Schneider Electric Connection Kit for Use with M340 Counter Module

The counter modules for the Modicon M340 automation platform are used to count the pulses generated by a sensor or to process the signals from an incremental encoder.

2-wire 24V proximity sensors
3-wire 24V proximity sensors
10/30V output signal incremental encoders with push-pull outputs

Schneider Electric Modicon M340 PLC

Equipped with astounding memory and performances, this featherweight version will inspire your applications with new momentum. Designed to operate in total synergy with other Schneider Electric devices, Modicon M340 a building block towards your total solution.

Performance

Data rate: 20kb/s to 1Mb/s (bus length dependent)
Internal RAM capacity: 4Mb (3584kb of program memory); 256kb of data memory

Compact design

3 communication ports integrated in the processor
Mounting in low depth cabinet (<150mm)
High-density discrete I/O modules with 64 channels in a 32mm wide format

Communicative, with its integrated ports

CANopen machine and installation bus
Ethernet TCP/IP network - Transparent Ready
Modbus serial link or character mode
Remote access via STN, GSM, Radio or ADSL

Expert

Counter modules with ready-to-use functions
Function block library dedicated to motion control. MF(Motion Function Blocks) to the PLCopen standard
Advanced library of process control blocks oriented towards control of machinery

Innovative and Ruggedness

USB port as standard
Embedded webserver
Recipe file management via FTP protocol
“Plug and Load” SD memory card
No batteries
Rack architecture enabling hot swapping of modules during operation (Hot-Swap)
Exceeds the standards in terms of shocks, vibrations, temperature, altitude and withstand to electrical interference.

Ruggedness