Schneider TM241CE24U Controller M241 - 24 I/O Transistor NPN Ethernet
Overview:
The Schneider TM241CE24U Controller M241 represents a high-performance, versatile solution for advanced automation applications. Engineered to meet the demands of modern industrial environments, this compact programmable logic controller (PLC) offers exceptional functionality with a focus on efficiency and reliability. Equipped with 24 digital I/O points, including transistor NPN outputs, and integrated Ethernet connectivity, the TM241CE24U ensures seamless integration and robust performance in complex automation systems.
Key Features:
24 Digital I/O Points: The TM241CE24U features 24 digital input/output (I/O) channels, offering 16 inputs and 8 outputs. This configuration allows for flexible and scalable automation solutions, accommodating a wide range of industrial sensors and actuators.
Transistor NPN Outputs: With its transistor NPN outputs, the TM241CE24U delivers reliable and rapid switching capabilities. The transistor technology ensures low maintenance and extended operational life, ideal for high-frequency switching applications.
Integrated Ethernet Interface: The controller includes an integrated Ethernet port for seamless connectivity and communication within your network. This feature supports standard Ethernet protocols, facilitating straightforward integration with other PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
Advanced Programming and Diagnostics: The M241 PLC is compatible with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure™ Control Expert (formerly Unity Pro) programming environment. This software provides powerful programming, diagnostic, and monitoring tools, enhancing productivity and system diagnostics.
Compact and Rugged Design: Designed with a compact footprint, the TM241CE24U fits into tight spaces without compromising performance. Its rugged construction ensures reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.
High-Speed Processing: The M241 controller is equipped with a high-speed processor, enabling rapid execution of control algorithms and efficient handling of complex tasks. This results in improved system responsiveness and overall performance.
Flexible I/O Expansion: For applications requiring additional I/O points, the TM241CE24U supports expansion modules, allowing for easy scalability as system requirements evolve.
Applications:
The Schneider TM241CE24U Controller is ideal for a diverse range of industrial automation applications, including:
Manufacturing Processes: Automate production lines, control machinery, and monitor operational parameters with precision and reliability.
Building Automation: Manage HVAC systems, lighting controls, and security systems in commercial and industrial buildings.
Machine Control: Implement advanced control strategies for machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
Energy Management: Monitor and control energy usage, contributing to efficient and sustainable operations.
Specifications:
- Model: TM241CE24U
- Inputs: 16 Digital (24V DC)
- Outputs: 8 Digital Transistor NPN (24V DC)
- Communication: 1 x Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps)
- Programming Software: EcoStruxure™ Control Expert
- Dimensions: [Specify dimensions if needed]
- Operating Temperature Range: [Specify temperature range if needed]
Benefits:
- Enhanced Efficiency: Streamline your automation processes with high-speed processing and advanced control capabilities.
- Reliable Operation: Ensure long-term reliability with robust hardware and low-maintenance transistor outputs.
- Scalable Solutions: Easily expand and adapt your system to meet evolving operational needs.
- Seamless Integration: Simplify network integration and data exchange with built-in Ethernet connectivity.
Experience superior control and automation with the Schneider TM241CE24U Controller M241. Contact us today to learn more about how this advanced PLC can transform your industrial operations.
