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Schneider Electric controller M241 24 IO transistor NPN TM241C24U

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Part Number
TM241C24U  ·  HS 8537.10
Schneider Electric controller M241 24 IO transistor NPN TM241C24U

Schneider Electric TM241C24U Flexible and modular PLS.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)TM241C24U
EAN / GTIN3606480611131
Sales unitpcs
Package quantity8 pcs
Output typeNPN
Range of productModicon M241
Product or component typeLogic controller
[Us] rated supply voltage24 V DC
Discrete input number14, discrete input 8 fast input conforming to IEC 61131-2 Type 1
Discrete output typeTransistor
Discrete output number10 transistor 4 fast output
Discrete output voltage24 V DC for transistor output
Discrete output current0.5 A for transistor output (Q0...Q9); 0.1 A for fast output (PTO mode) (Q0...Q3)
Discrete I/O number24
Maximum number of I/O expansion module7 (local I/O-Architecture); 14 (remote I/O-Architecture)
Supply voltage limits20.4…28.8 V
Inrush current50 A
Power consumption in W32.6…40.4 W (with max number of I/O expansion module)
Discrete input logicSink or source
Discrete input voltage24 V
Discrete input voltage typeDC
Voltage state 1 guaranteed>= 15 V for input
Voltage state 0 guaranteed<= 5 V for input
Discrete input current5 mA for input; 10.7 mA for fast input
Input impedance4.7 kOhm for input; 2.81 kOhm for fast input
Response time50 µs turn-on, I0...I13 terminal(s) for input; 50 µs turn-off, I0...I13 terminal(s) for input; <= 2 µs turn-on, I0...I7 terminal(s) for fast input; <= 2 µs turn-off, I0...I7 terminal(s) for fast input; <= 34 µs turn-on, Q0...Q9 terminal(s) for output; <= 250 µs turn-off, Q0...Q9 terminal(s) for output; <= 2 µs turn-on, Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output; <= 2 µs turn-off, Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output
Configurable filtering time1 s for fast input; 12 ms for fast input; 0 ms for input; 1 ms for input; 4 ms for input; 12 ms for input
Discrete output logicNegative logic (sink)
Output voltage limits30 V DC
Maximum current per output common2 A with Q0...Q3 for fast output; 2 A with Q4...Q7 for output; 1 A with Q8...Q9 for output
Maximum output frequency20 kHz for fast output (PWM mode); 100 kHz for fast output (PLS mode); 1 kHz for output
Accuracy+/- 0.1 % at 0.02…0.1 kHz for fast output; +/- 1 % at 0.1…1 kHz for fast output
Maximum leakage current5 µA for output
Maximum voltage drop<1 V
Maximum tungsten load<2.4 W
Protection typeShort-circuit protection; Short-circuit and overload protection with automatic reset; Reverse polarity protection for fast output
Reset time10 ms automatic reset output; 12 s automatic reset fast output
Memory capacity64 MB for system memory RAM
Data backed up128 MB built-in flash memory for backup of user programs
Data storage equipment<= 16 GB SD card (optional)
Battery typeBR2032 lithium non-rechargeable, battery life: 4 year(s)
Backup time2 years at 25 °C
Execution time for 1 KInstruction0.3 ms for event and periodic task; 0.7 ms for other instruction
Application structure4 cyclic master tasks; 8 external event tasks; 8 event tasks; 3 cyclic master tasks + 1 freewheeling task
Realtime clockWith
Clock drift<= 60 s/month at 25 °C
Positioning functionsPTO function 4 channel(s) (positioning frequency: 100 kHz); PTO function 4 channel(s) for transistor output (positioning frequency: 1 kHz)
Counting input number4 fast input (HSC mode) at 200 kHz; 14 standard input at 1 kHz
Control signal typeA/B at 100 kHz for fast input (HSC mode); Pulse/direction at 200 kHz for fast input (HSC mode); Single phase at 200 kHz for fast input (HSC mode)
Integrated connection typeNon isolated serial link serial 1 with RJ45 connector and RS232/RS485 interface ; Non isolated serial link serial 2 with removable screw terminal block connector and RS485 interface ; USB port with mini B USB 2.0 connector
Supply(serial 1)serial link supply: 5 V, <200 mA
Transmission rate1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) for bus length of 15 m for RS485; 1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) for bus length of 3 m for RS232; 480 Mbit/s for bus length of 3 m for USB
Communication port protocolNon isolated serial link: Modbus master/slave
Local signalling1 LED (green) for PWR; 1 LED (green) for RUN; 1 LED (red) for module error (ERR); 1 LED (red) for I/O error (I/O); 1 LED (green) for SD card access (SD); 1 LED (red) for BAT; 1 LED (green) for SL1; 1 LED (green) for SL2; 1 LED (red) for bus fault on TM4 (TM4); 1 LED per channel (green) for I/O state
Electrical connectionremovable screw terminal blockfor inputs and outputs (pitch 5.08 mm); removable screw terminal blockfor connecting the 24 V DC power supply (pitch 5.08 mm)
Maximum cable distance between devicesUnshielded cable: <50 m for input; Shielded cable: <10 m for fast input; Unshielded cable: <50 m for output; Shielded cable: <3 m for fast output
InsulationBetween supply and internal logic at 500 V AC; Non-insulated between supply and ground; Between input and internal logic at 500 V AC; Non-insulated between inputs; Between fast input and internal logic at 500 V AC; Between output and internal logic at 500 V AC; Non-insulated between outputs; Between fast output and internal logic at 500 V AC
MarkingCE
Surge withstand1 kV power lines (DC) common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 1 kV shielded cable common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 0.5 kV power lines (DC) differential mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 1 kV relay output differential mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 1 kV input common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 1 kV transistor output common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5
