The Schneider Electric TM221CE16R is a compact Modicon M221 series programmable logic controller (PLC) designed for industrial automation and machine control tasks.
Parameters
Power & Supply
Controller Type: Programmable Logic Controller (Modicon M221 series)
Rated Supply Voltage: 100…240 V AC (85…264 V)
Supply Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Protection Rating: IP20 (industrial)
Mounting: DIN‑rail (TH35) or panel mount (with fixing kit)
I/O Configuration
Total I/O Points: 16 integrated I/O
Digital Inputs: 9 × 24 V DC (IEC 61131‑2 Type 1); 4 of these can also be high‑speed counters (HSC) (~100 kHz)
Analog Inputs: 2 × 0…10 V DC (10‑bit resolution)
Digital Outputs: 7 × relay outputs (NO) up to 2 A
Discrete Output Voltage: 5…125 V DC & 5…250 V AC (relay)
Communication Interfaces
Ethernet Port: 10/100BASE‑TX with Modbus TCP/IP and basic Ethernet communication support
USB: Mini‑B for programming with EcoStruxure Machine Expert
Serial: RS232/RS485 via RJ45 socket (Modbus RTU/ASCII or SoMachine‑Network)
Memory & Expansion
User Application/Data RAM: ~256 kB
Internal Flash: ~256 kB
Optional SD Card: Up to ~2 GB for program backup/data logging
I/O Expansion: Supports up to 4 local and 11 remote expansion modules
Performance
Fast Counting: High‑speed counters on designated inputs (up to ~100 kHz)
PID Control: Built‑in support for multiple PID loops for process regulation
Execution Speed: Fast logic execution suited for automation tasks
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions: ~95 mm (W) × 70 mm (D) × 90 mm (H)
Weight: ~0.346 kg
Operating Temperature: ~-10 °C to +55 °C
Humidity: ~10–95 % non‑condensing
Features & Highlights
Integrated Ethernet simplifies networking and remote access.
Mixed digital + analog I/O allows versatile sensing and control.
Relay outputs support both AC and DC loads directly.
Expandable architecture for larger systems.