The Schneider Electric 140CPU65260 is a high-performance Modicon Quantum Unity Processor with a 266 MHz CPU and 3,072 kB internal program/data memory. It features integrated Ethernet, Modbus Plus, Modbus serial, and USB communication interfaces, making it suitable for Quantum PLC control architectures with local, remote, and distributed I/O. Schneider Electric documentation confirms that the processor supports Unity Pro/Control Expert programming and X80 Ethernet remote I/O with the required firmware.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Model | 140CPU65260 |
| Product Name | Modicon Quantum Unity Processor |
| Series | Modicon Quantum |
| Product Type | PLC CPU / Processor Module |
| CPU Frequency | 266 MHz |
| Internal Memory | 3,072 kB |
| Ethernet | 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX |
| Modbus Port | RJ45, configurable RS-232 / RS-485 |
| Modbus Plus | 9-pin SUB-D |
| USB | USB programming/configuration port |
| Memory Expansion | 2 PCMCIA memory-card slots |
| Mounting | Modicon Quantum Rack |
| Programming | Unity Pro / Control Expert |
| Condition | New Surplus / Original New |
| Discontinued | Yes — Schneider lists the product as discontinued; end-of-service is listed as December 31, 2026 in several markets. |
Recommended Related Schneider Models: 140CPU65150 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; 140CPU65160 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; 140CPU65860 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; 140CPU67160 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; 140CPU67260 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; 140CPU67261 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; 140CPU67861 – Modicon Quantum Unity Processor; BMEP584040 – Modicon M580 Processor; 140CRA31200 – Quantum Ethernet Remote I/O Adapter; 140NOE77101 – Quantum Ethernet Communication Module. The 140CPU65260 is a legacy Quantum CPU, and Schneider Electric identifies M580 processor BMEP584040 as a replacement family for this discontinued reference.


