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10562p001

TX-I/O™
Functions and operation

CM110561en_08
2018-10-25 Building Technologies
 Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................3
1.1 Revision history .............................................................................................3
1.2 Key target groups ..........................................................................................3
1.3 Contents and validity of this manual .............................................................3
1.4 Other applicable documents .........................................................................3
1.5 Before you start .............................................................................................4
1.6 TX-IO™ terms and definitions .......................................................................5
1.7 Overview of TX-I/O™ functions .....................................................................6
2 Indicators and operator controls ...............................................................7
2.1 Overview (example: super universal module) ...............................................7
2.2 LED indicators ...............................................................................................7
2.2.1 Module status LEDs ...................................................................7
2.2.2 I/O status LEDs ..........................................................................8
2.2.3 LCD display ................................................................................8
2.3 Local override ................................................................................................9
2.3.1 Override buttons .........................................................................9
2.3.2 Override status LED .................................................................10
2.3.3 Priority ...............................................................................10
2.4 Address key ................................................................................................10
2.5 Function of the modules within the I/O subsystem ......................................10
2.6 Fault messages ...........................................................................................11
3 Digital input functions ..............................................................................12
3.1 Status indication, maintained contact (BI NO, BI NC / D20, D20R) ...........12
3.2 Status indication, pulse contact (BI Pulse NO / D20S) ..............................14
3.3 Status indication, pulse contact (P-Bus-BIM) (D20S, realized with BI Static)15
3.4 Pushbutton input (BI Push NO, BI Push NC) ..............................................17
3.5 Multistate input maintained contact (MI Switch) ..........................................20
3.6 Counting, pulse contact (CI Mech (10/25 Hz), CI El (100Hz) / C) ...............22
4 Analog input functions .............................................................................24
4.1 Measurement ..............................................................................................24
5 Digital output functions ............................................................................26
5.1 General information on the digital outputs ..................................................26
5.2 Maintained contact, switchover (BO Relay NO / NC 250V / Q250) ............29
5.3 Maintained contact, triac (BO Triac NO / NC) .............................................31
5.4 Maintained contact, bistable (BO Bistable NO / NC) ...................................32
5.5 Pulse, on/off (BO Pulse On-Off / Q250-P250A-P) .....................................34
5.6 Pulse (BO Pulse) .........................................................................................36
5.7 Multistate maintained contact (MO Steps / Q-Mx) .....................................37
5.8 Multistate pulse (MO Pulse / Q250-Px) .......................................................40
5.9 Three-position control signal (BO 3-Pos Relay, BO-3-Pos Triac / Y250T)) 42
5.10 PWM Pulse width modulation (BO PWM, with triac) ...................................45
5.11 Blinds control (BO Blinds Relay) .................................................................47
6 Analog output functions ...........................................................................50
6.1 Proportional control signal ...........................................................................50
7 Default functions, disabling function ......................................................52
7.1 Null function ................................................................................................52
7.2 Default functions .........................................................................................52
8 Table of the parameters that can be set (example: Desigo / CFC) .......54

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 1 Introduction
1.1 Revision history
10.2018, Rev. _08 • Section 2.6, 4.1 Correction for PT100 4-wire
08.2012, Rev. _07 • Detail information concerning MO Steps (multistate maintained contact)
02.2012, Rev. _06 • New modules with new functions
• New signal types designations (for a comparison between signal types of different
building automation and control systems see N8170)
• Described all functions of the TX-I/O modules, even if not supported by all building
automation and control systems
07.2010, Rev. _05 • New: Section 5.3 Maintained contact, bistable
• Section 5.1 Correction concerning fault response
• As a rule, all information depending on an individual building automation and
control system was moved to document CM110562 (support of signal types, TX-
I/O functions, resolution, etc.)
04.2009, Rev. _04 Section 1.5: Intranet address
Section 4.1: Note on open circuit detection with U10
01.2009, Rev. _03 Added Version 4 functions
01.2008, Rev. _02 Section 5.1: Note on 4QD-M2
Section 5.9: Note on synchronization
03.2007, Rev. _01 First edition

1.2 Key target groups

• Project managers
• Consulting engineers
• Service engineers
• Control panel manufacturers

1.3 Contents and validity of this manual

This manual describes all functions available in conjunction with the TX-I/O modules.
The description is limited to modules and field devices.

STOP Note! A specific building automation and control system may not support all functions
described hereafter.
Configuration and parameter-setting for each building automation and control system is
described in the respective online help.

1.4 Other applicable documents

Document Number
[1] TX-I/O™ Range overview data sheet CM2N8170
[2] TX-I/O™ Module data sheets CM2N8172 ff
[3] TX-I/O™ Power supply module / bus connection module data sheet CM2N8183
[4] P-bus bus Interface module data sheet CM2N8180
[5] Profinet BIM data sheet CM2N8186
[6] TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide CM110562
[7] Replacement of legacy modules CM110563

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 1.5 Before you start

Copyright notice This document may be duplicated and distributed only with the express permission of
Siemens, and may be passed only to authorized persons or companies with the
required technical knowledge.

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 1.6 TX-IO™ terms and definitions

Term Description
Bus master Device with supervisory function for an assigned set of I/O devices
(room automation station, automation station or bus interface module BIM)
Island bus • Communications bus between the bus master (room automation station, automation
(TX-I/O module bus) station or bus interface module) and the connected TX-I/O modules.
• Simultaneously carries the supply voltages for the modules and the field devices.
• The bus is created automatically through the interconnection of the TX-I/O modules.
Power supply module "Active" power supply module that converts AC 24 V to DC 24 V. It supplies power for
operation of the module electronics and of DC 24 V and AC 24 V field devices)
Bus connection module "Passive" module which passes communication signals and DC 24 V between multiple
I/O rows and/or serves as a connection point for additional AC / DC 12 … 24 V supply for
field devices.
Bus interface module (BIM) Interface between the island bus and another bus. Acts as an island bus master.
P-Bus-BIM Interface between a P-Bus automation station (Desigo, Unigyr, Visonik) and the island
bus.
PROFINET BIM Interface between a PROFINET system and the island bus.
I/O island All TX-I/O devices that are physically connected to the same island bus segment and
linked to the same bus master.
I/O row One I/O island may consist of several rows of modules, each referred to as an "I/O row".
Each I/O row starts either with a bus master, or a power supply module, or a bus
connection module.
I/O module (assembly) Device in which the physical signals from the field devices are converted into software
process values and vice versa.
An I/O module has a specific number of I/O points, determined by the module type.
The I/O module assemblies (normally called I/O modules) consist of a terminal base and
a plug-in module.
I/O point Smallest addressable unit in an I/O module.
One or more I/O points (e.g. three-stage switching output) correspond to each data point
/channel on the room automation station / automation station.
Terminal The cables of the field devices (peripheral devices) are connected to the terminals.
Plug-in module The plug-in component with the module electronics that can be removed from the terminal
base.
Terminal base The base unit for the TX-I/O module, which is mounted on the standard mounting rail and
to which the wiring is connected. The terminals have the function of control panel terminal
strips.
Address key Accessory, which must be plugged into the plug-in module. The module address is
assigned via the mechanical coding of the key.
Reset key Serves to reset the module function to the factory state.
Is inserted in place of the address key and can then be removed.
Addressing From the perspective of the building automation and control system, the module address
consists of a module number (range 1…120) and an I/O point number (range 1…16).
I/O function The function of an I/O point, which determines how it operates (e.g. signal input, 0…10 V
voltage output etc.).
Certain functions may use more than one I/O point (e.g. multi-stage switching output).
Process value Software image of the physical value in the field device. Communicated on the bus.
Configuration Defining the functionality of an I/O point by setting an I/O function and its parameters.
Any I/O function (existing in a module before the download) and its I/O points are disabled
first. For details refer to the TX I/O engineering documentation [8], [9]
Parameter setting Changing the properties of an I/O function during configuration or at runtime.
For details refer to the TX I/O engineering documentation [8], [9]
Local override device, Each BACS has its own tools.
Tool override,
"Functional test", etc.
Signal type Designation of the signal of a physical input
TRA Total Room Automation  New: Desigo Room automation

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 1.7 Overview of TX-I/O™ functions
The following functions are available in the TX-IO range:

Signal type (TRA) Description Max. number of functions per module

(Signal types

TXM1.8U-ML

TXM1.8X-ML
per function
designation in

TXM1.6R-M
Number of

TXM1.8RB
TXM1.6RL
TXM1.16D
I/O points
other systems: see

TXM1.8D

TXM1.8U

TXM1.6R
TXM1.8X

TXM1.8P

TXM1.8T
TX-I/O assortment
overview [1])

Digital inputs
BI NO Status indication, volt-free maintained
1 8 16 8 8 8 8
contact, N/O contact
BI NC Status indication, volt-free maintained
1 8 16 8 8 8 8
contact, N/C contact
BI Pulse NO Status indication, 1 8 16 8 8 8 8
volt-free pulsed contact, N/O
BI Push NO Button input single / dual, N/O 1/2 8/4 16/8
BI Push NC Button input single / dual, N/C
MI Switch Multistate input 2...8 4...1 8...2
Count, volt-free pulse contact,
mechanical or electronic, normally open,
max. 10 Hz, with debouncing 1 8 8
CI Mech (10/25Hz) max. 25 Hz, with debouncing 1 8 8 8 8
CI El (100Hz) Electronic contact max. 100 Hz 1 8 8 8 8
Analog inputs
AI Pt100 4 Wire Temperature Pt100 Ω (4-wire) 1 8
AI Pt100 Resistance 250 Ω (Pt 100) 1 8
AI 250 Ohm Resistance 250 Ω 1 8
AI PT1K385 Temperature Pt 1000 1 8 8 8 8 8
AI PT1K375 Temperature Pt 1000 1 8 8 8 8 8
AI Ni1000 extended Temperature LG-Ni 1000 up to 180 °C 1 8 8 8 8 8
AI Ni1000 Temperature LG-Ni 1000 1 8 8 8 8 8
AI 2500 Ohm Resistance 2500 Ω 1 8 8 8 8 8
AI Pt1000 Resistance 2500 Ω (Pt 1000) 1 8 8 8 8 8
AI NTC10K Temperature NTC 10 K 1 8 8 8 8
AI NTC100K Temperature NTC 100 K 1 8 8 8 8
AI T1 (PTC) Temperature T1 (PTC) 1 8 8 8 8
AI 0-10V Voltage DC 0 .. 10V 1 8 8 8 8
AI 4-20mA Current DC 4 .. 20 mA 1 8 8
AI 0-20mA Current DC 0…20 mA 1 8 8
(for 25 mA see CM10563)
Digital outputs
BO Relay NO 250V Maintained contact, relay, changeover 1 6 6
BO Relay NC 250V switch, N/O, N/C contact
BO Triac NO Maintained contact, triac, changeover 1 8
BO Triac NC switch, N/O, N/C contact
BO Bistable NO Maintained contact, single-pole, bistable, 1 6
BO Bistable NC N/O, N/C contact
BO Pulse Pulse 1 6 6
BO Pulse On-Off On/off pulse (N/O and N/C contact) 2 3 3
MO Steps Multistate-maintained contact 1…6 6…1 6…1
MO Pulse Multistate pulse 2…6 3…1 3…1
BO 3-Pos Relay Pulse, control signal, three-pos.output, 2 3 3
internal stroke algorithm (relay)
BO 3-PosTriac Pulse, control signal, three-pos.output, 2 4
internal stroke algorithm (triac, AC 24 V)
BO PWM Pulse width modulation, output AC 24 V 1 8
BO Blind Relay Blinds control with 2/3 end switches 2/3 4/2
Analog outputs
AO 0-10V Proportional control signal DC 0...10 V 1 8 8 8 8
AO 4-20mA Proportional control signal DC 4…20 mA 1 4 4
Indication and local override
Local override X X X
LCD display X X
Green I/O status LEDs X X X X X X X X X X
3-color I/O status LEDs (if supported by signal type) X X
Example of a read The Y250T function (control signal, three-position output) uses 2 I/O points.
operation One TXM1.6R relay module can accommodate 3 actuators.

