Technical Specification Sheet

Document No. 149-476

February 20, 2018

TX-I/O Product Range

Description
TX-I/O™ is a range of I/O modules, with associated TX-I/O Modules provide I/O points for APOGEE based
power and communication modules, for use within the upon TX-I/O Technology. TX-I/O Technology provides
APOGEE Automation System. The TX-I/O product flexibility of point types, tremendous flexibility of signal
range includes the following: types and support for manual operation.
There are eight types of TX-I/O modules:
• Eight types of I/O modules, which act as signal
• 8 point DI module (TXM1.8D)
converters. The I/O modules communicate
between the PXC Modular or the PXC-36 and the • 16 point DI module (TXM1.16D)
related devices in the building services plant. • 6 point DO with Relay module (TXM1.6R)
• TX-I/O Power Supply for the TX-I/O modules. • 6 point DO with Relay and Manual Override
module (TXM1.6R-M)
• TX-I/O Bus Connection Module, which bridges • 8 point Universal module (TXM1.8U)
communication and power from one DIN rail to
• 8 point Universal with local override/identification
another. device (LOID) module
• TX-I/O Island Bus Expansion (IBE) module, which (TXM1.8U-ML)
bridges communication between the primary field • 8 point Super Universal module (TXM1.8X)
panel and expansion field panels. • 8 point Super Universal with LOID module
(TXM1.8X-ML)
• P1 Bus Interface Module (BIM), which connects
TX-I/O modules to the P1 FLN. The P1 BIM
provides power for TX-I/O modules, but it does not
contain applications or perform control; the control
database for the TX-I/O points resides in a field
panel.

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Features • All 8 points on the TXM1.8D module, as well as 8
of the 16 points on the TXM1.16D module, may be
• The self-forming TX-I/O island bus transmits used as pulse counters up to 10 Hz.
power as well as communication signals. • Each input point has a green LED for status
indication.
− The TX-I/O island bus can be extended a
maximum of 164 feet (50 meters). NOTE: No potential (dry contact) for all points.
− Adding an Island Bus Expansion (IBE) module Digital Output Modules (TXM1.6R and
expands communication data up to an TXM1.6R-M)
additional maximum of 200 feet (61 m) in two
directions.
• Hot-swappable electronic components allow
powered electronics to be disconnected and
replaced without removing terminal wiring or
disturbing the self-forming bus.
All TX-I/O modules include the following features:
• DIN rail mounting.
• High density (point count to physical dimensions).
• Hardware addressed with address keys.
• Removable label holder that allows for customized
point labels.
The TXM1.6R and TXM1.6R-M Digital Output Modules
• LEDs that provide status indication and diagnostic provide six NO or NC (form C), maintained or pulsed,
information for the I/O module, as well as for each
voltage free/dry contacts.
point on the module.
• The contacts are rated for a maximum of 250 Vac
• Separable into terminal base and plug-in I/O at 4A.
module electronics for:
• Each I/O point has a green LED for status
− Improved installation workflow, allowing field indication.
wiring to be terminated prior to installation of
electronics. • The TXM1.6R-M module is also equipped with
manual override switches. An orange LED per
− Optimum diagnostics—connected peripheral override switch indicates override status
devices can be measured without affecting or individually per point.
being affected by the I/O module.
− Quick replacement of electronics for service. Universal Modules (TXM1.8U and
TXM1.8U-ML)
Module Introduction
Digital Input Modules (TXM1.8D and
TXM1.16D)

The TXM1.8U and TXM1.8U-ML Universal I/O

modules provide 8 points, which can be individually
software configured as digital input, analog input, or
analog output to best meet the specific application
needs.
The TXM1.8D and TXM1.16D are dedicated to All Universal I/O modules provide:
monitoring, respectively, 8 and 16 digital input points.
• Class 2 AC distribution voltage for peripheral
• They monitor status signals from normally open devices, such as valves and actuators.
(NO) or normally closed (NC), latched voltage
free/dry contacts.

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• Green LED status per I/O point that varies in TX-I/O Power Supply (TXS1.12F4)
intensity according to the voltage and current
(directly proportional).
Digital input support includes:
• Voltage free/dry contacts
• Pulse counters up to 25 Hz
Analog input sensor support includes:
• 1K Nickel – Landis & Gyr curve
• 1K Platinum – 375 and 385 coefficient
• 10K and 100K Thermistor – Type II Curve
Active input and output support includes:
• Analog input voltage 0-10 Vdc
The TX-I/O Power Supply generates 24 Vdc at 1.2A to
• Analog output voltage 0-10 Vdc power TX-I/O modules and peripheral devices.
TXM1.8U-ML modules are also equipped with a local • Up to 4 TX-I/O Power Supplies can be operated in
override/identification device (LOID), which includes an parallel, with a maximum of two per DIN rail.
LCD signal display. The LCD displays the following
information for each I/O point: • It can be located within a row of TX-I/O modules or
at the beginning of a new DIN rail.
• Configured signal type
The TX-I/O Power Supply performs the following
• Symbolic display of process value functions:
• Notification of faulty operation, short circuit, or • Transfers 24 Vac at 4A to power TX-I/O modules
sensor open circuit and peripheral devices.
Orange LEDs indicate override status individually per • Routes CS (+24 Vdc Communication Supply)
point. and CD (Communication Data signal) between
Super Universal Modules (TXM1.8X and DIN rails.
TXM1.8X-ML) • Provides an input point for 24 Vac to power
additional peripheral devices.
• Isolates the 24 Vac peripheral device supply in
case of overload or short-circuit with Class 2
distribution. The replaceable AC fuse can be
accessed from an installed module.
• Indicates the AC fuse status (via LED) for easy
diagnostics.
TX-I/O Bus Connection Module (TXS1.EF4)