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range of product |
Modicon M241
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product or component type |
Logic controller
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[Us] rated supply voltage |
24 V DC
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discrete input number |
14 discrete input including 8 fast input conforming to IEC
61131-2 Type 1
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discrete output type |
Transistor
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discrete output number |
10 transistor including 4 fast output
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discrete output voltage |
24 V DC for transistor output
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discrete output current |
0.5 A with Q0...Q9 terminal(s) for transistor output
0.1 A with Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output (PTO mode) |
discrete I/O number |
24
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number of I/O expansion module |
7 (local I/O architecture)
14 (remote I/O architecture) |
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supply voltage limits |
20.4...28.8 V
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inrush current |
50 A
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power consumption in W |
32.6...40.4 W with max number of I/O expansion module
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discrete input logic |
Sink or source
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discrete input voltage |
24 V
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discrete input voltage type |
DC
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voltage state 1 guaranteed |
>= 15 V for input
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voltage state 0 guaranteed |
<= 5 V for input
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discrete input current |
5 mA for input
10.7 mA for fast input |
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input impedance |
4.7 kOhm for input
2.81 kOhm for fast input |
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response time |
50 µs turn-on operation with I0...I13 terminal(s) for input
50 µs turn-off operation with I0...I13 terminal(s) for input <= 2 µs turn-on operation with I0...I7 terminal(s) for fast input <= 2 µs turn-off operation with I0...I7 terminal(s) for fast input <= 34 µs turn-on operation with Q0...Q9 terminal(s) for output <= 250 µs turn-off operation with Q0...Q9 terminal(s) for output <= 2 µs turn-on operation with Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output <= 2 µs turn-off operation with Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output |
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configurable filtering time |
1 µs for fast input
12 ms for fast input 0 ms for input 1 ms for input 4 ms for input 12 ms for input |
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discrete output logic |
Negative logic (sink)
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output voltage limits |
30 V DC
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current per output common |
<= 2 A with Q0...Q3 terminal for fast output
<= 2 A with Q4...Q7 terminal for output <= 1 A with Q8...Q9 terminal for output |
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output frequency |
<= 20 kHz for fast output (PWM mode)
<= 100 kHz for fast output (PLS mode) <= 1 kHz for output |
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accuracy |
+/- 0.1 % at 0.02...0.1 kHz for fast output
+/- 1 % at 0.1...1 kHz for fast output |
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leakage current |
<= 5 µA for output
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voltage drop |
<= 1 V
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tungsten load |
<= 2.4 W
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protection type |
Short-circuit and overload protection with automatic reset
Reverse polarity protection for fast output Short-circuit protection |
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reset time |
10 ms automatic reset output
12 s automatic reset fast output |
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memory capacity |
8 MB for program
64 MB for system memory RAM |
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data backed up |
128 MB built-in flash memory for backup of user programs
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data storage equipment |
<= 16 GB SD card optional
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battery type |
BR2032 lithium non-rechargeable, battery life: 4 yr
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backup time |
2 years at 25 °C
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execution time for 1 KInstruction |
0.3 ms for event and periodic task
0.7 ms for other instruction |
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application structure |
4 cyclic master tasks
8 external event tasks 8 event tasks 3 cyclic master tasks + 1 freewheeling task |
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realtime clock |
With
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clock drift |
<= 60 s/month at 25 °C
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positioning functions |
PTO function 4 channel(s) (positioning frequency: 100 kHz)
PTO function 4 channel(s) for transistor output (positioning frequency: 1 kHz) |
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counting input number |
4 fast input (HSC mode) at 200 kHz
14 standard input at 1 kHz |
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control signal type |
A/B signal at 100 kHz for fast input (HSC mode)
Pulse/direction signal at 200 kHz for fast input (HSC mode) Single phase signal at 200 kHz for fast input (HSC mode) |
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integrated connection type |
USB port with connector mini B USB 2.0
Ethernet with connector RJ45 Non isolated serial link "serial 1" with connector RJ45 and interface RS232/RS485 Non isolated serial link "serial 2" with connector removable screw terminal block and interface RS485 |
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supply |
Serial link supply "serial 1" at 5 V, <= 200 mA
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transmission rate |
1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) for bus length of
15 m - communication protocol: RS485
1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) for bus length of 3 m - communication protocol: RS232 480 Mbit/s for bus length of 3 m - communication protocol: USB 10/100 Mbit/s - communication protocol: Ethernet |
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communication port protocol |
Modbus non isolated serial link with master/slave method
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port Ethernet |
1 - 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port with copper cable support
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ethernet services |
FDR