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 2 Indicators and operator controls
2.1 Overview (example: super universal module)

Connection terminals (No. 1 screwdriver for slotted or

recessed-head * screws)
with test point (1.8 ... 2 mm pins) and terminal number

Signal designation

Override status LEDs (yellow, types with local override only)

Address key and module status LED

LCD panel (not available on all types)

I/O point numbers

Override button (not available on all types)

I/O status LEDs (green – on certain types: three-color)

* Combined slotted / recessed-head screws from mid-2012

2.2 LED indicators

2.2.1 Module status LEDs

• The module status LED (green) is located on the I/O module under the transparent
address key. It shows the status of the module as a whole (as opposed to the
status of the I/O points):

Description LED
Normal ON • Module OK, all functions working correctly
Inactive OFF • No module supply
• Plug-in module is in parked position
• Faulty module (hardware error)
Reminders / Errors Various flashing patterns For details about errors please refer to the section
"Indication, operation, and diagnostics" in the
TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 2.2.2 I/O status LEDs
1)
• The status LEDs for individual I/O points (green or three colors ) are situated on
the plug-in I/O module.
They show the status of the input or output.
• The LEDs are labeled with the I/O point number.
• The display depends on the type of input/output signal:

1)
Description LED (green) Field devices
Normal OFF N/O or N/C contact inactive, relay inactive
ON N/O or N/C contact active, relay active
Brightness varies in proportion to Analog input
input value (current, voltage, temperature, resistance)
No display Analog input
(temperature; P-bus BIM: also resistance)
Brightness varies in proportion to Analog output
output value (current, voltage)
Reminders / Errors Several flashing patterns For details about errors please refer to the section
"Indication, operation, and diagnostics" in the
TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

1)
On certain module types the LEDs are three-color. If the I/O function supports it, the
LED can display Alarm = Red and Service = Yellow, in addition to Normal = Green
(default).

2.2.3 LCD display

The following information is displayed for each I/O function:

– Signal type (lower part of display)
– Signal value (process value)
(graphics-supported display of pulse or analog value)
– Faults (incorrect operation, short-circuit, open sensor circuit, etc.)

?
Examples

10561D206

V A Ni

For details please refer to the section "Indication, operation, and diagnostics" in the
TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

Example: digital input

Signal type Contact I/O status LED LCD Process value

Open OFF 0
D20 N/O contact
Closed ON ("N/O contact active") 1

Open ON 0
D20R *) N/C contact
Closed OFF ("N/C contact active") 1

*) If D20R is not supported: use D20 with Polarity = Inverse.

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 2.3 Local override
The local override and LCD facilities are available only on certain modules.
In principle, plug-in I/O modules with and without a local LCD panel/operator controls
are compatible and interchangeable.

Only outputs can be overwritten. Any attempt to overwrite an input results in an

error indication.

Local override also operates without a bus master, provided that the DC 24 V module
supply is present and the address key is plugged in.

With a change from automatic mode to local override, the last state is retained.
The bus master resumes control when the system is switched back to Auto.

The bus master is notified of local overrides and the associated values, and they are
permanently saved in the module (in CFC this is visible as follows:
StaFlg = Overridden, PrVal = set value).

Local override can be disabled for each single I/O function,

• All safety-related functions must be implemented with external solutions

Warning • The local override must not be used for safety switch-off
• In compliance with the standard (ISO 16 484-2, Section 3.110), the module
executes all local overrides directly, without safety precautions or interlocks.
 Full responsibility for all operations lies with the operator. 
• For multistate outputs the outputs are locked electronically against each other.

2.3.1 Override buttons

Pressing an override button in the middle enables or disables the local override
(press until the override status LED changes to ON or OFF).

When local override is enabled:

• Pressing "+" increases an output value or activates the relay.
• Pressing "–" reduces an output value or disables the relay.
• Repeated or sustained pressure changes the value by several stages until the
function stops at the highest/lowest stage.
• The I/O status LED and LCD display change accordingly.

Pressing "+" or "–" when local override is disabled produces an "error" indication.

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 2.3.2 Override status LED

The yellow "Override" LED indicates that local override is active:

Description LED (yellow)

Normal (Automatic operation) OFF
Local override active ON
Multi-stage function • The function can be overridden on any I/O point associated to the
function
• LEDs of all the associated I/O points flash when operated
Reminders / Errors For details about errors please refer to the section "Indication,
operation, and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and
installation guide [6].

2.3.3 Priority

Local override has first priority, followed by the various "functional tests" and (lastly)
operation via process value.

2.4 Address key

• Without an address key, the module is in a secure, inactive state
• With the address key inserted, the module has its full functionality
• The module address is mechanically encoded in the address key
• Based on to the address the module receives information via the bus indicating
which field devices are connected to this address, and which function is required for
the field devices.
• When replacing the plug-in I/O module, the address key must FIRST be swiveled
outward. This causes the load to be switched off and the values to be saved in the
bus master. The key remains plugged into the terminal base and can indicate the
required function to the new plug-in I/O module.

2.5 Function of the modules within the

I/O subsystem

Start-up response of 0.5 seconds after switching on the module supply DC 24 V via bus the modules are
the modules ready for communication.

I/O subsystem Overall functionality of the I/O modules is based on the interaction of the following
elements:
– Module (hardware)
– Firmware (functions)
– Configuration and parameter-setting of the I/O functions (see [8], [9])
– Communication via the bus
– Measurement and control application in the room automation station / the automation
station

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 2.6 Fault messages

Quality value

Quality Value = part

of process value
Unreliable Other

Multistate Fault

Shorted Loop
Under Range
Over Range

Open Loop

No Sensor
No Output

No Output
(DC 24 V)

(AC 24 V)
Normal

Invalid
Signal type

BI NO / NC x x
BI Pulse NO / NC x x
BI Push NO / NC x x
CI Mech (10/25Hz), CI El (100Hz) x x
BO Relay NO / NC 250V x x x
BO Triac NO / NC x x x
BO Bistable NO / NC x x x x
BO Pulse On-Off x x x
BO Pulse x x x
MI Switch x x x
MO Steps x x x x
MO Pulse x x x x
AI xxx x x x x x x x x
AO 0-10V, AO 4-20mA x x x x x
BO 3-Pos Relay x x x
BO 3-Pos Triac x x x
BO Blind Relay x
BO PWM x x x x x

Quality value Description

Normal The function operates under normal conditions.
Invalid The function is not operating. The process value is not valid.
No Output Reliable operation can't be guaranteed due to low DC 24 V operating voltage. This item will
(DC 24 V) only be sent if a switching operation has to be commanded.
No Output Reliable operation can't be guaranteed due to missing / failed AC voltage. This item will be
(AC 24 V) modified immediately when the AC voltage fails. The output will be switched off/inactive.
Unreliable Other AC / DC24 V is not present. The “PowerDownModeAC24V” becomes active.
BO Bistable Remark: Ifparameter [PowerDown ModeAC24V] is set to “Keep”, the
“PowerDownModeAC24V” will not become active and the fault will not be set.
With modules from Series D, however, it is compulsory to feed AC 24 V to bus conductor
" V " . The module always monitors this supply.
Simatic: It is also admissible to connect DC 24 V to bus conductor " V ".
Unreliable Other – The voltage on G8 is below a certain level. The external device delivering the current may
AI Measure be unreliable (for current measuring SignalTypes only).
– The voltage on AC / DC 24 V is below a certain level. The external device delivering the
voltage may be unreliable (for voltage measuring SignalTypes only).
Multistate Fault Mapping error in multistate function.
Over Range The sensor connected to the input is reading a value higher than the normal operating range.
Under Range The sensor connected to the input is reading a value lower than the normal operating range.
Shorted Loop The connection between the defined object and the physical device is providing a value
indicating a short circuit condition.
Open Loop The connection between the defined object and the physical device is providing a value
indicating an open circuit condition. Exception: Pt 4-wire, open circuit of a single conductor.
No Sensor 4...20 mA current measuring signal type measures no current.
Quality Value = The status and quality information are coded in the process value (raw data).
part of process
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 3 Digital input functions

I/O functions The following functions for digital inputs are available in the TX-IO™ range:

Description Signal type (TRA) Signal type

Status indication, maintained contact N/O or N/C BI NO D20
BI NC
Status indication, maintained contact N/C -- D20R
(P-Bus-BIM only)
Status indication, pulse contact N/O BI Pulse NO D20S
Pushbutton input single / dual BI Push NO --
BI Push NC
Counting, pulse contact N/O CI Mech (10/25Hz) C
CI El (100Hz)
Multistate input MI Switch --

3.1 Status indication, maintained contact

(BI NO, BI NC / D20, D20R)

Application Acquisition of status signals from volt-free contacts and electronic switching devices
such as transistors and optocouplers.

The status signals can be triggered by

– Two-position transmitters such as thermostats and pressure switches etc.
– Status contacts of devices and auxiliary contacts of starters / switches
– Electronic switching devices such as transistors and optocouplers
– Pushbuttons

Hardware The function requires one I/O point.

Function Island bus I/O status LED

Normal LCD
Service
Alarm

Process value
BUS
N/O Contact

Integration I/O status LED

via P-Bus Normal LCD
BIM Service
Alarm
Process value
Signal Processing (D20, D20R) BUS
N/O, N/C Contact
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N/O

1 N/C

Block diagram of function

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 • The signal is read at regular intervals and debounced on hardware level
• An additional debounce time is available: 0…25.5 s (default = 0 s)
• Pulses of more than 20 ms from pushbuttons are registered and kept ready for
polling
• Desigo XWORKS plus: Only D20 (N/O) is available. Inversion (D20R, N/C) must
be realized via inverting in the parameterization.
• P-Bus BIM : The configuration (D20. D20R) sets the contact type (N/O or N/C)
• The meaning of the I/O status LED can be parameterized (TXM1.8D only):
Normal = green (default) / Alarm = Red / Service = Yellow.
• The signal operation can be selected: Contact_NO (default), Contact_NC)
• As a result
– The I/O status LED is activated.
– The process value is communicated over the bus
– The LCD is activated

Local override Digital inputs cannot be overridden locally. The override button has no effect, and if an
attempt is made to operate it, an error is displayed.

