Schneider Electric 140XBE10000 Modicon Quantum Backplane Expander Module

Product Overview

The 140XBE10000 expands the local Modicon Quantum backplane bus, allowing engineers to link multiple racks within a single control system. This module provides the essential interface for high-speed data synchronization across secondary chassis, significantly increasing I/O capacity for complex, large-scale industrial automation. We supply this unit as 100% Brand New and Original, ensuring full signal integrity and low-latency communication across the extended bus architecture.

Technical Specifications

The 140XBE10000 maintains rigorous electrical and environmental standards for continuous operation:

• Function: Backplane Expander / Interface Module

• Bus Current Requirement: 1000 mA

• Power Consumption: Approximately 5 W

• Power Supply: 5 VDC via Quantum Backplane

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

• Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing

• Backplane Compatibility: Supports 12-slot to 16-slot Quantum racks (e.g., 140BP01600)

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 40 x 250 x 104 mm

• Weight: 0.44 kg (0.97 lb)

Engineering Advantages

• Seamless I/O Scaling: The module extends the internal Quantum bus to additional racks without requiring a remote I/O (RIO) processor. This direct bus extension facilitates the addition of hundreds of I/O points while maintaining high-speed logic throughput.

• Simplified Cabinet Architecture: By using the 140XBE10000, engineers consolidate multiple racks into a single logical station. This eliminates the need for redundant communication modules and reduces the complexity of the software configuration.

• Robust Signal Integrity: The module handles high-speed data transmission over ribbon cables or fiber optics (depending on configuration). Its design suppresses electrical noise and prevents data packet collisions, ensuring stable communication in high-interference environments like power substations.

• Industrial Environmental Resilience: With an operating range up to 60°C and a storage ceiling of 85°C, the 140XBE10000 survives the thermal stresses of unventilated control cabinets and harsh industrial sites.

FAQs

• Which cables do I need to connect two 140XBE10000 modules?

  Standard local expansion typically requires the 140XCA717xx series of backplane expander cables. Ensure you select the appropriate cable length (e.g., 140XCA71703 for 1 meter) based on your rack spacing.

• Can I use the 140XBE10000 in any slot on the backplane?

  No. You must install the expander module in the designated expansion slot of the Quantum backplane (typically the last slot on the right) to ensure proper bus termination and signal routing.

• Does this module support fiber optic expansion?

  Yes, depending on your system configuration and specific interface hardware, the Quantum expander series supports fiber optic media to provide electrical isolation between racks located in different areas of a facility.

• Is this product supplied in original factory packaging?

  Absolutely. We guarantee that every 140XBE10000 is 100% Brand New and ships in its original Schneider Electric factory box with all technical documentation and quality seals intact.