The TXM1.8X and TXM1.8X-ML Super Universal

modules share all of the Universal module features,
and also provide:
• Analog input current 4-20 mA
• Analog output current 4-20 mA
(four current outputs maximum per module on
Points 5 through 8)
• 24 Vdc distribution from power supply for sensors
at a maximum of 200 mA per module The Bus Connection Module transfers DC power for
TX-I/O modules and peripheral devices and transfers
AC power for peripheral devices.
• It can be located within a row of TX-I/O modules or
at the beginning of a new DIN rail.

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The TX-I/O Bus Connection Module performs the • Only one Island Bus Expansion (IBE) module per
following functions: enclosure is permitted.
• Routes CS (+24 Vdc Communication Supply) • Expansion enclosures must be supplied using a
and CD (Communication Data Signal) between separate TX-I/O Power Supply. Loss of this power
DIN rails. does not affect the primary enclosure.
• Provides an input point for 24 Vac to power P1 Bus Interface Module (TXB1.P1 and
additional peripheral devices. TXB1.P1-4)
• Isolates the 24 Vac peripheral device supply in
case of overload or short-circuit with Class 2
distribution. The replaceable AC fuse can be
accessed from an installed module.
• Indicates the AC fuse status (via LED) for easy
diagnostics.
TX-I/O Island Bus Expansion Module
(TXA1.IBE)

The P1 Bus Interface Module (P1 BIM) provides P1

FLN communication and power for TX-I/O modules. It
does not contain application or control for the TX-I/O
modules.
The P1 BIM provides the following features:
• Communication on the P1 FLN or MEC
Expansion Bus.
• 24 Vac input.
The TX-I/O Island Bus Expansion (IBE) module • Generation of 24 Vdc at 600 mA to power
increases the distance between the primary field panel TX-I/O modules and peripheral devices.
and expansion field panels without affecting the TX-I/O
• Plug-in screw terminals.
island bus maximum distance.
• Isolates the peripheral device supply in case of
• An LED provides an indication of island bus
overload or short-circuit with Class 2 distribution.
communication.
The replaceable AC fuse can be accessed from an
• The IBE converts the TX-I/O island bus signal on installed module.
the self-forming rail to an RS-485 signal level on
• Separate LEDs for module operation, FLN
the connector.
communication activity, 24 Vdc present on the
− Each IBE module supports a maximum of two TX-I/O island bus, and monitoring of the 24 Vac
RS-485 segments. fuse.
− Each segment may extend up to 200 ft (61 m) TXB1.P1
from the primary enclosure. • Support for 80 TX-I/O points.
− The island bus length extended from the • Support for up to 10 I/O modules.
primary field panel is added to island bus
length extended from any expansion panel. • Transfer of 24 Vac at a maximum of 4A to
RS-485 segment length between the IBEs power peripheral devices.
does not add to the island bus length. • Up to three TX-I/O Power Supplies can be
• The IBE does not transfer power over the RS-485 operated in parallel, max of 2 per DIN.
segment. TXB1.P1-4
• Switches set the IBE as the TX-I/O island bus • Support for 64 TX-I/O points.
master (BM) or an RS-485 end-of-line terminator. • Support for up to 4 I/O modules.
• A programming tool is not required.
• A maximum of 5 IBEs may be installed on the
island bus: one IBE in the primary enclosure plus
one in each expansion enclosure (maximum of 4).

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TX-I/O island bus Extension
The following picture shows the TX-I/O island bus extended using a Bus Connection Module and TX-I/O Power
Supply. This configuration allows the TX-I/O island bus to extend a maximum of 164 feet (50 meters), and may
extend outside an enclosure.

P1 BIM

Bus
Connection
Module

Power
Supply

The following picture shows the TX-I/O island bus expanded using five Island Bus Expansion modules.

