Digital Inputs

Overview

The Modicon M241 Logic Controller has digital inputs embedded:

Reference

Total number of digital inputs

Fast inputs which can be used as 200 kHz HSC inputs

Total number of regular inputs

Regular inputs which can be used as 1 kHz HSC inputs

TM241C••24R

TM241C••24T

TM241C••24U

14

8

6

6

TM241C•40R

TM241C•40T

TM241C•40U

24

8

16

8

For more information, refer to Input Management.

Danger_Color.gifDANGER

FIRE HAZARD

oUse only the correct wire sizes for the maximum current capacity of the I/O channels and power supplies.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Warning_Color.gifWARNING

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Do not exceed any of the rated values specified in the environmental and electrical characteristics tables.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Digital Input Status LEDs

The following figure shows the status LEDs for the TM241C••24• controller (the TM241C•40• controllers are similar with 40 LEDs):

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LED

Color

Status

Description

0...13

Green

On

The input channel is activated

Off

The input channel is deactivated

Regular Input Characteristics

The table below describes the characteristics of the M241 Logic Controller with regular inputs:

Characteristic

Values

TM241C••24•

TM241C•40•

Number of regular inputs

6 inputs (I8...I13)

16 inputs (I8...I23)

Number of channel groups

1 common line for I8...I13

1 common line for I8...I23

Input type

Type 1 (IEC 61131-2 Edition 3)

Logic type

Sink/Source

Input voltage range

24 Vdc

Rated input voltage

0...28.8 Vdc

Rated input current

5 mA

7 mA

Input impedance

4.7 kΩ

Input limit values

Voltage at state 1

> 15 Vdc (15...28.8 Vdc)

Voltage at state 0

< 5 Vdc (0...5 Vdc)

Current at state 1

> 2.5 mA

Current at state 0

< 1.0 mA

Derating

No derating

Turn on time

50 µs + filter value1

Turn off time

50 µs + filter value1

Isolation

Between input and internal logic

500 Vac

Between input terminals

Not Isolated

Connection type

Removable screw terminal block

Connector insertion/removal durability

Over 100 times

Cable

Type

Unshielded

Length

Maximum 50 m (164 ft)

1 For more information, refer to Integrator Filter Principle

Fast Input Characteristics

The table below describes the characteristics of the M241 Logic Controller with fast inputs:

Characteristic

Value

Number of fast transistor inputs

8 inputs (I0...I7)

Number of channel groups

1 common line for I0...I3

1 common line for I4...I7

Input type

Type 1 (IEC 61131-2 Edition 3)

Logic type

Sink/Source

Rated input voltage

24 Vdc

Input voltage range

0...28.8 Vdc

Rated input current

10.7 mA

Input impedance

2.81 kΩ

Input limit values

Voltage at state 1

> 15 Vdc (15...28.8 Vdc)

Voltage at state 0

< 5 Vdc (0...5 Vdc)

Current at state 1

> 5 mA

Current at state 0

< 1.5 mA

Derating

No derating

Turn on time

2 µs + filter value1

Turn off time

2 µs + filter value1

HSC maximum frequency

A/B phase

100 kHz

Pulse/Direction

200 kHz

Single phase

200 kHz

HSC supported operation mode

oA/B phase counter

oPulse/Direction counter

oSingle/Dual phase counter

Isolation

Between input and internal logic

500 Vac

Between input terminals

Not isolated

Connection type

Removable screw terminal block

Connector insertion/removal durability

Over 100 times

Cable

Type

Shielded, including the 24 Vdc power supply

Length

Maximum 10 m (32.8 ft)

 

1 For more information, refer to Integrator Filter Principle

Removing Terminal Block

Refer to Removing Terminal Block.

TM241C••24R Wiring Diagrams

The following figure shows the sink wiring (positive logic) of the controller digital inputs:

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*   Type T fuse

(1)   The COM0, COM1 and COM2 terminals are not connected internally.

 

The following figure shows the source wiring (negative logic) of the controller digital inputs:

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*   Type T fuse

(1)   The COM0, COM1 and COM2 terminals are not connected internally.

Fast input wiring for I0... I7:

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TM241C•40R Wiring Diagrams

The following figure shows the sink wiring (positive logic) of the controller digital inputs:

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*   Type T fuse

(1)   The COM0, COM1 and COM2 terminals are not connected internally.

The following figure shows the source wiring (negative logic) of the controller digital inputs:

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*   Type T fuse

(1)   The COM0, COM1 and COM2 terminals are not connected internally.

Fast input wiring for I0... I7:

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TM241C••24T / TM241C••24U Wiring Diagrams

The following figure shows the connection of the controller digital inputs:

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*   Type T fuse

(1)   The COM0, COM1 and COM2 terminals are not connected internally.

A   Sink wiring (positive logic).

B   Source wiring (negative logic).

Fast input wiring for I0... I7:

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Warning_Color.gifWARNING

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Do not connect wires to unused terminals and/or terminals indicated as “No Connection (N.C.)”.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

TM241C•40T / TM241C•40U Wiring Diagrams

The following figure shows the connection of the controller digital inputs:

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*   Type T fuse

(1)   The COM0, COM1 and COM2 terminals are not connected internally.

A   Sink wiring (positive logic).

B   Source wiring (negative logic).

Fast input wiring for I0... I7:

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Warning_Color.gifWARNING

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Do not connect wires to unused terminals and/or terminals indicated as “No Connection (N.C.)”.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.