicon-x80-12-slot-dual-ethernet-x-bus-backplane-rack","title":"Schneider Electric BMEXBP1200 Modicon X80 12-Slot Dual Ethernet\/X-Bus Backplane Rack","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Schneider Electric BMEXBP1200 is a high-performance 12-slot backplane designed to serve as the structural and communication foundation for the Modicon M580 and M340 automation platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs a centerpiece of the common X80 I\/O platform,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis rack enables advanced data exchange by integrating both the high-speed Ethernet backplane and the traditional X-bus for legacy support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis dual-bus architecture allows engineers to mix high-performance Ethernet-based modules with standard I\/O in a single chassis,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoptimizing hardware density and system throughput.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a critical component for building scalable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efuture-proof PLC\/PAC architectures in demanding process industries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eStructural Parameters and Hardware Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe BMEXBP1200 is engineered for maximum reliability and structural integrity within industrial control cabinets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSlot Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 total slots,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith 8 slots supporting Ethernet + X-bus and 4 slots dedicated to X-bus modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eBus Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated dual-bus (Ethernet and X-bus) for simultaneous high-speed data and legacy signal processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNominal current consumption of 164 mA at 24V DC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperational Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRated with a 1,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e500,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e000-hour MTBF for mission-critical uptime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e36 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eChassis Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e7 cm x 15.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e4 cm x 58.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eExpansion Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes a dedicated connector for XBE bus expansion modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eEnvironmental Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOperational temperature range from 0°C to 60°C; 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