Modicon M241 Logic Controller

EcoStruxure Machine Expert version 1.1 does not support the M258, LMC058 and LMC078 controllers.

Overview

Software configuration and hardware description can be found in the following manuals:

oModicon M241 Logic Controller - Programming Guide

oModicon M241 Logic Controller - Hardware Guide

oEcoStruxure Machine Expert Industrial Ethernet User Guide

The Modicon M241 Logic Controller has various powerful features and can service a wide range of applications.

Software configuration, programming, and commissioning is accomplished with the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software described in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Programming Guide.

Programming Languages

The M241 Logic Controller is configured and programmed with the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software, which supports the following IEC 61131-3 programming languages:

oIL: Instruction List

oST: Structured Text

oFBD: Function Block Diagram

oSFC: Sequential Function Chart

oLD: Ladder Diagram

EcoStruxure Machine Expert software can also be used to program these controllers using CFC (Continuous Function Chart) language.

Embedded Inputs/Outputs

The following embedded I/O types are available, depending on the controller reference:

oRegular inputs

oFast inputs associated with counters

oRegular sink/source transistor outputs

oFast sink/source transistor outputs associated with pulse generators

Embedded Communication Features

The following types of communication ports are available on the front panel of the controller, depending on the controller reference:

oCANopen Master

oEthernet

oUSB Mini-B

oSD Card

oSerial Line 1

oSerial Line 2

M241 Logic Controller Range

The following table shows the M241 Logic Controller range and features:

Reference	Digital Inputs	Digital Outputs	Communication Ports	Terminal Type
TM241C24T	8 fast inputs (counters) 6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Source outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 6 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241CE24T	8 fast inputs (counters) 6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Source outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 6 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241CEC24T	8 fast inputs (counters) 6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Source outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 6 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port 1 CANopen Master port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241C24U	8 fast inputs (counters) 6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Sink outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 6 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241CE24U	8 fast inputs (counters) 6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Sink outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 6 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241CEC24U	8 fast inputs (counters) 6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Sink outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 6 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port 1 CANopen Master port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241C40T	8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾ 16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Source outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 12 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241CE40T	8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾ 16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Source outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 12 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241C40U	8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾ 16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Sink outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 12 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port	Removable screw terminal blocks
TM241CE40U	8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾ 16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾	Sink outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾ 12 regular transistor outputs	2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port	Removable screw terminal blocks
(1) The regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz. (2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions. (3) The fast transistor outputs can be used either as regular transistor outputs, or as fast outputs for pulse generator (FG/PWM/PTO) or counting (HSC) functions.

Reference

Digital Inputs

Digital Outputs

Communication Ports

Terminal Type

TM241C24T

8 fast inputs (counters)

6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Source outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

6 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241CE24T

8 fast inputs (counters)

6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Source outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

6 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241CEC24T

8 fast inputs (counters)

6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Source outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

6 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

1 CANopen Master port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241C24U

8 fast inputs (counters)

6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Sink outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

6 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241CE24U

8 fast inputs (counters)

6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Sink outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

6 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241CEC24U

8 fast inputs (counters)

6 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Sink outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

6 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

1 CANopen Master port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241C40T

8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾

16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Source outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

12 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241CE40T

8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾

16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Source outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

12 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241C40U

8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾

16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Sink outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

12 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

Removable screw terminal blocks

TM241CE40U

8 fast inputs (counters)⁽²⁾

16 regular inputs⁽¹⁾

Sink outputs

4 fast outputs (pulse generators)⁽³⁾

12 regular transistor outputs

2 serial line ports

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

Removable screw terminal blocks

(1) The regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz.

(2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions.

(3) The fast transistor outputs can be used either as regular transistor outputs, or as fast outputs for pulse generator (FG/PWM/PTO) or counting (HSC) functions.