Modicon M580 PAC Controller

Built in Ethernet and the highest Level of Cyber Security

Part of Modicon

Modicon M580 ePAC is the innovative Ethernet Programmable Automation Controller that lets you drive productivity and boost performance while preparing for the future.

Modicon M580 features

Reduced time to market

• Openness and transparency: Native Ethernet capabilities (EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP), large scope of protocols and fieldbus supported: OPC UA, IEC 61850, RTU (DNP3 and IEC 60870), PROFIBUS DP, Serial, AS-I, CANopen 
  

• Connectivity: easy integration of field devices and 3rd party products through standard FDT technology 

• Smart Engineering: EcoStruxure Control Expert Software platform allows to save engineering and commissioning time through simulation tools, predefined libraries, code checking 

• Greater application code quality: through EcoStruxure Control Engineering software tools including verification, converter (easy migration from non-Schneider Electric PLC/PAC), documentation and monitoring 

• Easy evolution during operations without stopping your process via change configuration on the fly functions (CCOTF)

Process efficiency

• Scalable high-availability fault-tolerant architecture: redundant (hot-standby) processors, power supplies, communication networks, and switches 

• Reliability and robustness based on proven X80 I/O platform and compliance to a large number of international environmental standards

• Optimized maintenance with native module diagnostics (DDT), faulty-device replacement (FDR), preventive maintenance features for power supplies 

Process safety

• Modicon M580 Safety is certified for machine and process safety applications

• SIL3 rating certified by TÜV Rheinland: dual execution code in safety processor and coprocessor, X80 Safety I/O, and power supplies

• Common safety: combined safety and standard non-interfering modules in the same PAC configuration to reduce spare parts, training costs and eliminate the need for complex communications between safety and process PLC

• Openness to smart ethernet safety devices integration with CIP Safety 

Enhanced cybersecurity

• Easy configuration and compliance with regulations 

• Firmware and software encrypted and digitally signed

• Firewall features – access control list and data flow control

• Traceability of security events (Syslog)

• Secured communications to engineering station and PLC-to-PLC communications with IPSEC

• Native cybersecurity to SCADA and IIoT applications with OPC UA (in-rack or PC based software) and secure RTU (in-rack) protocols 

Smooth modernization

• Capitalize on your code through software converter tools from legacy software (PL7/Concept) embedded into EcoStruxure Control Expert or additional tools (UMAC, EcoStruxure Control Engineering).

• Capitalize on your cabling through hardware kits and connect your existing I/O to M580 or Quantum S908 RIO bus managed by M580.

• Capitalize on your legacy protocols: Modicon M580 supports protocols used in legacy Modicon and Télémécanique platforms like Modicon S908 coaxial bus, Modbus Plus, Ethway, Global Data, or Interbus-S.

• Dedicated service teams to support in modernization