Schneider Electric 140XBP00600 Modicon Quantum 6-Slot Rack Backplane

Description

The Schneider Electric 140XBP00600 is a 6-slot rack backplane designed for the Modicon Quantum automation platform. It serves as the primary structural and electrical foundation, providing communication bus routing and power distribution for Quantum system modules.

Engineered for local, remote, and distributed I/O configurations, the 140XBP00600 houses CPUs, power supply modules, communication interfaces, and I/O modules. The 6-slot architecture provides a compact physical footprint suitable for small-to-medium control applications or localized drop locations within a distributed control network.

Constructed for panel installation, the 140XBP00600 mounts directly to a backplate or enclosure panel via screw fixing. Integrated connectors across all 6 slots ensure reliable mechanical engagement and backplane bus continuity across inserted Quantum modules.

Features

• 6 free slots available for flexible module configuration.
• Supports local, remote, and distributed I/O architecture setups.
• Direct mounting plate installation using standard screw fixing.
• High-density backplane bus interface for power distribution and inter-module communication.
• Lightweight and compact design with a net weight of 0.64 kg (1.41 lb).

Applications

• Housing Quantum CPUs, power supplies, and I/O modules in local control racks.
• Distributed I/O rack mounting in remote industrial automation drops.
• Control panel space optimization for standalone or expansion PLC nodes.

Technical Specifications

General

Mechanical

Installation Guidelines

1. Pre-Installation Inspection: Verify the mounting panel surface is flat, rigid, and free from debris before securing the rack.
2. Mounting: Secure the 140XBP00600 rack backplane to the enclosure mounting plate using the designated screw fixing holes. Ensure grounding paths between the rack frame and enclosure backplate are established.
3. Module Insertion: Align target Modicon Quantum modules with the guide slots and press firmly until the rear connector fully engages the backplane socket and the top latch locks securely.
4. Wiring & Cable Management: Ensure connected field cabling and bus cables do not exert mechanical tension on inserted modules or the backplane assembly.

Replacement Recommendations

• System Power Isolation: Always disconnect all power sources to the backplane and field devices before removing or installing modules or the backplane itself.
• Module Removal: Release the locking latches on inserted modules before sliding them straight out from the backplane connectors.
• Backplane Swap: When replacing a 140XBP00600, label all installed modules by slot position to ensure proper re-installation order onto the new backplane.

Compliance and Certifications

• Directives: EU RoHS Directive Compliant