The 140CPU67160 is an outstanding high-performance central processing unit (CPU) module in the Modicon Quantum series under Schneider Electric. Meticulously designed to address complex and harsh industrial automation scenarios, it plays a pivotal role as a core hub in various industrial control systems.
As a core product of the Modicon Quantum automation platform, the 140CPU67160, with its excellent performance, is suitable for a wide range of application scenarios, from basic automation to large-scale complex industrial systems. Whether it is the automation upgrade of small factories or the intelligent manufacturing transformation of large enterprises, it can leverage its own advantages to provide solid guarantees for the efficient and stable operation of the system.
It is manufactured by Schneider Electric, a world-renowned leading enterprise in industrial electrical engineering. Schneider Electric has accumulated profound technical heritage in the field of industrial automation and adheres to a strict quality control system. Every step from R&D conception to production implementation follows high-standard specifications for the 140CPU67160, striving to create a product with exceptional stability and reliability.
Adopting an advanced PowerPC architecture and equipped with a processor core with a main frequency of 266MHz, it boasts strong data processing capabilities. When faced with complex industrial control algorithms and massive real-time data, it can respond quickly to ensure the efficient operation of the system. For example, in high-speed automated production lines, it can quickly parse sensor data and immediately send precise control commands to actuators, ensuring the smooth and error-free progress of the production process.
It has a built-in 4MB RAM, laying a solid foundation for system operation and program storage. With a PCMCIA card, the program memory can be flexibly expanded to 7168KB, and the file storage can be expanded to 8MB. This flexible memory expansion design allows users to easily cope with the growth of data storage and program running space according to the actual project requirements. For instance, in data-intensive industrial monitoring projects, expanded memory can be used to store a large amount of historical data, providing data support for in-depth data analysis and system optimization later.
- Local discrete I/O capability is unlimited (maximum 26 slots); via Ethernet remote I/O, it can support 31 branches, with a maximum of 28 slots per branch, demonstrating strong discrete processing capabilities.
- In a distributed network, using Modbus Plus, each network can achieve 8,000 inputs and 8,000 outputs; remote discrete I/O can reach up to 31,744 inputs and 31,744 outputs.
Such powerful discrete I/O processing capabilities are sufficient to meet the access and control needs of numerous switching devices in large-scale industrial systems, such as the control of a large number of solenoid valves and contactors in automated production lines.
- Local analog I/O is also unlimited (maximum 26 slots); via Ethernet remote I/O, it can support 31 branches, with a maximum of 28 slots per branch.
- In a distributed network, using Modbus Plus, each network can achieve 500 inputs and 500 outputs; for S908 remote I/O, it can achieve 1,984 inputs and 1,984 outputs.
The abundant analog I/O interfaces can accurately collect and control various analog signals (such as temperature, pressure, and flow), and are widely used in industries such as chemical engineering, electric power, and metallurgy that have high requirements for analog monitoring and control.
Equipped with 6 local Ethernet TCP/IP interfaces, it supports high-speed and stable Ethernet communication. It can be easily connected to industrial computers, other PLC devices, and various intelligent devices that support Ethernet communication, helping to build large-scale industrial Ethernet control systems. In modern smart factories, through Ethernet interfaces, the 140CPU67160 can upload production data to the enterprise management system in real time while receiving production scheduling instructions from the management system, realizing intelligent management and control of the production process.
With 6 local Modbus Plus interfaces, this protocol is known for its high speed and reliability. Through these interfaces, the 140CPU67160 can communicate with many devices that support the Modbus Plus protocol (such as intelligent meters and drives), easily realizing data sharing and collaborative work between devices.
Provided with 6 local Profibus DP interfaces, this is a widely used fieldbus protocol in the industrial automation field, featuring high speed and strong real-time performance. Through these interfaces, a large number of distributed I/O devices, sensors, and actuators can be connected to build an efficient fieldbus control system. For example, in the automated assembly line of an automobile manufacturing plant, each workstation's I/O modules are connected via Profibus DP interfaces to achieve precise control of the production process.
It has 1 USB port, which facilitates engineers to quickly connect programming devices or external storage devices during equipment debugging, maintenance, and program updates, enabling efficient data transmission and interaction. For example, during on-site debugging, engineers can quickly download the written control program to the 140CPU67160 via the USB interface, improving debugging efficiency.
Configured with 1 Modbus RS232/485 interface, it can be connected to serial devices using the Modbus protocol (such as old-fashioned intelligent meters and controllers), with strong compatibility to meet the communication needs of various devices in different industrial scenarios.
It has 2 distributed AS-Interface ports and 4 remote AS-Interface ports. AS-Interface is a simple and efficient underlying industrial communication network, mainly used to connect simple devices such as sensors and actuators. Through these interfaces, the 140CPU67160 can easily realize centralized management and control of a large number of underlying devices.
It integrates an Ethernet router communication service, which can effectively realize communication connections and data forwarding between different network areas. In complex industrial network architectures, it can connect devices in different subnets to achieve data interconnection and intercommunication, optimize the network topology, and improve the communication efficiency and reliability of the entire industrial network.
There is 1 cyclic/periodic main task for executing the core control logic of the system. This task operates cyclically according to the set period to ensure the stable implementation of the basic control functions of the system, such as the periodic start-stop control of equipment in automated production lines.
