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Brand: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric TM241CEC24R M241 Logic Controller 24 I/O
Description
TM241CEC24R M241 logic controller with Ethernet and CANopen master
The TM241CEC24R is a Schneider Electric product listed in the datasheet as: logic controller, Modicon M241, 24 IO, relay, Ethernet CAN master. The TM241CEC24R is a compact Modicon M241 logic controller that runs IEC 61131-3 programs and adds an Ethernet port plus a CANopen master port. It has 24 on-board I/O points with a mix of relay and transistor outputs on a 100 to 240 V AC supply. Seven Star LLC supplies the TM241CEC24R in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier based in Muscat.
Reading the reference: TM241 is the M241 compact controller range, C marks the compact base, E the Ethernet port, C the CANopen master, 24 the number of I/O points and R the relay output type, matching the datasheet title (24 IO, relay, Ethernet CAN master).
Technical specifications of the TM241CEC24R
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer / part number | Schneider Electric / TM241CEC24R |
| Description | logic controller, Modicon M241, 24 IO, relay, Ethernet CAN master |
| Range of Product | Modicon M241 |
| Product or Component Type | Logic controller |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 100 to 240 V AC |
| Discrete input number | 14, discrete input 8 fast input IEC 61131-2 Type 1 |
| Discrete output type | Transistor; Relay |
| Discrete output number | 6 relay; 4 transistor 4 fast output |
| Discrete output voltage | 5 to 125 V DC relay output; 5 to 250 V AC relay output; 24 V DC transistor output |
| Discrete output current | 2 A relay output Q4–Q9; 0.1 A fast output (PTO mode) TR0–TR3; 0.5 A transistor output TR0–TR3 |
| Discrete I/O number | 24 |
| Maximum number of I/O | 7 (local I/O-Architecture) |
| expansion module | 14 (remote I/O-Architecture) |
| Supply voltage limits | 85 to 264 V |
| Network Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Discrete input logic | Sink or source |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V |
| Discrete input voltage type | DC |
| Voltage state 1 guaranteed | >= 15 V input |
| Voltage state 0 guaranteed | <= 5 V input |
| Discrete input current | 5 mA input |
| Input impedance | 4.7 kOhm input |
| Response time | 50 µs turn-on, I0–I13 input |
| Configurable filtering time | 1 s fast input |
| Discrete output logic | Positive logic (source) |
| Output voltage limits | 125 V DC relay output; 30 V DC transistor output; 277 V AC relay output |
| Maximum output frequency | 1 kHz transistor output; 20 kHz fast output (PWM mode); 100 kHz fast output (PLS mode) |
| Accuracy | ± 0.1 % 0.02 to 0.1 kHz fast output; ± 1 % 0.1 to 1 kHz fast output |
| Protection type | Short-circuit protection transistor output; Short-circuit and overload protection with automatic reset transistor output |
| Reset time | 10 ms automatic reset output; 12 s automatic reset fast output |
| Memory capacity | 64 MB system memory RAM |
| Data backed up | 128 MB built-in flash memory backup of user programs |
| Data storage equipment | <= 16 GB SD card optional |
| Battery type | BR2032 lithium non-rechargeable 4 year(s) |
| Backup time | 2 years 25 °C |
| Execution time for 1 KInstruction | 0.3 ms event and periodic task; 0.7 ms other instruction |
| Application structure | 4 cyclic master tasks; 8 external event tasks; 8 event tasks; 3 cyclic master tasks + 1 freewheeling task |
| Realtime clock | With |
| Clock drift | <= 60 s/month 25 °C |
| Positioning functions | PTO 4 100 kHz |
| Counting input number | 4 fast input (HSC mode) 200 kHz; 14 standard input 1 kHz |
| Control signal type | A/B 100 kHz fast input (HSC mode); Pulse/direction 200 kHz fast input (HSC mode); Single phase 200 kHz fast input (HSC mode) |
On-board I/O, speed inputs and power supply
Total on-board I/O: 24. Inputs: 14, discrete input 8 fast input IEC 61131-2 Type 1. Outputs: 6 relay; 4 transistor 4 fast output. Supply: 100 to 240 V AC. Supply limits: 85 to 264 V. Maximum I/O expansion: 7 (local I/O-Architecture). Input response: 50 µs turn-on, I0–I13 input.
The mixed output arrangement is the practical point of this reference: relay outputs switch AC or DC loads up to a few amps directly, while the fast transistor outputs handle pulse tasks. Check which outputs are relay and which are transistor before wiring; the datasheet table separates them.
Networking and expansion around the TM241CEC24R
The controller connects to supervisory systems by Ethernet and to field devices such as drives and remote I/O by the CANopen master port, while a serial port serves HMI or Modbus devices. Expansion is by TM3 modules added to the right, in the local and remote architectures stated in the datasheet.
The controller shares its TM3 expansion family with the M221 range, so I/O modules such as TM3TI4 (temperature input) and TM3DM8R can be added.
Selection checklist for the TM241CEC24R
- I/O count and the split between relay and transistor outputs.
- 100 to 240 V AC supply versus 24 V DC variants.
- Need for CANopen master versus other buses.
- Software: EcoStruxure Machine Expert version and licence.
- Expansion modules and the maximum number allowed.
- Clock, memory card and cartridge requirements.
Commissioning and backup of the TM241CEC24R
Mount on DIN rail with spacing for cooling, wire the AC supply and the I/O, and connect Ethernet and CANopen cables with proper terminations. Download the application with the programming software and set the Ethernet address.
Store the project and a copy of the application from the controller. Replace by loading the same project into an identical reference; check the firmware level first.
Typical applications of the TM241CEC24R in Oman and the GCC
The M241 is typical for machine control on skids, packaged pump stations, small production lines and utility panels in the region. The Ethernet port makes remote diagnostics possible when connection policies allow.
Dimensions, environment and approvals of the TM241CEC24R
For the TM241CEC24R, plan the mounting space from the datasheet: 150 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 95 mm (D). The TM241CEC24R weighs 0.53 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 50 °C vertical 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 gn 8.4 to 150 Hz symmetrical rail; 3.5 mm 5 to 8.4 Hz panel mounting; 3 gn 8.4 to 150 Hz panel mounting. Shock resistance: 15 gn 11 ms. Standards listed: ANSI/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. Certifications listed for this reference: RCM cULus; CE; UKCA; DNV-GL; ABS; LR.
Information to send with an RFQ for the TM241CEC24R
- 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 TM241CEC24R 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.
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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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| 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 |
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FAQ
Questions about the Schneider Electric TM241CEC24R M241 Logic
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01How many I/O has the TM241CEC24R?
The datasheet states 24.
02What supply does the TM241CEC24R need?
Supply is 100 to 240 V AC.
03What communication ports has the TM241CEC24R?
Listed: Non isolated serial link serial 1 RJ45 RS232/RS485; Non isolated serial link serial 2 removable screw terminal block RS485; USB port mini B USB 2.0; Ethernet RJ45; CANopen J1939 male SUB-D 9.
04How much can it be expanded?
Datasheet: 7 (local I/O-Architecture).
05What is the net weight of the TM241CEC24R?
The datasheet gives 0.53 kg.
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