TSX3721001 | Schneider | Modular Base Controller

Product Description

The Schneider TSX3721001 Modular Base Controller is engineered for the Modicon TSX Micro automation platform, delivering robust performance and modular flexibility. Designed for industrial automation tasks, it integrates communication interfaces, memory expansion, and precise execution speeds for demanding control applications.

Key Features

• Product Type: Modular Base Controller

• Voltage Range: 90–264 V AC (nominal 100–240 V)

• Input Current: 2 mA (control), 60 A (power stage)

• Output Current: 0.5 A

• Slots Available: 3 expansion slots

• Communication Interfaces:

  • 1 Serial link (TER/AUX): Uni-Telway, 19.2 kbit/s

  • 1 Modbus: Modbus RTU, 19.2 kbit/s

• Realtime Clock: Integrated

• Memory Capacity:

  • Flash: 15 Kwords data

  • Internal RAM: 20 Kwords data

  • With PCMCIA card: up to 128 Kwords program/data

• Execution Performance:

  • Boolean instruction: 0.13 µs (without PCMCIA), 0.19 µs (with PCMCIA)

  • Arithmetic REAL floating: 4.5 µs

  • 1K instruction cycle: 5.88 ms (Boolean, no PCMCIA), 4 ms (Boolean, with PCMCIA)

• Application Tasks:

  • 16 event tasks

  • 1 master task

  • 1 fast task

• System Overhead: 1.6 ms for master task

• Protection: Overload and short-circuit protection

• Secondary Power: 16 W

Environmental Ratings

• Operating Temperature: 0–60 °C

• Storage Temperature: -25–70 °C

• Humidity: 10–95 % (non-condensing)

• Altitude: 0–2000 m

• EMC Compliance: IEC 1000-4-2/3/4/5/12, IEC 61131-2

Physical Dimensions

• Width: 341.4 mm

• Height: 151 mm

• Depth: 152 mm

• Weight: 1.72 kg

Application Scenarios

• Modular machine control systems

• Small to mid-scale automation projects

• Industrial environments requiring Modbus or Uni-Telway communication

FAQ

Q: Can the TSX3721001 be expanded with additional modules? A: Yes, it supports up to 3 slots for expansion modules.

Q: What is the maximum memory capacity with PCMCIA support? A: Up to 128 Kwords for program and data storage.

Q: Is the controller suitable for high-speed Boolean operations? A: Yes, Boolean execution time is as low as 0.13 µs without PCMCIA.