Schneider Electric Modicon M580 Programmable Automation Controllers User Guide
- October 27, 2023
- Schneider Electric
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Electric Modicon M580 Programmable Automation Controllers
User Guide
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About the Book
Document Scope
This document addresses the firmware compatibility, exceptions, and
recommendations for Modicon modules.
Validity Note
This documentation is valid for Unity Loader V12.0 and later, and for the
product version (PV) and software version (SV) of products listed below.
Definitions
Abbreviations:
PV: product version
SV: software version: firmware version
**Compatibility Rules and Regulations
**
Guidelines
1| Modicon modules are upward compatible. You can update a processor with a
later firmware version at any time.
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2| Schneider Electric recommends that you upgrade the module’s firmware to the
latest available version.
3| Schneider Electric recommends that you do not downgrade a module’s
firmware.
NOTICE
PRODUCT NO LONGER OPERATIONAL
For the products with indicated PV listed in the tables below, do not download
firmware with a version SV earlier than the one mentioned in these tables.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
X80 I/O Modules
Compatibility
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon X80 I/Os:
| Module | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMXNOE0100 | Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 | 12 | 2.30 |
| BMXNOE0100H | H Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 | 08 | 2.30 |
| BMXNOE0110 | M340 FactoryCast Module | 09 | 5.71 |
| BMXNOE0110H | H M340 FactoryCast Module | 07 | 5.71 |
| BMXNOM0200 | Bus Module 2 RS485/232 Ports | 06 | 1.40 |
| BMXNOM0200H | H Bus Module 2 RS485/232 Ports | 06 | 1.40 |
| BMXNOR0200H | Harsh RTU (1 Ethernet Port, 1 Serial Port) | 09 | 1.60 |
| BMXP341000 | CPU340-10 Modbus | 13 | 2.30 |
| BMXP341000H | H CPU340-10 Modbus | 07 | 2.30 |
| Module | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BMXP342000 | CPU340-20 Modbus | 09 | 2.30 |
| BMXP3420102 | CPU340-20 Modbus CANopen2 | 08 | 2.30 |
| BMXP3420102CL | M340 20102 CPU – Cardless | 04 | 2.30 |
| BMXP342020 | CPU340-20 Modbus Ethernet | 13 | 2.30 |
| BMXP342020H | H CPU340-20 Modbus Ethernet | 09 | 2.30 |
| BMXP3420302 | CPU340-20 Ethernet CANopen2 | 08 | 2.30 |
| BMXP3420302CL | M340 20302 CPU – Cardless | 04 | 2.30 |
| BMXP3420302H | CPU340-20 Ethernet CANopen2 | 08 | 2.30 |
| BMXP3420ITRB | CPU340-20 Data Center Mgt. | 07 | 2.30 |
| BMXPRA0100 | Peripheral Remote I/O Adapter | 07 | 2.30 |
Communication Adapter Modules
Compatibility
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon 140CRA31200 and
BM • CRA312 •• adapter modules:
| Module | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140CRA31200 | 1-channel Quantum RIO drop EtherNet/IP adapter | 05 (See note.) |
2.30
140CRA31200C| 1-channel Quantum RIO drop EtherNet/IP adapter coated| 05 (See
note.)| 2.30
BMECRA31210| eX80 performance EIO adapter| 05| 2.18
BMECRA31210C| eX80 performance EIO adapter coated| 05| 2.18
BMXCRA31200| X80 standard EIO adapter| 07| 2.18
BMXCRA31210| X80 performance EIO adapter| 07| 2.18
BMXCRA31210C| X80 performance EIO adapter coated| 07| 2.18
NOTE: You cannot downgrade a 140CRA31200 PV05 module with firmware
earlier than SV 2.30.
Communication Head Modules
Compatibility
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon BMENOC03•1
communication modules:
| Module | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMENOC0301 | M580 three-port Ethernet communication module | 12 (See note.) |
2.14
13| 2.15
BMENOC0301C| M580 coated three-port Ethernet communication module| 12 (See
note.)| 2.14
13| 2.15
BMENOC0311| M580 three-port FactoryCast Ethernet communication module| 13 (See
note.)| 2.14
14| 2.15
BMENOC0311C| M580 coated three-port FactoryCast Ethernet communication module|
13 (See note.)| 2.14
14| 2.15
NOTE: Do not download a firmware version 2.12 or earlier in the module.
