Schneider BMXFTB2000 Modicon M340 Terminal Block

Description

The BMXFTB2000 is a 20-pin removable connection block engineered specifically for the Modicon M340 automation platform. This specialized terminal component serves as the central physical interface to bridge discrete or analog field wiring directly to the system's input and output processing modules. By mapping the active sensor and actuator signal lines into a high-density configuration, it enables uninterrupted electrical continuity for complex process manufacturing and machinery control loops.

Designed for perfect integration within the Modicon M340 hardware ecosystem, this removable cage clamp block simplifies panel wiring and speeds up maintenance routines. It features a standalone plug-in design that permits quick-swapping or card replacement without the need to individually detach, label, or re-terminate field conductors. The robust internal cage clamp contacts exert continuous, uniform tension on bare or ferruled copper wires, ensuring reliable gas-tight connections that withstand structural machine vibration inside industrial environments.

Features

• Developed as a dedicated system accessory for the Modicon M340 / X80 automation series to guarantee exact structural alignment.
• Equipped with a 20 removable cage clamp terminal block layout to streamline heavy-duty field terminations.
• Natively accommodates single-conductor wiring profiles with cross-sectional areas from 0.34 mm2 to 1 mm2.
• Formulated as a removable connection block to support efficient module servicing and minimize layout repair intervals.

Applications

• Field wire termination for Modicon M340 digital inputs, digital outputs, and low-level analog I/O hardware module lines.
• Marshalling and signal distribution within plant control cabinets, local operator stations, and motor control centers (MCC).
• Critical infrastructure monitoring networks including municipal wastewater facilities, material conveyor grids, and chemical treatment plants.

Technical Specifications

All mechanical dimensions, packaging quantities, and material ratings are compiled directly from the official factory engineering documentation:

Installation Guidelines

• Module Connection: Orient the plug-in block alignment grooves to match the front tracking lip of the Modicon M340 module, then slide inward until the locking tabs snap firmly into the primary module housing.
• Wire Termination: Strip the outer protective jacket of the single-conductor copper cable to the exact depth specified by the installation print before sliding it into the open cage clamp terminal pocket.
• Clamp Mechanism: Compress the cage clamp internal spring by introducing a flat-head terminal tool, position the bare copper wire into the terminal seat, and withdraw the tool to implement a uniform, continuous-pressure hold.
• Bundle Protection: Bind the incoming field wires using the retention anchors built into the terminal outer frame to eliminate downstream pull forces or twisting stress on individual termination pins.

Compliance and Certifications

• Environmental Status: Active pro-active compliance with EU RoHS Directive parameters.
• Material Composition: Completely toxic heavy metal free and mercury free.
• Regional Directives: Certified under the official China RoHS Declaration framework.
• Safety Notices: California Proposition 65 warning provided regarding potential trace exposure limits for Lead and lead compounds.

FAQ

Can this 20-pin terminal block fit onto 40-pin Modicon M340 high-density modules? 

No, this component is configured specifically for Modicon M340 modules built with a corresponding 20-pin front interface layout. High-density 40-pin modules require a larger and entirely separate connection block assembly.

Does this part number include the electronic I/O module card or only the terminal block? 

This part number represents the standalone 20-pin removable cage clamp terminal block accessory. The central processing units and primary I/O electronic cards must be acquired separately.

What sizes of field wiring can be reliably clamped into this connector?

The integrated cage clamps are certified to securely terminate single-conductor copper wire sizes ranging from a minimum of 0.34 mm2 to a maximum of 1 mm2.

Is it safe to pull this terminal assembly away from the M340 module while the rack is powered?

Although the system allows for the removal and insertion of accessories under power in safe, ordinary locations, all external field-side current loops and voltages must be analyzed first to eliminate hazardous electrical tracking or shocks.