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Brand: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric TM221C16R M221 Logic Controller 16 I/O Relay
Description
TM221C16R compact M221 controller with relay outputs and AC supply
The TM221C16R is a Schneider Electric product listed in the datasheet as: logic controller, Modicon M221, 16 IO, 7 relay outputs, 100…240V AC. The TM221C16R is an entry-level Modicon M221 logic controller with 16 I/O points, seven relay outputs and nine inputs, powered from 100 to 240 V AC. It fits small machines and utility panels where a PLC with a simple scan and a few analogue signals is enough. Seven Star LLC supplies the TM221C16R in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat.
Reading the reference: TM221 is the M221 range, C marks the compact base, 16 the number of I/O points and R the relay outputs. The datasheet also lists two 0 to 10 V analogue inputs on the base.
Technical specifications of the TM221C16R
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / part number | Schneider Electric / TM221C16R |
| Description | logic controller, Modicon M221, 16 IO, 7 relay outputs, 100…240V AC |
| Range of Product | Modicon M221 |
| Product or Component Type | Logic controller |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 100 to 240 V AC |
| Discrete input number | 9, discrete input IEC 61131-2 Type 1 |
| Analogue input number | 2 0 to 10 V |
| Discrete output type | Relay normally open |
| Discrete output number | 7 relay |
| Discrete output voltage | 5 to 125 V DC; 5 to 250 V AC |
| Discrete output current | 2A |
| Discrete I/O number | 16 |
| Maximum number of I/O | 4 (local I/O-Architecture) |
| expansion module | 11 (remote I/O-Architecture) |
| Supply voltage limits | 85 to 264 V |
| Network Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Inrush current | 40 A |
| Maximum power consumption in | 46 VA 100 to 240 V with max number of I/O expansion module |
| VA | 31 VA 100 to 240 V without I/O expansion module |
| Power supply output current | 0.325 A 5 V expansion bus; 0.12 A 24 V expansion bus |
| Discrete input logic | Sink or source (positive/negative) |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V |
| Discrete input voltage type | DC |
| Analogue input resolution | 10 bits |
| LSB value | 10 mV |
| Conversion time | 1 ms per channel + 1 controller cycle time analog input |
| Permitted overload on inputs | ± 30 V DC 5 min maximumanalog input; ± 13 V DC permanentanalog input |
| Voltage state 1 guaranteed | >= 15 V input |
| Voltage state 0 guaranteed | <= 5 V input |
| Discrete input current | 7 mA discrete input; 5 mA fast input |
| Input impedance | 3.4 kOhm discrete input; 100 kOhm analog input; 4.9 kOhm fast input |
| Response time | 35 µs turn-off, I2–I5 input; 10 ms turn-on output; 10 ms turn-off output; 5 µs turn-on, I0, I1, I6, I7 fast input |
| Configurable filtering time | 0 ms input; 3 ms input; 12 ms input |
| Output voltage limits | 125 V DC; 277 V AC |
| Maximum current per output | 6 A COM 1 |
| common | 7 A COM 0 |
| Absolute accuracy error | ± 1 % of full scale analog input |
| Electrical durability | 100000 cycles AC-12, 120 V, 240 VA, resistive; 100000 cycles AC-12, 240 V, 480 VA, resistive; 300000 cycles AC-12, 120 V, 80 VA, resistive |
| Switching frequency | 20 switching operations/minute with maximum load |
| Mechanical durability | 20000000 cycles relay output |
| Minimum load | 1 mA 5 V DC relay output |
| Protection type | Without protection 5 A |
Inputs, outputs and expansion on the TM221C16R
Discrete I/O: 16. Inputs: 9, discrete input IEC 61131-2 Type 1. Analogue inputs: 2 0 to 10 V. Outputs: 7 relay. Output voltage range: 5 to 125 V DC; 5 to 250 V AC. Relay output current: 2A. Expansion: 4 (local I/O-Architecture).
The relay outputs are potential-free normally-open contacts rated for both AC and DC, which means the controller can switch small contactor coils, solenoid valves and signal lamps directly without interposing relays, subject to the current and life limits in the table.
Where a 16 I/O M221 fits and what to compare
Within the M221 range the 16 I/O base is the smallest AC-powered relay version. Larger bases (24 and 40 I/O) are available, and the TM3 module range extends the controller with up to the number of expansion modules the datasheet allows.
This reference has no Ethernet port; versions with Ethernet carry an E in the code. For networked applications, choose that version or add a communication cartridge if the datasheet permits.
Selection checklist for the TM221C16R
- Counting of digital inputs and relay outputs against the process list.
- AC supply versus 24 V DC base.
- Need for Ethernet, which this reference lacks.
- Analogue signals (two 0 to 10 V on the base).
- Expansion modules planned.
- Relay contact life for frequent switching loads.
Programming and installation of the TM221C16R
Mount on DIN rail, wire the AC supply and the I/O, and use the programming software to download the ladder or structured-text program through the USB port. Add a surge suppressor on inductive loads switched by relays.
Back up the project file and the controller application. Keep the unit in a panel with air circulation, away from variable-speed-drive heat.
Typical applications of the TM221C16R in Oman and the GCC
Small machines, pump control panels, tank-level control, door and gate control and utility sequencing in Oman and the GCC. The low price and simple software make it a favorite for OEM machines exported to the region.
Dimensions, environment and approvals of the TM221C16R
For the TM221C16R, plan the mounting space from the datasheet: 95 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 70 mm (D). The TM221C16R weighs 0.346 kg. Mounting, derating and enclosure choices follow the environmental data below, which should be compared with the actual panel temperature and the dust and humidity of the site in Oman and the GCC.
