Schneider Electric 140XBP01000 Backplane 10 Slot

Schneider Electric 140XBP01000 is a 10-slot rack backplane for the Modicon Quantum automation platform. This 427 mm long backplane provides ten free slots to host distributed, local, or remote I/O modules, enabling modular expansion within a single Quantum rack. Weighing about 1 kg (2.2 lb), it is designed for mounting on a mounting plate and is fixed in place by screws to deliver a stable backbone for power and signal distribution across all installed modules. As a dedicated backplane, it interfaces with the Quantum rack bus to connect I/O modules to the controller and field devices, supporting configurations that require up to ten I/O modules in a single chassis. The part is described in product literature as a Modicon Quantum – Rack Backplane for 10 slots, intended for use with distributed, local, and remote I/O modules within the Modicon Quantum ecosystem. Schneider Electric lists 140XBP01000 as discontinued as of April 14, 2023, with a replacement path pointing to BMEXBP0800 for similar backplane needs, signaling an evolution toward newer X80 backplane solutions while preserving the option to outfit a Quantum rack with a ten-slot backplane. This backplane is typically used in modular industrial automation setups where compact rack space and straightforward wiring are priorities, offering a straightforward, ten-slot interface that concentrates I/O connections in a single, stable backbone.