Display • The I/O status LED shows the source signal

• The LCD panel (if available) shows the source signal type (status contact, N/O or
N/C contact) and the state of the contact:

N/O contact / N/O

closed
N/C
N/C contact open
> 20 ms

N/O
Process value island bus
> 20 ms

P-Bus Polling active

Process value inactive

LCD-Display

ON
I/O status LED

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OFF
200 ms

Diagram: Cause and effect

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 3.2 Status indication, pulse contact
(BI Pulse NO / D20S)
(Function for P-bus BIM: See section 3.3)

Application Used for the acquisition of status pulses from volt-free pulse contacts and electronic
pulse transmitters such as transistors and optocouplers.

The pulses can be triggered by:

– Mains voltage monitoring systems
– Emergency pushbutton signals, e.g. in elevators
– Start-up monitoring for analysis of faults

Hardware • The function requires one I/O point

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Function
LCD
I/O status LED

Process
value
NO Contact BUS
Signal Processing
Memory
(D20S)

Acknowledge
BUS

Block diagram of function

• The signal is read and debounced on hardware level
• An additional debounce time is available: 0…25.5 s (default = 0 s)
• The pulse is then saved and transmitted to the bus master
• The bus master acknowledges receipt (Acknowledge)
• The memory is cleared, the LED goes off, and the input is ready for a new pulse
Additional incoming pulses before the Acknowledge are ignored.
• The signal operation can be selected: Contact_NO (default), Contact_NC)

Local override Digital inputs cannot be overridden locally. The override button has no effect, and if an
attempt is made to operate it, an error is displayed.

Display • The I/O status LED does not show the source signal, but the state of the signal
memory
• The LCD panel (if available) shows the source signal type (status contact, N/O or
N/C contact)
• The LCD panel shows the change (a block of 3 fields which change with each pulse):

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 closed
N/O contact open

closed
N/C contact
open

Acknowledgement

active
Process value
inactive

I/O status LED ON

OFF

LCD display
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Diagram: Cause and effect

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section
"Display, operation and diagnostics" the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

Response in the In the event of an interruption in communication with the bus master, it makes no
event of a fault sense to store old pulses. Therefore, the memory and the acknowledgment are
bypassed and the pulses are displayed directly.

3.3 Status indication, pulse contact (P-Bus-BIM)

(D20S, realized with BI Static)
(Function for island bus: See section 3.2)

Application Used for the acquisition of status pulses from volt-free pulse contacts and electronic
pulse transmitters such as transistors and optocouplers.

The pulses can be triggered by:

– Mains voltage monitoring systems
– Emergency pushbutton signals, e.g. in elevators
– Start-up monitoring for analysis of faults

Hardware • The function requires one I/O point

• The TX-I/O modules support only inputs with N/O contacts.

Function

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 I/O Module P-Bus BIM

10561Z204
I/O status LED
LCD

P-Bus
Process
value
Island
N/O Contact
Signal Processing Process Bus
Memory
(D20S) value
P-Bus
Acknowledge

Block diagram of function

• The signal is read and debounced (pulses longer than 20 ms)

• The pulse is then saved in the P-bus BIM and transmitted to the automation station
• The automation station acknowledges receipt (Acknowledge)
• The memory is cleared, and the input is ready for a new pulse
Additional incoming pulses before the Acknowledge are ignored.

Local override Digital inputs cannot be overridden locally. The override button has no effect, and if an
attempt is made to operate it, an error is displayed.

Display • The I/O status LED shows the source signal

• The LCD panel (if available) shows the source signal type (status contact, N/O)
and the activity of the contact
• However, for quickly changing signals, a maximum changing frequency of 5 Hz is
maintained by the displays.

closed
N/O
N/O contact open

Acknowledgement
(P-bus)

Process value active

(P-bus)
inactive

ON
I/O status LED
OFF

LCD display

10561D105

Diagram: Cause and effect

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section
"Display, operation and diagnostics" the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

Response in the In the event of an interruption in communication with the automation station, the last
event of a fault unpolled pulse is stored in the module. and the incoming pulses on the module
continue to be displayed..

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 3.4 Pushbutton input (BI Push NO, BI Push NC)

Application Acquire potential-free button pulses (simple button/dual button).

The process values (event telegrams) are evaluated in the bus master and help to
control:
– Blinds
– Lighting applications
– Other applications controlled by pulses

Hardware • The function uses one or two I/O points (simple/dual button).
In case of a dual button, both I/O points must be located next to each other on the
same module pattern.
• Only modules from series D support this function.

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Function I/O status LED

NO Contact (UP)
Process values
Signal Processing (Events)
NO Contact (DOWN) BUS
(PBI Event)

Function diagram

• The signals are read and debounced on hardware level

• The pulses are interpreted and converted to corresponding events.
The function then sends events at the start, the end, and partially during the pulse
(standard pulse patterns are:
– Short pulse
– Long pulse
– Short double-click
– Short/long double-click
– Long double-click
– Dual click (simultaneous clicking of two buttons)

• The events are sent immediately on the island bus

• A new event prior to sending overwrites a previous event. Exceptions:
– Repeat does not overwrite start
– Heartbeat (due to COVperiod) does not overwrite upcoming events
• The signal operation can be selected: Contact_NO (default), Contact_NC)

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Process value The following events (telegrams) are used:

Event Description
Tg 1 Report on current status (for COV repetition)
Tg 2 Rising slope (start of short or long pulse)
Tg 3 Click completed
Tg 4 Start of a long pulse
Tg 5 Repeat, long pulse active
Tg 6 Long pulse completed
Tg 7 Start short double-click
Tg 8 Short double-click completed
Tg 9 Start short/long double-click
Tg 10 Start long double-click (two clicks with one long pulse at start)
Tg 11 Long double-click completed
Tg 12 Dual click (both buttons pressed simultaneously)
Tg 13 Dual click completed

Parameterization Normally, preparameterized buttons are used that are customized for the blinds/lighting
applications to be used.

If individual parameterization is required, the function provides great flexibility to

implement any operating philosophy.
The following parameters are available:

Parameter Description Default

Source.Size 1 or 2 (simple/dual button) 1
tp Pulse length 0.1...25.5 s (increment 0.1 s) 0.5 s
tr Repeat length 0.1...25.5 s (increment 0.1 s) 1.0 s
td Double-click length 0.1...25.5 s (increment 0.1 s) 0.5 s

Enable Flags If set If not set Default

Positive Edge Enable Rising slope sent Rising slope not sent Disabled
Stop Long Enable Sends Tg 6 at the end of a long Falling slope for long pulse Disabled
pulse (Tg 6) not sent.
Stop Long Double Sends Tg 11 at the end of a long Falling slope for long double-click (Tg Disabled
Enable double-click 11) not setn
Repeat Enable Repeats Tg 5 with interval of tr Sends no Tg 5 Enabled
while button is pressed
ShortDoubleClick Sends Tg7, Tg8, Tg9, if short or Sends no Tg 7, Tg 8, Tg 9. Disabled
Enable long/short double-click is identified Also no status transition to first pulse.
(second rising slope before
expiration of td td)
LongDoubleClick Sends Tg 10, if long double-click Sends no Tg 10 and no Tg 11. Disabled
Enable identified (second rising slope after Also no status transition to Long
long pulse) Pulse.
DualClick Enable Sends Tg12, Tg13, if both buttons Sends no Tg 12, Tg 13. Also no status Disabled
pressed within tp transition to DualClick

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Examples

Events identified Zeitlicher Ablauf mit gesendeten Events Flags

• Rising slope tp tp tr tr tr ShortDoubleClick
• Short pulse disabled
• Long pulse
• Very long pulse
(Tg 5 activated) Tg 2 Tg 3 Tg 2 Tg 4 Tg 5 Tg 5 Tg 6

• Falling slope
• Rising slope td td td ShortDoubleClick
• Short pulse tp tp tp tp tp tr enabled
• Short double-click
• Short/long double-click
• Falling slope
Tg 2 Tg 3 Tg 2 Tg 7 Tg 8 Tg 2 Tg 7 Tg 9 Tg 6

• Rising slope td td LongDoubleClick

• Long pulse tp tr tr tp tr tr enabled
• Long double-click
• Falling slope
Tg 2 Tg 4 Tg 5 Tg 6 Tg 2 Tg 4 Tg 10 Tg 11

• Rising slope tp DualClick

• Dual click (both buttons enabled
UP
simultaneously)
• Falling slope Tg 2 Tg 13

DN

Tg 12

Local override Digital inputs cannot be operated locally.

Display The I/O status LED is ON when when the N/O connected contact is closed

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 3.5 Multistate input maintained contact
(MI Switch)

Application • Mapping of several digital inputs to a single multistate value.

• 3 different mapping kinds are available:
– 1 to n mapping
– Up-down mapping
– Binary mapping

Signal types This feature covers the following signal type.

Signal type Description

MI Switch Maintained contact, multistate, NO contact.

Hardware • This function uses one I/O point for each stage.
• The I/O points must be on the same module and adjacent to each other.
• 2...8 I/O points are admissible.

Function • The signal operation can be selected: Contact_NO (default), Contact_NC)

• Depending on the mapping kind, the I/O points can be active one by one or
simultaneously.
• The following mapping kinds can be parameterized (parameter Mapping Kind):
– 1 to n mapping
– Up-down mapping
– Binary mapping

1 to n mapping • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table defines just one
input to be active.
Before the process value MIValue changes, a time delay SwitchOverTime must
elapse, in order to debounce mechanical contacts (0...22.5 s, Default = 0.4 s).
• In the Mapping Table parameter, the default assignment of the I/O points to the
values of MIValue can be changed (for1 to n mapping only!).
• If more than one input is active, a Reliability Error message is transmitted (Quality =
MULTISTATE_FAULT) and the last valid process value stays active.

Default mapping table Active I/O point MIValue Stage

None 0 0
n 1 1
n+1 2 2
n+2 3 3
n+3 4 4
: : :
n+7 7 7

Example of a Active I/O point MIValue Stage

modified table None 2 0 / Auto
n 1 1
n+1 3 2
n+2 4 3

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Up-down mapping • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table specifies one or
more inputs to be active.
• It is possible to have several active inputs, but only in a fixed coding.
• Examples: Enabling additional electrical heating or burner stages
• If no input combination corresponding to the process value is found in the mapping
table, a Reliability Error message is transmitted (Quality = MULTISTATE_FAULT)
and the last valid process value stays active.

