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Brand: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric BMXCRA31200 Modicon X80 EtherNet/IP Remote
Description
BMXCRA31200 EtherNet/IP remote I/O drop adapter
The BMXCRA31200 is a Schneider Electric product listed in the datasheet as: remote IO drop E/IP, Modicon X80, standard. The BMXCRA31200 is a Modicon X80 remote I/O adapter that connects an X80 rack to a controller over EtherNet/IP. It lets I/O be placed close to field devices. Seven Star LLC supplies the BMXCRA31200 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat.
Reading the reference: CRA is the communication remote adapter, 312 the Ethernet variant and 00 the standard version. The datasheet carries a discontinuation notice.
Technical specifications of the BMXCRA31200
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / part number | Schneider Electric / BMXCRA31200 |
| Description | remote IO drop E/IP, Modicon X80, standard |
| Range of Product | Modicon X80 |
| Range Compatibility | Modicon M580; Modicon Quantum |
| Product or Component Type | I/O expansion module |
| Device Application | X80 Ethernet RIO drop adaptor |
| Product Specific Application | For remote I/O modules |
| Bus type | Bus X across the remote backplane |
| Number of port | 2 |
| Integrated connection type | 2 port Ethernet RIO Network (RSTP) |
| Communication Network Type | IPv4 (internet protocol) |
| Communication Port Protocol | EtherNet/IP |
| Communication Service | Ethernet/IP adapter; RSTP (Ring topology support); Ethernet RIO network; Quality of Service (QoS); CIP Explicit messaging (server) |
| Cybersecurity | Syslog protocol support |
| Connector Type | 2 RJ45 |
| Exchange mode | Half duplex, full duplex, autonegotiation, auto MDIX |
| Transmission Rate | 10/100 Mbit/s |
| Port Ethernet | 10/100BASE-TX |
| Function Available | CCOTF (configuration change on the fly); Input data is collected and published to the remote I/O head adaptor |
| Data recording | 10 ms time stamps |
| Topology | Ring |
| Local signalling | 1 LED (green) for module active (RUN); 1 LED (red) for module error (ERR); 1 LED (green/red) for module status (Mod Status) |
| Current Consumption | 1200 mA |
| Input voltage | 3.3 V DC |
| Product compatibility | 0 to 128 discrete channel; 0 to 16 analog channel |
| Module format | Standard |
| Net Weight | 0.225 kg |
| Maximum altitude transport | 3000 m |
| Relative Humidity | 95 % without condensation |
| Fixing Mode | By screws |
| Mounting Mode | Rack-mounted |
| Width | 32 mm |
| Height | 100 mm |
| Depth | 87.5 mm |
| Product certifications | CE; UL; CSA; RCM; EAC; Merchant Navy |
| Standards | IEC 61131-2; IEC 61010-2-201; UL 61010-2-201; CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201; IACS E10; IEC 61000-6-5, interface type 1 and type 2 |
| Environmental characteristic | Standard environment |
| IP Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Ambient air temperature (operation or storage, as listed) | -40 to 85 °C |
| Operating altitude | <= 2000 m |
Adapter role and data of the BMXCRA31200
Ethernet: 10/100BASE-TX. Communication protocols: EtherNet/IP.
The adapter manages the exchange of I/O data between the rack and the controller. The datasheet lists protocols, ports and diagnostics.
Lifecycle and replacement for the BMXCRA31200
The datasheet states future discontinuation and end-of-service dates, so plan the successor, such as the BMECRA31210, which is the enhanced version.
Remote drops should be documented with IP addresses.
The datasheet downloaded for this page carries lifecycle notices: To be discontinued on: Dec 1, 2027; To be end-of-service on: Dec 31, 2035. For a plant that already runs this reference that makes the BMXCRA31200 a spare-and-replacement item, and it is worth fixing the stock level and the long-term successor plan at the same time. We can discuss compatible alternatives once we know the installation.
Selection checklist for the BMXCRA31200
- Protocol: EtherNet/IP.
- Rack.
- Lifecycle.
- Successor.
- Network.
- Power.
Network set-up of the BMXCRA31200
Assign the address through rotary switches or software per the manual, confirm the drop in the controller and test failover.
Keep spare adapters.
Typical applications of the BMXCRA31200 in Oman and the GCC
In Oman and the GCC it connects remote I/O at pumping stations.
Dimensions, environment and approvals of the BMXCRA31200
For the BMXCRA31200, plan the mounting space from the datasheet: 32 mm (W) x 100 mm (H) x 87.5 mm (D). The BMXCRA31200 weighs 0.225 kg. Mounting, derating and enclosure choices follow the environmental data below, which should be compared with the actual panel temperature and the dust and humidity of the site in Oman and the GCC.
