{"product_id":"schneider-electric-as-i-master-31-devices-tsxsaz10","title":"Schneider Electric AS-i Master | 31 Devices TSXSAZ10","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSchneider Electric Modicon TSXSAZ10 AS-Interface Master Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schneider Electric \u003cstrong\u003eTSXSAZ10\u003c\/strong\u003e is an AS-Interface (AS-i) master module for TSX Micro PLC systems. This module connects the PLC to a cost-effective sensor and actuator network. It can manage up to 31 AS-i slave devices on a single network. The \u003cstrong\u003eTSXSAZ10\u003c\/strong\u003e also integrates 4 local discrete inputs and 4 outputs for direct I\/O connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Module Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d35400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schneider Electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d35400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSXSAZ10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modicon TSX Micro \/ Premium Automation Platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-Interface (AS-i) Master Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAS-i Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e V1.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actuator-Sensor Interface (AS-i), M2 Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Slave Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 Devices (with Standard Addressing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Discrete I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Inputs \/ 4 Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddressing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard AS-i Addressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard AS-i Unpolarised 2-wire Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Net Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.45 kg (1.00 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Connection Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated from the host PLC platform (backplane)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAS-i Line Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Terminal Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal I\/O Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via the module's integrated terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between AS-i network and PLC backplane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Physical Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to 158°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress Protection (IP):\u003c\/strong\u003e IP20 (for installation inside a control cabinet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies with IEC 60068-2-6 (Fc tests)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies with IEC 60068-2-27 (Ea tests)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandards \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 61131-2 (Programmable Controllers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAS-i Certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-Interface No. 12001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Conformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compliant with AS-i V1.0 specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Network Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the module into an available slot on a compatible TSX Micro base unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the standard yellow AS-i 2-wire flat cable to the dedicated terminal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure proper polarity if using older polarised AS-i networks (V2.0+).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the 4 local inputs and outputs to nearby sensors and actuators if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress all AS-i slave devices (1-31) using an addressing unit or master programming tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure the network in the PLC programming software (Unity Pro\/PL7).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe master automatically detects and parameterizes configured slaves upon power-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate the AS-i line with the specified resistance if the cable length exceeds 100m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x TSXSAZ10 AS-i Master Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions (L x W x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5 x 5.7 x 5.5 cm (10.04 x 2.2 x 2.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Gross Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 324 g (11.4 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping GTIN (EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3389110738070\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e FedEx, UPS, DHL Express services available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e This communication module is non-returnable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months from the date of purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty covers defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport is available for network configuration and slave device integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only AS-i certified power supplies and repeaters for network extensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is AS-Interface typically used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAS-i is a simple, low-cost network for connecting binary sensors (e.g., push buttons, limit switches) and actuators (e.g., solenoid valves, pilot lights) to a PLC, reducing wiring time and cost in machine control panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix different brands of AS-i slaves on the same network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, AS-i is an open standard. You can use slaves from any manufacturer (Siemens, Festo, IFM, etc.) on the same network as long as they are AS-i certified and you stay within the 31-device limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the 4 local I\/O points for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are for connecting devices that are physically very close to the PLC rack, avoiding the need to run them onto the AS-i network. It's useful for a few critical or high-speed signals right at the controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I address a new AS-i slave device?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a handheld addressing unit or a configuration tool in the PLC software. The slave is temporarily connected to the addressing tool, which assigns it a unique number (1-31) before it is connected to the live network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum cable length for an AS-i network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total trunk line can be up to 100 meters without a repeater. Using repeaters, you can extend the network up to 300 meters. The yellow flat cable carries both data and power to the slaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2025 Ubest Automation Limited. 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