Schneider Electric TSXH5724M Unity Hot Standby Processor

Product Description

The Schneider Electric TSXH5724M is a high-performance micro PLC from the TSX Micro PLCs series, designed to handle complex automation tasks efficiently. Its versatile configuration supports substantial I/O capacities and integrated communication options, making it suitable for various industrial environments. Moreover, the Unity Hot Standby processor ensures continuous operation with reliable redundancy, improving system resilience and uptime. The processor supports multiple control loops, application-specific channels, and flexible memory expansion for demanding automation applications.

This module integrates Ethernet TCP/IP, USB, and RS485 serial links, enabling seamless connectivity across networks and peripherals. In addition, it provides fast execution times per instruction and a high number of instructions per millisecond, ensuring responsive control and processing. Its robust industrial design meets international standards, including CE, UL, and IEC certifications, guaranteeing safety and reliability under challenging conditions.

Key Features

• High-performance Unity Hot Standby processor with dual CPU capability

• Supports up to 1024 discrete I/O and 80 analog I/O points

• Flexible memory expansion via PCMCIA card (up to 16 MB)

• Integrated Ethernet TCP/IP RJ45, USB type A, and RS485 serial link

• Execution time as fast as 0.039 µs per Boolean instruction

• Handles up to 30 simple process control loops

• LED indicators for system status, Ethernet link, and module diagnostics

• IP20 protection with wide operational temperature range (0–60°C)

Technical Specifications

General

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric

• Product Line: TSX Micro PLCs

• Part Number: TSXH5724M

• Net Weight: 0.56 kg

• Number of Racks: 1 (6/8/12 slots)

• Module Format: Double

Processor & Memory

• Discrete I/O Capacity: 1024 I/O

• Analog I/O Capacity: 80 I/O

• Application-Specific Channels: ≤ 24

• Process Control Channels: ≤ 10 (up to 30 simple loops)

• Internal RAM (with PCMCIA): 768 kB program, 192 kB data

• Internal RAM (without PCMCIA): 192 kB program and data

• PCMCIA Card Storage: 16,384 kB

Performance

• Execution Time per Instruction:

• Boolean: 0.039–0.057 µs

• Word/Fixed-Point Arithmetic: 0.054–0.073 µs

• Floating Point: 0.055–0.063 µs

• Instructions per ms:

• 11.4 Kinst/ms (65% Boolean + 35% fixed arithmetic)

• 15.75 Kinst/ms (100% Boolean)

• System Overhead: 1 ms master task

Connectivity & Communication

• Ethernet: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

• USB Port: USB Type A 12 Mbit/s

• Serial Link: Female mini DIN RS485, 19.2 kbit/s

• Communication Module Capacity: 2

Environment & Certification

• Operating Temperature: 0–60 °C

• Storage Temperature: -25–70 °C

• Relative Humidity: 10–95% non-condensing

• Altitude: 0–2000 m

• Standards: CE, UL 508, CSA, IEC 61131-2

• Protective Treatment: TC, IP20

Typical Applications

• Industrial machine automation and control systems

• Continuous process management and data acquisition

• Factory production line integration and monitoring

• Redundant control systems for high-availability processes

• Networking of PLCs with Ethernet TCP/IP and USB peripherals

FAQ

Q1: Can TSXH5724M handle multiple simultaneous process loops?
A1: Yes, it supports up to 30 simple process control loops and 10 main channels.

Q2: What type of memory expansion is supported?
A2: The PLC supports PCMCIA cards up to 16 MB for additional program and data storage.

Q3: Is the module suitable for harsh industrial environments?
A3: Yes, it features IP20 protection, wide operating temperature, and meets CE, UL, and CSA standards.

Q4: Which communication protocols are integrated?
A4: It integrates Ethernet TCP/IP, USB Type A, and RS485 serial link for flexible connectivity.

Q5: What is the execution speed per instruction?
A5: Boolean instructions execute in 0.039–0.057 µs, ensuring fast and responsive control.