Schneider Electric – TM5CAI8O8VL – TM5 Compact I/O Expansion Block: 8 AI & 8 AO

Main Features

• Module Type: Compact I/O expansion block for the Modicon TM5 series

• I/O Configuration:

  • Analog Inputs: 8 channels (0–10 V, 12‑bit resolution)

  • Analog Outputs: 8 channels (0–10 V, 12‑bit resolution)  

• Included Modules: Combines two 4 AI modules, one dummy spacer, and two 4 AO modules in one assembly  

• Power Requirements:

  • Supply: 20.4–28.8 V DC (nominally 24 V)

  • I/O segment current: ~205 mA; TM5 bus: ~52 mA; Power dissipation: ~5.25 W  

• Addressing & Mapping:

  • Each submodule assigned logical SL1–SL5 positions for configuration (SL3 is dummy)  

  • I/O values and status bits mapped individually per channel via Machine Expert software  

• Physical Specs:

  • Weight: ~252 g

  • Discontinued Dec 2 2020; end-of-service Sep 1 2024