Schneider Electric 140CPU67160 Modicon Quantum PLC CPU Module

Product Description

Overview

The 140CPU67160 is a high-performance Unity processor designed for the Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum series. Engineered for demanding industrial control applications, this CPU supports Hot Standby redundancy and multimode Ethernet connectivity, providing robust performance and fault-tolerant operation. It is compatible with EcoStruxure Control Expert software for advanced logic programming and system integration.

Technical Specifications

Processing Performance

• Clock Speed: 266 MHz

• Boolean Execution: 10.28 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean logic)

• Mixed Logic Execution: 10.07 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean, 35% numerical)

• Typical Boolean Instruction Scan Time: 0.0525 – 0.075 µs

Memory

• Internal RAM: 1024 KB total (512 KB dedicated to data storage)

• Expandable Program Memory: Up to 7168 KB via PCMCIA card

• File Storage: Up to 8 MB via PCMCIA card

Connectivity

• Ethernet: 1 RJ45 port, multimode TCP/IP

• Modbus Plus: 1 SUB-D 9-pin female connector

• Modbus Serial: 1 RJ45 (RS-232/485)

• Hot Standby Fiber Link: 1 fiber optic port for primary-standby synchronization

• USB: 1 port for local programming and configuration

I/O Capacity

• Remote I/O: Supports up to 31 racks per S908 or Ethernet RIO

• Distributed I/O: Up to 63 stations via Modbus Plus

• Max Discrete I/O: 31,744 inputs / 31,744 outputs

• Max Analog I/O: 1,984 inputs / 1,984 outputs

• Supports high-speed interrupts, counters, and precise time-stamped I/O

Key Features

• Hot Standby capable with bumpless transfer for high-availability systems

• Multitasking: 1 cyclic/periodic master task and 1 fast periodic task (some restrictions in Hot Standby mode)

• Built-in diagnostics: LED indicators and LCD for system status and fault monitoring

Environmental and Physical

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C

• Slots Occupied: 2 on Quantum backplane

• Weight: 0.85 kg

Applications

Ideal for mission-critical industrial automation requiring redundancy and high-speed control. Commonly deployed in process control, manufacturing lines, and energy distribution systems.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU be used in a Hot Standby configuration?
A: Yes, it supports Hot Standby synchronization via fiber optic link.

Q: What programming software is required?
A: EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly Unity Pro).

Q: How many I/O modules can this CPU handle?
A: Up to 31,744 discrete inputs and outputs remotely, and up to 1,984 analog I/O per remote configuration.