Schneider Electric TSX3722101 Modular Base Controller

Product Description

The Schneider Electric TSX3722101 is a versatile modular base controller from the Modicon TSX Micro PLC series, designed to support advanced industrial automation systems. Operating on a 24 VDC supply, it ensures stable and reliable control performance across diverse applications. With three expansion slots and built-in analog and digital I/O, this controller enables seamless integration with both legacy and modern devices. Moreover, its dual communication interfaces—UNI-TELWAY and Modbus RTU—allow efficient network connectivity at 19.2 kbit/s, supporting both master and slave configurations. Designed for durability, the TSX3722101 withstands ambient temperatures from 0 to 60°C and provides short-circuit and overload protection for safe operation.

Key Features & Functional Highlights

• Modular base controller with three expansion slots for analog and digital modules.

• Supports both UNI-TELWAY and Modbus RTU serial communication at 19.2 kbit/s.

• Built-in analog inputs (0–10 V) and outputs, plus discrete incremental counter support.

• Integrated real-time clock and flash memory for program and data storage.

• Fast instruction execution: 0.13 µs per Boolean operation without PCMCIA card.

• System capable of managing multiple tasks, including master, fast, and event tasks.

• Robust design with electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic, and transient immunity.

• Mountable on standard panels with operation altitude up to 2,000 meters.

Technical Specifications

General

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric

• Product Type: Modular Base Controller

• Product Line: Modicon TSX Micro

• Part Number: TSX3722101

• Net Weight: 1.75 kg

• Dimensions: Width 341.4 mm, Height 151 mm, Depth 152 mm

• Number of Slots: 3

• Primary Voltage: 24 V DC (range 19.2–30 V)

• Input Current: 2 mA

• Protection: Short-circuit and overload

Communication & I/O

• Integrated connection: 1 UNI-TELWAY serial link, 1 Modbus RTU link

• Communication speed: 19.2 kbit/s

• Analog input: 8 × 0–10 V

• Analog output: 1 × 0–10 V

• Counting input: 1 × discrete incremental counter (10 Hz)

Memory & Performance

• Flash memory: 15 Kwords data

• Internal RAM: 20 Kwords (data), 128 Kwords with PCMCIA card (program/data)

• Maximum object areas: 1 %MWi internal words, 128 %KWi constant words, 256 %Mi

• Execution time per instruction: 0.13 µs Boolean, 4.5 µs REAL arithmetic

• System overhead for master task: 2.3 ms

Environment

• Operating temperature: 0–60°C (non-condensing)

• Storage temperature: -25–70°C

• Relative humidity: 10–95% (operation), 5–95% (storage)

• Operating altitude: 0–2,000 m

Typical Applications

• Industrial process automation requiring flexible modular control systems.

• Integration with existing Modicon TSX Micro networks and CANopen machines.

• Facilities demanding precise analog and digital I/O management.

• Applications where robust operation and electromagnetic compliance are essential.

FAQ

Q: What communication protocols does the TSX3722101 support?
A: It supports UNI-TELWAY and Modbus RTU serial communication at 19.2 kbit/s.

Q: How many expansion slots are available on this controller?
A: The TSX3722101 features three modular expansion slots for analog and digital modules.

Q: What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges?
A: It operates reliably from 0–60°C with 10–95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

Q: Can this controller handle short-circuits or overload conditions?
A: Yes, it includes built-in short-circuit and overload protection for safe operation.

Q: What is the memory capacity for program and data storage?
A: Internal RAM is 20 Kwords, and with a PCMCIA card, it supports 128 Kwords for program and data.