{"product_id":"tlsc-4-sw-mod-t","title":"MCE TLSC-4-SW-MOD-T","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eTLSC-4-SW-MOD-T\u003c\/b\u003e is a specialized logic and terminal interface module used in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eMotion Control Engineering (MCE)\u003c\/b\u003e control systems. It is part of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003eSmartConnect\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eTLSC\u003c\/b\u003e (Terminal Logic Serial Control) family, typically used to manage discrete switch inputs—such as those found in a Car Operating Panel (COP) or Service Cabinet—and convert them for serial communication with the main controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Motion Control Engineering (MCE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e TLSC-4-SW-MOD-T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eI\/O Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Discrete Switch Inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial Interface \/ Logic Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Plugs into an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eSC-BASE-T\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eTLSC-BASE\u003c\/b\u003e terminal backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTermination:\u003c\/b\u003e \"-T\" designation indicates the integrated terminal interface for field wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElevator Logic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwitch Interfacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically designed to monitor 2-position or 3-position toggle\/key switches (e.g., Independent Service, Fan, Light, or Hospital Emergency).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignal Serialization:\u003c\/b\u003e Converts the \"Open\/Closed\" state of mechanical switches into a serial data packet, reducing the number of wires needed in the traveling cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eState Latency:\u003c\/b\u003e The board includes debouncing logic to ensure that mechanical switch \"chatter\" does not send multiple conflicting signals to the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSC-BASE-T:\u003c\/b\u003e The mounting base required to provide power and data bus connectivity to the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Switches \/ Toggles:\u003c\/b\u003e The physical hardware in the COP that provides the dry-contact inputs to this module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRibbon\/Bus Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e Used if linking this module to a larger SmartConnect node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eB44 Switch Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e This module often handles \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eIndependent Service\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eFire Phase II\u003c\/b\u003e cabinet switches. Per code, these switches must be functional to allow for emergency operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHot-Swapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Like most MCE serial modules, the TLSC-4-SW-MOD-T can be replaced without powering down the entire car, provided the serial bus is not interrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAddress Jumpers:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure the addressing on the back of the module matches the original unit. If the address is incorrect, the controller will not recognize the switch positions or may map them to the wrong functions (e.g., turning on the \"Fan\" triggers \"Independent Service\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTerminal Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Since this module handles mechanical switch inputs, check for wire fatigue at the \"-T\" screw terminals. Vibration in the car station can often loosen these connections over time, leading to intermittent service faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"R.A.M. 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