This product is part of the Modicon M580 range, an offer of Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) with built-in Ethernet. This communication module has 3 subnets with IP forwarding function. It is integrated with 3 Ethernet RJ45 connectors. Communication services are bandwidth management, FDR server, Modbus TCP I/O scanner and messaging, EtherNet/IP I/O scanner and messaging, embedded 4-port switch, RSTP support and IP forwarding. It is a communication module with a current consumption of 555mA, works with internal power supply. It is an IP20 rated product. It weighs 0.2kg. It is suitable for medium to large process applications. This product is certified by CE and UL. It meets EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61010-2-201 standards. This connection sub-base is compatible with BMEXBPxxx - Ethernet + X-bus rack. The benefits of Modicon M580 are reduce time to market, improve reliability and sustainability, improve productivity with high performance and increase operating profitability due to improved access to data.