Hardware reference guide

Modicon Quantum Overview

35013379 02 October 2007

Quantum CPU Modules

Overview The Quantum CPU is a module residing on the Quantum local I/O backplane. The

CPU is a digitally operating electronic system, which uses a programmable memory

for the internal storage of user instructions. These instructions are used to

implement specific functions such as:

z Logic

z Process sequencing

z Timing

z Coupling

z Arithmetic

These instructions allow control through digital and analog outputs, for various types

of machines and processes.

The Quantum CPU serves as a bus master controlling the local, remote, and

distributed I/O of the Quantum system.

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