The Schneider Electric BMXP3420102 is a programmable logic controller (PLC) processor module in the Modicon M340 automation platform. It acts as the central processing unit (CPU) for modular control systems used in medium-to-large industrial automation applications.
Parameters
▶️ General
Product: Processor module (CPU) for Modicon M340 automation platform
Model: BMXP3420102
Series: Modicon M340
Enclosure rating: IP20
Mounting: Installed in a rack with up to 11 slots and up to 4 racks
Operating temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C
Weight: ~0.21 kg
▶️ Memory
Internal RAM: 4096 kB total
~256 kB for data
~3584 kB for program constants and symbols
Backup memory: Removable memory card (e.g., BMXRMS008MP) supported for program and data retention
▶️ I/O Capacity
Discrete I/O processor capacity:
• Up to 1024 points in multi-rack configuration
• Up to 704 points in single-rack configuration
Analog I/O processor capacity:
• Up to 256 points in multi-rack configuration
• Up to 66 points in single-rack configuration
Application-specific channels: 36 (typical internal channels used for special functions)
▶️ Communication Interfaces
Ethernet ports (for network / SCADA / HMI communications)
Serial communication: RS232C / RS485 via RJ45 (non-isolated)
USB port: For programming and configuration
CANopen master port: SUB-D 9 connector for CANopen devices
Supports standard industrial protocols including Modbus, CANopen, and others depending on software configuration and modules.
▶️ Performance & Power
Supply: Internal power via M340 rack (24 V DC typical rack supply)
Current consumption: ~90 mA at 24 V DC
Instruction performance: Fast real-time processing (supports boolean and mixed instruction cycles suited to medium-size automation projects)
▶️ Standards / Certifications
CE certified and meets major industrial standards (EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61010-2-201, UL/CSA depending on region)
Typical Applications
Industrial automation systems requiring high I/O count and modular expansion.
Manufacturing process and machine control.
Systems using distributed I/O and networked devices via Ethernet and fieldbuses.
Integrated control in water, energy, infrastructure, and production lines.