Downloading IEC VAR ACCESS Monitoring NGVL Programming Updating firmware SMS notifications DHCP server (via TM4 Ethernet switch network module) DHCP client (embedded Ethernet port) SNMP client/server FTP client/server SQL client Modbus TCP client I/O scanner Ethernet/IP originator I/O scanner (embedded Ethernet port) Ethernet/IP , Modbus TCP server and Modbus TCP slave Send and receive email from the controller based on TCP/UDP library Web server (WebVisu & XWeb system) OPC UA server DNS client |
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local signalling |
1 LED green for SD card access (SD)
1 LED red for BAT 1 LED green for SL1 1 LED green for SL2 1 LED per channel green for I/O state 1 LED red for I/O error (I/O) 1 LED red for bus fault on TM4 (TM4) 1 LED green for Ethernet port activity 1 LED red for module error (ERR) 1 LED green for PWR 1 LED green for RUN |
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electrical connection |
Removable screw terminal block for inputs and outputs (pitch
5.08 mm)
Removable screw terminal block for connecting the 24 V DC power supply (pitch 5.08 mm) |
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cable distance between devices |
Unshielded cable: <= 50 m for input
Shielded cable: <= 10 m for fast input Unshielded cable: <= 50 m for output Shielded cable: <= 3 m for fast output |
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insulation |
500 V AC between fast input and internal logic
Non-insulated between inputs 500 V AC between output and internal logic 500 V AC between fast output and internal logic Non-insulated between outputs 500 V AC between input and internal logic 500 V AC between output groups 500 V AC between supply and internal logic Non-insulated between supply and ground |
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marking |
CE
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surge withstand |
1 kV for power lines (DC) in common mode conforming to EN/IEC
61000-4-5
1 kV for shielded cable in common mode conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-5 0.5 kV for power lines (DC) in differential mode conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-5 1 kV for relay output in differential mode conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-5 1 kV for input in common mode conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-5 1 kV for transistor output in common mode conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-5 |
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web services |
Web server
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maximum number of connections |
8 connection(s) for Modbus server
8 connection(s) for SoMachine protocol 10 connection(s) for web server 4 connection(s) for FTP server 16 connection(s) for Ethernet/IP 8 connection(s) for Modbus client |
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number of slave |
16 Ethernet/IP
64 Modbus TCP |
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cycle time |
10 ms 16 Ethernet/IP
64 ms 64 Modbus TCP |
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mounting support |
Top hat type TH35-15 rail conforming to IEC 60715
Top hat type TH35-7.5 rail conforming to IEC 60715 Plate or panel with fixing kit |
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height |
90 mm
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depth |
95 mm
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width |
150 mm
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product weight |
0.53 kg
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standards |
CSA C22.2 No 142
ANSI/ISA 12-12-01 UL 1604 CSA C22.2 No 213 EN/IEC 61131-2 : 2007 Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL) UL 508 |
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product certifications |
RCM
IACS E10 CSA cULus |
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resistance to electrostatic discharge |
4 kV on contact conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-2
8 kV in air conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-2 |
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resistance to electromagnetic fields |
10 V/m (80 MHz...1 GHz) conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-3
3 V/m (1.4 GHz...2 GHz) conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-3 1 V/m (2 GHz...3 GHz) conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-3 |
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resistance to fast transients |
2 kV for power lines conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-4
1 kV for Ethernet line conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-4 1 kV for serial link conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-4 1 kV for input conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-4 1 kV for transistor output conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-4 |
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resistance to conducted disturbances |
10 V (0.15...80 MHz) conforming to EN/IEC 61000-4-6
3 V (0.1...80 MHz) conforming to Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL) 10 V (spot frequency (2, 3, 4, 6.2, 8.2, 12.6, 16.5, 18.8, 22, 25 MHz)) conforming to Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL) |
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electromagnetic emission |
Conducted emissions, test level: 120...69 dBµV/m QP, condition
of test: power lines (radio frequency: 10...150 kHz) conforming
to EN/IEC 55011
Conducted emissions, test level: 63 dBμV/m QP, condition of test: power lines (radio frequency: 1.5...30 MHz) conforming to EN/IEC 55011 Radiated emissions, test level: 40 dBμV/m QP with class A (radio frequency: 30...230 MHz) conforming to EN/IEC 55011 Conducted emissions, test level: 79...63 dBμV/m QP, condition of test: power lines (radio frequency: 150...1500 kHz) conforming to EN/IEC 55011 Radiated emissions, test level: 47 dBμV/m QP with class A (radio frequency: 230...1000 MHz) conforming to EN/IEC 55011 |
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immunity to microbreaks |
10 ms
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ambient air temperature for operation |
-10...55 °C for horizontal installation
-10...50 °C for vertical installation |
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ambient air temperature for storage |
-25...70 °C
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relative humidity |
10...95 % without condensation in operation
10...95 % without condensation in storage |
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IP degree of protection |
IP20 with protective cover in place
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pollution degree |
2
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operating altitude |
0...2000 m
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storage altitude |
0...3000 m
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vibration resistance |
3.5 mm (vibration frequency: 5...8.4 Hz) on symmetrical rail
3 gn (vibration frequency: 8.4...150 Hz) on symmetrical rail 3.5 mm (vibration frequency: 5...8.4 Hz) on panel mounting 3 gn (vibration frequency: 8.4...150 Hz) on panel mounting |
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shock resistance |
15 gn for 11 ms
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