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Schneider Electric controller M241 40 IO transistor NPN TM241C40U

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Part Number
TM241C40U  ·  HS 8537.10
Schneider Electric controller M241 40 IO transistor NPN TM241C40U

Schneider Electric TM241C40U Flexible and modular PLS.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)TM241C40U
EAN / GTIN3606480611148
Sales unitpcs
Package quantity6 pcs
Output typeNPN
Range of productModicon M241
Product or component typeLogic controller
[Us] rated supply voltage24 V DC
Discrete input number24, discrete input 8 fast input conforming to IEC 61131-2 Type 1
Discrete output typeTransistor
Discrete output number16 transistor 4 fast output
Discrete output voltage24 V DC for transistor output
Discrete output current0.1 A for fast output (PTO mode) (Q0...Q3); 0.5 A for transistor output (Q0...Q15)
Discrete I/O number40
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 current10.7 mA for fast input; 7 mA for input
Input impedance4.7 kOhm for input; 2.81 kOhm for fast input
Response time<= 2 µs turn-on, I0...I7 terminal(s) for fast input; <= 2 µs turn-off, I0...I7 terminal(s) for fast input; <= 2 µs turn-on, Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output; <= 2 µs turn-off, Q0...Q3 terminal(s) for fast output; 50 µs turn-on, I0...I15 terminal(s) for input; 50 µs turn-off, I0...I15 terminal(s) for input; <= 34 µs turn-on, Q0...Q15 terminal(s) for output; <= 250 µs turn-off, Q0...Q15 terminal(s) for 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
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 structure8 event tasks; 8 external event tasks; 4 cyclic master 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; 16 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; Between output groups 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
Width190 mm
Product weight0.62 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 26
Number of Units in Package 348
Country of originID
Warranty (in months)18
ModelCompact
Number of digital inputs24
Number of digital outputs16
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
Number of HW-interfaces RS-2322
Number of HW-interfaces RS-4852
Number of HW-interfaces USB1
Explosion safety category for gasNone
Explosion safety category for dustNone
Performance level according to EN ISO 13849-1None
Long-Term Evolution (LTE)No
SIL according to IEC 61508None

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