Model Interpretation

140: Modicon Quantum series

CPU: Central Processing Unit

67160: 266 MHz, hot-standby, Ethernet/Modbus Plus, LCD display

Technical Parameters

Processor: 32-bit PowerPC RISC, 266 MHz, math coprocessor

Execution Speed: Boolean ~0.05–0.075 µs/inst; Mixed ~0.1 µs/inst

Memory:

Internal RAM: 1024 KB (512 KB data)

Flash: 16 MB (program storage)

Expandable: Up to 7168 KB program / 8 MB file via PCMCIA

Max I/O: 65,536 discrete; 1,984 analog

Local I/O: 8 slots (10-slot rack)

Remote I/O: 64 stations (RIO/DIO); 31 racks (S908/Ethernet RIO)

Backplane Current: 2500 mA

Operating Temp: 0°C to +60°C; Storage -40°C to +85°C

Dimensions: 130 × 80 × 60 mm; Weight ≈0.85 kg

Certifications: UL 508, CSA C22.2 No142, CE, FM Class1 Div2

Interface & Communication

Ethernet: 1 × RJ45, 10/100 Mbps, Modbus TCP/IP, EGD

Modbus Plus: 1 × SUB-D 9-pin (peer-to-peer)

Modbus Serial: 1 × RJ45 (RS-232/485)

USB: 1 × USB 1.1 (local programming)

Fiber Sync: 1 × fiber port (hot-standby link)

Protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, EGD, BOOTP/DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP

Core Functions

Hot-Standby Redundancy: Bumpless transfer, fault tolerance (with 140CHS41020)

Multitasking: 1 cyclic master + 1 fast periodic task

Integrated Diagnostics: LCD display + LED status indicators

FactoryCast: Custom web pages for remote monitoring

FDR: Faulty Device Replacement (hot-swap I/O)

Applications

Systems: Modicon Quantum 140 series racks

Industries: Power, water treatment, oil/gas, chemical, manufacturing

Use Cases: High-availability process control, redundant SCADA, critical infrastructure

Compatibility

Racks: 140XBP series (10-slot, 16-slot)

Redundancy: 140CHS41020 (redundant backplane)

Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Unity Pro, ProWORX 32