{"product_id":"tsxctz1a-modicon-tsx-micro-counter-module-by-schneider","title":"TSXCTZ1A Modicon TSX Micro Counter Module by Schneider","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Blueprint \u0026amp; Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTSXCTZ1A\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered by \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as a precision counter module tailored specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eModicon TSX Micro automation platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built to handle single-channel counting applications with a robust resistive 24 V DC input structure, this module integrates seamlessly into legacy automation frames. It offers dependable pulse processing capabilities for industrial counting tasks, ensuring synchronized performance across automated manufacturing cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Performance Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem Parameter Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngineering Specification Metrics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTSXCTZ1A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomation Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModicon TSX Micro automation platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounter Modules (Single Input Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounting Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Hz (Network Frequency: 100 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (19 to 30 V) \/ 5 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed State Thresholds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eState 1: ≥ 11 V (24 V DC) \/ ≥ 2.4 V (5 V DC)\u003cbr\u003eState 0: ≤ 5 V (24 V DC) \/ ≤ 1.2 V (5 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Current \u0026amp; 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