Active I/O points MIValue Stage

None 0 0
n 1 1
n, n+1 2 2
n, n+1, n+2 3 3
n, n+1, n+2, n+3 4 4
: : :
n, n+1, n+2, n+3, ..., n+7 8 8

Binary mapping • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table specifies one or
more inputs to be active.
• It is possible to have several active inputs.
• Examples: Enabling additional electrical heating or burner stages.

Active I/O points MIValue Stage

n n+1 n+2 n+3 ... n+7
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 1 1
0 1 0 0 0 2 2
1 1 0 0 0 3 3
0 0 1 0 0 4 4
: : : : : : :
1 1 1 1 ... 1 255 255

Display • The I/O status LEDs indicate the activity of the inputs
• In the case of an error the module status LED and all the I/O status LEDs assigned
to the function flash.

Local override Inputs cannot be operated on the module.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 3.6 Counting, pulse contact
(CI Mech (10/25 Hz), CI El (100Hz) / C)

Application Acquisition of counter pulses from

– Heat meters
– Flow meters
– Electricity meters

In conjunction with energy metering, the counter function can also be used for the
acquisition of synchronization pulses, which may
– trigger the start of a new measuring period, or
– initiate a switching event (change of tariff, load-shedding).

Hardware The function requires one I/O point.

10561Z105
Function
LCD
I/O status LED

Contact Process value

BUS
Memory

Block diagram of function

• The signal is debounced on hardware level and registered

• The function reacts on the closing edge of the signal, registers the counter pulses
and accumulates them in the memory.
• You can choose a mechnical or an electric counter under Pulse Generator:
– mechanic contact ⇒ Counting frequency up to 25 Hz
– electric contact ⇒ Counting frequency up to 100 Hz
• Certain module types support lower frequencies, see module data sheets and the
overview in section 1.7.
• The value stored in memory is available in the process value
– P-bus BIM: The P-bus is limited to 64 units (6 bits). This means that for counting
at 25 Hz the cycle time of the automation station must be set to ≤2 s.
32 9
– The memory has a maximum value of (2 )–1 (≈4.3 x 10 ).
• The value of the memory can be deleted, or set via one of the parameters
32
AddCorrValue, SubCorrValue or NewCIValue (2 )–1
• The behavior of the counter at Power-Up can be set as follows (only in the I/O
Address Editor):
– Reset
– Last value (last value from buffer)
• COV Limit and COV Period define the amount of change and the interval for updates
to be sent on the island bus by the module.

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Local override Digital inputs cannot be overridden locally. The override button has no effect, and if an
attempt is made to operate it, an error is displayed.

Display • The LED lights up in accordance with the existing signal status
• Modules with an LCD panel display the source signal "Σ" (Counter), plus a block of 3
fields which change with each pulse:

closed
N/O
N/O contact open

ON
I/O status LED 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms
OFF

LCD display

10561D106

Diagram: Cause and effect

The LEDs and LCD icons take at least 100 ms to change their state, even if the signals
have a higher frequency.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section
"Display, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide
[6].

Response in the • In the event of a communication failure the counter function is maintained.
event of a fault The counter values
– continue to be accumulated
– are indicated by LED
– periodically buffered
– only if Power Up = Last Value
– immediately after communication failure, and then each 15 min for max. 3 days
(the number of write actions on the FLASH memory are limited).

• In the case of lacking module supply, the behavior depends on the configuration
value Power Up
– Reset: upon the next start-up, the counter is reset to 0
– Last Value: upon the next start-up, the counter is reset to the last value of the
buffer; some pulses may be lost.

• When communication is restored, the bus master polls the counter reading again.

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 4 Analog input functions
4.1 Measurement
Application The following analog variables can be processed:
– Temperature, via resistance sensors
– Resistance
– Voltage
– Current

Configurable signal types

Description Signal type Signal Range Under / Reso- I/O LCD Error indication
TRA type over range lution status

No current transmitter
6) LED

Unreliable (gen.) 4)
Under range

Open circuit
Over range
Shorted
Resistance & AI Pt1000 P1K 0...2500 Ω 0...2650 Ω 100 mΩ OFF Sensor type x x
2), 8)
temperature AI Pt100 P100 0...250 Ω 0...265 Ω 20 mΩ OFF (No LCD) No LCD 2), 8)
AI 2500 Ohm R2K5 0...2500 Ω 0...2650 Ω 100 mΩ variable variable x x
2)
AI 250 Ohm R250 0...250 Ω 0...265 Ω 10 mΩ variable (No LCD) No LCD 2)
Temperature AI Ni1000 R1K -50...150°C -52.5...155 °C 10 mK OFF Sensor type x x x x
AI Ni1000 Ni1K -50...150
1)
-52.5 ...185 °C 10 mK OFF Sensor type x x x x
extended (180) °C
AI PT1K375 Pt1K 375 -50...150
1) 7)
-52.5 ...185 °C 10 mK OFF Sensor type x x x x
(USA) (180) °C
AI PT1K385 Pt1K 385 -50...400
1)
-52.5...610°C 20 mK OFF Sensor type x x x x
(Europe) (600) °C
AI Pt100 4 wire Pt100_4 -50...400 -52.5...610°C 20 mK OFF (No LCD) No LCD 2), 8)
2), 8) 1)
(600) °C
AI NTC10K NTC10K -50...130
1)
-52.5...155 °C 10 mK OFF Sensor type x x x x
(150) °C
AI NTC100K NTC100K -40...115 °C -52.5...155°C 10 mK OFF Sensor type x x x
(25 °C)
AI T1 (PTC) T1 -40...125 °C -52.5...155°C 10 mK OFF Sensor type x x x
(25 °C)
Voltage AI 0-10V U10 0...10 V -1.5...11.5 V 1 mV variable variable x x x x
Current AI 4-20 mA I420 4...20 mA 1.6...22.4 mA 1 µA variable variable x x x x
5)
AI 0-20 mA I25 0...20 mA -3.0...23 mA 1 µA variable variable x x

1) (180) (600) (150) and NTC only with reduced hum injection, see [6]
2) The signal types AI Pt100, AI Pt100 4 wire and AI 250 Ohm run on the TXM1.8P module only, which has no LCD
display.
In the case of direct island bus integration, AI Pt100 4 wire and AI Pt100 are connected with 4 wires, AI 250 Ohm
with 2 wires.
In the case of P-bus BIM integration (V4), AI Pt100 (P100) is connected with 4 wires, AI 250 Ohm (R250) with 2 wires
and jumpers to 4 terminals (as PTM-I/O); connection diagram see data sheet N8176.
The resolution with island bus is significantly better than with P-bus BIM.
4) The "unreliable (general)“ error message is displayed:
– when AC 24 V (terminal V ) for field supply is not available or low (AI 0-10V)
– when DC 24 V (terminal V , CS) for field supply is not available or low (AI 4-20mA, AI 0-20mA)
5) For 25 mA use signal type AI 0-10V and install a shunt of 400 Ohms (1 W, 0.1 %). Details: [7].
6) When the process value is out of range, an error message will be sent.
7) AI PT1K375: No restriction concerning hum injection for TXM1.8U und TXM1.8X.
8) An open circuit of a single conductor cannot be detected for these signal types.

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Hardware The functions require one I/O point.

10561Z106
Function
LCD
I/O status LED

Signal Processing Process value

Field device BUS

Compensation

Block diagram of function

• The function measures the input signal at regular intervals

• The process value is calculated according to the signal
• The admissible range for the input values is monitored so that any signal out of
range / sensor short circuit / sensor open circuit is identified. Exception: an open
circuit of a single conductor cannot be detected for the signal types AI Pt100 and
AI Pt100 4 wire.
STOP Note! The range monitoring of signal type U10 is done with a short NEGATIVE signal of –
3,1 V, 0.05 mA (open circuit detection). If a field device has an open output, a
negative voltage could appear there. This can damage any polarized components
(e.g. capacitors).
• For temperature measuring, the process value is corrected by the internal
Compensation value (0.00…100.00 Ohm, default = 1 Ohm), to compensate for the
line resistance. Pt100_4, P100, NTC10K and NTC100K: 0 Ohm.
• If the line resistance differs significantly from 1 Ohm, [Icpt] can be changed in the AI
block (see description in [6]).
• COV Limit and COV Period define the amount of change and the interval for updates
to be sent on the island bus by the module.

• As a result
– the I/O status LED, which describes the source signal, is activated
– the process value is displayed on the LCD panel (not for temperatures)
– the process value is communicated over the bus.

Local override Analog inputs cannot be overridden locally. The override button has no effect, and if an
attempt is made to operate it, an error is displayed.

Display • The I/O status LED varies in intensity in proportion to the input value (voltage,
current, resistance). There is no display for temperature (P-Bus BIM also resistance)
• If an LCD panel is available, the input signal is displayed, together with a graphics-
based display of the process value (voltage and current, resistance).
There is no variable display for temperature (P-Bus BIM also resistance).
Temperature Voltage, current, resistance

Ni Pt T1 V A Ω
10561D306

Response in the • Field device faults (invalid process value, values below low limit or above high limit,
event of a fault short circuit and open circuit) are displayed on the LCD and reported to the bus
master.
• The I/O status LED and the module status LED flash

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5 Digital output functions
5.1 General information on the digital outputs

I/O functions The following functions for digital outputs are available in the TX-IO™ range:

Signal type (TRA) Signal type Description

1)
BO Relay NO 250V Q250 Maintained contact, relay, changeover
BO Relay NC 250V (also control of Step switches, pulse switches, bistable relays)
(Section 5.2)
BO Triac NO -- Maintained contact, triac
BO Triac NC Control of AC 24 V devices, especially thermic and motoric actuators
(Section5.3) Admissible load per I/O point: see data sheet N8179.
BO Bistable NO / NC -- Maintained contact, bistable (for lighting applications,
(Section 5.4) behavior in case of power fail and bus fail can be parameterized)

BO Pulse On-Off Q250-P / On/off pulse, N/O and N/C contact

(Section 5.5) Q250A-P
BO Pulse -- Pulse
(Section 5.6)
1)
MO Steps Maintained contact ;
(Section 5.7) mutually exclusive electronic relay interlock

MO Pulse Q-M1…M4 Multistate pulse

(Section 5.8) mutually exclusive electronic relay interlock
1)
BO 3-Pos Relay Y250T Pulse, control signal, three-position output, internal stroke algorithm
BO 3-Pos Triac
(Section 5.9)
BO PWM -- Pulse width modulation, output AC 24 V
(Section 5.10)
BO Blind Relay -- Maintained contact relay, blinds control with 2 / 3 end switches
(Section) Admissible load per I/O point: see data sheet N8178.

