Schneider TMC2AI2 PLC programmable controller M221

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Schneider M221 TMC2AI2, I/O expansion board

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Series Overview

Series Overview

Product Features

  • SoMachine Basic is an easy-to-use and quick-to-get-started programming software for project development of Modicon M221 all-in-one and book-type programmable controllers. It can automatically convert application projects written on TwidoSuite and TwidoSoft software.
  • SoMachine Basic software can shorten the project development cycle, and the software navigation is simple and intuitive
    • SoMachine Basic software has a newly-designed interface and is extremely easy to get started:
      • User-friendly interface for quick start: Simplified interface design allows you to easily find the required information
      • Provide multiple functions to improve work efficiency
      • Connect your computer to the controller
      • During the programming, debugging, and maintenance stages, the computer can be connected to the controller through multiple channels.

Communication Cable Connection

  • Use the USB - B communication port and connect the computer to the M221 controller through the communication cable TXSCNAMUM3P (mini - USB to USB).

Modem Connection

  • For some one-off operations, connecting through a modem can reduce the frequency of on-site support.
    • The modem component SR2MOD03 connected to the M221 controller must be configured during hardware configuration, and the controller will be automatically initialized (Hayes initialization string)
    • On the computer side, SoMachine Basic software will be associated with a specific modem connection and stored in the project (including the phone number used)

Ethernet Connection

  • Through the Ethernet communication port built - in by the controller itself, Ethernet and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols can be used
    • Connect the TM221ppp programmable controller and the computer.

Wireless Bluetooth Connection

  • Wireless Bluetooth communication allows you to move freely within a range of 10 meters around the programmable controller.

Product Function Navigation

  • SoMachine Basic software provides intuitive visual navigation.
    • The display interface of the software has been optimized, and you can select various stages of the project development cycle (configuration, programming, debugging, etc.)
    • Each interface is divided into two areas:
      • A selection list area
      • A work area for performing operations related to the current task

Project Management

  • The project management function is used for:
    • Create a new project
    • Open projects on the computer (hard disk, CD - ROM, USB drive, etc.)
    • Restore projects from the M221 programmable controller
    • Open Twido projects and convert them automatically
    • Create new projects based on existing project templates

Properties

  • In this interface, you can enter the identification data of the new project, such as:
    • Detailed information of the project creator
    • Company information of the project creator
    • Information related to the project
    • Project protection information
    • Application protection information

Configuration

  • Configuration is used for:
    • Perform hardware configuration according to your actual application using the “Directory” option:
      • Programmable controller (Modicon M221)
      • I/O expansion modules (Modicon TM2, Modicon TM3)
      • Standard expansion boards and application expansion boards
      • The graphical editor allows you to conveniently complete the combination of various components through simple drag - and - drop operations.
      • Configure all hardware functions according to the application selection:
        • Discrete quantity, analog I/O

High - Speed Counter

  • Pulse generator output:
    • Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
    • Pulse Generator (PLS)
    • Pulse Train Output (PTO)
    • And communication ports (Ethernet, serial port)

Product Functions

  • The organization form of the programming program is POU (Program Organization Unit) or a sub - program. The program segment is composed of rungs (RUNGs), which simplifies the reading and navigation inside the program
    • POU contains various application tasks: main task, periodic task, interrupt task.
    • The following languages can be used for programming:
      • Instruction List (IL) language
      • Ladder Diagram (LD) language
    • The rung defines the connection of all components in the application
    • The ladder diagram editor provides an intuitive and efficient programming mode

Drag - and - Drop Operations

  • Shortcut keys and toolbars can be selected according to user preference files
  • The provided rung templates can help quickly write high - level function programs
  • Quickly connect various elements of the ladder diagram when creating network communication
  • Quickly connect created variables with elements in the ladder diagram
  • Context - related online help
  • Project backup, which can be backed up even if the ladder diagram connection is not completed
  • Automatic analysis and compilation
  • Support modification in online modification and running modes
  • The interface is more intuitive and vivid
  • Search and replace functions

Transmission

  • Tasks that can be performed during the transmission stage.

Network Connection:

  • Automatically detect the controller connected to the computer according to the network connection port type (USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth)
  • Transfer application programs between the computer and the controller
  • Controller firmware upgrade
  • Backup and restore controller data:

Application Program

  • Firmware information
  • Storage area
  • SD memory card management
  • Controller information
  • System clock management

Counting Function

  • SoMachine Basic software provides two counting functions for the M221 programmable controller.
    • High - Speed Counter (HSC)
      • Access the counter through the 32 - bit HSC function block. The following functions can be performed on the counter through programming: up/down counting, dual - phase up/down counting

Frequency Meter

  • The counting pulses come from the incremental encoder or proximity switch (up/down counting) connected to the built - in fast input of the M221 programmable controller.
    • Fast Counter (FC)
      • The 16 - bit FC fast counter can count up or down the pulses from the fast input of the M221 programmable controller (rising edge).

Position Control

  • SoMachine Basic software provides 3 position control functions for the M221 programmable controller. For example, it can be used for
    • Control function of stepping motors.

PLS Function

  • The PLS function generates a certain number of pulses. In some cases, the frequency is fixed, and in some cases, the frequency is not fixed (for example, in the slope control stage of driving a stepping motor).
    • The PLS function is assigned to the %Q.0 or %Q.1 output address of the M221 controller.
    • The signal cycles of the pulse generators are different, but they have a constant duty cycle, which can form a half - cycle “on” and “off” ratio.

PWM Function

  • The PWM function generates pulses of a fixed frequency, and the output signal has different duty cycles. The duty cycle is a dynamic variable called %PWM.R, and this variable ranges from 1% to 100%.
    • The PWM function is assigned to the %Q.0 or %Q.1 output address of the M221 controller.
    • According to the user - defined %PWM function in the M221 controller's %Q.0 or %Q.1 output address segment to generate output pulses.

PTO Function

  • The PTO function uses a pulse sequence to achieve position control. Depending on the type of servo drive, pulse/direction (P/D) signals or CW/CCW signals are used.
    • These pulses are generated in the %Q.0 or %Q.1 output address segment of the Modicon M221 programmable controller.

Event Handling

  • The application program can manage event tasks.

Event Source Types

  • Built - in input events
  • High - speed counter (HSC) events
  • Periodic events (clock)
    • Each event task executes a single sub - program
    • Process control (PID control)
      • 14 - bit PID control cycle mode
      • Self - tuning algorithm
      • Analog PWM output signal
      • Measurement input linear conversion
      • Two alarm levels for measurement values (high and low)
      • Output limit control
      • Direct action and reverse action

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