1. Product Overview

2. Key Features

• Conformal coated PCB: protects against humidity, dust, chemicals, and condensation

• Quantum backplane expansion: supports 12‑slot, 14‑slot, 16‑slot racks

• 100 Mbps full‑duplex backplane communication

• Multi‑rack cascading: up to 3 levels of extension racks

• Isolated power distribution: +5 V logic, ±12 V I/O to extension racks

• Fault isolation: protects main rack from extension rack electrical faults

• Hot‑swappable: insert/remove with power ON

• Enhanced environmental resistance: wider temperature and humidity tolerance

• Diagnostic LEDs & status words: real‑time monitoring

• Certifications: CE, UL, cUL, RoHS; coated for industrial harsh areas

3. Technical Specifications

General

• Model: 140XBE10000C (Conformal Coated)

• Type: Backplane expander / bus repeater

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

• Supported racks: 12‑slot, 14‑slot, 16‑slot

• Expansion levels: up to 3 cascaded racks

• Backplane bandwidth: 100 Mbps full‑duplex

• Power supply: 24 V DC (100–400 mA)

• Power dissipation: ≤6 W

• Isolation: 1500 Vrms between main and extension backplanes

Conformal Coating

• Coating material: acrylic conformal coating

• Protection: moisture, dust, salt spray, corrosive gases (H₂S, SO₂)

• Insulation: prevents leakage and short circuits in humid conditions

Environmental (Coated Version)

• Operating temperature: −20 °C to +70 °C (extended range)

• Storage temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: 5–95 % RH, non‑condensing

• Altitude: ≤3,000 m

• Protection class: IP20 (module), coated PCB

• Vibration: 10–150 Hz, 0.15 mm amplitude (IEC 60068‑2‑6)

• Shock: 15 g, 11 ms half‑sine (IEC 60068‑2‑27)

Mechanical

• Dimensions (W×H×D): 40.34 × 250 × 103.85 mm

• Weight: approx. 0.44 kg

• Mounting: standard Quantum rack slot

4. LED Indicators

• PWR (Green): ON = 24 V DC OK, 5 V rail healthy; OFF = power fault

• RUN (Green): ON = active, communicating; FLASH = initialization/link fault

• FAULT (Red): ON = overvoltage, undervoltage, short circuit; OFF = normal

• LINK (Yellow): ON = backplane link up; FLASH = data activity

5. Installation & Wiring

Rack Installation

1. Insert 140XBE10000C into any empty slot of the main Quantum rack.

2. Push firmly until latched.

3. Connect extension rack backplane cable to the expander port.

4. Secure cables and ensure proper chassis grounding.

Power Wiring

• 24 V DC: connect to V+ and 0 V terminals

• Ground: chassis to system earth ground

• Cable: twisted pair, 18–24 AWG, max 500 m

Grounding

• Separate signal and power grounds

• Single‑point earth ground for all racks

• Shield cables grounded at one end only

6. Configuration (Unity Pro)

1. Open Unity Pro V7.0+.

2. Add 140XBE10000C in hardware configuration.

3. Define number of extension racks and slots.

4. Enable backplane diagnostics and fault reporting.

5. Map extension I/O to CPU image.

6. Download configuration; module initializes automatically.

7. Operation & Diagnostics

Normal Operation

• PWR: ON

• RUN: ON

• FAULT: OFF

• LINK: ON (steady or flashing)

Fault Conditions

• FAULT ON: short circuit, over/undervoltage in extension rack; expander shuts down extension power.

• RUN Flashing: check cable, seating, or configuration.

• PWR OFF: check 24 V DC supply.

Diagnostic Data

• Voltage rail status (+5 V, ±12 V)

• Backplane link quality

• Overcurrent/short‑circuit flags

• Module temperature

8. Maintenance

• Monthly: inspect LEDs, cables, and connections

• Quarterly: check terminal torque; clean vents (avoid harsh solvents)

• Semi‑annually: test fault isolation

• Coating inspection: annually check for damage; recoat if needed (qualified personnel only)

9. Safety & Compliance

• Qualified personnel only for installation and maintenance.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• For industrial control systems only; not for direct life‑safety applications without safety layers.

• Compliant with IEC 61000‑6‑2, IEC 61000‑6‑4 (EMC for harsh environments).

10. Compatibility

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

• Software: Unity Pro V7.0+, Concept V2.6+

• I/O: all standard Quantum digital/analog/specialty modules

• Racks: 12‑slot, 14‑slot, 16‑slot Quantum racks

11. Difference Between 140XBE10000 and 140XBE10000C

• 140XBE10000: standard, no conformal coating; operating temp 0 °C to +60 °C; for clean industrial environments.

• 140XBE10000C: conformal coated; extended temp −20 °C to +70 °C; for humid, dusty, corrosive environments (e.g., water treatment, chemical, offshore).