1)
Feedback must be implemented using separate inputs

Hardware All relays in TX-I/O modules are equipped with changeover contacts.
Exceptions:
• TXM1.6RL, see section 5.3)
• TXM1.8RB, see section 5.11)

Function LED color

Normal
Service
Alarm

I/O status LED

Local Override
LO LED

BUS
Process
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Signal Processing
value

Block diagram of function

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 • When detected, a new process value is carried out by the relay according to the I/O
function.
• The meaning of the I/O status LED can be parameterized:
Normal = green (default) / Alarm = Red / Service = Yellow.
• The way in which local override operates depends on the I/O function concerned
(one or multi-stage, maintained contact or pulse).

Local override • Local override has first priority, followed by the various "functional tests" and (lastly)
operation via process value.
• Tool override of an I/O point is indicated by the flashing of the module status LED.
• With a change from automatic operation to local override, the process value (and
thus the status of the devices concerned) is retained until the user overrides it.
The same applies after the resumption of automatic operation, until the bus master
sends a new process value.
• For each I/O function local override can be disabled in the configuration.

For a full description see section 2.3, local override.

Engineering notes • Self-latching must be implemented externally to the I/O modules.

• The relay outputs associated with a function are mutually interlocked, which means
that these relays cannot be used independently of one another. It is therefore
recommended that contactors always be interlocked by external means (see the
connection diagrams in the data sheets).
• Feedback signals must be implemented separately, via a digital input.

• All safety-related functions must be implemented with external solutions

Warning • The local override must not be used for safety switch-off
• In compliance with the standard (ISO 16 484-2, Section 3.110), the module
executes all local overrides directly, without safety precautions or interlocks.
 Full responsibility for all operations lies with the operator. 

Behavior in case of a fault

Possible faults • Address key is swiveled out

• Failure of the module supply voltage DC 24 V (Powerdown)
• Failure of bus master (Masterdown, no datagram received for more than 4 s)

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Overview: behavior in case of a fault

Signal type TRA Signal type Response in the following Response in the following case Behavior when
cases – Masterdown, fault has been
– No address key direct island bus integration cleared
– Powerdown
– Masterdown,
integration via P-bus BIM
BO Relay NO 250V Q250 The relays are de-energized The behavior can be parameter- Automatic
BO Relay NC 250V *) ized: the relays are de-energized, operation:
keep the last position, or take a operation according
parameterized state. to process value
BO Triac NO 250V -- The Triacs are de-energized The behavior can be parameter-
ized: the triacs are de-energized, Tool override or
BO Triac NC 250V
keep the last position, or take a local override:
parameterized state. Operation in the
same state as
BO Relay NO 250V Q250 The relays are de-energized The behavior can be parameter- before the fault (the
*) ized, BUT: Do NOT parameterize commanded value is
(Schrittschalter, "Keep" or "ON", as only pulses
The switch status of the saved in the module
Stromstossrelais, are needed for step switches /
bistabiles Relais) power contactors is
maintained (step switch). bistable relays

BO Bistable NO -- Behavior can be parameterized, see section 5.4

BO Bistable NC

BO Pulse On-Off Q250-P / The relays are de-energized The behavior can NOT be
Q250A-P *) parameterized,
The switch status of the The relays are de-energized
power contactors is
maintained (due to self-
latching or dual coil relay)
MO Steps Q-Mx The relays are de-energized The behavior can be parameter-
*) ized: the relays are de-energized,
The switch status of the keep the last position, or take a
power contactors is parameterized state.
maintained by means of self-
latching.
MO Pulse Q250-P1…P5 The relays are de-energized The behavior can be parameter-
*) ized: the relays are de-energized,
The switch status of the keep the last position, or take a
power contactors is parameterized state.
maintained by means of self-
latching.
AO 3-Pos Relay Y250T The actuator keeps its last The behavior can be parameter-
AO 3-Pos Triac position. ized: the actuator goes to 0%,
keeps the last position, or goes to
a parameterized position.
BO PWM -- The Triacs are de-energized The behavior can be parameter-
ized: the signal goes to 0 %,
keeps the last position, or takes a
parameterized state.
BO Blind Relay -- The relays are de-energized The behavior can be parameter-
ized: all outputs are de-
energized, the last command is
completed, or the blind goes to a
parameterized position.
Additionally a time delay can be
set.

*) When using a normally-closed contact, a closed contact can be forced even if the
relay is de-energized.

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 5.2 Maintained contact, switchover
(BO Relay NO / NC 250V / Q250)

Application On/off switching of a wide range of devices and loads, e.g.:

– Power contactors
– Relays and semi-conductor relays
– Motors
– Burners (control loop)
– Chillers and heat pumps (control loop)
– Magnetic valves
– Display units and audible indicator units
– Step switches, pulse switches, bistable relays

Hardware • The function requires one I/O point

• The TX-I/O relay modules have changeover contacts
By use of a normally-closed contact, a closed contact can be forced even if the relay
is de-energized.

10561D01
Function
Active
Process value
Inactive

On
I/O status LED
Off

Active
Relay Inactive

The signal operation can be selected: Relay (Default), Relay_NA

Parameterization In the case of bus failure, with DC 24 V module supply available, the following backup
states van be parameterized:
– No (Inactive) (= default)
– Value (Active, Inactive)
– Keep Same value as before the bus failure

Parameterization can be done during operation.

Local override • Pressing the override button in the middle enables/disables the local override.
The yellow override status LED indicates that local override is active
• When local override is active:
Pressing "+" sets the process value to "Active"
Pressing "–" sets the process value to "Inactive".
• Local operation can be disabled in the configuration.

It is not admissible to couple several BOs of type Q250 to one multistate output
Warning! in the bus master. Reason: local override or each single I/O point is possible,
which may create hazardous situations. Use a multistate signal type instead,
where the outputs are electronically latched in the module.

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Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the relay is active, i.e. when the N/O contact is
closed and the N/C contact is open.
• In the event of an error, the I/O status LED and the module status LED flash.
• The meaning of the I/O status LED can be parameterized (TXM1.6R-M only):
Normal = green (default) / Alarm = Red / Service = Yellow.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.3 Maintained contact, triac (BO Triac NO / NC)

Application On/off switching of AC 24 V devices, especially:

– Frequent switching (triacs do not have any problems with contact life span)
 However, check the admissible switching frequency of the connected
device and adjust the parameters or the application accordingly.
– Other devices with AC 24 control
– silent switching

Hardware • The function is supported by module type TXM1.8T only.

• The function requires one I/O point.
• The supply is AC 25 V, the triay closes the contact to ⊥ (system ground).
• Technical data (max. output of the triacs): see data sheet N8179.

10561D01
Function
Active
Process value
Inactive

On
I/O status LED
Off

Active
Relay Inactive

The signal operation can be selected: Triac (Default), Triac_NA

Parameterization In the case of bus failure, with DC 24 V module supply available, the following backup
states van be parameterized:
– No (Inactive) (= default)
– Value (Active, Inactive)
– Keep Same value as before the bus failure

Parameterization can be done during runtime.

Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the triac is active, i.e. when the N/O contact is
closed and the N/C contact is open.
• In the event of an error, the I/O status LED and the module status LED flash.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

Local override TXM1.8T has no local override.

Fault message The quality value "No_Output" is sent when AC 24 V is absent.

In this case the triac can not be activated  the module switches the output off and
sets the process value to 0.

The fault message is only sent when a command is pending.

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 5.4 Maintained contact, bistable
(BO Bistable NO / NC)

Application On/off switching of devices and loads.

Interruption of the power supply or the bus communications: the last state of the relays
is maintained (bistable relays). In addition, the module supports setting of a backup
state as well as a time delay before this backup state becomes effective.
– Light control
– Control of subsystems with uninterruptible operation

Hardware • The function is supported by module type TXM1.6RL only

• The function requires one I/O point
• The module has N/O contacts only
• The relay contacts are especially adapted for light applications

Function
Active
Process value
Inactive

On
I/O status LED

On
Relay contact

The signal operation can be selected: Relay (Default), Relay_NA (NA = normally active).

Bus failure In case of bus failure (Masterdown), where the DC 24 V module supply is intact, the
following backup states can be parameterized:
– No (Same effect as Value Off)
– Value (On / Off)
– Keep Same value as before the fault (= default)
– Delay before the backup state becomes effective:
(0...6553s, default 120s, steps of 0.1s).

Parameterizing can be made during operation.

Powerfail DC 24 V A powerfail DC 24 V always induces a bus failure - see above.

Powerfail AC 24 V In case of powerfail AC 24 V (Powerdown AC 24 V), the following backup states can
be parameterized:
– No (Same effect as Value Off)
– Value (On / Off)
– Keep Same value as before the fault (= default)

Parameterizing can be made during operation.

This function is available with relay type TXM1.6RL only.

It supports changing to backup values even when the module supply is lost, not only in
case of lost communications.
• For this purpose, the AC 24 voltage on the bus is monitored. This monitoring is fast
enough to make the relays take their backup positions before the DC 24 V supply
breaks down.
• As the relays are bistable, they stay in the backup position even without DC 24 V
supply.

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 Of course this only works if AC 24 V on the bus (conductor " V ") comes from the very
same transformer that supplies the source of the DC 24 V supply.

STOP Note! When backup value " Keep" is parameterized, the module is supposed to take no
activity at all, neither with absence nor with presence of bus or AC 24 V. Therefore, it
doesn't matter if bus terminal "V " (field device supply) is open or powered if there is a
bus connection module.
Modules of Series C actually work without AC 24 V connected.

With modules from Series D, however, it is compulsory to feed AC 24 V to bus terminal

"V " (field device supply) if there is a bus connection module. TXM1.6RL The module
always monitors this supply.
Simatic: It is also admissible to connect DC 24 V to bus conductor "V ".

Response to failure As a summary, the I/O points behave as follows:

Failure  Behavior of relays

Address Bus AC 24 V Off Backup Backup Backup
key state delay state
Masterdown Powerdown
X X
X X
X X X
X X X

Remote override Module type TXM1.6RL does not have a local override device, but remote override is
available for all I/O points.

Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the contact is closed.

• In the event of an error, the I/O status LED and the module status LED flash.

For details, especially in relation to flashing patterns and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.5 Pulse, on/off
(BO Pulse On-Off / Q250-P250A-P)

Application Switching of single-stage electrical loads (electrical consumers)

• 1 N/O contact and 1 N/C contact for self-latching (Q250-P)

• 2 N/O contacts for two-coil switches (250A-P)

The following functions can be implemented by use of external circuits (and see the
connection diagrams in the data sheets):
– If the control voltage for the self-latching mechanism fails, the loads are not
automatically enabled when power is restored, even in the case of manual override.
Example: power restoration circuit
– If the bus master fails, the loads are not disabled.
Example: lighting controls
– Two or more open loop control circuits can switch the same load.
– Override is also possible from one or more remote switching locations.

Notes • Connection diagrams: see module data sheets.

• Step switches, pulse switches, bistable relays: see Q250, section 5.2.

