M241 Logic Controller Description

Overview

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.

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:

  • IL: Instruction List

  • ST: Structured Text

  • FBD: Function Block Diagram

  • SFC: Sequential Function Chart

  • LD: Ladder Diagram

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

Power Supply

The power supply of the M241 Logic Controller is 24 Vdc or 100...240 Vac.

Real Time Clock

The M241 Logic Controller includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) system.

Run/Stop

The M241 Logic Controller can be operated by the following:

Memory

This table describes the different types of memory:

Memory Type

Size

Used

RAM

64 Mbytes, of which 8 Mbytes available for the application

To execute the application.

Non-volatile

128 Mbytes

To save the program and data in case of a power interruption.

Embedded Inputs/Outputs

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

  • Regular inputs

  • Fast inputs associated with counters

  • Regular sink/source transistor outputs

  • Fast sink/source transistor outputs associated with pulse generators

  • Relay outputs

Removable Storage

The M241 Logic Controllers include an embedded SD card slot.

The main uses of the SD card are:

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.

M241 Logic Controller

Reference

Digital Inputs

Digital Outputs

Communication Ports

Terminal Type

Power supply

TM241C24R

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

TM241CE24R

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

TM241CEC24R

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

TM241C24T

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

TM241CE24T

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

TM241CEC24T

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

TM241C24U

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

TM241CE24U

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

TM241CEC24U

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

TM241C40R

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

TM241CE40R

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

TM241C40T

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

TM241CE40T

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

TM241C40U

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

TM241CE40U

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

(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).

Delivery Content

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.