Schneider TM241CE40T Modicon M241 Logic Controller 40 I/O Transistor PNP Ethernet

Schneider Electric Modicon M241 TM241CE40T is a compact logic controller with 40 I/O points, transistor outputs (PNP), and integrated Ethernet port. Designed for motion control and machine automation requiring high‑speed output switching and network connectivity. Part of the M241 series for OEM and industrial applications.

Applications:

• Machine automation with motion control

• High‑speed conveyor and packaging systems

• OEM equipment requiring transistor outputs

• 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 transistor outputs (PNP, 0.5 A per channel)

• Output delay: OFF to ON ≤ 100 μs, ON to OFF ≤ 1 ms

• 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: short‑circuit and overload protection (thermal)

• 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 → TM241CE24T (24 I/O, transistor, Ethernet)

• Current model → TM241CE40T (40 I/O, transistor, Ethernet)

• Higher performance with motion → TM241CE40T (same, but with CANopen for up to 8 axes)

• Alternative with relay outputs → TM241CE40R (40 I/O, relay, Ethernet)