Ambient temperature limits in the datasheet: -40 to 85 °C. Relative humidity: 95 % without condensation. Ingress protection: IP20. Operating altitude: <= 2000 m. Standards listed: IEC 61131-2; IEC 61010-2-201; UL 61010-2-201; CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201; IACS E10; IEC 61000-6-5, interface type 1 and type 2. Certifications listed for this reference: CE; UL; CSA; RCM; EAC; Merchant Navy.
A remote I/O adapter is a single point that connects many I/O modules to the controller, so its availability has a direct effect on the process. Check how the plant behaves when the adapter loses communication: the outputs of the drop go to the fallback state defined in the configuration, and this must be consistent with the process safety study. Because the datasheet announces a future discontinuation, a plant using many BMXCRA31200 units should plan a gradual migration to the newer version and avoid ordering large stocks of the older type. Check the firmware version of the new adapter against the controller firmware before connecting. Record the IP address, rotary switch positions and the module list of every drop in a single sheet, so that after a failure a technician can restore the drop from the drawing without reverse-engineering the network. Use of managed industrial switches with diagnostics simplifies finding a failed link.
Information to send with an RFQ for the BMXCRA31200
- Full reference and quantity required
- Existing equipment, panel or rack it must fit
- Supply voltage, load or signal details of the application
- Required delivery location and timing
- Whether a spare, a replacement or a new installation
Documents and quotation
A datasheet for this product is attached on this page. It lists the electrical, mechanical and environmental data summarised above.
Send us the part number, quantity and application and we will confirm availability and a quotation. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat and does not represent itself as an official channel of the manufacturer.
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Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Schneider Electric BMXCRA31200 Datasheet Download
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About brand
Schneider Electric is the French group for energy management and industrial automation: low and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers, motor control, drives, PLCs, power monitoring, UPS systems and building management. Its history goes back to 1836, when the brothers Adolphe and Eugène Schneider took over the iron and steel works at Le Creusot in Burgundy. Over the 20th century the company left steel and heavy engineering and became an electrical group through acquisitions such as Merlin Gerin, Télémécanique, Square D and Modicon. Its head office is in Rueil-Malmaison near Paris, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.
Schneider Electric company profile
| Origins | 1836, Le Creusot, France: Adolphe and Eugène Schneider take over the Le Creusot foundry |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison (Paris region), France |
| Ownership | Public company listed on Euronext Paris |
| Key acquisitions | Télémécanique (1988), Square D (1991), Merlin Gerin (1992), Modicon (1997), APC (2007), Invensys (2014); majority owner of AVEVA software |
| Brand names still in use | Acti9, ComPacT and MasterPacT breakers, TeSys motor control, Altivar drives, Altistart soft starters, Modicon PLCs, Harmony control components, PowerLogic and Easergy protection and metering, APC UPS, EcoStruxure software platform |
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Milestones
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- 1975: First investment in Merlin Gerin, a French maker of electrical distribution equipment.
- 1988–1992: Télémécanique, Square D (USA) and Merlin Gerin join the group, making it an electrical specialist.
- 1997: Modicon, the company behind the first programmable logic controller, joins the group.
- 1999: The group takes the name Schneider Electric.
- 2007 and 2014: APC (UPS and data centre power) and Invensys (process automation) are acquired.
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Where Schneider Electric products are used
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APC by Schneider Electric: UPS and critical power
Since 2007, APC has been part of Schneider Electric and is now its product brand for uninterruptible power supplies, replacement batteries, battery packs, network management cards and rack power distribution. Our APC catalogue covers Smart-UPS line-interactive and on-line models, Easy UPS On-Line, the modular Symmetra LX, RM and PX ranges, Silcon three-phase systems and their spare part kits, and the RBC cartridges that keep them running. Schneider Electric breakers, drives and PLCs can be quoted together with APC UPS systems in one request.
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| PLCs, HMIs and relays | Modicon M221, M241, M580 BMEP582040, Zelio Logic, Magelis HMISTU655 |
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FAQ
Questions about the Schneider Electric BMXCRA31200 Modicon X80
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What is the net weight of the BMXCRA31200?
The datasheet gives 0.225 kg.
02What ingress protection does the BMXCRA31200 list?
Stated as IP20.
03Which standards does the BMXCRA31200 list?
Listed: IEC 61131-2; IEC 61010-2-201; UL 61010-2-201; CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201; IACS E10; IEC 61000-6-5, interface type 1 and type 2; IEC 61850-3, location G.
04Which product range does the BMXCRA31200 belong to?
The datasheet lists the range as Modicon X80.
05What are the dimensions of the BMXCRA31200?
The datasheet gives a width of 32 mm; see the table for height and depth.
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