Power & General Controller Type: Programmable Logic Controller (Modicon M218 series) Rated Supply Voltage: 100…240 V AC (85…264 V AC limit) Supply Frequency: 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: ~34 W Protection Rating: IP20 (indoor industrial) Mounting: DIN‑rail clip included Programming Port: USB programming port included Status Indicators: System/Run/Stop and I/O LEDs I/O Configuration Discrete I/O Total Discrete I/O: 40 points Discrete Inputs: 24 digital inputs, including 4 high‑speed inputs (HSC) Discrete Outputs: 16 relay outputs Discrete Input Voltage: 24 V DC Input Type: Sink/Source digital inputs Input Range: ~0…28.8 V DC; logic high >15 V, low <5 V Analog Outputs Analog Output Channels: 2 (configurable) Voltage Output Range: −10…+10 V DC or 0…+10 V DC Current Output Range: 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA Resolution: 12‑bit Output Characteristics (Relay) Rated Voltage: 24 V DC / 220 V AC Rated Current per Output: 2 A Group Current (4 points): 4 A (derated at elevated temperatures) Mechanical Life: ~20 million operations (typical) Performance & Expansion Fast Inputs: Support High‑Speed Counting (HSC) on designated digital inputs Expansion Capability: Up to 7 expansion modules, allowing up to @~248 I/O points total Communication: Serial link ports (RS‑485 and RS‑232/485) in hardware layout for remote communications Mechanical & Environmental Dimensions: Compact DIN‑rail mount form (detailed dims available via datasheet) Operating Temperature: ~0 °C to +55 °C typical industrial range Humidity: ~95 % non‑condensing Features & Capabilities Supports standard logic control, high‑speed counting, and analog output for process control. Relay outputs for switching external loads without additional drivers. High‑speed inputs allow capturing fast pulse signals. Integrated USB programming and dual serial links for flexible connectivity. Expandable architecture with TM3 modules for larger systems. Typical Applications Compact industrial PLC logic control tasks. Machine automation, conveyors, and equipment control. Systems requiring mixed digital and analog control in a single controller. OEM machines with sensor integration and actuator control.