Software configuration and hardware description can be found in the following manuals:
Modicon M258 Logic Controller programming guide
Modicon M258 Logic Controller hardware guide
The Schneider Electric Modicon M258 Logic Controller is a controller with a variety of powerful features. It can control a wide range of applications.
The Software configuration is described in the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Programming Guide.
The EcoStruxure Machine Expert software compatible with Modicon M258 Logic Controller provides the following IEC61131-3 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 the controller using CFC (Continuous Function Chart) language.
All controllers include:
CANopen Master
Ethernet
Serial Line
Expert functions (counting, reflex outputs...)
Embedded I/Os
All controllers support up to 20 tasks with the following limits:
4 cyclic tasks: one is configured by default (Mast)
1 freewheeling task
8 software event driven tasks
8 hardware event driven tasks
PCI |
CAN |
USB A |
USB Pgr |
Eth |
SL |
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1 |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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1 |
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Embedded expert I/O |
Embedded regular I/O |
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Fast Inputs |
Fast Outputs |
Regular Inputs |
Digital Inputs |
Digital Outputs |
Analog Inputs |
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2x |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1x |
12 |
12 |
0 |
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2x |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1x |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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2x |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1x |
12 |
12 |
0 |
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2x |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1x |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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2x |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2x |
12 |
12 |
4 |
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2x |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2x |
6 |
6 Relays |
0 |