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The Modicon M580 ePAC (Programmable Automation Controllers) feature
openness, exibility, robustness and sustainability. The M580 are designed with an
Ethernet backbone to optimize connectivity and communications. They support X80
common I/O modules which can be easily integrated into its architecture. The
powerful processors offer high levels of computation for complex networked
communication, display and control applications.
Innovative
ePAC concept
>
Top-to-bottom standard Ethernet network
> Open architecture with direct Ethernet connection on backplane
SCADA
Modicon X80 drop on Ethernet RIO
Variable
speed
drive
Modicon M580
Cybersecurity ready
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Cybersecurity ready with Achilles Level 2 certication and advanced built-in cyber
security features
> Embedded security features as dened by standard IEC 62443
> M580 hardware platform:
> Unused services can be disabled
> Remote access to PLC can be controlled
> M580 programming software with integrity check of Unity Pro executable les
Modicon M580 ePAC
Control at the heart of PlantStruXure
Modicon M580 combines Unity
PAC’s existing features with
innovative technologies to
deliver Schneider Electric’s
complete Ethernet based PAC
3.0
General presentation
Modicon M580 automation
platform
Innovative
Open and secure solution based on standards
Ethernet
X-bus
Direct Ethernet connection
backplane
ODVA organization:
supports network
technologies built on
EtherNet/IP
FDT Technology: an
international standard
with broad acceptance
in the automation
industry
Modicon M580
Modicon X80
drop on Ethernet RIO
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