{"product_id":"140dam59000-schneider-modicon-quantum-115v-ac-discrete-mixed-io-module","title":"140DAM59000 Schneider Modicon Quantum 115V AC Discrete Mixed IO Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e140DAM59000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density, mixed discrete I\/O module designed for high-availability control architectures within the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eModicon Quantum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. By combining 16 discrete 115V AC inputs and 8 solid-state AC outputs on a single rack card, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e140DAM59000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces rack slot consumption while maintaining fast signal switching and transient suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Architecture \u0026amp; Core Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Density Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines 16 AC inputs and 8 AC solid-state outputs inside one standard \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eModicon Quantum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Grouping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inputs split into 2 groups of 8 points; solid-state outputs split into 2 groups of 4 points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Switching Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid-state output design handles high surge currents (up to 45A peak per group) with zero contact wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Card Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated RC suppression networks combined with 5A group protection fuses mitigate high dV\/dt inductive transients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Status Signaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual status LEDs provide point-level input error sensing, output circuit monitoring, and bus communication verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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