Doing so will disable the Ethernet Backplane port and will result in limited
functionality of the Ethernet module.This means that you will not be able to
use the Backplane Ethernet link in your application.
The operation is reversible by downloading a firmware version 2.14 or later.
**Momentum CPUs
**
Compatibility
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon Momentum M1 and
M1E processor modules:
| CPU | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171CBU78090 | USB, I/OBUS, RS232/485 RS485 | 07 | 2.00 |
| 171CBU98090 | USB, I/OBUS, RS232/485 10/100 Ethernet | 07 | 2.00 |
| 171CBU98091 | USB, I/OBUS, RS232/485 10/100 Ethernet GD | 07 | 2.00 |
MC80 Controllers
Compatibility
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon MC80 controllers:
| Module | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMKC8020300 | Controller, 8 DI, 8 DO, and 4 AI | 04 | 1.50 |
| BMKC8020301 | Controller, 8 DI, 12 DO, and 4 AI | 04 | 1.50 |
| BMKC8020310 | Controller, 8 DI, 8 DO, and 2 HSC | 05 | 1.50 |
| BMKC8030310 | Controller, 8 DI, 8 DO, 2 HSC, and 4 AI | 05 | 1.50 |
| BMKC8030311 | Controller, 8 DI, 12 DO, 2 HSC, and 4 AI | 04 | 1.50 |
M580 CPUs
Compatibility
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon M580 processor
modules.
NOTE: When FW version 4.01 or higher is in the CPU, downgrade to FW
versions inferior to 4.01 is not possible.
| CPU | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEP581020 | M580 Processor Level 1 for DIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP581020H | M580 Hardened Processor Level 1 for DIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP582020 | M580 Processor Level 2 for DIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP582020H | M580 Hardened Processor Level 2 for DIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP582040 | M580 Processor Level 2 for DIOs and RIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| CPU | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BMEP582040H | M580 Hardened Processor Level 2 DIOs and RIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEH582040 | M580 HSBY Processor Level 2 for DIOs and RIOs | 11 | 2.90 |
| BMEH582040C | M580 Coated HSBY Processor Level 2 for DIOs and RIOs | 10 | 2.90 |
| BMEH582040K | Kit M580 HSBY Processor Level 2 for DIOs and RIOs | 10 | 2.90 |
| BMEP583020 | M580 Processor Level 3 for DIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP583040 | M580 Processor Level 3 for DIOs and RIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 15 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP584020 | M580 Processor Level 4 for DIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 15 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP584040 | M580 Processor Level 4 for DIOs and RIOs | 09 | 2.50 |
| 14 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEH584040 | M580 HSBY Processor Level 4 for DIOs and RIOs | 11 | 2.90 |
| BMEH584040C | M580 Coated HSBY Processor Level 4 for DIOs and RIOs | 10 | 2.90 |
| BMEH584040K | Kit M580 HSBY Processor Level 4 for DIOs and RIOs | 10 | 2.90 |
| BMEP585040 | M580 Processor Level 5 for RIOs | 03 | 2.50 |
| 09 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP585040C | M580 Coated Processor Level 5 for RIOs | 03 | 2.50 |
| 08 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP586040 | M580 Processor Level 6 for RIOs | 03 | 2.50 |
| 08 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEP586040C | M580 Coated Processor Level 6 for RIOs | 03 | 2.50 |
| 08 | 2.90 | ||
| BMEH586040 | M580 HSBY Processor Level 6 for DIOs and RIOs | 11 | 2.90 |
| BMEH586040C | M580 Coated HSBY Processor Level 6 for DIOs and RIOs | 10 | 2.90 |
M580 Safety CPUs
Compatibility
NOTE: Do not downgrade a M580 Safety CPU BMEP584040S from the SV2.60 or
later to SV2.40.
This table shows the firmware compatibility among Modicon M580 Safety
processor modules:
| CPU | Description | PV (= or later) | SV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEP582040S | M580 Processor SIL3 Level 2 for DIOs | 01 | 2.60 |
| BMEH582040S | M580 HSBY Processor SIL3 Level 2 for DIOs | 01 | 2.80 |
| BMEP584040S | M580 Processor SIL3 Level 4 for DIOs and RIOs | 01 | 2.40 |
| 02 | 2.60 | ||
| BMEH584040S | M580 HSBY Processor SIL3 Level 4 for DIOs and RIOs | 01 | 2.80 |
| BMEH586040S | M580 HSBY Processor SIL3 Level 6 for DIOs and RIOs | 01 | 2.80 |
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