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Real-World Use & Application Scenarios
The Schneider Electric 140CPU67160 CPU module is engineered for mission-critical industrial automation applications where uninterrupted operation and high availability are mandatory. Commonly deployed in process control, manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure automation systems, it provides reliable control and monitoring in environments demanding fault-tolerant operation. This CPU module excels in automation architectures that require hot standby configurations for redundancy, enabling seamless switchover to backup processors without production interruption. Its use is vital where system uptime and deterministic performance are essential for controlling distributed I/O, counters, high-speed interrupts, and time-stamped events.
Product Introduction & Positioning
The Schneider Electric 140CPU67160 is a Unity Hot Standby processor designed for the Modicon Quantum platform. It features a 266 MHz 32-bit processor core and supports up to 10 slots for expansion, accommodating a variety of I/O and communication modules. This processor is designed primarily for dual-redundant hot standby applications, enabling two processors to work in parallel with automatic synchronization and failover capabilities, ensuring zero downtime control.
Equipped with multimode Ethernet, Modbus, and Modbus Plus communication ports, including RJ45 and SUB-D 9 connectors, the 140CPU67160 integrates seamlessly within diverse industrial networks. Its architecture enables direct communication with multiple remote racks and distributed I/O stations, serving as a powerful automation controller for complex, large-scale, and mission-critical process systems.
Key Technical Features & Functional Benefits
The 140CPU67160 supports up to 63 distributed I/O stations across three distributed networks and up to 31 remote I/O stations spanning two remote racks, delivering significant scalability. It accommodates up to 8,000 discrete inputs and outputs per distributed network and over 31,000 discrete inputs and outputs on remote I/O, handling high I/O counts with precision.
- 140CPU67160
- 140CPU67160
With 1,024 kB internal RAM (512 kB allocated to data) and expandable memory capacities of up to 8 MB for file storage and 7,168 kB for program storage via PCMCIA cards, this CPU offers ample capacity to accommodate complex programs and large datasets. The processor executes instructions efficiently, with floating-point operations completed in 0.4 to 0.5 microseconds and Boolean operations in as low as 0.045 microseconds, optimizing performance for demanding control tasks.
Application-specific functions include accurate time stamping, counters, high-speed interrupt inputs, and serial links, broadening its suitability in complex automation requirements. The inclusion of key switches provides secure memory port on/off control, essential for operational safety and configuration integrity.
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 140CPU67160 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Product Type | Unity Hot Standby Processor |
| Processor Frequency | 266 MHz |
| Local Rack Slots | Up to 10 slots |
| Distributed I/O Stations | 63 stations – 3 distributed networks |
| Remote I/O Stations | 31 stations – 2 remote racks |
| Discrete I/O Inputs/Outputs | 8,000 each per distributed network |
| Remote Discrete I/O | 31,744 inputs and outputs |
| Analog I/O Inputs/Outputs | 500 per distributed network (inputs/outputs) |
| Memory | 1,024 kB RAM (512 kB data), expandable up to 8 MB file, 7,168 kB program with PCMCIA |
| Communication Ports | 1 Ethernet TCP/IP (RJ45), 1 Modbus (RJ45), 1 Modbus Plus (SUB-D 9), 1 USB port |
| Execution Time | ~0.4-0.5 µs Floating Point, ~0.045-0.06 µs Boolean/Word |
| Application Specific I/O | Timers, interrupts, counters, serial link |
| Key Switch | Memory port on/off |
| Power Consumption | 2500 mA bus current |
| Local Signaling | 1 Green LED Ethernet Activity, 1 Red LED Ethernet Collision |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60 °C |
| Certifications | UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 142, CE, FM Class 1 Div 2 |
| Weight | Approximately 0.85 kg |
Related Modules or Compatible Units
140ADI12000 – Analog input module compatible with Quantum system.
140AVO02000 – Analog output module for voltage/current.
140CRA35201 – Communication adapter supporting industrial networks.
140DPN21100 – PROFIBUS communication card for Quantum.
Installation Notes & Maintenance Best Practices
Installation of the 140CPU67160 should follow manufacturer guidelines for mounting within Modicon Quantum racks, ensuring firm electrical and mechanical connections. Proper grounding and shielding of communication cables (Ethernet, Modbus, Modbus Plus) are critical for noise immunity and network stability. System integrators should configure hot standby pairs properly for failover operation and test synchronization regularly.
Maintenance involves regular inspection of LED indicators for network activity and collision status. Routine firmware updates and integrity checks aid in maintaining security and performance. The PCMCIA slots should be used carefully for expansions and storage without power interruptions to avoid data corruption.
