Position on the Local Rack

Every M580 standalone system requires one controller. The controller is installed in the two-module slot position directly to the right of the power supply in the main local rack. The controller cannot be put in any other slot location or any other rack. If there are extended racks in the local rack configuration, assign address 00 to the rack with the controller.

NOTE:

  1. Refer to the list of M580 standalone controllers.

  2. When the default IP address in the 10.10 format is used, employ a connection in a point-to-point way, with a cable directly connecting the module, or controller, or NOC, to the PC.

Dimensions

This graphic shows the front and side dimensions of the M580 standalone controllers:

NOTE: Consider the height of the controller when you are planning the installation of the local rack. The controller extends below the lower edge of the rack by:

  • 29.49 mm (1.161 in.) for an Ethernet rack

  • 30.9 mm (1.217 in.) for an X Bus rack

Front and Rear Views

Standalone controllers have similar front panels. Depending on the standalone controller you choose, these differences apply:

  • BMEP58•020: The embedded Ethernet I/O scanner service supports DIO only.

  • BMEP58•040: The embedded Ethernet I/O scanner service supports both RIO and DIO.

Physical features:

1 LED diagnostic display panel for controller status and diagnostics

2 Mini-B USB port for module configuration via PC running Control Expert

3 RJ45 Ethernet service port connector

4 RJ45 connectors that together serve as a dual port to the Ethernet network

5 SD memory card slot (behind door)

6 SD memory card lockable door

7 Cybersecurity rotary selector switch

Cybersecurity Rotary Selector Switch

Use the rotary switch on the back of each M580 PAC to configure a cybersecurity operating mode for the module:

Switch positions are:

  • Standard: the module supports basic cybersecurity features.

  • Advanced: the module supports advanced cybersecurity features.

  • Reset: the module returns to its out-of-the box cybersecurity setting.

The out-of-the-box switch position is Standard.

NOTE: The operating mode rotary selector switch will be made operational for future product releases. For this product release, operating mode is automatically set to Standard, regardless of the switch position.