Product datasheet

Specifications

Logic controller, Modicon M251, 2x

Ethernet
TM251MESE

Main
Range of product Modicon M251

Product or component type Logic controller

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[Us] rated supply voltage 24 V DC

Complementary
Maximum number of I/O 7 (local I/O-Architecture)
expansion module 14 (remote I/O-Architecture)

Supply voltage limits 20.4…28.8 V

Inrush current 50 A

Power consumption in W 32.6…40.4 W (with max number of I/O expansion module)

Memory capacity 64 MB for system memory RAM

Data backed up 128 MB built-in flash memory for backup of user programs

Data storage equipment <= 16 GB SD card (optional)

Battery type BR2032 lithium non-rechargeable, battery life: 4 year(s)

Backup time 2 years at 25 °C

Execution time for 1 KInstruction 0.3 ms for event and periodic task
0.7 ms for other instruction

Application structure 4 cyclic master tasks

8 event tasks
3 cyclic master tasks + 1 freewheeling task
8 external event tasks

Realtime clock With

Clock drift <= 60 s/month at 25 °C

Integrated connection type USB port with mini B USB 2.0 connector
Non isolated serial link serial with RJ45 connector and RS232/RS485 interface
Dual-port Ethernet 1 with RJ45 connector
Ethernet port Ethernet 2 with RJ45 connector

Supply (serial)serial link supply: 5 V, <200 mA

Transmission rate 1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) for bus length of 15 m for RS485
1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) for bus length of 3 m for RS232
480 Mbit/s for bus length of 3 m for USB

Communication port protocol USB port: USB - SoMachine-Network

Non isolated serial link: Modbus master/slave - RTU/ASCII or SoMachine-Network

Port Ethernet Ethernet 1 marking 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX - 2 copper cable

Ethernet 2 marking 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX - 1 copper cable

Web services Web server

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Modbus TCP client
Modbus TCP server
Modbus TCP slave device
Monitoring
NGVL
Programming
Updating firmware
SMS notifications
DHCP client (Eth1)
DHCP server (Eth2)
Ethernet/IP originator (Eth2)
Ethernet/IP target (Eth1, Eth2)
Ethernet/IP scanner (Eth2)
Modbus TCP I/O Scanner and Messaging (Eth2)
FDR
FTP client/server
SNMP client/server
SQL client
Send and receive email from the controller based on TCP/UDP library
Web server (WebVisu & XWeb system)
OPC UA server
DNS client

Maximum number of connections 8 Modbus server

8 Modbus client
16 Ethernet/IP target
4 FTP server
10 web server
8 SoMachine protocol

Number of server device(s) 16 EtherNet/IP:

64 Modbus TCP:

Cycle time 10 ms 16 EtherNet/IP

64 ms 64 Modbus TCP

Local signalling 1 LED (green) for PWR

1 LED (green) for RUN
1 LED (red) for module error (ERR)
1 LED (red) for I/O error (I/O)
1 LED (green) for SD card access (SD)
1 LED (red) for BAT
1 LED (green) for SL
1 LED (red) for bus fault on TM4 (TM4)
1 LED (green) for Ethernet activity (ETH1)
1 LED (green) for Ethernet activity (ETH2)

Electrical connection removable screw terminal blockpower supply (pitch 5.08 mm)

Insulation Non-insulated between supply and internal logic

Between supply and ground at 500 V AC

Marking CE

Surge withstand 1 kV shielded cable common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5

1 kV power lines common mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5
0.5 kV power lines differential mode conforming to IEC 61000-4-5

Mounting support Top hat type TH35-15 rail conforming to IEC 60715
Top hat type TH35-7.5 rail conforming to IEC 60715
plate or panel with fixing kit

Height 90 mm

Depth 95 mm

Width 54 mm

Net weight 0.22 kg

Environment

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Standards 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

