PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 18861 - Logic Controller
The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 18861 is a Modicon M241 series compact logic controller engineered for performance-demanding machine control applications. This programmable automation controller integrates a high-performance CPU with embedded Ethernet and serial communication ports, alongside discrete digital I/O, providing a robust solution for industrial automation tasks requiring precise control and connectivity. It is designed for deployment in diverse industrial environments, including packaging, material handling, and general machine automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Modicon M241
- COMPONENT TYPE: Logic Controller (PLC)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24 VDC
- VOLTAGE LIMITS: 20.4...28.8 VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 32.6 W (maximum)
- CURRENT DRAW: 1.36 A (maximum)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, DIN rail mountable
- I/O POINTS: 24 (14 Digital Inputs, 10 Digital Transistor Outputs)
- OUTPUT TYPE: Transistor (Sink/Source)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 0.5 A per channel
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PORTS: 1x Ethernet (RJ45), 2x Serial (RS232/RS485), 1x USB (Type B for programming)
- PROTOCOLS: Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU
- PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE: EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Basic
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- COOLING METHOD: Natural convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35 mm DIN rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Small to medium-sized automated machines, industrial processes
- APPLICATIONS: Packaging machinery, material handling systems, pumping stations, HVAC systems, textile machinery, general machine control