BMXNRP0201 by Schneider Electric

The BMXNRP0201 by Schneider Electric is an optical-electrical conversion module specially designed for industrial automation. Belonging to the Modicon X80 series, it primarily realizes optical-electrical conversion of Ethernet signals, supporting long-distance data transmission and stable operation in harsh environments. Below is a detailed explanation of its core technical parameters, recursos funcionais, e cenários de aplicação:

1. Parâmetros técnicos principais
2. Interface SpecificationsSchneider-MCCB-NSX250F-4P-250A

Electrical Ports: 2 RJ45 ports supporting 100BASE-TX standard, compliant with IEEE 802.3u protocol, for connecting traditional Ethernet devices (por exemplo, CLPs, switches).

Optical Ports: 2 LC interfaces supporting single-mode fiber (SM), with a wavelength of 1310nm and a transmission distance of up to 15 km (0–15,000 m), compliant with 100BASE-FX standard.

LED Indicators: Provide intuitive indications of power status, link status, and optical port activity for quick fault diagnosis.

2. Electrical CharacteristicsPreço dos disjuntores Schneider

Power Supply: 24V DC, with typical current consumption of 140mA and a maximum of 200mA.

Isolation Protection: 1400V DC isolation voltage between the field and bus, and 500V DC isolation between channels, ensuring stability in high electromagnetic interference environments.

Adaptabilidade Ambiental: Operating temperature 0–60°C, storage temperature -40–70°C, protection class IP20, and humidity resistance 0–95% (non-condensing).

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Dimensões: 100mm (C) × 86mm (H) × 32mm (D), weighing approximately 203g, mountable on a standard 35mm rail (AM1 ED rail).

Compatibility: Compatible with Schneider Modicon X80, M340, and M580 series PLCs, and supports collaboration with CRA (Communication Redundancy Adapter) modules to extend the communication distance of remote I/O substations.

1. Recursos funcionais
2. Optical-Electrical Conversion and Signal ExtensionPreço dos relés de sobrecarga térmica da série Chint NXR

The BMXNRP0201 converts electrical signals (RJ45) to optical signals (LC interfaces) and vice versa, addressing signal attenuation in industrial environments for long-distance transmission (por exemplo, over 100m). Por exemplo, in factory automation, if the distance between two I/O substations exceeds 100m, the BMXNRP0201 enables fiber connection to ensure data real-time performance and reliability.

2. Redundant Communication SupportPreço do protetor contra surtos CHINT

When used with Schneider CRA (BMECRA31310) módulos, it can build redundant Ethernet links to enhance system reliability. For instance, in waste-to-energy control systems, dual fiber paths achieved via BMXNRP0201 and CRA modules ensure uninterrupted communication for critical equipment (por exemplo, incinerator control).

3. Hot Swapping and Plug-and-Play

It supports hot swapping, allowing module replacement during system operation without shutdown, reducing maintenance time. The module is plug-and-play, seamlessly integrating with Schneider PLCs without complex configuration.

4. Industrial-Grade Reliability

Adopting Green Premium environmental design, compliant with RoHS, REACh, etc., it has strong electromagnetic interference (EMC) resistance, suitable for harsh industrial environments with dust, oil, and vibration.

III. Cenários de aplicação

1. Automação Industrial

Remote I/O Connection: In automotive manufacturing workshops, the BMXNRP0201 connects distributed I/O modules (por exemplo, sensors, actuators) to PLCs, enabling cross-workshop data transmission and replacing traditional copper cables to reduce signal interference.

Process Control: In chemical production, it connects distributed control systems (DCS) with field instruments (por exemplo, flowmeters, control valves), supporting Modbus TCP/IP protocol to ensure real-time data collection and command issuance.

2. Energy and Power Systems

Substation Automation: Connects protective relays, smart meters, and other devices to monitoring systems via fiber, enabling remote fault diagnosis and power dispatching over a transmission distance of up to 15 km.

Renewable Energy: In wind farms, it connects wind turbine controllers to the central monitoring room, transmitting large volumes of data (por exemplo, wind speed, power generation) via fiber, with significantly better EMC resistance than copper cables.

3. Intelligent Buildings and Transportation

Building Automation: Connects access control systems, elevator controllers, security cameras, etc., to build campus-level IoT, supporting long-distance transmission (por exemplo, cross-building connections).

Rail Transit: Used in metro signal systems to connect wayside equipment (por exemplo, signals, switch machines) with the control center, ensuring high real-time performance and reliability.

1. Installation and Configuration Key Points
2. Hardware Installation

Rail Mounting: The module directly mounts on a 35mm AM1 ED rail, requiring good ventilation to avoid high-temperature environments.

Fiber Connection: Use single-mode fiber (9/125μm), and it is recommended to select industrial-grade optical cables compliant with IEEE 802.3u standard to avoid signal loss due to excessive bending radius.

Requisitos de aterramento: The module must be reliably grounded (Educação Física) with a grounding resistance ≤4Ω to reduce electromagnetic interference.

2. Software Configuration

Network Parameter Setting: Configure the module’s IP address and communication protocol (por exemplo, Modbus TCP) via Schneider Unity Pro software, and associate it with the PLC’s I/O mapping table. Por exemplo, in an M580 PLC, set the BMXNRP0201’s optical port to “100Mbps full-duplex” modo.

Redundancy Configuration: If used with a CRA module, enable PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) in the software, set primary and backup paths, and ensure automatic switching during faults.

3. Diagnóstico de falhas

LED Indicators: Judge link status via green LED (por exemplo, “LNK” on indicates link connectivity, “ACT” blinking indicates data transmission).

Logs and Alarms: View module diagnostic logs in Unity Pro to locate issues like communication interruptions or fiber faults, and replace fibers or modules if necessary.

1. Precauções
2. Compatibility Verification

Ensure BMXNRP0201 is compatible with PLC models (por exemplo, X80, M340) and firmware versions, referring to Schneider’s official compatibility list.

2. Fiber Selection

Single-mode fiber (SM) is suitable for long-distance transmission (por exemplo, 15 km), while multimode fiber (MM) is for short distances (por exemplo, 550 m). To extend the distance, cascade multiple BMXNRP0201 modules.

3. Redundancy Design

In critical applications (por exemplo, petrochemical, nuclear power), adopt dual fiber paths and CRA modules for redundancy to avoid single-point failures.

1. Typical Application Case

In a hot-rolling production line of a steel plant, BMXNRP0201 connects remote I/O substations with the central PLC (Modicon M580). Due to the large span of the production line (approximately 2 km), traditional copper cables could not meet signal transmission requirements. By converting electrical signals to optical signals via BMXNRP0201 and using single-mode fiber transmission, stable real-time data interaction (por exemplo, mill speed, temperature monitoring) was achieved. Adicionalmente, a redundant link built with the CRA module ensured continuous system operation during fiber faults, reducing downtime by approximately 30%.

VII. Official Support and Documentation

Technical Manual: Download the Modicon X80 – BMXNRP0200/0201 Fiber Converter Module User Guide from Schneider’s official website for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting methods.

Firmware Update: Regularly visit Schneider’s online support platform to download the latest firmware for improved module performance and compatibility.

Technical Consultation: For customized solutions, contact Schneider Electric’s industrial automation team for professional technical support.

With its high reliability, long-distance transmission capability, e expansibilidade flexível, the BMXNRP0201 becomes a core component for solving complex communication needs in industrial automation, especially in scenarios requiring extreme stability and anti-interference capabilities.