Ambient temperature limits in the datasheet: -10 to 55 °C horizontal installation. Relative humidity: 10 to 95 %, without condensation in operation; 10 to 95 %, without condensation in storage. Ingress protection: IP20 with protective cover in place. Operating altitude: 0 to 2000 m. Vibration resistance: 3.5 mm 5 to 8.4 Hz symmetrical rail; 3.5 mm 5 to 8.4 Hz panel mounting; 1 gn 8.4 to 150 Hz symmetrical rail; 1 gn 8.4 to 150 Hz panel mounting. Shock resistance: 98 m/s² 11 ms. Standards listed: IEC 61131-2; UL 508; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 213; IACS E10; ANSI/ISA 12-12-01. Certifications listed for this reference: RCM; ABS; LR; DNV-GL; EAC cULus; CE; UKCA cULus HazLoc.
Information to send with an RFQ for the TM221C16R
- Full reference and quantity required
- Existing equipment, panel or rack it must fit
- Supply voltage, load or signal details of the application
- Required delivery location and timing
- Whether a spare, a replacement or a new installation
Documents and quotation
A datasheet for this product is attached on this page. It lists the electrical, mechanical and environmental data summarised above.
Send us the part number, quantity and application and we will confirm availability and a quotation. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat and does not represent itself as an official channel of the manufacturer.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Schneider Electric TM221C16R Datasheet Download
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About brand
Schneider Electric is the French group for energy management and industrial automation: low and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers, motor control, drives, PLCs, power monitoring, UPS systems and building management. Its history goes back to 1836, when the brothers Adolphe and Eugène Schneider took over the iron and steel works at Le Creusot in Burgundy. Over the 20th century the company left steel and heavy engineering and became an electrical group through acquisitions such as Merlin Gerin, Télémécanique, Square D and Modicon. Its head office is in Rueil-Malmaison near Paris, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.
Schneider Electric company profile
| Origins | 1836, Le Creusot, France: Adolphe and Eugène Schneider take over the Le Creusot foundry |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rueil-Malmaison (Paris region), France |
| Ownership | Public company listed on Euronext Paris |
| Key acquisitions | Télémécanique (1988), Square D (1991), Merlin Gerin (1992), Modicon (1997), APC (2007), Invensys (2014); majority owner of AVEVA software |
| Brand names still in use | Acti9, ComPacT and MasterPacT breakers, TeSys motor control, Altivar drives, Altistart soft starters, Modicon PLCs, Harmony control components, PowerLogic and Easergy protection and metering, APC UPS, EcoStruxure software platform |
| Product families | Low voltage distribution, medium voltage switchgear and protection relays, motor control and drives, PLCs and HMIs, power meters, UPS and cooling, enclosures, building automation and energy software |
Milestones
- 1836: The Schneider brothers acquire the Le Creusot works; the business grows in steel, locomotives and heavy engineering.
- 1975: First investment in Merlin Gerin, a French maker of electrical distribution equipment.
- 1988–1992: Télémécanique, Square D (USA) and Merlin Gerin join the group, making it an electrical specialist.
- 1997: Modicon, the company behind the first programmable logic controller, joins the group.
- 1999: The group takes the name Schneider Electric.
- 2007 and 2014: APC (UPS and data centre power) and Invensys (process automation) are acquired.
Choosing Schneider Electric breakers and motor control
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Where Schneider Electric products are used
In Oman and the GCC, Schneider Electric equipment is found in main and sub-main switchboards of commercial and residential buildings, motor control centres in water, oil and gas and industrial plants, substations protected by Sepam and Easergy relays, data centres powered by Galaxy and APC UPS systems, and buildings controlled by EcoStruxure Building Operation.
APC by Schneider Electric: UPS and critical power
Since 2007, APC has been part of Schneider Electric and is now its product brand for uninterruptible power supplies, replacement batteries, battery packs, network management cards and rack power distribution. Our APC catalogue covers Smart-UPS line-interactive and on-line models, Easy UPS On-Line, the modular Symmetra LX, RM and PX ranges, Silcon three-phase systems and their spare part kits, and the RBC cartridges that keep them running. Schneider Electric breakers, drives and PLCs can be quoted together with APC UPS systems in one request.
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|---|---|
| Circuit breakers | Acti9 iC60N, C120N, NSX100F, NSX250N, NSX630, EasyPact EZC, MasterPacT MTZ1, MasterPacT NW |
| Motor control | TeSys Deca LC1D, TeSys F, LRD overload relay, GV2ME08, Altistart 22, Altistart 480 |
| Drives | Altivar 12, Altivar 320, ATV340, Altivar Process 630, ATV930, Lexium 32 servo |
| PLCs, HMIs and relays | Modicon M221, M241, M580 BMEP582040, Zelio Logic, Magelis HMISTU655 |
| Protection, metering and power | Sepam series 20, Easergy P3U30, MiCOM P139, PM5560, iEM3255, Galaxy VS UPS |
Ordering Schneider Electric products: what we need
Send the commercial reference from the label (for example LC1D18M7 or ATV320U22N4C). For breakers, confirm the rated current, number of poles, breaking capacity and trip unit. For contactors, give the coil voltage. For drives, give the motor power and supply voltage. APC products are listed on their own brand page.
Facts checked against Schneider Electric's published company history, October 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about the Schneider Electric TM221C16R M221 Logic Controller
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01How many I/O points has the TM221C16R?
The datasheet states 16.
02What supply voltage does the TM221C16R need?
Supply: 100 to 240 V AC.
03What analogue inputs does the TM221C16R have?
Listed as 2 0 to 10 V.
04How many expansion modules can be added?
Datasheet: 4 (local I/O-Architecture).
05What is the relay output current?
The datasheet gives 2A.
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