Product Details

Product Overview

The Schneider Electric 140XBE10000 acts as the primary hardware bridge for expanding the Modicon Quantum automation platform. This module enables engineers to link additional backplanes, effectively increasing the total I/O capacity of a single PLC station. It specifically supports high-density configurations, integrating seamlessly with 12-slot and 16-slot Quantum racks. We offer this unit as 100% Brand New and Original equipment, ensuring full compliance with factory performance standards for mission-critical industrial applications.

Technical Specifications

The 140XBE10000 provides the physical and electrical interface required for multi-rack communication.

• Product Series: Modicon Quantum

• Function: Backplane Expansion / Rack Interconnection

• Backplane Compatibility: 12 to 16-slot Modicon Quantum Backplanes

• Primary Compatible Model: 140XBP01600

• Mounting Type: Rack Mountable (Quantum Standard)

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 290 mm x 51 mm x 104 mm

• Weight:  0.444 kg (including packaging)

• Compliance: CE, RoHS, Green Premium Product

Engineering Advantages

The 140XBE10000 solves complex architectural challenges in large-scale factory automation:

• Seamless Scalability: This module eliminates the limitations of a single-rack setup. By expanding the backplane, it allows for the addition of specialized I/O, communication, or motion control modules without replacing the existing CPU.

• Signal Integrity: Schneider Electric utilizes high-grade internal circuitry to maintain data bus speeds across multiple racks. This prevents signal degradation or latency spikes often found in poorly shielded expansion setups.

• Space Optimization: The compact 51mm width fits standard Quantum slots, maximizing the available space in high-density control cabinets.

• Rugged Durability: Designed for France-origin manufacturing standards, the unit withstands the thermal stresses of power generation and heavy manufacturing environments, operating reliably up to 60°C.

FAQs

• Which specific backplanes can I use with the 140XBE10000?This expander supports Modicon Quantum backplanes with 12 or 16 slots, such as the 140XBP01600. It ensures the data bus extends correctly across these larger chassis.

• Does this module require an external power supply?The 140XBE10000 features an integrated power interface that draws from the backplane bus, though the overall power consumption of the expanded rack must stay within the limits of the primary Quantum Power Supply module.

• Is this unit compatible with modern "Green Premium" sustainability standards?Yes, the 140XBE10000 carries the Green Premium status, confirming it meets the latest environmental and RoHS compliance regulations for eco-efficient industrial operations.

• How do I confirm the unit is Original Schneider Electric?Every unit we supply is "New In Box" (NIB) with original factory seals, global GTIN (3595860026040), and traceable date codes ensuring 100% authenticity.