Schneider TM241CE40R Modicon M241 Logic Controller 40 I/O Relay Ethernet

Schneider Electric Modicon M241 TM241CE40R is a compact logic controller with 40 I/O points, relay outputs, and integrated Ethernet port. Designed for motion control and machine automation requiring isolated switching for AC or DC loads. Part of the M241 series for OEM and industrial applications.

Applications:

• Machine automation with relay outputs

• Conveyor and packaging systems

• OEM equipment requiring AC/DC load switching

• Pick‑and‑place and positioning systems

Core Specifications:

• Supply voltage: 24 V DC (range 20.4‑28.8 V)

• Digital inputs: 24 (24 V DC, sink/source, including fast inputs)

• Analog inputs: 2 (0‑10 V, 12‑bit resolution)

• Digital outputs: 16 relay outputs (2 A per channel, normally open)

• Output load voltage: 5‑250 V AC, 5‑30 V DC

• Switching time: ≤ 10 ms (operate), ≤ 5 ms (release)

• Mechanical life: ≥ 10 million cycles

• Electrical life: depends on load type and switching conditions

• Program memory: 128 MB for user application

• Data memory: 256 MB

• Communication ports: Ethernet (Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP), USB Mini‑B, CANopen (built‑in), serial (RS232/RS485)

• Motion control: Integrated CANopen for up to 8 drives

• Local expansion: up to 7 TM3 I/O modules

• Protection rating: IP20

• Dimensions (approx.): 90 × 70 × 70 mm

• Weight: approx. 0.45 kg

• Operating temperature: -10…55 °C

Advanced Specifications:

• Processing speed: 0.2 µs per boolean instruction

• Real‑time clock: battery‑backed

• Output protection: external fuse recommended

• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, EAC

System Integration:

• Belongs to Modicon M241 series, compatible with TM3 expansion modules via TM3 bus.

• Programming and configuration using EcoStruxure Machine Expert (formerly SoMachine).

Related Products (upgrade path):

• Lower I/O count → TM241CE24R (24 I/O, relay, Ethernet)

• Current model → TM241CE40R (40 I/O, relay, Ethernet)

• Alternative transistor type → TM241CE40T (40 I/O, transistor PNP, Ethernet)

• Complementary expansion → TM3DQ16R (16 relay outputs for additional capacity)