Schneider Electric 140CRP31200 — Remote I/O Adapter Module | Modicon Quantum Series
Engineering Background
The Schneider Electric 140CRP31200 is a Remote I/O (RIO) adapter module designed for the Modicon Quantum programmable automation controller (PAC) platform. It serves as the communication bridge between the Quantum CPU backplane and distributed I/O drops located remotely on the plant floor, enabling deterministic, high-speed data exchange over the Modicon S908 Remote I/O coaxial bus.
Product Positioning
Engineered for mission-critical continuous process and discrete manufacturing environments, the 140CRP31200 is the standard RIO head adapter for Quantum remote drops. It allows procurement engineers to extend the Quantum I/O architecture up to 30 remote drops without compromising scan-cycle integrity or system determinism — a key requirement in refinery, power generation, water treatment, and heavy manufacturing applications.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 140CRP31200 |
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric (Modicon) |
| Series / Platform | Modicon Quantum |
| Module Type | Remote I/O (RIO) Head Adapter |
| Bus Protocol | Modicon S908 Remote I/O (coaxial, 57.6 kbps) |
| Max Remote Drops | Up to 31 drops (1 local + 30 remote) |
| Max I/O Points per Drop | 64 words (1024 I/O bits) |
| Cable Type | RG-6/U or RG-11/U coaxial cable |
| Max Cable Distance | 3,000 m (9,840 ft) with RG-11/U |
| Power Consumption | 800 mA @ 5 VDC (from backplane) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Backplane Slots | Single-slot Quantum backplane module |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | Standard Quantum single-slot form factor |
| Weight | 800 g (approx.) |
| Certifications | UL, CE, cUL |
| MTBF | >300,000 hours (per Schneider Electric reliability data) |
| SKU / Order Reference | 140CRP31200 |
Proven Application Environments
- Oil & Gas: Distributed wellhead and pipeline monitoring with long-distance RIO drops across hazardous areas
- Power Generation: Turbine control and BOP (balance-of-plant) I/O distribution in thermal and hydro plants
- Water & Wastewater: Multi-pump station control with remote drop architecture across large treatment facilities
- Automotive Manufacturing: Body-in-white and paint-shop conveyor control with deterministic I/O scan requirements
- Chemical Processing: Continuous process control with distributed field instruments and actuators
- Mining & Minerals: Conveyor, crusher, and hoisting system control in electrically noisy environments
Engineering Advantages
- Deterministic S908 Bus: Fixed scan-cycle timing ensures predictable I/O response — critical for safety-instrumented and process-control loops
- Long-Distance Reach: Up to 3 km of coaxial cable eliminates the need for intermediate marshalling panels in large plant layouts
- High I/O Density per Drop: 64-word capacity per remote drop maximises field device density without additional hardware
- Backward Compatibility: Fully compatible with existing Modicon 800-series and Quantum legacy infrastructure — no CPU firmware upgrade required
- Robust EMI Immunity: Coaxial bus architecture provides inherent shielding against industrial electromagnetic interference
- Hot-Standby Ready: Supports Quantum Hot Standby (HSB) CPU configurations for redundant control architectures
System Architecture & Signal Flow
In a typical Quantum RIO architecture, the 140CRP31200 is installed in the local Quantum backplane alongside the CPU (e.g., 140CPU65160). The module generates the S908 coaxial bus signal, which is distributed via trunk cable to each remote drop. At each remote drop, a 140CRA93100 drop adapter receives the bus signal and interfaces with local I/O modules (analog, digital, or specialty). The CPU scans all remote drops within a single PLC scan cycle, maintaining system-wide I/O coherency.
Signal path: Quantum CPU → 140CRP31200 (local backplane) → S908 coaxial trunk → 140CRA93100 (remote drop) → Field I/O Modules → Field Devices
Sourcing & Quality Verification
- Origin: Genuine Schneider Electric / Modicon OEM hardware — not aftermarket or remanufactured
- Inspection: Each unit undergoes visual inspection, label verification, and functional power-on check prior to shipment
- Traceability: Serial number and date-code documentation available upon request for regulated industries
- Packaging: Ships in anti-static ESD packaging with foam cushioning; original Schneider Electric packaging where available
- Warranty: 12-month Konmask operational warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal operating conditions
Procurement Process
- Step 1 — Inquiry: Submit your BOM or part number via the product page or email support@konmask.com
- Step 2 — Quote: Receive a formal quotation with lead time, unit price, and shipping options within 24 business hours
- Step 3 — Order Confirmation: Purchase order accepted via email; proforma invoice issued for prepayment or net-terms accounts
- Step 4 — Shipment: Dispatched via DHL / FedEx / SF Express with full tracking; export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, COO) included
- Step 5 — After-Sales: Technical support available post-delivery; RMA process initiated within 7 days of receipt for verified defects
Technical FAQ
Q: Is the 140CRP31200 compatible with Quantum Hot Standby CPU configurations?
A: Yes. The module is fully supported in HSB architectures. Both primary and standby CPUs share the same RIO bus; the 140CRP31200 in the primary rack manages active bus control, with automatic failover handled by the HSB logic.
Q: Can I mix 140CRP31200 with Ethernet RIO (140CRP31200E) drops on the same system?
A: No. The S908 coaxial RIO bus and Ethernet RIO (ERIO) are separate architectures. A single Quantum CPU can support both via separate adapter modules, but the two bus types operate independently.
Q: What is the maximum number of I/O modules per remote drop?
A: Each remote drop (using a 140CRA93100 adapter) supports up to 6 I/O module slots on a standard Quantum remote backplane, subject to the 64-word (1024-bit) I/O capacity limit of the S908 bus per drop.
Q: Does this module require any special firmware or software configuration?
A: No firmware is resident on the 140CRP31200 itself. Configuration is performed in Unity Pro (or Control Expert) by defining the RIO drop topology in the I/O bus editor. No additional licensing is required beyond the standard Quantum project.
Q: What cable and termination resistors are required?
A: RG-6/U (up to 1,500 m) or RG-11/U (up to 3,000 m) 75-ohm coaxial cable. A 75-ohm termination resistor (Schneider P/N: AS-XBCT-075) must be installed at the last drop on the trunk cable.
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