Overview
Schneider Electric Modicon X80 Series - Quantum Ethernet I/O and M340 PAC | The Common Platform of Modules for Modicon M580:
All modules with X80 form factor: backplane, power supply, I/O digital, I/O analog, communication, expert, etc. The X80 family incorporates the compatible modules common for Quantum Ethernet I/O drops and M340 PLC, all with a M340 form factor. Included are: backplane, all in-rack modules, power supply, Ethernet RIO module drop head, all I/O modules, communication modules (except Ethernet), and expert modules. The Modicon X80 I/O platform serves as the common base for automation platforms by simply adding a dedicated processor such as the M580 or M340.
***Not included are: M340 CPU and Ethernet modules BMXNO
(as they can be used in M340 PLC only).
It may also:
Form part of a Quantum Ethernet I/O architecture as an Ethernet RIO (EIO) drop with a CRA bus terminal module
Form an Ethernet Modbus/TCP DIO drop with a PRA module
The Modicon X80 I/O platform is available in single-rack or multi-rack configuration.
This platform may also accept automation platform-dedicated modules (communication, application-specific, etc.).
One Modicon X80 drop may support two racks separated by a distance of up to 30 meters/98.425 feet.
This platform, common to several automation platforms, can reduce maintenance and training costs as it comprises:
A single range of spare parts in stock
Training common to several PLCs
Based on the latest I/O technology, the Modicon X80 I/O platform offers:
High-quality ruggedness and compactness
Compliance with international certifications (ATEX, IEC, etc.)
A wide selection of modules: Discrete or analog I/O, expert modules, communication modules, etc
Features:
Reduce your maintenance and training costs : same spare parts in your stock, unique training for different PAC
Standardize on the Modicon family with common X80 modules and reduce training and maintenance costs
International certifications (including marine, ATEX, nuclear)
Hot swap
Wide selection of modules: digital I/Os, analog I/Os, expert, communication
Long term offer (new)
Through EcoStruxure Control Expert
With structured data (Device DDT), simplifying diagnostics
Using bit forcing to simplify simulation
Modbus serial link in your X80 drops with QEIO
Sequence Of Event Time Stamped at source in a solution mode without program
All M340 existing modules are supported by X80 drop of QEIO (except AS-I, NOR, SSI)
One X80 drop can support two racks along 30m, just like the M340 PLC (up to 4 racks for M340)
Maximum number of supported X80 drops: 16 for 140CPU6x1xx and 31 for 140CPU6x2xx
