Configured for primary direct current regulation inside Modicon Quantum automation platform backplanes, the Schneider Electric 140CPS21100 (140CPS21100 Power Supply Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. This standalone hardware unit conditions a 24 V DC nominal input source to generate a continuous, stabilized 5.1 V DC output rail directly across the local chassis parallel bus. By serving as the primary power distribution point for the local rack infrastructure, this component delivers clean logic bias to installed processors, network option adapters, and high-density input/output electronics under volatile load variations.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 140CPS21100 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Origin | France |
| Weight | 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard single-slot Modicon Quantum module housing |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1600 mA maximum input current (2 + (3 x Iout) W internal power dissipation) |
| Primary Input Voltage | 24 V DC (Operational limits: 20 to 30 V DC) |
| Inrush Current | 30 A maximum at peak entry |
| Secondary Logic Output | 5.1 V DC |
| Continuous Output Current | 0.3 to 3 A standalone load delivery |
| Input Power Interruption Margin | 1 ms at 20 V DC, 20 ms at 25 V DC |
| Associated Protection Fuse | 2.5 A slow-blow, 5 mm x 20 mm internal footprint |
| Hardware Overlays | Internal output overvoltage and overcurrent clamp protection |
| Local Diagnostic Signaling | 1 x green LED indicator (PWR OK) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85 deg C |
| Relative Humidity | 95 percent relative humidity non-condensing |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 5000 m (with appropriate factory thermal derating) |
| Certifications | CE, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 142, cUL, FM Class 1 Division 2 |
This power supply module integrates a high-efficiency switching regulator designed to isolate backplane bus communication velocity channels from severe low-voltage field distributions. Dedicated internal inductive-capacitive (LC) filters decouple the primary 24 V DC terminal block from the 5.1 V DC backplane traces, suppressing high-frequency ripple currents and common-mode noise. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immune circuitry handles up to 4 kV contact and 8 kV air discharges, while an integrated metal chassis enclosure absorbs electromagnetic fields up to 10 V/m. This rigid electrical screening prevents induced field transients from disrupting synchronous data scans or corrupting the scratchpad memory allocation blocks of adjacent CPU and communication modules.
Q: How does the internal power dissipation formula apply during full-load current delivery?
A: The module internal heat loss tracks the calculation $P = 2 + (3 \times I_{out})$, where $I_{out}$ represents the real-time secondary backplane current draw in Amperes. At the maximum standalone output limit of 3 A, the module dissipates exactly 11 W of power as thermal waste into the sealed enclosure ambient air.
Q: Will the 140CPS21100 support parallel multi-module summing for redundant rack configurations?
A: No. The 140CPS21100 is engineered strictly as a standalone power supply module. Interconnecting its output terminals in parallel with another power module will unbalance the internal control loops; applications requiring redundancy or current summing must deploy the 140CPS22400 or 140CPS21400 hardware variants.
Q: What action must be taken if the green PWR OK LED turns off while input voltage is confirmed within the 20 to 30 V DC range?
A: An unlit PWR OK LED under nominal input conditions indicates either an internal component failure or an active secondary short-circuit on the backplane bus. Isolate primary power, extract the module, and check the status of the associated 2.5 A slow-blow fuse. If the fuse is intact, check the physical backplane connectors for shorted pins before replacing the supply module.
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