Schneider Electric / PLC backplane / BMXXBP1600

Schneider Electric / PLC backplane / BMXXBP1600. Selection specifications follow the cited manufacturer document; verify the ordered model, project and application compatibility before supply.

Manufacturer part number: BMXXBP1600
Brand: Schneider Electric
Category: PLC and HMI
Catalog status: Request a quotation

Technical specifications

Controller family: Modicon X80 / Modicon M340 and M580
Bus type: X-bus; not an Ethernet backplane
Module slots: 16; slots accept CPU, I/O, communication and application modules; power supply excluded
Supported modules: BMXCPS power supply; BMXP34 processor or compatible standalone non-Safety BMEP58 configuration; compatible X-bus I/O/communication/expert modules. M580 requires PV02 or later; Ethernet-dependent BME communication and HART modules require a dual Ethernet/X-bus BMEXBP backplane. Verify exact CPU and architecture; no blanket Safety or Hot Standby compatibility claim.
Rack expansion: Separate XBE expansion connector; expansion module and architecture must be selected separately
Document pages: 15 (printed 1/10),18–19 (printed 2/2–2/3); manufacturer FAQ FA355171 clarifies when an Ethernet backplane is required

Manufacturer technical catalog · DIA6ED2131203EN; exact ordering table PDF page 19 · en · PDF · DIA6ED2131203EN · 2025-01Manufacturer source: Schneider Electric · Model explicitly covered in family document · Covered models: BMXXBP1600 · Checked: 2026-10-23Official manufacturer source

This sheet provides a quick technical summary. For design, installation and final selection, review the latest official manufacturer documentation and verify the complete part number.