Product Introduction

The Schneider 140DAI74000 Discrete Input Module is a versatile and reliable component designed to be a part of the Modicon PLC system. This module is primarily used for digital signal processing, allowing seamless integration between field devices and the control system in industrial automation environments. By converting field-level signals (on/off) from various devices into data that the PLC can process, it ensures accurate and efficient system control.

This discrete input module is widely used in many sectors, including manufacturing, process control, and energy management, where it helps ensure smooth operation and enhances overall system efficiency. Its robust design ensures high performance even under harsh environmental conditions, making it an ideal solution for demanding industrial applications.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The Schneider 140DAI74000 Discrete Input Module is highly versatile and can be used across various industries to monitor and process discrete signals from field devices. Here are some of the common applications for this module:

1. Manufacturing Automation: The module is used to interface with sensors, relays, and limit switches, monitoring digital signals to ensure smooth operations in assembly lines and automated machinery.
2. Process Control: In industries such as chemical processing, oil and gas, and water treatment, this module captures critical on/off signals from control equipment, ensuring consistent process monitoring and safety.
3. Energy Management: It plays a vital role in energy management systems, where it collects signals from energy meters, flow meters, and similar devices, supporting efficient monitoring and control of energy consumption.
4. Building Automation: Used in HVAC systems, lighting control, and access control systems, the module helps in monitoring and controlling various devices by processing digital input signals.
5. Safety Systems: The module is critical in safety systems, where it helps monitor emergency stop buttons, limit switches, and other safety devices, ensuring proper shutdown and safety protocols.

Advantages 

1. High Reliability: Built to last, the 140DAI74000 module offers excellent reliability even in harsh industrial environments, providing a stable and consistent signal processing system.
2. Wide Operating Temperature: The module can operate within a temperature range of -25°C to +70°C, making it suitable for a variety of environmental conditions, from extreme heat to cold.
3. Compact Design: Its compact size (103.9 × 40.3 × 250 mm) makes it easy to integrate into existing systems without taking up too much space, making it ideal for control panels with limited room.
4. Energy Efficient: The module consumes only 1.5W of power, making it an energy-efficient solution for industrial control systems.
5. Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate easily with other Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs and modules, it ensures smooth communication within the control system.
6. Fast Response Time: The module’s high-speed processing capability ensures real-time data collection and quick response, critical for applications where timing is key.
7. Simple Installation: With a DIN rail mounting design, installation is quick and easy, helping reduce downtime during system setup.
8. Safety Certified: The module is certified by both CE and UL, ensuring that it meets high international safety and quality standards.
9. Versatile Input Handling: With 16 discrete input channels, the module supports a variety of industrial applications and field devices.
10. Durability: The 140DAI74000 is made from high-quality materials, ensuring it can withstand harsh industrial environments and offer a long operational lifespan.

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