Schneider Electric TSX AEM1613 (TSX-AEM1613): Analog Input Module

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

Schneider Electric TSX Premium Series Technical Notes

The Schneider Electric TSX Premium PLC platform is a mid-to-high-range programmable logic controller family deployed extensively across global heavy industry sectors including petrochemical refining, nuclear power generation, offshore oil & gas, water treatment, and continuous process manufacturing. Introduced in the early 1990s as the successor to the TSX 47 and TSX 67 families, the TSX Premium line established itself as a backbone automation platform in facilities requiring deterministic scan times, high-density I/O, and redundant CPU architectures. Installations remain active across hundreds of sites in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, making lifecycle support and spare parts availability a critical operational requirement for plant maintenance teams.

The Evolution of TSX Premium Architecture

The TSX Premium architecture is built around the Fipio and Uni-Telway fieldbus protocols, with later revisions incorporating Modbus TCP/IP and Ethernet I/O extensions via the TSX ETY series communication modules. The platform uses a rack-based backplane (TSX RKY series) supporting up to 12 slots per rack, with multi-rack expansion via the TSX REY bus extender modules.

Early TSX Premium CPUs (TSX P57 102, TSX P57 202) operated with limited memory and no integrated Ethernet. The mid-generation CPUs (TSX P57 302, TSX P57 352) introduced expanded program memory and optional PCMCIA communication cards. The final generation (TSX P57 453, TSX P57 554, TSX P57 574) added integrated dual Ethernet ports, enhanced diagnostics, and Unity Pro software compatibility, replacing the earlier PL7 Pro programming environment.

Analog I/O modules in the TSX Premium family — including the TSX AEM1613 / TSX-AEM1613 — use an isolated, multiplexed acquisition architecture with 16-bit resolution on voltage and current inputs. Compatibility is maintained across all TSX RKY rack generations, though firmware alignment between CPU and I/O modules must be verified when mixing early and late production units.

TSX Premium Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

Analog Input Modules

• TSX AEM1613 (TSX-AEM1613): 16-channel analog input module, ±10V / 0–20mA / 4–20mA, 16-bit resolution, isolated inputs
• TSX AEM 416: 4-channel analog input, high-speed acquisition, thermocouple/RTD compatible
• TSX AEM 811: 8-channel analog input, voltage/current, standard resolution
• TSX AMM 600: 6-channel mixed analog I/O (4 inputs / 2 outputs), compact format

Analog Output Modules

• TSX ASO 0800: 8-channel analog output, 0–10V / 4–20mA, 12-bit resolution
• TSX ASO 0400: 4-channel analog output, voltage/current selectable per channel

Digital Input Modules

• TSX DEY 16D2: 16-channel 24VDC digital input, sink/source compatible
• TSX DEY 32D2K: 32-channel 24VDC digital input, high-density, connector block
• TSX DEY 16A3: 16-channel 120VAC digital input
• TSX DEY 08D4: 8-channel 48VDC digital input

Digital Output Modules

• TSX DSY 08R5: 8-channel relay output, 2A per channel, 250VAC
• TSX DSY 16R5: 16-channel relay output, mixed voltage capability
• TSX DSY 32T2K: 32-channel 24VDC transistor output, high-density
• TSX DSY 08T22: 8-channel 24VDC transistor output, protected outputs

CPU Modules

• TSX P57 102: Entry-level CPU, 32K instructions, Uni-Telway port
• TSX P57 302: Mid-range CPU, 128K instructions, PCMCIA slot
• TSX P57 453: High-end CPU, dual Ethernet, Unity Pro compatible
• TSX P57 554: Extended memory CPU, hot standby ready

Communication & Power Modules

• TSX ETY 110: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet TCP/IP communication module
• TSX PBY 100: PROFIBUS DP master module
• TSX CPS 3500: 35W power supply module, 100–240VAC input
• TSX CPS 3020: 20W power supply, 24VDC input

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete TSX Premium Parts

Schneider Electric officially discontinued active production of the TSX Premium hardware platform, transitioning customers toward the Modicon M340 and Modicon M580 families. However, the installed base of TSX Premium systems in long-lifecycle industries — particularly nuclear, chemical, and water infrastructure — means that demand for spare modules including the TSX AEM1613 remains consistent.

Quality Control for the TSX Premium Range

TSX Premium analog modules such as the TSX AEM1613 incorporate multi-channel multiplexed acquisition circuits and isolated backplane communication interfaces. DriveKNMS applies a structured test protocol to all TSX Premium analog modules prior to shipment:

• Backplane communication test: Module is seated in a live TSX RKY rack and polled via Unity Pro / PL7 Pro to confirm rack recognition and I/O exchange
• Channel-by-channel analog verification: Each input channel is stimulated with calibrated voltage (±10V range) and current (4–20mA range) signals; output values are logged against factory tolerance specifications
• Isolation integrity check: Inter-channel and channel-to-backplane isolation resistance is measured to confirm no degradation from prior installation environments
• Firmware and revision audit: Module firmware version and hardware revision are documented and provided with the shipment certificate
• Burn-in cycle: Modules are powered continuously for a minimum of 24 hours under load conditions to screen for latent component failures