Product certifications cULus

CE
UKCA
DNV-GL
ABS
LR

Resistance to electrostatic 8 kV in air conforming to IEC 61000-4-2

discharge 4 kV on contact conforming to IEC 61000-4-2

Resistance to electromagnetic 10 V/m 80 MHz...1 GHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-3

fields 3 V/m 1.4 GHz...2 GHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-3
1 V/m 2 GHz...3 GHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-3

Resistance to fast transients 2 kV (power lines) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4

1 kV (Ethernet line) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4
1 kV (serial link) conforming to IEC 61000-4-4

Resistance to conducted 10 V 0.15...80 MHz conforming to IEC 61000-4-6

disturbances 3 V 0.1...80 MHz conforming to Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL)
10 V spot frequency (2, 3, 4, 6.2, 8.2, 12.6, 16.5, 18.8, 22, 25 MHz) conforming to
Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL)

Electromagnetic emission Conducted emissions - test level: 120...69 dBµV/m QP ( power lines) at 10…150 kHz
conforming to IEC 55011
Conducted emissions - test level: 63 dBμV/m QP ( power lines) at 1.5…30 MHz
conforming to IEC 55011
Radiated emissions - test level: 40 dBμV/m QP class A ( 10 m) at 30…230 MHz
conforming to IEC 55011
Conducted emissions - test level: 79...63 dBμV/m QP ( power lines) at 150…1500
kHz conforming to IEC 55011
Radiated emissions - test level: 47 dBμV/m QP class A ( 10 m) at 230…1000 MHz
conforming to IEC 55011

Immunity to microbreaks 10 ms

Ambient air temperature for -10…35 °C (vertical installation)

operation -10…55 °C (horizontal installation)

Ambient air temperature for -25…70 °C

storage
Relative humidity 10…95 %, without condensation (in operation)
10…95 %, without condensation (in storage)

IP degree of protection IP20 with protective cover in place

pollution degree 2

Operating altitude 0...2000 m

Storage altitude 0…3000 m

Vibration resistance 3.5 mm at 5…8.4 Hz on symmetrical rail

3 gn at 8.4…150 Hz on symmetrical rail
3.5 mm at 5…8.4 Hz on panel mounting
3 gn at 8.4…150 Hz on panel mounting

Shock resistance 15 gn for 11 ms

Packing Units
Unit Type of Package 1 PCE

Number of Units in Package 1 1

Package 1 Height 10.511 cm

Package 1 Width 11.725 cm

Package 1 Length 17.063 cm

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Package 1 Weight 371.0 g

Unit Type of Package 2 S03

Number of Units in Package 2 10

Package 2 Height 30 cm

Package 2 Width 30 cm

Package 2 Length 40 cm

Package 2 Weight 4.651 kg

Unit Type of Package 3 P06

Number of Units in Package 3 80

Package 3 Height 75.0 cm

Package 3 Width 40.0 cm

Package 3 Length 80.0 cm

Package 3 Weight 48 kg

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 Environmental Data

Schneider Electric aims to achieve Net Zero status by 2050 through supply chain partnerships, lower impact materials, and circularity
via our ongoing “Use Better, Use Longer, Use Again” campaign to extend product lifetimes and recyclability.

Environmental Data explained

How we assess product sustainability

Environmental footprint

Environmental Disclosure Product Environmental Profile

Use Better

Materials and Substances

Pro-active compliance (Product out of EU RoHS legal

EU RoHS Directive
scope)

REACh Regulation REACh Declaration

PVC free Yes

Use Again

Repack and remanufacture

Circularity Profile End of Life Information

The product must be disposed on European Union

WEEE markets following specific waste collection and never end
up in rubbish bins

Take-back No

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Dimensions Drawings

Dimensions

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Mounting and Clearance

Clearance

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Mounting Position

NOTE: Keep adequate spacing for proper ventilation and to maintain an

ambient temperature between -10°C (14°F) and 55°C (131°F).

Acceptable Mounting

NOTE: Expansion modules must be mounted above the controller.

Incorrect Mounting

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Direct Mounting on a Panel Surface

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Connections and Schema

USB Connection to a PC

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Ethernet Connection to a PC

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