The processor module MX213 (based on PC technology) is designed for the M1 controller system. It can be operated standalone, or it can control up to 320 local I/O-modules connected to the M1 backplane.

The onboard CAN interface (up to 1 Mbit) can handle 128 Tx and Rx PDOs, the configuration tool is fully integrated into bachmann's Eclipse-based SolutionCenter. The mapped network variables can be accessed directly via the process image in a IEC 61131-3 program or by symbolic addressing in other high level languages (C, C++, Matlab Simulink, Java).

The other Interfaces on the module (2 × 10/100 Mbit-Ethernet, one full RS-232, one combined RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) are free available for application programming. The CPU with integrated FPU offers enough performance for closed loop control applications together with severel other application software modules.

The ferro-electrical FRAMs provides local data security for more than ten years without power supply.

• Two serial interfaces
• Two Ethernet interfaces 10/100 Mbps with state indicating
• One CAN interface
• One USB interface 1.1 functionality
• State indicating LEDs for Run, Init and Error
• Mass storage (Compact Flash)
• Working memory 32/64 MiB DRAM
• Data memory up to 512 KiB SRAM, battery backup
• 64 KiB FRAM
• Program memory of 16/32/64 MiB Flash on PC card and 8 MiB internal Flash (4 MiB for system software, 4 MiB for applications)
• Integrated power supply