General Parameters
Controller Type: Modicon M218 Compact PLC

Memory Capacity:

2MB user memory (program + data)

512KB retentive memory

Execution Speed:

Boolean instructions: 0.2μs

Word operations: 0.5μs

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Vibration Resistance: 3.5mm @ 10-57Hz, 1g @ 57-150Hz

Shock Resistance: 15g, 11ms duration

Enclosure Rating: IP20 (panel-mounted)

I/O Specifications
Digital Inputs (14)

Type: 24V DC (sink/source)

On Voltage: 15-30V DC

Off Voltage: 0-5V DC

Input Current: 4mA @ 24V DC

Filter Time: Configurable (0.1-20ms)

Digital Outputs (10)

Type: Relay (6x 2A, 4x 5A contacts)

Max Switching Voltage: 250V AC/30V DC

Max Switching Current: 5A (resistive load)

Mechanical Life: 10 million operations

Electrical Life: 100,000 operations @ 5A

Analog Inputs (2)

Resolution: 12-bit

Ranges: 0-10V, 0-20mA

Accuracy: ±1% of full scale

Analog Output (1)

Resolution: 12-bit

Ranges: 0-10V, 0-20mA

Accuracy: ±1% of full scale

Communication Ports
Ethernet Port

Protocol: Modbus TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP

Speed: 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation

Max Connections: 8 simultaneous

USB Port

Type: Mini-B

Speed: 12 Mbps

RS-485 Port

Protocol: Modbus RTU (master/slave)

Baud Rate: 300-115,200 bps

Expansion Capability
Max Expansion Modules: 7 (TM2/TM3 series)

Max I/O Points: 284 (local + expansion)

Backplane Current: 800mA max (5V DC)

Power Supply
Input Voltage: 100-240V AC (±10%), 50/60Hz

Power Consumption: 15W (typical)

Inrush Current: 20A (10ms)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 140 x 90 x 75mm (WxHxD)

Weight: 0.8kg

Connection: Removable screw terminal block

Wire Size: 0.2-2.5mm² (AWG 24-12)

Certifications & Standards
Safety: UL 508, CSA C22.2 No.142

EMC: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

RoHS: Compliant

Additional Features
Real-Time Clock: Battery-backed

SD Card Slot: For program backup/restore

Password Protection: 8 security levels

Watchdog Timer: Configurable

Software Features
Programming Software: EcoStruxure Machine Expert-Basic

Supported Languages: LD, FBD, ST

Online Monitoring: Yes

Simulation Mode: Yes