Mounting supportTop hat type TH35-15 rail conforming to IEC 60715; Top hat type TH35-7.5 rail conforming to IEC 60715; plate or panel with fixing kit
Height90 mm
Depth95 mm
Width150 mm
Product weight0.53 kg
StandardsANSI/ISA 12-12-01; CSA C22.2 No 142; CSA C22.2 No 213; IEC 61131-2:2007; Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL); UL 508
Product certificationsRCM; cULus; CE; UKCA; DNV-GL; ABS; LR
Resistance to electrostatic discharge8 kV in air conforming to IEC 61000-4-2; 4 kV on contact conforming to IEC 61000-4-2
Resistance to electromagnetic fields10 V/m 80 MHz...1 GHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-3; 3 V/m 1.4 GHz...2 GHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-3; 1 V/m 2 GHz...3 GHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-3
Resistance to fast transients2 kV (power lines) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4; 1 kV (serial link) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4; 1 kV (input) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4; 1 kV (transistor output) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4
Resistance to conducted disturbances10 V 0.15...80 MHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-6; 3 V 0.1...80 MHz conforming to Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL); 10 V spot frequency (2, 3, 4, 6.2, 8.2, 12.6, 16.5, 18.8, 22, 25 MHz) conforming to Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL)
Electromagnetic emissionConducted emissions - test level: 120...69 dBµV/m QP ( power lines) at 10…150 kHz conforming to IEC 55011; Conducted emissions - test level: 63 dBμV/m QP ( power lines) at 1.5…30 MHz conforming to IEC 55011; Radiated emissions - test level: 40 dBμV/m QP class A at 30…230 MHz conforming to IEC 55011; Conducted emissions - test level: 79...63 dBμV/m QP ( power lines) at 150…1500 kHz conforming to IEC 55011; Radiated emissions - test level: 47 dBμV/m QP class A at 230…1000 MHz conforming to IEC 55011
Immunity to microbreaks10 ms
Ambient air temperature for operation-10…50 °C (vertical installation); -10…55 °C (horizontal installation)
Ambient air temperature for storage-25…70 °C
Relative humidity10…95 %, without condensation (in operation); 10…95 %, without condensation (in storage)
IP degree of protectionIP20 with protective cover in place
Pollution degree2
Operating altitude0...2000 m
Storage altitude0…3000 m
Vibration resistance3.5 mm at 5…8.4 Hz on symmetrical rail; 3 gn at 8.4…150 Hz on symmetrical rail; 3.5 mm at 5…8.4 Hz on panel mounting; 3 gn at 8.4…150 Hz on panel mounting
Shock resistance15 gn for 11 ms
Number of Units in Package 11
Number of Units in Package 212
Country of originID
Warranty (in months)18
ModelCompact
With displayNo
Suitable for safety functionsNo
Number of digital inputs14
Number of digital outputs10
Voltage type (supply voltage)DC
Type of memoryNVRAM
Memory size64000 kByte
Processing time (1K, binary operation)0.022 ms
Max. number of addressable analogue I/O-ports114
Max. number of addressable digital I/O-ports264
Supporting protocol for LONNo
Number of HW-interfaces RS-2322
Number of HW-interfaces RS-4852
Number of HW-interfaces USB1
With optical interfaceNo
Additional program memory possibleYes
Supporting protocol for TCP/IPNo
Supporting protocol for ASINo
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUSNo
Supporting protocol for CANNo
Supporting protocol for INTERBUSNo
Supporting protocol for KNXNo
Supporting protocol for ModbusYes
Supporting protocol for Data-HighwayNo
Supporting protocol for DeviceNetNo
Supporting protocol for SUCONETNo
Supporting protocol for other bus systemsNo
RedundancyNo
Suitable for rail mountingYes
Explosion safety category for gasNone
Explosion safety category for dustNone
System accessoryNo
Appendant operation agent (Ex ia)No
Supporting protocol for SERCOSNo
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-SafetyNo
Front built-in possibleNo
Rack-assembly possibleNo
Wall mounting/direct mountingYes
Radio standard BluetoothNo
Radio standard WLAN 802.11No
IO link masterNo
Performance level according to EN ISO 13849-1None
Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at WorkNo
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet SafetyNo
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IPNo
Supporting protocol for Foundation FieldbusNo
Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBANo
Supporting protocol for PROFINET IONo
Supporting protocol for PROFIsafeNo
Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS pNo
Supply voltage DC19.2–28.8 V
Radio standard GPRSNo
Radio standard GSMNo
Mobile communications standard 3G (UMTS)No
Long-Term Evolution (LTE)No
SIL according to IEC 61508None
Supporting protocol for IEC 61850 EthernetNo
Supporting protocol for DNP3No
Supporting protocol for IEC 60870No
Supporting protocol for EtherCATNo
Certified for UL hazardous location class INo
Certified for UL hazardous location class IINo
Certified for UL hazardous location class IIINo
Certified for UL hazardous location division 1No
Certified for UL hazardous location division 2No
Certified for UL hazardous location group A (acetylene)No
Certified for UL hazardous location group B (hydrogen)No
Certified for UL hazardous location group C (ethylene)No
Certified for UL hazardous location group D (propane)No
Certified for UL hazardous location group E (metal dusts)No

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