M262 Logic/Motion Controller Description

Overview

The M262 Logic/Motion Controller has various powerful features and can service a wide range of applications.

Software configuration, programming, and commissioning are accomplished with the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software version 1.1 or later, described in detail in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Programming Guide as well as the present document.

Programming Languages

The M262 Logic/Motion 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 M262 Logic/Motion Controller is 24 Vdc.

Real Time Clock

The M262 Logic/Motion Controller includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) system.

The system time is maintained by capacitors when the power is off. The time is maintained for 1 000 hours when the controller is not supplied.

Run/Stop

The M262 Logic/Motion Controller can be operated externally by the following:

  • A hardware Run/Stop switch.

  • A Run/Stop operation by a dedicated digital input, defined in the software configuration. For more information, refer to Configuration of Digital Inputs.

  • An EcoStruxure Machine Expert software command.

  • The system variable PLC_W in a Relocation Table.

  • The Web server.

Memory

This table describes the different types of memory:

Memory Type

Size

Use

RAM

256 Mbytes, of which 32 Mbytes are available for the application

For the execution of the application and the firmware.

Flash

1 Gbyte

Non-volatile memory dedicated to the retention of the program and data in case of a power interruption.

Non-volatile RAM

512 Kbytes

Non-volatile memory dedicated to the retention of the retain-persistent variables, and the diagnostic files and associated information.

Embedded Inputs/Outputs

The following embedded I/O types are available:

  • Fast inputs

  • Fast source outputs

Encoder

The following encoder modes are available:

  • Incremental mode

  • SSI mode

Removable Storage

The M262 Logic/Motion Controllers include an integrated SD card slot.

The main uses of the SD card are:

Embedded Communication Features

The following types of communication ports are available:

Expansion Module and Bus Coupler Compatibility

Refer to the compatibility tables in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert - Compatibility and Migration User Guide.

M262 Logic/Motion Controller

Reference

Digital I/O

Power supply

Communication Ports

Terminal Type

Encoder

M262 Logic Controller:

TM262L•

4 fast inputs

Source outputs

4 fast outputs

24 Vdc

1 serial line port

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port

1 dual port Ethernet switch

Removable spring

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M262 Motion Controller:

TM262M•

4 fast inputs

Source outputs

4 fast outputs

24 Vdc

1 serial line port

1 USB programming port

1 Ethernet port for fieldbus with Sercos interface

1 dual port Ethernet switch

Removable spring

1 Encoder port

NOTE: You can use the fast inputs/outputs as regular inputs/outputs.

Delivery Content

The following figure presents the content of the delivery for the M262 Logic/Motion Controller:

1 M262 Logic/Motion Controller Instruction Sheet

2 M262 Logic/Motion Controller

3 Removable spring terminal blocks

4 Attachment parts