Schneider 140CHS41020 Hot Standby Kit

Product Introduction

The Schneider 140CHS41020 is a high-performance hot standby kit designed for the Modicon Quantum series programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It plays a critical role in ensuring system redundancy by providing an additional controller that takes over in the event of a failure in the primary controller, ensuring continuous operation without interruption. This feature is essential for mission-critical applications where system availability and zero downtime are paramount.

The 140CHS41020 kit is typically used in environments such as oil & gas, manufacturing, power generation, and critical infrastructure, where even minimal downtime can result in significant losses. By integrating this hot standby solution, organizations can achieve higher reliability and improve the overall performance of their control systems.

Product Parameters

Product Applications

The Schneider 140CHS41020 hot standby kit is used in various high-availability control systems across industries. Key applications include:

1. Process Control Systems: In industries like chemical processing, oil & gas, and refining, where system availability is essential, the 140CHS41020 ensures that control systems continue operating smoothly even in the event of a controller failure.

2. Power Generation: Ensures reliable operation of power plants, especially in critical areas like turbine control, where uninterrupted operation is essential for plant efficiency.

3. Manufacturing Automation: In automated factories, the kit ensures continuous operation of production lines, reducing downtime and optimizing manufacturing processes.

4. Water and Wastewater Treatment: Provides high availability for water treatment plants where system downtime can impact operations and water safety.

5. Critical Infrastructure: Protects essential infrastructure such as transportation, communications, and HVAC systems, ensuring that critical systems remain online and functional.

Product Advantages

• High Availability: The 140CHS41020 ensures controller redundancy, automatically switching to the backup controller in case of a failure, minimizing downtime and improving system reliability.

• Seamless Integration: Compatible with Modicon Quantum PLCs, this kit integrates easily into existing systems, requiring minimal changes.

• Compact and Lightweight: With compact dimensions of 34.3 × 45.9 × 66.8 mm and a weight of 10.073 kg, the 140CHS41020 is easy to mount in a standard panel and does not require significant space in the control cabinet.

• Flexible Operation: With an operating temperature range of 0°C to +60°C, it can be used in a wide variety of industrial environments.

• Reduced Downtime: The hot standby feature ensures that if the primary controller fails, operations continue without interruption, reducing costly downtime.

• International Certifications: The product is certified by CE, UL, and CSA, ensuring compliance with international standards for safety and reliability.

Brand

• Brand: Schneider Electric
  Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and automation solutions. The company offers a wide range of products and services that help industries manage energy usage more efficiently and automate processes. The 140CHS41020 hot standby kit is part of the Modicon Quantum series, known for its flexibility, scalability, and reliability in industrial control systems.

Series

• Series: Modicon Quantum
  The Modicon Quantum series is one of the most advanced ranges of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for complex industrial control systems. These controllers provide exceptional performance, and the 140CHS41020 kit is designed to work seamlessly within this series, enhancing system reliability through redundancy.

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