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Not configurable input filtering at ≤50 ms. Isolation is 500 Vrms between channel and bus, but no isolation between channels — keep that in mind for common-mode noise between adjacent signals. ## Compliance & Environment UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 142 and 213, IEC 61131-2 listed. CE marked. Surge withstand per IEC 61000-4-5: 0.5 kV DM, 1 kV CM on 24 V DC lines. Fast transients 1 kV on I/O, 1 kV shielded cable, 2 kV power lines. Radiated/conducted emissions meet CISPR 11 Zone B Class A. Pollution degree 2 per IEC 60664. IP20 enclosure.","metaTitle":"Schneider TM5CAI8O8VL Compact I/O Block, 8 AI/8 AO +/-10 V","metaDescription":"Modicon TM5 compact I/O expansion block with 8 analog inputs and 8 outputs, +/-10 V, current production. 12-bit resolution, 5.25 W dissipation, surge rated. 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EMC compliance includes IEC 61000-4-5 surge, IEC 61000-4-4 fast transients, and CISPR 11 Zone B Class A emissions. The standards are listed on the nameplate and in the technical documentation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/TM5CAI8O8VL","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/TM5CAI8O8VL when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:21:01.794Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:21:01.794Z","indexable":true}}