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I/O Functions by Module

Module type

TXM1.8U-ML

TXM1.8X-ML

TXM1.6R-M
TXM1.16D
TXM1.8D

TXM1.8U

TXM1.6R
TXM1.8X
Maximum number of functions
TX-I/O™ function Description per module

Digital inputs

Binary Input Status indication, voltage-free/dry contact 8 16 8 8 8 8

Counter Count/accumulator, voltage-free/dry pulse 8 8 8 8 8 8
contact
Analog Inputs

Temperature LG-Ni1000 8 8 8 8
Temperature Pt 1000 375 8 8 8 8
Temperature Pt 1000 385 8 8 8 8
Temperature (NTC) 10 K 8 8 8 8
Temperature (NTC) 100 K 8 8 8 8
Voltage, DC 0, 10V * 8 8 8 8
Current DC 4, 20 mA * 8 8
Digital outputs

BO OnOff Latched contact, AC/DC 250V, 4A 6 6

BO Pulse Pulse 6 6
Analog Outputs

DC 0..10 V * 8 8 8 8
DC 4 ... 20 mA * 4 4

* Active inputs and active outputs (0-10V and 4-20 mA) must be located on different modules if sensors are externally powered.

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TX-I/O Network Architecture Example
The following architecture picture shows TX-I/O modules connected to:
• A P1 BIM located on the Field Level Network.
• A PXC Modular on Ethernet TCP/IP.

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Specifications:
Dimensions (L × W × D)
TX-I/O Modules 2.52” × 3.54” × 2.75”
(64 mm × 90 mm × 70 mm)
TX-I/O P1 BIM 5” × 3.54” × 2.75”
(128 mm × 90 mm × 70 mm)
TX-I/O Power Supply 3.78” × 3.54” × 2.75”
(96 mm × 90 mm × 70 mm)
TX-I/O Bus Connection Module 1.26” × 3.54” × 2.75”
(32 mm × 90 mm × 70 mm)
TX-I/O Island Bus Expansion (IBE) Module 1.26” × 3.54” × 2.75”
(32 mm × 90 mm × 70 mm)
Electrical
Power Requirements 24 Vac +/-20% input @ 50 or 60 Hz
Power Consumption
Power Supply 35 VA with 96 VA pass-thru
Bus Connection Module 0 VA with 96 VA pass-thru
TX-I/O P1 BIM 20 VA with 96 VA pass-thru
With the above power consumption, the Power Supply produces 28.8 W (1.2A at 24 Vdc) and the P1 BIM provides 14.4
W (0.6A at 24 Vdc) to be used by the following:
TXM1.8D 1.1 W
TXM1.16D 1.4 W
TXM1.8U 1.5 W
TXM1.8U-ML 1.8 W
TXM1.8X 2.2 W
TXM1.8X-ML 2.3 W
TXM1.6R 1.7 W
TXM1.6R-M 1.9 W
Island Bus Expansion Module 1.2 W
Terminations
I/O Terminals 20-12 AWG Solid
20-14 AWG Stranded
Power Supply, BCM, P1 BIM, and IBE 2-, 3-, or 4-position screw terminal pluggable blocks
Operating Environment 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C), 5 to 95% rh, non-condensing
Agency Listings UL 864 UUKL Smoke Control Equipment
ULC/ORD-C100-1992 UUKL7 Smoke Control Equipment
UL 916 PAZX
CSA 22.2 No. 205 PAZX7
Agency Compliance FCC Compliance
Australian EMC Framework (C-Tick)
European EMC Directive (CE)
European Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
RoHS Compliant

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Ordering Information
TX-I/O I/O Modules

Product Number Description

TXM1.8D TX-I/O Module, 8 DI points
TXM1.16D TX-I/O Module, 16 DI points
TXM1.8U TX-I/O Module, 8 Universal points
TXM1.8U-ML TX-I/O Module, 8 Universal points with LOID
TXM1.8X TX-I/O Module, 8 Super Universal points
TXM1.8X-ML TX-I/O Module, 8 Super Universal points with LOID
TXM1.6R TX-I/O Module, 6 DO with Relay points
TXM1.6R-M TX-I/O Module, 6 DO with Relay points with manual override

TX-I/O Power Supply and Bus Modules

Product Number Description

TXS1.12F4 TX-I/O Power Supply, 1.2 A, 4A Fuse

TXS1.EF4 TX-I/O Bus Connection Module, 4A Fuse
TXA1.IBE TX-I/O Island Bus Expansion Module with RS-485 connection.
TXB1.P1 TX-I/O Bus Interface Module, P1, 10-module
TXB1.P1-4 TX-I/O Bus Interface Module, P1, 4-module

Accessories

Product Number Description

TXA1.K12 One set of address keys, numbers 1-12
TXA1.K24 One set of address keys, numbers 1-24
TXA1.K-48 One set of address keys, numbers 25-48
TXA1.K-72 One set of address keys, numbers 49-72
TXA1.LLT-P100 Labels for TX-I/O 100 sheets/pack Letter format
TXA1.LH Replacement label holders

Regions where this Product is Sold

(US, Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America, UK)
Disposal
The devices are considered electrical and electronic equipment for disposal in terms of the applicable
European Directive and may not be disposed of as domestic garbage.
• Dispose of the devices through channels provided for this purpose.
• Comply with all local and currently applicable laws and regulations.

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