The BMENOC0321 is a single-port Ethernet Network Option Module for Schneider Electric's Modicon M340 PLC platform. This module serves as a critical communication expansion card, adding a standard Ethernet interface to a M340 PLC rack that does not have one built into its CPU.
Specifications
Parameter Category Specification
General Information
Manufacturer / Series Schneider Electric / Modicon M340
Model / Part Number BMENOC0321
Product Type Ethernet Network Option Module (for M340 PLC)
Communication Specifications
Physical Interface 1 x RJ45 Port, 10/100BASE-TX, Auto-MDIX
Supported Protocols Modbus TCP/IP Server & Client
EtherNet/IP Adapter (Scanner functionality not standard)
FTP Server
HTTP Server (Web Pages)
Simultaneous Connections Supports multiple concurrent connections for each protocol (e.g., up to 32 Modbus TCP connections, 32 EtherNet/IP connections). Exact limits depend on firmware.
Electrical & Mechanical
Supply Voltage Powered directly from the M340 rack backplane (5 VDC).
Backplane Current Typically 450 mA @ 5V (check datasheet for exact consumption).
LED Indicators Power (RUN/ERR), Network status (LINK/ACT), Port status.
Module Width 1 module (occupies 1 slot in the M340 rack).
Connection Front-access RJ45 port for Ethernet cable.
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Pollution Degree 2
Certifications & Software
Standards & Approvals CE, UL, cULus, ATEX (for specific zones, if applicable).
Configuration Software Unity Pro (M340 project). The module is configured in the hardware configuration editor where protocols, IP addresses, and web/FTP settings are defined.
Firmware Updates Can be updated via Unity Pro or the built-in web server.
Compatibility
Compatible Rack All Modicon M340 racks (BMX XBP ***).
Compatible CPU All Modicon M340 CPUs (BMX P34 ***). Must be placed in a local or remote I/O drop.
Network Requirements
IP Address Configuration Static IP or DHCP (via Unity Pro configuration).
Network Cabling Standard CAT5e or higher, shielded (STP) recommended for industrial environments.