{"product_id":"schneider-electric-tm4es4-modicon-tm4-communication-module","title":"Schneider Electric TM4ES4 Modicon TM4 Communication Module","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eProduct Introduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schneider Electric \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0056b3;\"\u003eTM4ES4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance unmanaged Ethernet switch module engineered for the Modicon automation ecosystem. Designed specifically to expand network connectivity for logic controllers, it provides robust local device networking in demanding industrial environments. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0056b3;\"\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies this reliable unit to support seamless plant floor communications and machine integrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eParameter Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0056b3;\"\u003eTM4ES4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModicon TM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnmanaged Ethernet Switch Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModicon M241 and M251 Logic Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 RJ45 copper cable ports (10BASE-T\/100BASE-TX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e360 mA at 5 V DC via communication bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModbus TCP, Ethernet\/IP slave, SNMP, FTP, DHCP client\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 Modbus server connections, 16 Ethernet\/IP equipment connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-10°C to 55°C (horizontal), -10°C to 50°C (vertical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-25°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10% to 95% without condensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIP20 with protective cover in place\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWidth: 25 mm, Height: 90 mm, Depth: 90 mm, Weight: 0.125 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0056b3;\"\u003eTM4ES4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e module onto a standard Top hat TH35-7.5 or TH35-15 rail following IEC 60715 guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlternatively, secure the unit directly to a mounting plate or panel using an approved fastening kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect the internal communication bus to the compatible M241 or M251 logic controller securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach the ground wire to the designated screw connector terminal block to ensure proper shielding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlug standard RJ45 network cables into the four available Ethernet communication ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Maintenance Convenience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated local LED indicators provide instant visibility for channel links, port activity, and power status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreen and yellow LEDs display Ethernet link and data traffic conditions clearly for technicians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirmware updates are supported directly through the network configuration framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 25 mm width minimizes control panel footprint during cabinet retrofits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnmanaged architecture enables plug-and-play deployment without complex software configuration steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully compatible with Schneider Electric Modicon M241 and M251 controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e cULus, C-Tick, and marine approvals including LR, ABS, DNV, and GL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conforms to EN\/IEC 61131-2 and UL 508 industrial control requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Premium product compliant with RoHS and REACh regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eEnvironmental Tolerance \u0026amp; Interference Immunity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatic Discharge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested up to 8 kV air discharge and 6 kV contact discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiated Fields:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withstands electromagnetic fields up to 10 V\/m across 80 MHz to 1 GHz frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurge Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles 1 kV common mode on DC power lines and 2 kV on AC power lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withstands 1 mm peak amplitude at 5 to 13.2 Hz on symmetrical rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePackage Contents \u0026amp; Logistics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne Schneider Electric \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0056b3;\"\u003eTM4ES4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e communication module unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated screw connector terminal block for ground connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard manufacturer documentation and environmental compliance sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Carriers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast global dispatch via FedEx, UPS, and DHL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFulfillment Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders process and ship within 24 to 48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard product warranty period is 18 months from the date of purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB provides dedicated technical support for configuration inquiries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTypical Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecting distributed HMI panels and remote drives to a central M241 controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Treatment Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expanding Ethernet drop lines in harsh control cabinets requiring marine certifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linking high-speed sensor arrays to Modbus TCP supervisory control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e When expanding an existing M251 rack, engineers often encounter dropped packets if unshielded patch cables run too close to high-voltage motor drives. 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