{"product_id":"m340-backplane-expander-module-schneider-modicon-quantum-bmxxbe1000","title":"M340 Backplane Expander Module Schneider Modicon Quantum BMXXBE1000","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric BMXXBE1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the essential hardware link for expanding Modicon M340 automation systems beyond a single chassis. This backplane expander module enables multi-rack configurations, allowing the processor to manage I\/O modules distributed across multiple physical racks. By facilitating high-speed data transparently across the X-bus, it ensures that expanded systems maintain the same performance levels as single-rack setups. We provide this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and original factory sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring your distributed control architecture remains stable and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BMXXBE1000 integrates seamlessly into standard X-bus racks to provide robust inter-rack connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackplane Expander (Extension Accessory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMXXBP0400, BMXXBP0600, BMXXBP0800, BMXXBP1200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Female SUB-D 9 connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 mA at 24 V DC \/ 22 mA at 3.3 V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 4 racks in a single segment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0…60 °C (32…140 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Run (Bus), 1 Collision (Rack), 4 Rack Address LEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTC (Standard Conformal Treatment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE, UL, CSA, RCM, EAC, Merchant Navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalable Architecture Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe BMXXBE1000 allows the system to scale from a single rack up to a 4-rack distributed configuration. This enables engineers to add high-density I\/O or specialized modules without replacing the original processor or chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Hardware Addressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module features four dedicated green LEDs for rack address status. This visual feedback allows technicians to verify correct rack indexing and dip-switch settings instantly during commissioning, reducing setup errors in complex multi-chassis environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced System Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA red \"COL\" LED specifically monitors for collision errors on the rack bus. This allows maintenance teams to distinguish between internal module faults and physical layer communication issues on the X-bus cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous Location Readiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarrying the Hazardous Location Class I Division 2 rating, this expander operates safely in environments where volatile gases or liquids may be present. The \"TC\" protective treatment further shields the circuitry from humidity and moderate chemical exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module uses a standard M340 format, fitting into the dedicated expansion slot of any X80\/M340 backplane. It utilizes SUB-D 9 connectors for rugged, vibration-resistant cable connections between racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a BMXXBE1000 in every rack of a multi-rack system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. Each rack in an expanded configuration (including the primary rack containing the CPU) requires a backplane expander to facilitate the signal flow through the X-bus extension cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this expander with the newer Modicon M580 platform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe BMXXBE1000 is specifically designed for the Modicon M340 and X80 Bus X architecture. For M580 systems utilizing Ethernet backplanes (eBP), you typically require the BMXXBE2000 or specialized Ethernet drop modules, though it remains compatible with X80 Bus X racks used in M580 architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What cable should I use with the SUB-D 9 connectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou must use Schneider Electric's dedicated BMXXBC series expansion cables (available in various lengths). These shielded cables ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and maintain signal integrity across the expanded backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the expander module consume a standard I\/O slot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. On Modicon M340\/X80 racks, the expander module installs into a dedicated slot on the far right of the backplane, preserving all numbered slots for your I\/O and communication modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410932392120,"sku":"BMXXBE1000","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/BMXXBE1000_3.jpg?v=1777277602","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/m340-backplane-expander-module-schneider-modicon-quantum-bmxxbe1000","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}