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 processor module offers a maximum of 4 rack configuration and 72 application specific channels. It is a processor module with a current consumption of 270mA at 24V DC. It supports 2048 discrete, 512 analogue local I/O channels and 64 distributed equipment. This ruggedized product can be used in more severe environments, and operate in an extended temperature range, from -25C to +70C. It is integrated with Ethernet TCP/IP for service port, 2 Ethernet TCP/IP for device network, Ethernet for HSBY port and USB type mini B for connections. It offers 600000 hours of MTBF. It has 8 - 2 racks per remote drop for I/O station. It has an integrated RAM of 8MB for program, 768kb for data, 10kb for system memory and expandable flash of 4GB for data storage. It is an IP20 rated product. It weighs 0.849kg. It is suitable for medium to large process applications. This product is certified by UL, ATEX, IEC-Ex, CE, Merchant Navy, CSA, RCM and EAC. It meets EN 61131-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61010-2-201 standards. 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.