{"product_id":"tsxles20-modicon-tsx-micro-plc-serial-link-expansion-new","title":"TSXLES20 Modicon TSX Micro PLC Serial Link Expansion New","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric TSXLES20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance serial communication expansion module for the Modicon TSX Micro PLC series. This module provides two independent, asynchronous serial ports, allowing the PLC to exchange data simultaneously with multiple peripherals like HMIs, variable speed drives, and barcode readers. By offloading communication protocols from the main CPU, the TSXLES20 maintains fast logic execution speeds. We supply this module as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring seamless network expansion for your machine-level control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSXLES20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLC Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModicon TSX Micro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Independent Asynchronous Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × Mini-DIN 8-pin female\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS485 or RS232 (Dependent on cable selection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 Kbps to 19.2 Kbps (Software configurable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModbus RTU\/ASCII, Uni-Telway, Character Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 mA at 5V DC (Internal Bus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePL7 Pro \/ EcoStruxure Control Expert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.15 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized CPU Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe TSXLES20 handles serial data processing independently. This architecture prevents communication overhead from slowing down your PLC's primary scan cycle, which is essential for high-speed packaging and motion tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Physical Layer Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the module utilizes Mini-DIN 8-pin connectors, the specific cable choice determines whether the port operates as RS232 or RS485. This allows a single module to interface with both point-to-point HMI connections and multipoint RS485 drive networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace-Saving Half-Slot Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module fits into the standard half-slot format of the TSX Micro rack. This compact footprint enables significant communication expansion without requiring a larger, more expensive PLC base or increasing the control panel's physical size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Visual Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated LEDs provide instantaneous status updates. The green \"RUN\" LED confirms module health, while yellow LEDs indicate TX\/RX activity for each port, allowing maintenance teams to troubleshoot network traffic issues without a PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Protocol Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module natively supports industry-standard Modbus and Uni-Telway. This ensures \"plug-and-play\" connectivity with a vast range of legacy and modern industrial hardware, from laser scanners to remote telemetry units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the TSXLES20 support RS232 and RS485 simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Since the two ports are independent, you can configure one for RS232 (e.g., for a local printer or HMI) and the other for RS485 (e.g., for a network of drives) by utilizing the appropriate Schneider Electric serial cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat software do I need to configure the serial ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can configure the TSXLES20 using PL7 Pro for legacy applications or EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly Unity Pro) for modern systems. Configuration involves setting the baud rate, parity, and protocol directly within the I\/O map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I ensure the module is 100% Brand New?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee every TSXLES20 we ship is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein its factory packaging. Each unit carries a full 12-month warranty, protecting you against the reliability risks associated with refurbished or used surplus parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module with the Modicon M340 or M580?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The TSXLES20 specifically fits the TSX Micro PLC platform. 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