Schneider TM241CE40R Modicon M241 Logic Controller 40 IO relay outputs Ethernet

The Schneider Electric TM241CE40R is a Modicon M241 logic controller with 40 digital I/O, relay and transistor outputs, and integrated Ethernet. Operating on a wide 100...240 V AC supply, it combines 24 digital inputs with 12 relay outputs and 4 fast transistor outputs for versatile industrial automation.

Technical specifications:

• Commercial reference: TM241CE40R
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• EAN:
• Series / range: Modicon M241
• Product type: Logic controller
• Rated supply voltage: 100...240 V AC (85...264 V range), 50/60 Hz
• Digital inputs: 24 (8 fast inputs, IEC 61131-2 type 1, 24 V DC, 7 mA, 4.7 kΩ impedance)
• Relay outputs: 12 at 2 A, 5...250 V AC / 5...125 V DC
• Fast transistor outputs: 4 at 0.5 A, 24 V DC, up to 100 kHz (PLS mode)
• Total digital I/O: 40; expandable with up to 7 local / 14 remote I/O modules
• High-speed counter inputs: 4 at 200 kHz (HSC mode), 14 standard at 1 kHz
• PTO positioning: 4 channels at 100 kHz
• System memory: 64 MB RAM, 128 MB embedded flash
• Optional storage: SD card up to 16 GB
• Battery: BR2032 lithium, 4-year lifespan; data retention 2 years at 25°C
• Real-time clock: yes, drift ≤60 s/month at 25°C
• Execution time: 0.3 ms per 1k instructions (event/periodic tasks)
• Communication ports: RS232/RS485 (RJ45), RS485 (screw terminal), USB mini B 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s (RJ45)
• Protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP master/slave, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA server, SNMP, FTP, web server
• Sensor supply: 24 V DC at 400 mA
• Connection type: Removable screw terminal blocks, 5.08 mm pitch
• Mounting: DIN rail TH35-7.5 / TH35-15 per IEC 60715
• Surge withstand: 2 kV AC supply line per IEC 61000-4-5
• Isolation: Supply to internal electronics at 500 V AC
• Certification: CE

Features and benefits:

• Wide supply range (85...264 V AC) accommodates varying grid conditions without additional transformers
• Integrated Ethernet with Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and built-in web server for seamless network integration
• 4 PTO fast outputs at 100 kHz enable precise stepper and servo motor positioning
• 64 MB RAM and 128 MB flash support complex programs with fast 0.3 ms instruction execution
• Scalable I/O architecture supports up to 14 remote expansion modules
• Dual serial ports (RS232/RS485 and RS485) plus USB provide flexible field device connectivity

Applications:

• Industrial machine sequencing and process automation
• Motion control applications with stepper or servo drives via PTO outputs
• Networked SCADA and MES integration via Modbus TCP or Ethernet/IP
• Packaging, conveyor, and material handling systems requiring high-speed I/O

Compliant with IEC 61131-2 and IEC 61000-4-5. Part of the Schneider Electric Modicon M241 range.

Also known as: Schneider TM241CE40R, Schneider Electric TM241CE40R, Modicon M241 PLC relay Ethernet controller.