{"product_id":"schneider-electric-140cra93100-modicon-quantum-rio-drop-adaptor-module","title":"Schneider Electric 140CRA93100 Modicon Quantum RIO Drop Adaptor Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric 140CRA93100\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Remote I\/O (RIO) drop adaptor module designed to manage communication between a central Modicon Quantum PLC processor and remote expansion racks. Operating as the primary interface in a remote I\/O drop, the unit handles single-cable coaxial signal transmission at a rate of 1.544 Mbit\/s, enabling long-distance data exchange across distributed automation architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a standard Quantum rack-mount form factor, the \u003cstrong\u003e140CRA93100\u003c\/strong\u003e supports up to 27 I\/O expansion modules within a single drop. The module connects to the coaxial network via an elbowed female F-connector and operates across a 35 dB dynamic range. Built-in diagnostic capabilities execute automated checks on startup and during runtime—including executive checksums and RAM address\/data checks—to verify operational integrity and bus stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables communication between the primary controller and up to 27 remote I\/O expansion modules within a Quantum RIO drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-channel physical interface via a female elbowed F-connector for 75 Ohm coaxial cable networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed data transmission rate of 1.544 Mbit\/s with a dynamic range of 35 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic routines covering executive checksums alongside RAM address and data validation during power-up and runtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 V DC isolation voltage between the coaxial center conductor and protective ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Modicon Quantum single-slot module form factor for direct rack backplane installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterfacing remote Quantum I\/O racks with central Modicon Quantum PAC processor heads over coaxial cable networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging high-density distributed I\/O architectures requiring up to 27 expansion modules per remote drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfrastructure and processing applications requiring galvanic isolation across extended communication topologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cfigure 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systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommunication \u0026amp; Operational Capacities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.544 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Cable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 Ohm coaxial cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 V DC (coaxial center to ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Expansion Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 27 I\/O expansion modules per drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Current Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mA (1 channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 W (1 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