Hardware • The function uses two I/O points which must be on the same module and adjacent to
each other.
• The TX-I/O relay modules have changeover contacts

Function • The I/O point with the lower number (n) is used for the OFF command
• The I/O point with the higher number (n+1) is used for the ON command
• The process value can be written in "Normal" mode or in "Trigger" mode.
The latter option is used in cases where there is more than one source, e.g. with
lighting applications.
• The pulse times can be set as parameters:
– 0.1...25.5 s (Parameter Pulse Time) (default = 0.5s)
– P-bus BIM: 0.5...25 s
• The break time can be adjusted 0...25.5 (default = 0.1s)
• P-bus BIM: The break time is fixed to 0.1 s

Each change in the process value generates an ON or OFF command:

Active
Process value
Inactive

Relay Active
Relay (n+1)
"ON" Relay Inactive
PulseTime
Relay Active
Relay (n)
"OFF" Relay Inactive
PulseTime
Pulse/pause time BreakTime BreakTime

ON
I/O status LED (n+1) OFF
10561D03

ON
I/O status LED (n) OFF

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 An additional ON or OFF pulse can be generated (e.g. by means of the local override).
Local override • Pressing one of the override buttons (n) or (n+1) in the middle enables/disables local
override
• When local override is active:
Pressing "+" for one of the I/O points generates an ON command (closes relay n+1)
Pressing "–" for one of the I/O points generates an OFF command (closes relay n)
• The I/O status LED of I/O point "n" or "n+1" lights up concurrently with the relay
activity.
• Local operation can be disabled in the configuration.

Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the relay is active.

• In the case of an error the module status LED and the I/O status LEDs assigned to
the function flash.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.6 Pulse (BO Pulse)

Application For control and switching single stage electrical loads by means of pulses.

Notes • Connection diagrams: see module data sheets.

• Step switches, pulse switches, bistable relays: see Q250, section 5.2.

Hardware • The function uses one I/O point.

• The TX-I/O relay modules have changeover contacts

Function • The process value must be written in "Triger mode". As a result, a pulse will be
created on each change of the process value from 0 to 1 or 1 to 0.
Without the trigger bit, no pulse will be created.
• The pulse time can be adjusted 0.1...25.5 (default = 0.5s)
• The break time can be adjusted 0.1...25.5 (default = 0.1s)
• After start-up, process quality is invalid, as long as no pulse has been generated.

Writing to Process value

"1" "1Trg" "1Trg" "1Trg"
"0" "0" "0Trg"

Active
Process value
Inactive

Relay Active
Relay "ON"
Relay Inactive

Pulse/pause time PulseTime PulseTime

BreakTime

10561D04
ON
I/O status LED
OFF

An additional ON or OFF pulse can be generated (e.g. by means of the local override).

Local override • Pressing the override button (in the middle enables/disables local override
• When local override is active:Pressing "+" or "–" generates a pulse and writes to the
process value (with trigger bit).
• The I/O status LED lights up concurrently with the relay activity.
• Local operation can be disabled in the configuration.

Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the relay is active.

• In the case of an error the module status LED and the I/O status LED flash.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.7 Multistate maintained contact
(MO Steps / Q-Mx)

Application • For control and switching of multispeed motors and other electrical loads or their
power contactors
• Can be used to switch one or more control outputs. Examples:
– Fans
– Pumps
– Chillers
– Heat pumps
– Electric heating coils
– Burners

Signal types This feature covers the following signal type.

Signal type Description

MO Steps / Q-Mx Maintained contact, multistate, relays with or without
mutually exclusive electronic interlock, depending on
P-bus BIM:
mapping kind.
– Q-M3 only
– 1 to n mapping only

Hardware This function uses one I/O point for each stage to be switched.
The I/O points must be on the same module and adjacent to each other.

Function • I/O point No. (n) is used for the switch-ON command of Stage (1).
• depending on the mapping kind, the I/O points are latched or can be activated
simultaneously.
• The following mapping kinds can be parameterized (parameter Mapping Kind):
– 1 to n mapping
– Up-down mapping
– Binary mapping

1 to n mapping • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table defines just one
output to be driven.
Despite the interlocking of the contacts inside the module, overlapping "ON" states
can occur (due to delayed release of the contactors, or "sticky" contacts) when
switching from one stage to another. For this reason the contactors must always be
interlocked externally (refer also to the connection diagram in the module data sheet)
• Any previously operated output is switched off before the next output is switched on.
The break time is 100 ms.
• In the Mapping Table parameter, the default assignment of the I/O points to the
values of MOValue can be changed (for1 to n mapping only!).
• If no value corresponding to the process value is found in the mapping table, a
Reliability Error message is transmitted (Quality = MULTISTATE_FAULT) and a
configurable back-up value is enabled (parameter Backup Value).

MOValue Stage Active I/O point

0 0 None
1 1 n
2 2 n+1
3 3 n+2
4 4 n+3
5 5 n+4
6 6 n+5

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Up-down mapping • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table specifies one or
more outputs to be driven.
• It is possible to have several active outputs, but only in a fixed combination.
• Examples: Enabling additional electrical heating or burner stages

MOValue Stage Active I/O points

0 0 None
1 1 n
2 2 n, n+1
3 3 n, n+1, n+2
4 4 n, n+1, n+2, n+3
5 5 n, n+1, n+2, n+3, n+4
6 6 n, n+1, n+2, n+3, n+4, n+5

Binary mapping • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table specifies one or
more outputs to be driven.
• It is possible to have several active outputs.
• Examples: Enabling additional electrical heating or burner stages

MOValue Stage Active I/O points

n n+1 n+2 n+3 n+4 n+5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0
4 4 0 0 1 0 0 0
: :
63 63 1 1 1 1 1 1

Parameterization In the case of bus failure, with DC 24 V module supply available, the following backup
states van be parameterized:
– No (Inactive) (= default)
– Value (Active, Inactive)
– Keep Same value as before the bus failure

Parameterization can be done during runtime.

Display • The I/O status LEDs indicate the activity of the relays
• In the case of an error the module status LED and all the I/O status LEDs assigned
to the function flash.

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Local override Pressing the middle of one of the manual switches assigned to the function
enables/disables local override.
When local override is active:
• Pressing "+" on one of the I/O points switches the load up one stage.
Repeated or sustained pressure can be used to switch through several stages until
the function reaches the highest stage.
• Pressing "–" on one of the I/O points switches the load down one stage.
Repeated or sustained pressure can be used to switch through several stages until
the function stops at the lowest stage.
• The change from one stage to the next occurs only after a delay of 0.3 s.
This makes it possible to reach a stage directly (e.g. jump from stage 2 to stage 0
and then to stage 3).
 Users themselves must know whether switch-off is required before
switching to another stage.
• The Override LED of all I/O points assigned to the function go off briefly while the
switch is pressed.
• The I/O status LEDs light up whenever the relays are active.
• Local operation can be disabled in the configuration.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.8 Multistate pulse (MO Pulse / Q250-Px)

Application • For pulse control and pulse switching of multistate loads or the associated power
contactors with self-latching for each load step.
• Only one control output at a time is active.
• Examples:
– Fans
– Pumps
– Chillers
– Heat pumps

The following functions can be implemented by use of external circuits (and see the
connection diagrams in the module data sheet):
• If the control voltage for the self-latching circuit fails, the loads are not automatically
enabled when power is restored, even in the case of manual override. Example:
Power restoration circuit
• If the bus master fails, the loads are not disabled.
Example: lighting controls
• Local override on the module is possible; the contact interlock remains in effect.
• With a change from automatic operation to manual override, the power contactors
retain their last switch status.
• Two or more control circuits can switch the same load
(see connection diagrams in the data sheet).

Note Step switches, pulse switches, bistable relays: see Q250, section 5.2.

Signal types This feature covers the following signal type.

Signal type Description

MO Pulse / Q250-Px Pulse, multistate with or without mutually exclusive
electronic relay interlock, depending on mapping kind
P-bus BIM:
– Q250-P3 only
– 1 to n mapping only
PROFINET BIM:
– Q250-P1...P4 only

Hardware • The function uses one I/O point for each switched stage plus one I/O point for
switch-off.
• The I/O points must be on the same module and adjacent to each other.

Function • I/O point number (n) is always used for the switch-off command
• I/O point number (n+1) is used for the switch-on command for Stage (1), etc.
• Before a stage other than 0 is operated, relay n is switched for a period equivalent to
MinOffTime, interrupting the self-latching function.
MinOffTime can be parameterized: 0.1...25.5 s (default = 0.5 s)
(P-bus BIM: MinOffTime = 1 cycle period)
• The relay for the required stage is then operated for a period equivalent to PulseTime
• PulseTime can be parameterized: 0.1...25.5 s (default = 0.5 s)
(P-bus BIM: 0.5...25 s)
• The relays are latched.
• The signal type supports 1 to n mapping only.

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 • The multistate process value is mapped so that the mapping table defines just one
output to be driven by a pulse.
Despite the interlocking of the contacts inside the module, overlapping "ON" states
can occur (due to delayed release of the contactors, or "sticky" contacts) when
switching from one stage to another. For this reason the contactors must always be
interlocked externally (refer also to the connection diagram in the module data sheet)
• In the Mapping Table parameter, the default assignment of the I/O points to the
values of MOValue can be changed (only for 1 to n mapping !).
• If no value corresponding to the process value is found in the mapping table, a
Reliability Error message is transmitted (Quality = MULTISTATE_FAULT) and a
configurable back-up value is enabled (parameter Backup Value).

MOValue Stage Pulse on I/O point

0 0 n
1 1 First n, then n + 1
2 2 First n, then n + 2
3 3 First n, then n + 3
4 4 First n, then n + 4
5 5 First n, then n + 5

Parameterization In the case of bus failure, with DC 24 V module supply available, the following backup
states van be parameterized:
– No (Inactive) (= default)
– Value (Active, Inactive)
– Keep Same value as before the bus failure

Parameterization can be done during runtime.

Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the relay is active.

• In the case of an error the module status LED and all the I/O status LEDs assigned
to the function flash.

Local operation Pressing the middle of one of the override buttons assigned to the function
enables/disables local override. When local override is active:
• Pressing "+" on one of the I/O points switches the load up one stage.
Repeated or sustained pressure can be used to switch several stages until the
function reaches the highest stage.
• Pressing "–" on one of the I/O points switches the load down one stage.
Repeated or sustained pressure can be used to switch several stages until the
function stops at the lowest stage.
• The change from one stage to the next occurs only after a delay of 0.3 s.
This makes it possible to reach a stage directly (e.g. jump from stage 2 to stage 0
and then to stage 3).
• The Override LED of all I/O points assigned to the function go off briefly while the
switch is pressed.
• The I/O status LEDs indicate the activity of the relays
• Local operation can be disabled in the configuration.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.9 Three-position control signal
(BO 3-Pos Relay, BO-3-Pos Triac / Y250T))

Application For open/close control of three-position actuators without feedback (position

potentiometer), e.g. for
– Valve actuators
– Damper actuators
– Third-party actuators

Hardware The function uses two I/O points which must be on the same module and adjacent to
each other. I/O point (n) = Open, I/O point (n + 1) = Close.

