{"product_id":"schneider-tsxrky8ex-extendable-rack","title":"Schneider TSXRKY8EX Extendable Rack","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSchneider TSXRKY8EX Extendable Rack\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for multi-rack backplane expansion and modular I\/O distribution within the Modicon Premium automation platform, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchneider TSXRKY8EX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eTSXRKY8EX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExtendable Rack) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSXRKY8EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.78 kg (3.92 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Modicon Premium 8-slot rack dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to +60 deg C operating (-25 to +70 deg C storage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlot Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 backplane slots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBus Extension Connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2x female 9-pin SUB-D connectors (X-Bus interface)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSXP57 processors, TSXPSY power supplies, Premium I\/O modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% to 95% non-condensing (operation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 mm symmetrical DIN rail clips or 4x M6 panel screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE, UL 508, CSA Class I Div 2 (Groups A, B, C, D), ABS, DNV, BV, LR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Backplane Architecture and X-Bus Signal Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-rack Modicon Premium architectures extend parallel processor buses across distributed chassis using high-speed X-Bus cables. The TSXRKY8EX extendable rack acts as a passive backplane hub housing TSXPSY power modules, TSXP57 processors, and specialized application or discrete I\/O cards. Dual female 9-pin SUB-D connectors route differential X-Bus communication signals between primary and expansion racks without data loss or signal degradation, maintaining high-speed backplane throughput and microsecond-level I\/O scan synchronization across complex automated installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the primary functional difference between the TSXRKY8EX and non-extendable TSXRKY8 racks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The TSXRKY8EX features integrated 9-pin SUB-D X-Bus extension connectors allowing multi-rack topology expansion, whereas standard TSXRKY8 racks are limited to standalone single-rack configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is a TSXPSY power supply required in every TSXRKY8EX expansion rack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Every extension rack in an X-Bus architecture requires its own TSXPSY power supply module installed in the designated power slot to energize local backplane logic and I\/O channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the rack horizontally onto a 35 mm DIN rail or secure it firmly to a metal backplate using 4x M6 panel mounting screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure a minimum clearance of 100 mm above and below the rack to facilitate natural convection cooling across installed modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the X-Bus extension cable from the preceding rack to one of the female 9-pin SUB-D connectors, ensuring thumb screws are fully tightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall a TSXTBE100 line terminator into the unused SUB-D connector on the final rack in the expansion chain to ensure proper X-Bus impedance matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the chassis earth grounding terminal on the rack frame directly to the main enclosure ground bar using a heavy copper braid strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50531129131082,"sku":"TSXRKY8EX","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8569\/3770\/files\/TSXRKY8EX_2.png?v=1790149463","url":"https:\/\/www.topbrandsplc.com\/products\/schneider-tsxrky8ex-extendable-rack","provider":"Topbrands PLC Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}