The Schneider Electric TM5PCRS2 is a communication module for the Modicon TM5 distributed I/O system. This module provides RS-232/RS-485 serial communication capability to the TM5 I/O island, enabling connection to devices such as barcode scanners, printers, scales, or legacy PLCs that use serial protocols. It expands the connectivity options of the TM5 system for data exchange with peripheral equipment.
Parameters
Parameter Category Details
Model TM5PCRS2
Series Modicon TM5 System
Product Type Serial Communication Module (RS-232/RS-485)
Communication Interface RS-232 and RS-485 (configurable)
Protocol Support ASCII, Modbus RTU (slave/master), custom protocols
Baud Rate Configurable (up to 115.2 kbps typical)
Isolation Opto-isolated for noise immunity
Connection Removable screw terminal block
Power Supply Powered via TM5 base unit
Status Indicators Communication status LEDs
Configuration EcoStruxure Machine Expert
Mounting TM5 base unit on DIN rail (35mm)
Typical Applications Connecting barcode readers, RFID readers, serial printers, weighing scales, or legacy serial devices to TM5-based control systems