Maximum Hardware Configuration

Introduction

The M262 Logic/Motion Controller is a control system that offers an all-in-one solution for motion applications and a scalable solution for logic applications, with optimized configurations and an open, expandable architecture.

Local and Remote Configuration Principle

The following figure defines the local and remote configurations:

 

(1)   Local configuration

(2)   Remote configuration

M262 Logic/Motion Controller Local Configuration Architecture

Optimized local configuration and flexibility are provided by the association of:

oM262 Logic/Motion Controller

oTMS expansion modules

oTM3 expansion modules

Application requirements determine the architecture of your M262 Logic/Motion Controller configuration.

The following figure represents the components of a local configuration:

 

(A)   TMS expansion modules (2 maximum: 1 TMSES4 and 1 TMSCO1).

   TMSCO1 must always be the first module on the left.

(B)   TM3 expansion modules (7 maximum).

M262 Logic/Motion Controller Remote Configuration Architecture

Optimized remote configuration and flexibility are provided by the association of:

oM262 Logic/Motion Controller

oTMS expansion modules

oTM3 expansion modules

oTM3 transmitter and receiver modules

Application requirements determine the architecture of your M262 Logic/Motion Controller configuration.

The following figure represents the components of a remote configuration:

 

(1)   Logic/motion controller and modules

(C)   TM3 expansion modules (7 maximum)

M262 Logic/Motion Controller Distributed Configuration Architecture

Optimized remote configuration and flexibility are provided by the association of:

oTM3 bus couplers

oTM5 fieldbus interface

This figure shows the components of a distributed architecture:

 

(D)   TM3 distributed modules

Maximum Number of Modules

The following table shows the maximum configuration supported:

NOTE: The configuration with its TMS and TM3 expansion modules is validated by EcoStruxure Machine Expert software in the Configuration window.

NOTE: In some environments, the maximum configuration populated by high power consumption modules, coupled with the maximum distance allowable between the TM3 transmitter and receiver modules, may present bus communication issues although the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software allowed for the configuration. In such a case you will need to analyze the power consumption of the modules chosen for your configuration, as well as the minimum cable distance required by your application, and possibly seek to optimize your choices.