{"product_id":"schneider-tm218ldae40drphn-programmable-logic-controller","title":"Schneider TM218LDAE40DRPHN Programmable Logic Controller","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchneider Electric TM218LDAE40DRPHN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance programmable logic controller (PLC) from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModicon M218 series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for precise and reliable machine automation. It combines motion control, Ethernet communication, and fast processing in a compact housing. The controller manages discrete I\/O, supports high-speed counting, and enables motion control via pulse train outputs. Its robust design ensures long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the TM218LDAE40DRPHN integrates seamlessly with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoStruxure Machine Expert (formerly SoMachine)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoftware, allowing intuitive programming, configuration, and diagnostics. This PLC is ideal for OEM machine builders and system integrators seeking scalable automation with easy connectivity and reduced engineering time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Functional Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40 integrated I\/O points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor flexible control applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 high-speed counters (HSC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup to 60 kHz for precision input processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 pulse train outputs (PTO)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup to 100 kHz for advanced motion control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Ethernet port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupporting Modbus TCP and programming access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS485 serial port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor Modbus RTU\/ASCII communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports up to 7 expansion modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending I\/O to 248 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and modular design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor space-saving installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIN rail mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esimplifies setup and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable 100–240 VAC power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor global industrial applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, this PLC delivers excellent performance for synchronized multi-axis control, fast machine response, and seamless integration with sensors, actuators, and drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM218LDAE40DRPHN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModicon M218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchneider Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–240 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85–264 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 (including 4 fast inputs for HSC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 (12 relay + 4 transistor for PTO\/PWM\/FG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Counters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 channels (up to 60 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePulse Train Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 channels (up to 100 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 7 modules (max 248 I\/O points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Ethernet (RJ45, Modbus TCP) \/ 1 × RS485 (Modbus RTU\/ASCII) \/ 1 × USB Mini-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Output Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInrush Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 A @110 VAC \/ 60 A @240 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoStruxure Machine Expert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +55°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.64 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTM218LDAE40DRPHN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis widely used across various industries requiring high-speed logic and motion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging machinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith synchronized axis control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial handling systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequiring fast data exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConveyor automation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor precise counting and sorting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall to medium machine control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith integrated Ethernet communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC and pumping systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequiring reliable sequencing and monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, it serves as a powerful yet cost-effective control platform for OEMs and automation professionals seeking robust, connected performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupport and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchneider Electric provides full lifecycle support, including firmware updates, spare parts, and integration tools through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoStruxure Machine Expert\u003c\/strong\u003e. The PLC’s modular design enables easy replacement and scalability. Moreover, the global availability of technical support ensures minimized downtime and optimized system reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What software is used to program the TM218LDAE40DRPHN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1: It is programmed using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoStruxure Machine Expert (formerly SoMachine)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor configuration, simulation, and diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can I use this PLC for motion control applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2: Yes. 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