140SHS94500
May 23, 2026

140SHS94500

140SHS94500 is a hot standby loadable software package for Modicon Quantum PLC systems, designed to enable redundant CPU hot standby operation. It provides the firmware and configuration files required to set up, synchronize, and manage a primary/secondary CPU redundancy pair, ensuring bumpless switchover and continuous control for critical applications. 2. Key Features

Description

1. Product Overview

140SHS94500 is a hot standby loadable software package for Modicon Quantum PLC systems, designed to enable redundant CPU hot standby operation. It provides the firmware and configuration files required to set up, synchronize, and manage a primary/secondary CPU redundancy pair, ensuring bumpless switchover and continuous control for critical applications.

2. Key Features

  • Quantum CPU redundancy: supports 140CPU65150, 140CPU67160, 140CPU68060 and later

  • Bumpless switchover: seamless transfer of control on primary failure

  • Data synchronization: real‑time mirroring of process data, I/O status, and application program

  • Loadable software: supplied on 3.5‑inch disk, installed via Unity Pro or PLC console

  • Redundancy management: automatic primary/secondary role negotiation and health monitoring

  • Diagnostic logging: switchover events, fault codes, and synchronization status

  • Compatibility: Unity Pro V7.0+; works with standard Quantum I/O and networks

  • Language: English version; suitable for global deployments

3. Technical Specifications

Software & Compatibility

  • Product type: Hot standby redundancy firmware (loadable)

  • Supported CPUs: Quantum 140CPU65150 / 67160 / 68060 / 69060

  • Software platform: Unity Pro V7.0 or higher

  • Installation media: 3.5‑inch disk, file‑based load

  • Redundancy mode: 1:1 primary/secondary, cold/hot standby

Redundancy Performance

  • Switchover time: ≤100 ms (typical, depending on program size)

  • Synchronization cycle: 10 ms minimum

  • Data mirroring: full process data, I/O image, internal flags

  • Link: uses Quantum backplane and redundant Ethernet/Modbus Plus

Environmental & Mechanical

  • Operating temp: 0 °C to +60 °C (PLC system ambient)

  • Storage temp: −20 °C to +70 °C (disk media)

  • Humidity: 5–95 % non‑condensing

  • Weight: approx. 0.11 kg (disk only)

4. Installation

System Requirements

  • Two identical Quantum CPUs in separate racks or redundant backplane

  • Unity Pro V7.0+ installed on programming PC

  • Redundant communication links (Ethernet or Modbus Plus) between racks

Loading Procedure

  1. Insert the 140SHS94500 disk into the PC disk drive.

  2. Open Unity Pro and connect to the primary CPU.

  3. Navigate to PLC → Load → Redundancy Software.

  4. Select the 140SHS94500 files from the disk.

  5. Load the software to both primary and secondary CPUs.

  6. Configure redundancy parameters in Unity Pro hardware editor.

  7. Verify synchronization and perform test switchover.

5. Configuration (Unity Pro)

  1. In hardware configuration, enable “Hot Standby” for both CPUs.

  2. Assign primary and secondary roles, or set auto‑negotiation.

  3. Define synchronization areas: I/O, process data, and internal bits.

  4. Set switchover conditions: CPU fault, power loss, or user‑defined trigger.

  5. Enable diagnostic bits for status monitoring in the application program.

  6. Download configuration to both CPUs and verify link status.

6. Operation & Redundancy Logic

Normal Operation

  • Primary CPU runs the application and controls I/O.

  • Secondary CPU continuously synchronizes data but remains in standby.

  • Both CPUs exchange health status over redundant links.

Switchover

  • On primary failure, secondary takes control within ≤100 ms.

  • All I/O states and process data are preserved.

  • Fault is logged; system attempts to re‑synchronize when primary recovers.

Diagnostics & Status

  • Redundancy active, sync OK, switchover count, and fault reason codes available in PLC status words.

  • Unity Pro provides real‑time redundancy monitoring screens.

7. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance

  • Verify redundant link health monthly.

  • Check synchronization status and error logs quarterly.

  • Re‑load software only if advised by Schneider Electric support.

Common Issues

  • Sync failure: check cable connections, IP addressing, or CPU firmware mismatch.

  • Slow switchover: reduce sync data size or optimize program scan time.

  • Frequent switchovers: investigate EMI, power supply stability, or faulty hardware.

8. Safety & Compliance

  • Qualified personnel only for configuration and maintenance.

  • Redundancy does not eliminate need for safety risk assessment; apply appropriate SIL ratings for safety functions.

  • This software is intended for industrial control systems; not for direct life‑safety applications without additional safety layers.

9. Compatibility

  • CPUs: 140CPU65150, 140CPU67160, 140CPU68060, 140CPU69060

  • Software: Unity Pro V7.0 and above

  • Networks: Modbus Plus, Ethernet (TCP/IP), Quantum backplane


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