{"product_id":"tsxdsz08r5-schneider-electric-modicon-tsx-micro-relay-discrete-output-module","title":"TSXDSZ08R5 Schneider Electric Modicon TSX Micro Relay Discrete Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Overview \u0026amp; Platform Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTSXDSZ08R5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-reliability relay discrete output module engineered by \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e for the established \u003cstrong\u003eModicon TSX Micro automation platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to bridge low-level controller logic with heavy-duty field actuators, the \u003cstrong\u003eTSXDSZ08R5\u003c\/strong\u003e features 8 isolated screw terminal channels capable of switching both AC and DC loads seamlessly within industrial control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Technical \u0026amp; Electrical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eEngineering Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTSXDSZ08R5\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eModicon TSX Micro\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRelay Discrete Output Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8 discrete outputs with removable screw terminal blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Type \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNormally Open (NO) relay contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e19 to 264 V AC \/ 10 to 34 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Current (Ith)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3 A conventional free air thermal current per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 10 ms switching latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Current Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e85 mA from backplane bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1.5 W max under full operational load\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation \u0026amp; 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Fault Diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitor module LED status indicators regularly to verify individual relay switching execution during runtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect screw terminal blocks annually for thermal discoloration or loosening caused by continuous mechanical vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck for inductive kickback suppression across DC and AC loads to prevent premature pitting of the internal relay contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplace the module immediately if insulation breakdown or contact welding is suspected during periodic diagnostic testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEquipment Compatibility \u0026amp; Platform Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned exclusively for integration within the \u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eModicon TSX Micro automation platform\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard field pre-actuators, solenoid valves, and indicator lamps operating within 19-264 V AC or 10-34 V DC ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrates cleanly into existing PLC rack layouts without requiring specialized backplane adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLogistics, Express Delivery \u0026amp; 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