The Schneider Electric TM218LDAE40DRPHN is a Modicon M218 series high‑performance PLC designed for machine automation and control tasks requiring both discrete logic and high‑speed functions.
Parameters
Power & General
Model: TM218LDAE40DRPHN
Series: Modicon M218
Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
Supply Voltage: 100–240 VAC (85–264 VAC tolerance)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Mounting: DIN rail
Operating Temperature: 0 °C…55 °C
Digital I/O
Digital Inputs: 24 points (including 4 fast high‑speed inputs)
Digital Outputs: 16 points (typically 12 relay outputs + 4 transistor outputs for fast/pulse functions)
Total Integrated I/O Points: 40
Expansion I/O: Supports up to 7 expansion modules (max ~248 total I/O)
High‑Speed & Motion
High‑Speed Counters (HSC): 4 channels up to ~60 kHz
Pulse Train Outputs (PTO): 2 channels up to ~100 kHz
Communication Interfaces
Ethernet Port: RJ45 (Modbus TCP, programming access)
Serial Port: RS485 (Modbus RTU/ASCII)
USB: Mini‑B for programming via EcoStruxure Machine Expert
Additional Characteristics
Continuous Output Power: ~34 W
Inrush Current: 30 A @110 VAC / 60 A @240 VAC
Weight: Approx. 0.64 lb (about 0.29 kg)
No Analog I/O: This model focuses on digital I/O and motion/logic functions.