Function • The function converts the process value into 3-position positioning signals.
An internal stroke algorithm calculates the required length of the OPEN or CLOSE
pulses from the actuator runtime and the position specified in the process value.
No position feedback is required from the actuator.
• The function supports asymmetrical actuators with different opening and closing
runtimes. However, this function can only be used if it is also supported by the bus
master.

Configurable / fixed Value Description Value range (Default)

variables Rise Time Time to OPEN 6.3 … 6553.5 s (150.0 s)
Fall Time Time to CLOSE 6.3 … 6553.5 s (150.0 s)
Break time Pause between opening 0...25.5 s (0.1 s)
and closing
Reaction Time Additional runtime when 0...50.0 s (0.0 s)
(Series D and higher) traveling to or from 0 %
Nz Dead band 0...10% (1 %)
Hys Hysteresis 0...10% (2 %)
Backup mode Response of process value Keep = Last active value
in the event of bus failure No = 0% (No)
Value = Backup Value
Backup Value Backup value if 0.01...100% (0 %)
Backup Mode = Value
Synchronization Synchronization mode Details see below
Direction Inversion of the outputs to False (normal) (False)
(Series D and higher) fix incorrect wiring True (inverted)

Parameter details

Runtime Asymmetric runtimes can be set as parameters (if supported by the bus master).

Pause Delay time before the actuator changes direction

Reaction Time Additional runtime when traveling to or from 0 % (clearance between motor and drive).
(Series D and higher) Note: Reaction Time is not part of the stroke model.

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Deadband / Hysteresis • If the difference between the stroke model and the process value (∆Y) is more than
(Nz, Hys) half the deadband plus the hysteresis, this generates an OPEN or CLOSE pulse
which is long enough to return the actuator to a position within the deadband.
• The minimum pulse length is equal to the runtime multiplied by the hysteresis.
Y
+

Hys

Nz 0
t
Hys

_
10761D99

Start synchronization Start synchronization, if selected, is automatically initiated after reset.

(series D and higher) The synchronization is not interrupted by any other event.
• NONE No synchronization
• SINGLEOPEN OPEN command during 1.5 x runtime OPEN
• SINGLECLOSE CLOSE- command during 1.5 x runtime CLOSE

Synchronization in Synchronization when stroke model reaches the end position (0% or 100%):
end position • Normal operation:
– NONE (default) No synchronization
– CONTINUOUS Permanent synchronization (0% and 100%)
– CONTINOPEN Permanent synchronization (100%)
– CONTINCLOSE Permanent synchronization (0%)
– SINGLE 1.5 * Rise Time (100%) or 1.5 * Fall Time (0%)
– SINGLEOPEN 1.5 * Rise Time (100%)
– SINGLECLOSE 1.5 * Fall Time (0%)
– EVERY10MIN 1.5 * Rise Time (100%) or 1.5 * Fall Time (0%)
every 10 minutes
– EVERY10MINOPEN 1.5 * Rise Time (100%) every 10 minutes
– EVERY10MINCLOSE 1.5 * Fall Time (0%) every 10 minutes
– EVERY20MIN 1.5 * Rise Time (100%) or 1.5 * Fall Time (0%)
every 20 minutes
– EVERY20MINOPEN 1.5 * Rise Time (100%) every 20 minutes
– EVERY20MINCLOSE 1.5 * Fall Time (0%) every 20 minutes
• Local override:
OPEN or CLOSE relay is active as long as button is pressed, synchronization is
disabled.
• Tool override, Remote Override: in the end positions, CONTINOPEN /
CONTINCLOSE applies, i.e. OPEN or CLOSE relay goes to maintained contact.
If this behavior is not desired, command the actuator to 0.1% / 99.9% instead of 0% /
100%.
Forced synchronization For commissioning purposes, a synchronization can be forced:
• NONE No synchronization
• CONTINOPEN Continuous OPEN command
• SINGLEOPEN OPEN command during 1.5 x runtime OPEN
(series D and higher)
• CONTINCLOSE Continuous CLOSE command
• SINGLECLOSE CLOSE- command during 1.5 x runtime CLOSE
(series D and higher)

Parameterization

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 In the case of bus failure, with DC 24 V module supply available, the following backup
states van be parameterized:
– No (0%) (= default)
– Value (Backup value)
– Keep Same value as before the bus failure

Parameterization can be done during runtime.

Fault message The quality value "No_Output" will be sent in the following cases:
(series D and higher) • TXM1.8T: AC 24 V missing. The triac is not able to switch
 The module switches the output off and stops the stroke model.
The process value is set to the present position of the stroke model.
• Other modules: DC 24 V is insufficient.  The module tries to switch the relays.

The fault message will only be sent when a command is pending.

Local override Pressing the middle of one of the override buttons associated to the function
enables/disables local override.
When local override is active:
• Pressing "+" on one of the I/O points operates the OPEN relay, I/O point (n)
• Pressing "–" on one of the I/O points operates the CLOSE relay, I/O point (n+1)
• The I/O status LED remains ON while the override button is pressed
• The stroke algorithm is updated.
• Local operation can be disabled in the configuration.

Display • The I/O status LED is ON when the relay is active.

• In the case of an error the module status LED and the I/O status LEDs assigned to
the function flash.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section "Dis-
play, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide [6].

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 5.10 PWM Pulse width modulation
(BO PWM, with triac)

Application Open/close modulating actuators e.g. for

– Thermal valve actuators
– Continuously controlled consumers (e.g. electric heating controlled via current valve)
 Remember to check the permissible switching frequency of the connected
devices and adapt output parameterization.

Hardware • Only TXM1.8T module supports this function

• The function uses one I/O point
• AC 24 V supply, the triac closes the contact to ⊥ (system neutral)
• Technical data (max triac load): See module data sheet N8179
• The outputs work noise-free

Function The function converts the analog process value AOValue to a periodic switching pulse
of the triac.

Parameterization Normally, pre-parameterized outputs are used customized to the actuators to be

operated.

The following parameters are available for individual parameterization:

Parameter Description Value range Default Increment

TimePeriod Switching cycle 0…6553.5 s 20 s 0.1 s
(0 = Special behavior)
MinOnTime Min. switch-on time 0…25.5 s 1s 0.1 s
– Protection against excessive switching (1...25.5 s, if
frequency TimePeriod = 0)
– Preheating ensures that the thermal
actuators open quickly
MinOffTime Min. switch-off time 0…25.5 s 1s 0.1 s
– Protection against excessive switching (1...25.5 s, if
frequency TimePeriod = 0)
– Ensures that the thermal actuators close
safely
BackupMode Backup state in the case of Masterdown Keep No
No
Value
AOBackup Pulse duration 0.00…100.00% 0% 1/100 %
Value

Pulse pattern These parameters allow for generating the following pulse patterns.

Case A: TimePeriod ≠ 0 The analog output AOValue generates the following switch-on ratio (scan ratio)
OnPeriod = AOValue * TimePeriod

TimePeriod

OnPeriod

Min. switch-on/-off times can be parameterized as an option to protect against

excessive switching frequency. The triac does not switch on/off if the calculated switch-
on / switch-off time is less than MinOnTime / MinOffTime.

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 Case B: TimePeriod = 0 MinOnTime and MinOffTime are used to dynamically define the pulse length (also
known as PDM, pulse duration modulation):
• Period = MinOnTime / AOValue
if AOValue <= MinOnTime / (MinOnTime + MinOffTime)
• Period = MinOffTime / (1- AOValue)
if AOValue > MinOnTime / (MinOnTime + MinOffTime)

Process value <= MinOnTime/(MinOnTime+MinOffTime) Process value > MinOnTime/(MinOnTime+MinOffTime)

Period Period

MinOnTime MinOffTime

t t

Examples for cases A and B

Input Parameter Output

AOValue TimePeriod MinOnTime MinOffTime Period ON OFF
85% 10 s 1s 1s 10 s 8.5 s 1.5 s
1) 1) 1)
80% 30 s 4s 8s 30 s 30 s 0 s (< MinOff)
70% 30 s 4s 8s 30 s 21 s 9s
50% 20 s 5s 5s 20 s 10 s 10 s
40% 30 s 1s 1s 30 s 12 s 18 s
20% 0s 1s 1s 5s 1s 4s
50% 0s 2s 1s 4s 2s 2s
50% 0s 1s 3s 6s 3s 3s
60% 0s 1s 1s 2.5 s 1.5 s 1s
60% 0s 9s 1s 15 s 9s 6s
2) 2) 2) 2)
0.01% 0s 20 s 20 s 6573.5 s 20s 6553.5 s (limited)
0% any any any -- ∞
100% any any any -- ∞
1)
Avoid. Long MinOffTime and MinOnTime values require a long TimePeriod, because
outputs near 0% and 100% are changed to 0% or 100%.
2)
Avoid. Inputs near 0% greatly extend period (process value AOValue has a
resolution of 0.01%). The max. limitation of the function is 6553.5 s (1.8 h), but a
period this long does not make any sense.
Therefore the minimum AOValue should be limited so that a reasonable max.
Period results.

Reaction to changes of If the process value (AOValue) changes, the function calculates a new pulse length
AOValue based on the active pulse.

Display • The I/O Status LED is light proportional to the process value
• In case of error, the I/O status LED is lit together with the module status LED.

Details, blinking pattern and errors in particular: See section "Display, operation and
diagnosis" in [6] "TX-I/O™ engineering and installation".

Error message Quality value "No_Output" is output if AC 24 V is missing.

The triac can then not switch on  The module switches off the output and sets
process value to 0.

The error message is sent only if a positioning command is available.

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 5.11 Blinds control (BO Blinds Relay)

Application Control any kind of blinds.

– Without louvers
– With louvers

Hardware The function uses

– 2 I/O points for actuators with 2 end switches
– 3 I/O points for actuators with 3 end switches
 the fourth I/O point must remain unused

Function The function generates switching pulses for the 2 or 3 relays from the structured
process value AOBValue.
The blinds control function is shared between module and bus master (application
function). The application function in particular is responsible for the louver angle. For
this reason, the process value is sent in both directions: to the periphery as a
command, and to the bus master as a status signal.