Equipped with 1 periodic fast task, which is specially designed to handle control tasks with extremely high real-time requirements. For example, in industrial scenarios with strict response speed requirements (such as high-speed packaging machine control systems), the periodic fast task can quickly process sensor feedback signals and adjust equipment operating parameters in a timely manner to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the packaging process.
Supports 128 I/O interrupt tasks. When the state of external I/O devices changes, the corresponding interrupt task can be triggered, enabling the 140CPU67160 to respond and process the change immediately. This function is crucial in industrial automation; for example, in an equipment fault detection system, when a sensor detects an equipment abnormality, the I/O interrupt task promptly notifies the CPU for processing, and protective measures are taken in time to prevent the fault from expanding.
It has 32 timer interrupt tasks, which can trigger interrupts at set time intervals to execute specific program codes. It is often used for tasks such as timed data collection and timed equipment inspection. For example, key production process data can be collected at regular intervals to provide support for subsequent in-depth data analysis and quality monitoring.
With 4 auxiliary tasks, which are used to execute tasks that are secondary but still require CPU processing (such as system status monitoring and data preprocessing). They effectively share the workload of the main task and improve the overall operating efficiency of the system.
Specific components in the application have a precise timestamp function, which can add accurate time marks to collected data. In industrial production, for scenarios that require strict time synchronization and data traceability (such as batch production records and equipment fault diagnosis), the precise timestamp function provides key data support, facilitating users to accurately analyze the sequence and causes of events.
Supports high-speed interrupt input, which can quickly respond to interrupt requests from external devices. In application scenarios with extremely high response speed requirements (such as high-speed motion control and emergency braking systems), the high-speed interrupt input function ensures that the CPU responds in the shortest time, guaranteeing the safe and stable operation of the system.
It has a serial link function, which facilitates connection and data interaction with serial communication devices. Although high-speed communication methods are currently popular, there are still a large number of serial communication devices in specific industrial scenarios. The serial link function ensures that the 140CPU67160 can be compatible and work collaboratively with these devices.
It has a key switch storage function, which can retain critical system settings and operating status information after the device is powered off or restarted. In industrial production, this function is of great significance: it can avoid the need for reconfiguring complex parameters after the device restarts due to unexpected power outages, ensuring that the device can quickly return to the normal operating state before the power outage and reducing production downtime.
It has a local signaling function, including green LED lights indicating Ethernet connection status and red LED lights indicating Ethernet collisions. Through these intuitive indicator lights, engineers can quickly judge the network connection status and promptly detect and resolve network communication faults. This simple and efficient fault diagnosis method helps improve equipment maintenance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
- Modbus Plus Network Connection: Equipped with a female connector SUB-D9 for connecting to the Modbus Plus network, ensuring stable communication with devices that support this network protocol.
- Ethernet Network Connection: Provided with an RJ45 connector specifically for connecting to the Ethernet network, ensuring high-speed and stable Ethernet data transmission.
- Modbus Bus Connection: Another RJ45 connector is designed specifically for connecting to the Modbus bus, facilitating communication with devices using the Modbus protocol.
It features a compact overall design, with dimensions (length × width × height) of 190mm × 130mm × 75mm and a weight of approximately 800 grams. The small size makes it easy to install and arrange in industrial control cabinets or equipment with limited space, without occupying excessive space resources. The installation method is flexible and diverse; it can be selected according to the actual industrial environment and equipment layout (such as DIN rail installation and wall-mounted installation), facilitating users' system integration, installation, and debugging.
Widely used in automated production lines in industries such as automobile manufacturing, electronic equipment manufacturing, and food and beverage production. By connecting to various sensors, actuators, and other automated equipment, it realizes fully automated control of the production process. For example, in an automobile assembly line, the 140CPU67160 can precisely control robots to complete parts grabbing and assembly actions according to preset programs, while real-time monitoring the operating status of equipment and product quality data at each link of the production line, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of the production line.
Plays a key role in process control fields such as chemical engineering, electric power, and metallurgy. It is used for real-time collection and processing of various process parameters (such as temperature, pressure, flow, and liquid level) and accurately adjusts the production process according to preset control strategies. Taking chemical production as an example, the 140CPU67160 can automatically control the opening of feed valves and the rotation speed of mixers based on parameters such as temperature and pressure inside the reaction kettle, ensuring that chemical reactions are carried out under optimal conditions, improving product quality and production efficiency, and guaranteeing the safe and stable progress of the production process.
In the field of intelligent warehousing and logistics, it is used to control the operation of equipment such as stackers, shuttle cars, and conveyors in automated stereoscopic warehouses. By communicating with the Warehouse Management System (WMS), it realizes automatic storage, retrieval, and handling of goods. For example, when the WMS issues a goods storage instruction, the 140CPU67160 can control the stacker to accurately transport the goods to the designated location; when goods are outbound, it can quickly dispatch shuttle cars and conveyors to accurately transport the goods to the shipping area, improving the operating efficiency and intelligence level of the warehousing and logistics system.
In the energy management of industrial enterprises, it can collect and analyze energy consumption data (such as electricity, water, and gas) in real time. By connecting to various energy monitoring meters and control equipment, it realizes optimized energy distribution and energy-saving control. For example, according to the electricity demand of the factory at different times, it can automatically adjust the operating status of transformers and control the start-stop time of high-power equipment, reducing energy consumption, improving energy utilization efficiency, and saving operating costs for enterprises.
