Schneider Electric 140CHS32000 – Hot Standby Splitter Kit | Quantum PLC Redundancy Platform
Engineering Background
In mission-critical process automation environments — oil & gas, power generation, water treatment, and advanced manufacturing — unplanned PLC downtime is not an option. Schneider Electric’s Quantum Hot Standby architecture was engineered to eliminate single points of failure at the CPU level, enabling bumpless transfer between primary and standby controllers without process interruption.
Product Positioning
The 140CHS32000 Standby Splitter Kit is the physical interconnect backbone of the Quantum Hot Standby system. It provides the dedicated fiber-optic and I/O bus signal distribution between the primary and standby CPU racks, ensuring synchronous state replication and sub-100ms failover. This kit is a mandatory BOM component for any Quantum Hot Standby deployment and is not interchangeable with standard Quantum backplane accessories.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 140CHS32000 |
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric (Modicon) |
| Product Family | Quantum Hot Standby |
| Module Type | Hot Standby Splitter Kit |
| Compatible Platform | Modicon Quantum PLC (140-series) |
| Compatible CPUs | 140CPU67160, 140CPU67260, 140CPU67861 (Hot Standby capable) |
| Redundancy Architecture | 1:1 Hot Standby (Primary + Standby) |
| Switchover Time | < 1 scan cycle (typically < 100 ms) |
| Communication Link | Dedicated fiber-optic inter-rack cable (included) |
| I/O Bus Splitting | Distributes RIO/DIO drops to both primary and standby racks |
| Power Requirement | Powered via Quantum backplane (no external supply required) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Mounting | Quantum backplane slot (dedicated CHS slot) |
| Weight | 380 g |
| Certifications | CE, UL, cUL, FM Class I Div 2 |
| MTBF | > 300,000 hours |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Proven Application Environments
- Oil & Gas: Upstream wellhead control, pipeline SCADA, compressor station automation requiring SIL-rated redundancy
- Power Generation: Turbine control systems, substation automation, load dispatch centers
- Water & Wastewater: Pumping station control, treatment plant SCADA with 24/7 uptime requirements
- Petrochemical & Refining: Reactor control, distillation column automation, emergency shutdown system (ESD) integration
- Automotive Manufacturing: Body-in-white welding lines, paint shop conveyors, press automation
- Pharmaceutical: Batch process control under FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance frameworks
Engineering Advantages
- Bumpless Failover: State synchronization between primary and standby CPUs ensures zero process disruption on switchover — no output glitches, no setpoint loss
- Transparent to Field Devices: RIO/DIO drops continue operating normally during switchover; field wiring requires no modification
- Deterministic Switchover: Switchover logic is hardware-enforced, not software-dependent, eliminating race conditions
- Diagnostic Visibility: Full switchover event logging via Unity Pro / Control Expert; integrates with Schneider EcoStruxure Plant
- Scalable Architecture: Supports both local and remote I/O redundancy configurations; compatible with Ethernet RIO (140NOC78000) topologies
- Long Service Life: MTBF > 300,000 hours; designed for 15+ year industrial deployment cycles
System Architecture & Signal Flow
The 140CHS32000 installs in the dedicated CHS slot of the Quantum backplane. It intercepts the I/O bus and replicates all RIO/DIO traffic to both the primary CPU rack and the standby CPU rack simultaneously via the included fiber-optic inter-rack cable. The standby CPU maintains a continuously updated mirror of the primary CPU’s data table. Upon detection of a primary CPU fault (hardware failure, watchdog timeout, or power loss), the 140CHS32000 executes an autonomous switchover, promoting the standby CPU to primary status within one scan cycle. The previously faulted rack enters standby mode automatically upon recovery, restoring full redundancy without operator intervention.
Typical wiring topology: Primary Rack [140CPU + 140CHS32000] ←fiber→ Standby Rack [140CPU + 140CHS32000] → Shared RIO/DIO drops
Sourcing & Quality Verification
- Origin: Genuine Schneider Electric / Modicon OEM hardware — not aftermarket or remanufactured
- Traceability: Each unit ships with original Schneider Electric part label, date code, and serial number intact
- Inspection: Pre-shipment functional verification and visual inspection per IPC-A-610 workmanship standards
- Packaging: ESD-safe anti-static bag + foam-lined carton; suitable for international air freight
- Documentation: Certificate of conformance available upon request; Schneider Electric datasheet and installation guide included
- Warranty: 12-month Konmask hardware warranty against manufacturing defects
Procurement Process
- Submit RFQ: Contact support@konmask.com with your project BOM, required quantity, and delivery timeline
- Quote & Lead Time: Receive a formal quotation within 1 business day; ex-stock and scheduled delivery options available
- Order Confirmation: Purchase order accepted via email; proforma invoice issued for prepayment or net terms (qualified accounts)
- Shipment: DHL / FedEx Express international; EXW Xiamen or CIF destination port available
- After-Sales: Technical support available via email and WhatsApp; replacement RMA processed within 5 business days
Technical FAQ
Q: Can the 140CHS32000 be used with non-Hot-Standby Quantum CPUs?
A: No. The 140CHS32000 is exclusively compatible with Quantum CPUs that have the Hot Standby firmware option enabled (e.g., 140CPU67160/67260/67861). Standard Quantum CPUs do not support the CHS slot function.
Q: Is the fiber-optic inter-rack cable included in the kit?
A: Yes. The 140CHS32000 kit includes the dedicated fiber-optic cable for inter-rack communication. Cable length options may vary by revision — confirm with our team if your rack separation exceeds 3 meters.
Q: What is the maximum RIO drop count supported in a Hot Standby configuration?
A: Up to 31 RIO drops per Hot Standby system, consistent with standard Quantum RIO architecture limits. DIO (Distributed I/O via Ethernet) drops are limited by the Ethernet RIO head adapter specifications.
Q: Does switchover require any operator action?
A: No. Switchover is fully automatic and hardware-enforced. Operators are notified via diagnostic bits in the CPU data table and via EcoStruxure Plant alarms, but no manual intervention is required to maintain process continuity.
Q: Can we test switchover without interrupting production?
A: Yes. Unity Pro / Control Expert supports forced switchover commands for commissioning and periodic testing. The process remains in control on the standby CPU during the test.
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