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Ethernet RIO Drop Adapter BMECRA31210 Schneider X80

  • Manufacturer: Schneider

  • Product No.: BMECRA31210

  • Product Type: RIO Drop Adapter

  • Product Origin: USA

  • Payment: T/T

  • Weight: 1000g

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Product Overview

Schneider Electric BMECRA31210 is an Ethernet RIO drop adapter for Modicon X80 remote I/O stations on M580 systems. It provides dual Ethernet RIO ports with RSTP and a service port for distributed remote racks.

Key Specs

  • Platform: Modicon X80 / M580
  • Type: Ethernet RIO drop adapter
  • Ports: 2× Ethernet RIO (RSTP) + 1× service / distributed equipment
  • Rate: 10/100 Mbit/s
  • Capacity: Up to 1024 discrete / 256 analog channels per drop class
  • Features: CCOTF, time stamping, port mirroring, Device DDT

Why Choose This

  • Enables Ethernet remote I/O drops on M580 architectures
  • RSTP support for ring redundancy
  • Configuration change on the fly (CCOTF)
  • Supports extended X80 module types in remote racks

Common Questions

  • Type? Ethernet RIO drop adapter.
  • Ports? 2 RIO + 1 service.
  • System? Modicon M580 / X80.

Mounting Steps

  1. Install the adapter in the first slot of the remote X80 rack.
  2. Connect dual Ethernet RIO cables for the network ring or chain.
  3. Configure the drop address and modules in Control Expert.
  4. Power up and verify RIO link and module status.
  5. Test I/O exchange with the main CPU.

Buying Advice

  • Required for each Ethernet RIO drop on M580 systems.
  • Confirm CPU model supports the CRA adapter (BMEP/BMEH 5840 class).
  • Critical spare for M580 remote I/O drops.
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