LED
AOBValue

I/O
processing
UP Current
measurement Channel selection,
I/O current supervision,
DOWN2 processing pulse generation,
processing (timing)
depends on
I/O configuration (2 or 3
DOWN1 processing limit switches)
Current
measurement

Relay outputs
Output Command Description
Actuators with 2 end n DOWN2 RUN_DOWN DOWN (to position "0%")
switches
n+1 UP RUN_UP UP (to position "100%")

Actuators with 3 end n DOWN2 RUN_DOWN DOWN (to position "0%")

switches
n+1 UP RUN_UP UP (to position "100%")
n+2 DOWN1 DOWN to middle position (end switch
between position 0 and 100%)
n+3 -- Output n+3 must remain free

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Process value
Command Description
Static commands UP UP The commands can have an
additional pulse at the end
DOWN2 DOWN (same direction)
rd
DOWN1 DOWN to middle position (3 end switch)
STOP Stop

Relative commands RUN_UP These commands contain one direction only (UP, DOWN) and one
pulse length. They are used specifically to change the louver angle
RUN_DOWN using short pulses in blinds with louvers.
Relative commands can also be parameterized for long pulses.

Absolute command RUN_ABS If the blinds drive to a defined position with the help of the calculated
pulse length on outputs n or n+1

Status, MarkIDs Position and status for the blinds and the I/O function are returned to the bus master

Various CAL Command to drive the blinds once all the way to the top and to the
bottom to (by measuring motor current) determine the runtime
RunTimeDownUp (calibration)
GET_MOT_POS Position query from bus master

Parameterization Normally, preparameterized outputs are used customized to the actuators to be

operated.

The following parameters are available for individual parameterization:

Parameter Description Range (default)

Increment = 0.01 s
RunTimeDownUp Runtime from Down2 to Up 1...655 s (180 s)

RunTimeUpDown Runtime from Up to Down2 1...655 s (180 s)

RunTimeDown1Down2 Runtime from Down1 to Down2 1...655 s (1.5 s)

BreakTime Break between opening a relay and closing an other 0.2...25.5 s (0.5 s)
relay (change of ditection)
EndPosDetection Detection of the end positions by measuring the motor Inactive, Active, Once
current on the relay outputs (Active)
MotorDelay Delay between pulse start and motor action. Some 0.01...2.55 s (0.1 s)
motors take a certain time before they consume current.
This parameter prevents the current detection from
assuming that the motor is in end position or that there
is a fault.
MotorOverTravelUp Delay between pulse end and blinds stop (UP) 0.01...2.55 s (0.1 s)
MotorOverTravelDown Delay between pulse end and blinds stop (DOWN) 0.01...2.55 s (0.1 s)
BackupMode Backup status in case of master down Keep = Last
command
No = Relay inactive
Value = AOBBackup
Value
(Keep)
AOBBackup Value Command/pulse length (UP / 0 s)
BackupDelay Delay until BackupMode 0...900 s (300 s)

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 Parameter Description Range (default)
Increment = 0.01 s
Direction Exchange of outputs (only n and n+1) to correct faulty BOOL (False)
wiring. True / false
I/O point Direction = False Direction = True
(normal) (inverted)
n DOWN2 UP
n+1 UP DOWN2
n+2 DOWN1 DOWN1

Detect end positions • If EndPosDetection = inactive, the runtimes RunTimeUpDown and

RunTimeDownUp must be parameterized.
• If EndPosDetection = active, the motor current at the relay feeds is measured. This
allows for detecting the end positions and determine the motor runtimes between
positions Up and Down2. The runtime measurement RunTimeUpDown and
RunTimeDownUp is executed each time when the blinds drives the entire stretch
from Up to Down2 or vice-versa.
Values RunTimeUpDown and RunTimeDownUp are saved to the module's flash
memory. They change over time (temperature deviations, aging).
Changes to the motor runtime are sent to the bus master for subsequent evaluation
in the application function.
Changes > 7% or > 3 s are saved to flash memory.
Changes > 15% are not saved as unbelievable.
• If EndPosDetection = once, the motor current measurement is active, the stroke
model is synchronized in the end positions, but the run times are only saved to the
flash memory once after start-up.
• Command CAL can be used to force runtime measurement.
If EndPosDetection = Inactive, the module ignores the command.

Note • Because of the current measurement, interposing relays for the control of several
blinds in parallel are not admitted.

Reaction to changes of If process value (AOBValue) changes, the new value overwrites the old value.
AOBValue The function drives to the new position in case of absolute commands.

Display • The I/O status LEDs are lit when the associated relay is active
• In case of an error, the I/O status LED and the module status LED are lit.

Details, blinking pattern and errors in particular: See section "Display, operation and
diagnosis" in [6] "TX-I/O™ engineering and installation".

Response in case of error • The relays drop off in case of a DC 24 V bus supply failure.
When power is restored, the relays remain inactive until a valid process value is
available.
• In case of bus failure:
The behavior can be parameterized for each I/O function:: BackupMode,
BackupValue and BackupDelay; see above parameters.

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 6 Analog output functions
6.1 Proportional control signal

Application For operation of devices with an analog input (0 ... 10 V, 4 ... 20 mA), e.g.:
– Damper actuators
– Valve actuators
– Proportional three-position converters
– Devices for analog display and acquisition

For connection to other systems, e.g. to transfer:

– Setpoints
– Sensor values
– Reference variables

Hardware The function uses one I/O point.

Configurable signal types

Description Signal type Range (over Reso- I/O LED LCD Error
range) lution indication
(Under / over
range)

Under range
Over range
Unreliable
output *)
Shorted
Voltage output AO 0-10V / 0 ... 10 V 1 mV X X X
variable variable
Y10S (-0.05...10.6 V)
Current output AO 4-20mA 4 ... 20 mA 1 µA X X
variable variable
/ Y420 (3.92...20.96 mA)

*) "Unreliable output" is displayed when the DC 24 V supply voltage is insufficient for a

Y10S signal.
10561Z108

Function I/O status LED

LCD

Local override
LO LED

Process Signal Processing

AO Signal
value (Y10, Y420)
BUS Field
device

Block diagram of function

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 • When detected, a new process value is processed.
• The output is a control voltage in the range DC 0… 10 V
or a control current in the range DC 4 ... 20 mA
• The process value is indicated via the I/O status LED,
and on the LCD panel, if available
• The output value can be overridden manually

Local override • Local override has first priority, followed by tool override and (lastly) operation via
process value
• Tool override of an I/O point is indicated by the flashing of the module status LED.
• Pressing the override button in the middle enables/disables the local override.
The yellow "Override" LED indicates that local override is active
• When local override is active:
Pressing "+" increases the value of the analog output by 10%.
Repeated or sustained pressure switches changes the value by several stages until
the function stops at the highest value.
Pressing "–" reduces the value of the analog output by 10%.
Repeated or sustained pressure switches changes the value by several stages until
the function stops at the lowest value.
The I/O status LED and LCD display change accordingly.
• With a change from automatic operation to local override, the process value (and
thus the status of the devices concerned) is retained until the user overrides it.
the same applies after resumption of automatic operation, until the bus master sends
a new process value.

For a full description see page 9.

Display • The brightness of the I/O status LED varies in proportion to the output value
• If an LCD panel is available, it indicates the signal type
(DC 0 … 10 V, DC 4 ... 20 mA) and displays the value in graphic form.

For details, especially in relation to flashing pattern and errors: refer to the section
"Display, operation and diagnostics" in the TX-I/O™ Engineering and installation guide
[6].

Response in the • The process values on the bus are monitored for compliance with their admissible
event of a fault range
• The DC 24 V module supply voltage is monitored
• Faults are indicated to the bus master
• In the event of bus failure the module keeps the last valid value.
• If the DC 24 V bus supply fails, the output signal always goes to 0. When the supply
is restored, the signal remains at 0 until a valid process value becomes available.
• in the case of bus failure:
The behavior can be parameterized for each I/O point:
– Backup Mode = Keep Last active value
– Backup Mode = No (default) Smallest value (0V, 4mA)
– Backup Mode = Value Configurable value (Backup Value)
P-bus BIM: The module keeps the last valid values

When fault is repaired Operation in the same state as before the fault:
automatic operation, remote override or local override

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 7 Default functions, disabling function
7.1 Default functions

Application The default functions are downloaded into the modules before they leave the factory.
They permit reduced operation and convenient "functional testing" in the control panel
before the module parameters have been set.

The various modules have the following default functions:

Modules Types Default function Equivalent function

Digital input modules TXM1.8D, TXM1.16D BI Default BI NO / D20
Universal modules TXM1.8U, TXM1.8U-ML UIO Default Description see next page
Super universal modules TXM1.8X, TXM1.8X-ML UIO Default Description see next page
Resistance measuring TXM1.8P RI Default Description see next page
module
Relay modules TXM1.6R, TXM1.6R-M, BO Default BO Relay NO 250V / Q250
TXM1.6RL
Triac module TXM1.8T BO Default BO Triac NO
Blinds module RXM1.8RB MO Default 4 x MO Steps (2-stage) / Q-M2

Wiring test The default functions (factory-set I/O module status) have been specially designed for
testing without a bus master. With configured modules, each I/O point would react
differently according to the signal type.

The default functions allow you to test the wiring that is connected to the I/O points, as
soon as the DC 24 V supply is switched on (no connection to a bus master is required).

When the module is powered, the module status LED flashes.

When additionally the address key is swiveled in, the default function is available.

7.2 Null function (Null Function)

Application The disabling function prevents local override of an I/O point. It should be configured to
decommission any unused I/O points.

There are no variables to set as parameters, and no island bus inputs or outputs.

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Testing options with default functions

Test Action I/O status LED LCD display Remark

Testing of inputs TXM1.8D, 16D (BI Default)
Shorting the input ON

TXM1.8U (-ML), TXM1.8X (-ML) (UIO Default)

No voltage OFF
(input open or shorted)

–75 ... +75 µA at input OFF High-resistance

conductivity tester
 Do not use!
>75 µA at input ON Correct polarity of
low-resistance
conductivity tester
(buzzer)
< –75 µA at input Flashing 1 Hz Incorrect polarity of
low-resistance
conductivity tester
(buzzer)
>11.5 V at input Flashing 1 Hz E.g. DC24 V connec-
ted by mistake

AC24 V at input Flashing 1 Hz AC24 V connected by

mistake

TXM1.8P (RI Default)

< 40 Ohm at input ON (no LCD) Especially short circuit
> 40 Ohm at input OFF (no LCD)

Testing of TXM1.6R (-M), TXM1.6RL, TXM1.8T (BO Default)

digital outputs Local override or tool ON / OFF The module executes all local over-
override enabled rides or tool overrides directly, without
safety precautions or interlocks.
 Special care is required 
Testing of TXM1.8RB
blinds modules Tool override enabled OFF / Stage 1 / Stage 2

Testing of TXM1.8U (-ML), UIO Default is an input function. For safety reasons,
analog outputs TXM1.8X (-ML) planned analog outputs can not be tested with
unconfigured modules.
As soon as the modules are configured, you can use the
functional tests of the building automation and control
system.

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 8 Table of the parameters that can be set
(example: Desigo / CFC)

The white fields can be edited or filled via dropdown menu.

Note For settings in other building automation and control systems see the respective online help.

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