About the Modicon M241 Logic Controller
M241 Logic Controller Description
The 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 detail in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Programming Guide and the M241 Logic Controller Programming Guide.
The M241 Logic Controller is configured and programmed with the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software, which supports the following IEC 61131-3 programming languages:
oST: Structured Text
oFBD: Function Block Diagram
oSFC: Sequential Function Chart
EcoStruxure Machine Expert software can also be used to program these controllers using CFC (Continuous Function Chart) language.
The power supply of the M241 Logic Controller is 24 Vdc or 100...240 Vac.
The M241 Logic Controller includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) system.
The M241 Logic Controller can be operated externally by the following:
oA hardware Run/Stop switch.
oA Run/Stop operation by a dedicated digital input, defined in the software configuration. For more information, refer to Configuration of Digital Inputs.
oAn EcoStruxure Machine Expert software command.
This table describes the different types of memory:
|
Memory Type |
Size |
Used to |
|---|---|---|
|
RAM |
64 Mbytes, of which 8 Mbytes available for the application |
execute the application. |
|
Non-volatile |
128 Mbytes |
save the program and data in case of a power interruption. |
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
oRelay outputs
The M241 Logic Controllers include an embedded SD card slot.
The main uses of the SD card are:
oInitializing the controller with a new application
oUpdating the controller firmware
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oStoring recipes files
oReceiving data logging files
Embedded Communication Features
The following types of communication ports are available, depending on the controller reference:
Expansion Module and Bus Coupler Compatibility
Refer to the compatibility tables in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Compatibility and Migration User Guide.
|
Reference |
Digital Inputs |
Digital Outputs |
Communication Ports |
Terminal Type |
Power supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
6 2A relay outputs 4 source fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
100...240 Vac |
|
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6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
6 2A relay outputs 4 source fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
100...240 Vac |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
6 2A relay outputs 4 source fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 Ethernet port 1 CANopen master port 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
100...240 Vac |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Source outputs 6 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Source outputs 6 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Source outputs 6 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port 1 CANopen master port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Sink outputs 6 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Sink outputs 6 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
6 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Sink outputs 6 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port 1 CANopen master port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
16 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
12 2A relay outputs 4 source fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
100...240 Vac |
|
|
16 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
12 2A relay outputs 4 source fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
100...240 Vac |
|
|
16 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Source outputs 12 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
16 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Source outputs 12 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
16 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Sink outputs 12 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
|
|
16 regular inputs(1) 8 fast inputs (counters)(2) |
Sink outputs 12 regular transistor outputs 4 fast outputs (pulse generators)(3) |
2 serial line ports 1 USB programming port 1 Ethernet port |
Removable screw terminal blocks |
24 Vdc |
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(1) The regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 1 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, as reflex outputs for counting function (HSC), or as fast transistor outputs for pulse generator functions (FreqGen / PTO / PWM). |
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The following figure presents the content of the delivery for a M241 Logic Controller:
1 M241 Logic Controller Instruction Sheet
2 M241 Logic Controller
3 Lithium carbon monofluoride battery, type Panasonic BR2032.
