PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC TM241C40R - Logic Controller
The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC TM241C40R is a Modicon M241 series compact logic controller engineered for performance-demanding machine control applications. This unit integrates a high-speed ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 24 embedded digital inputs, 16 relay outputs, and multiple communication interfaces to manage complex automation tasks. It supports precise control, data logging, and network communication in industrial machinery and process control systems, with programming facilitated by EcoStruxure Machine Expert.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Modicon M241
- COMPONENT TYPE: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC (Power Supply)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Typically 30-40W (Maximum, depending on load and expansion)
- INPUT TYPE: 24 Digital Inputs (24VDC, Sink/Source)
- OUTPUT TYPE: 16 Digital Outputs (Relay, 2A per output)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, Integrated CPU and I/O
- DIMENSIONS: Standard M241 compact CPU footprint
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- PROCESSOR: ARM Cortex-A8
- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE: IEC 61131-3 (LD, FBD, SFC, ST, IL)
- PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE: EcoStruxure Machine Expert (formerly SoMachine)
- COMMUNICATION PORTS:
- ETHERNET: 1x RJ45 (Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, FTP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS)
- SERIAL: 2x RJ45 (Modbus RTU/ASCII, Machine Expert protocol)
- USB: 1x Mini-B (Programming, Firmware Update)
- EXPANSION: Supports Modicon TM3 I/O expansion modules
- DATA STORAGE: Integrated SD Card Slot
- REAL-TIME CLOCK: Included
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- COOLING METHOD: Natural Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35mm DIN Rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Packaging machines, material handling, textile machines, pumping stations, HVAC systems, small to medium-sized industrial automation applications requiring integrated control and communication capabilities.
- CONTROL CAPABILITIES: Logic control, data acquisition, network integration, and coordination of external motion drives via communication protocols.