Modicon M241 Logic Controller

Overview

Software configuration and hardware description can be found in the following manuals:

  • Modicon M241 Logic Controller - Programming Guide

  • Modicon M241 Logic Controller - Hardware Guide

  • EcoStruxure Machine Expert Industrial Ethernet User Guide

The Modicon 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 the EcoStruxure Machine Expert 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.

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

Embedded Communication Features

The following types of communication ports are available on the front panel of the controller, depending on the controller reference:

  • CANopen Master

  • Ethernet

  • USB Mini-B

  • SD Card

  • Serial Line 1

  • Serial Line 2

M241 Logic Controller Range

The following table shows the M241 Logic Controller range and features:

Reference

Digital Inputs

Digital Outputs

Communication Ports

Terminal Type

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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).