{"product_id":"schneider-electric-140xca71703-quantum-expander-cable","title":"Schneider Electric 140XCA71703 Quantum Expander Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e140XCA71703\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/span\u003e is a dedicated backplane expansion cable developed for the Modicon Quantum automation platform. This interconnection cable is used together with the Quantum backplane expander module to establish reliable communication between expanded rack assemblies within PLC systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for use with the \u003cstrong\u003e140XBE10000\u003c\/strong\u003e backplane expander, the cable provides secure high-integrity data transmission between connected backplanes while maintaining system stability in industrial automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product has been discontinued by Schneider Electric, although long-term service support remains available through 2030 for installed systems and maintenance operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBackplane extension cable for Modicon Quantum systems\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nCompatible with Quantum rack expansion architectures\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nIntended for use with \u003cstrong\u003e140XBE10000\u003c\/strong\u003e backplane expander\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFactory-configured 1 meter cable length\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nSupports stable rack-to-rack communication\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nIndustrial-grade connection accessory\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nSuitable for maintenance, repair, and legacy Quantum installations\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\nSpecification\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\nDetails\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nManufacturer\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nSchneider Electric\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nProduct Family\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nModicon Quantum\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nProduct Type\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nBackplane Expander Cable\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nModel Number\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140XCA71703\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nAccessory Category\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nConnection Accessory\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nCable Type\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\nBackplane Extension 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cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable is specifically designed for use with the \u003cstrong\u003e140XBE10000\u003c\/strong\u003e backplane expander module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cable length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard factory cable length is 1 meter (3.3 feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product still manufactured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Schneider Electric discontinued the \u003cstrong\u003e140XCA71703\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2022, but service and support remain available until 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default 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