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Schneider Modicon M251 PLC TM251MESE Dual Ethernet

Schneider Electric · Control & Automation · PLCs · France · se.com
Part Number
TM251MESE  ·  HS 8537.10
Schneider Modicon M251 PLC TM251MESE Dual Ethernet

Schneider Electric TM251MESE Modicon M251 logic controller, no embedded I/O, 2 isolated Ethernet ports + 1 serial line.

Technical Specifications

SeriesModicon M251
Digital Inputs0 (uses TM3 expansion or remote I/O)
Digital Outputs0 (uses TM3 expansion or remote I/O)
Communication2x isolated Ethernet (Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP), 1x serial (RS232/485)
Supply Voltage24V DC
ExpansionUp to 14 TM3 modules
ProgrammingEcoStruxure Machine (CODESYS)
Mounting35mm DIN rail or screw plate
Range of productModicon M251
Product or component typeLogic controller
[Us] rated supply voltage24 V DC
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)
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 event tasks; 3 cyclic master tasks + 1 freewheeling task; 8 external event tasks
Realtime clockWith
Clock drift<= 60 s/month at 25 °C
Integrated connection typeUSB port with mini B USB 2.0 connector; Non isolated serial link serial with RJ45 connector and RS232/RS485 interface ; Dual-port Ethernet 1 with RJ45 connector; Ethernet port Ethernet 2 with RJ45 connector
Supply(serial)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 protocolUSB port: USB - SoMachine-Network; Non isolated serial link: Modbus master/slave - RTU/ASCII or SoMachine-Network
Port EthernetEthernet 1 marking 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX - 2 copper cable; Ethernet 2 marking 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX - 1 copper cable
Web servicesWeb server
Communication serviceDownloading; IEC VAR ACCESS; Modbus TCP client; Modbus TCP server; Modbus TCP slave device; Monitoring; NGVL; Programming; Updating firmware; SMS notifications; DHCP client (Eth1); DHCP server (Eth2); Ethernet/IP originator (Eth2); Ethernet/IP target (Eth1, Eth2); Ethernet/IP scanner (Eth2); Modbus TCP I/O Scanner and Messaging (Eth2); FDR; FTP client/server; SNMP client/server; SQL client; Send and receive email from the controller based on TCP/UDP library; Web server (WebVisu & XWeb system); OPC UA server; DNS client
Maximum number of connections8 Modbus server; 8 Modbus client; 16 Ethernet/IP target; 4 FTP server; 10 web server; 8 SoMachine protocol
Number of server device(s)16 EtherNet/IP: ; 64 Modbus TCP:
Cycle time10 ms 16 EtherNet/IP; 64 ms 64 Modbus TCP
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 SL; 1 LED (red) for bus fault on TM4 (TM4); 1 LED (green) for Ethernet activity (ETH1); 1 LED (green) for Ethernet activity (ETH2)
Electrical connectionremovable screw terminal blockpower supply (pitch 5.08 mm)
InsulationNon-insulated between supply and internal logic; Between supply and ground at 500 V AC
MarkingCE
Surge withstand1 kV shielded cable common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 1 kV power lines common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5; 0.5 kV power lines differential 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
Width54 mm
Product weight0.22 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 certificationscULus; 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 (Ethernet line) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4; 1 kV (serial link) 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 ( 10 m) 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 ( 10 m) at 230…1000 MHz conforming to IEC 55011
Immunity to microbreaks10 ms
Ambient air temperature for operation-10…35 °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 210
Number of Units in Package 380
Country of originID
Warranty (in months)18
EAN3606480648878

Properties

MaterialPolycarbonate/ABS housing
Temperature range0°C to +55°C
Primary standardIEC 61131-2
MOQ1

Compatibility

Two isolated Ethernet ports for separated control/device networks. TM3 expansion modules supported. EcoStruxure Machine.

Standards

Approvals

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