Modicon M221

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Modicon M221
Logic Controller
Programming Guide
06/2016
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 Table of Contents

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Part I Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 1 About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TM221C Logic Controller Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TM221M Logic Controller Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 2 Configuration Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.1 Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Object Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Addressing I/O Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maximum Number of Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2.2 Task Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tasks and Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Maximum Number of Tasks and Priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.3 Controller States and Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controller States Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controller States Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Controller State Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Persistent Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Output Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.4 Post Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Post Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Post Configuration File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Part II Configuring the M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 3 How to Configure a Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Building a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Optional I/O Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Configuring the M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Updating Firmware using Executive Loader Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chapter 4 Embedded Input/Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
4.1 Digital Input Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Configuring Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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 4.2 Digital Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configuring Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.3 Analog Input Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Configuring Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.4 High Speed Counter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Configuring High Speed Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Configuring Dual Phase and Single Phase Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Configuring Frequency Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
4.5 Pulse Generator Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Configuring Pulse Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Configuring Pulse (%PLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Configuring Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Configuring Pulse Train Output (%PTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Configuring Frequency Generator (%FREQGEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Chapter 5 I/O Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
I/O Configuration General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Maximum Hardware Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Configuring Cartridges and Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Chapter 6 Embedded Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
6.1 Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Configuring Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Configuring Modbus TCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Configuring EtherNet/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.2 Serial Line Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Configuring Serial Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.3 Supported Modbus Function Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Supported Modbus Function Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Chapter 7 SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
File Management Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
SD Card Supported File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Clone Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Firmware Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Application Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Post Configuration Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Error Log Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Memory Management: Backing Up and Restoring Controller Memory 171

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 Part III Programming the M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . 173
Chapter 8 I/O Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Digital Inputs (%I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Digital Outputs (%Q) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Analog Inputs (%IW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Analog Outputs (%QW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Chapter 9 Network Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Input Assembly Objects (%QWE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Output Assembly Objects (%IWE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Input Registers Objects (%QWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Output Registers Objects (%IWM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Chapter 10 Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Advanced Expert Input/Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Chapter 11 System Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
System Bits (%S). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
System Words (%SW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Input Channel Status (%IWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Output Channel Status (%QWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Glossary ......................................... 229
Index ......................................... 235

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Important Information

NOTICE
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PLEASE NOTE
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A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation
of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid
the hazards involved.

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 About the Book

At a Glance

Document Scope
This document describes the configuration and programming of the Modicon M221 Logic
Controller for SoMachine Basic. For further information, refer to the separate documents provided
in the SoMachine Basic online help.

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Related Documents

Title of Documentation Reference Number

SoMachine Basic - Operating Guide EIO0000001354 (ENG)
EIO0000001355 (FRA)
EIO0000001356 (GER)
EIO0000001357 (SPA)
EIO0000001358 (ITA)
EIO0000001359 (CHS)
EIO0000001366 (POR)
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SoMachine Basic Generic Functions - Library Guide EIO0000001474 (ENG)
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EIO0000001477 (SPA)
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EIO0000001479 (CHS)
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Modicon M221 Logic Controller Advanced Functions - Library Guide EIO0000002007 (ENG)
EIO0000002008 (FRE)
EIO0000002009 (GER)
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EIO0000002011 (ITA)
EIO0000002012 (CHS)
EIO0000002013 (TUR)
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Modicon M221 Logic Controller - Hardware Guide EIO0000001384 (ENG)
EIO0000001385 (FRE)
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EIO0000001388 (ITA)
EIO0000001389 (CHS)
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TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display - User Guide EIO0000002063 (ENG)
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EIO0000002066 (SPA)
EIO0000002067 (ITA)
EIO0000002068 (CHS)
EIO0000002069 (POR)
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Modicon TMC2 Cartridge - Programming Guide EIO0000001782 (ENG)
EIO0000001783 (FRE)
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EIO0000001787 (CHS)
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Modicon TMC2 Cartridge - Hardware Guide EIO0000001768 (ENG)
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Guide EIO0000001397 (FRE)
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EIO0000001399 (SPA)
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Modicon TM3 Digital I/O Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001408 (ENG)
EIO0000001409 (FRE)
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Modicon TM3 Expert Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001420 (ENG)
EIO0000001421 (FRE)
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EIO0000001423 (SPA)
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Modicon TM3 Safety Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001831 (ENG)
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Product Related Information

WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL
The designer of any control scheme must consider the potential failure modes of control paths
and, for certain critical control functions, provide a means to achieve a safe state during and
after a path failure. Examples of critical control functions are emergency stop and overtravel
stop, power outage and restart.
Separate or redundant control paths must be provided for critical control functions.
System control paths may include communication links. Consideration must be given to the
implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of the link.
Observe all accident prevention regulations and local safety guidelines.1
Each implementation of this equipment must be individually and thoroughly tested for proper
operation before being placed into service.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

1For additional information, refer to NEMA ICS 1.1 (latest edition), "Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid State Control" and to NEMA ICS 7.1 (latest
edition), "Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and Operation of
Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems" or their equivalent governing your particular location.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Only use software approved by Schneider Electric for use with this equipment.
Update your application program every time you change the physical hardware configuration.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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Terminology Derived from Standards
The technical terms, terminology, symbols and the corresponding descriptions in this manual, or
that appear in or on the products themselves, are generally derived from the terms or definitions
of international standards.
In the area of functional safety systems, drives and general automation, this may include, but is not
limited to, terms such as safety, safety function, safe state, fault, fault reset, malfunction, failure,
error, error message, dangerous, etc.
Among others, these standards include:

Standard Description
EN 61131-2:2007 Programmable controllers, part 2: Equipment requirements and tests.
ISO 13849-1:2008 Safety of machinery: Safety related parts of control systems.
General principles for design.
EN 61496-1:2013 Safety of machinery: Electro-sensitive protective equipment.
Part 1: General requirements and tests.
ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk
reduction
EN 60204-1:2006 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General
requirements
EN 1088:2008 Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles
ISO 14119:2013 for design and selection
ISO 13850:2006 Safety of machinery - Emergency stop - Principles for design
EN/IEC 62061:2005 Safety of machinery - Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic,
and electronic programmable control systems
IEC 61508-1:2010 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-
related systems: General requirements.
IEC 61508-2:2010 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-
related systems: Requirements for electrical/electronic/programmable
electronic safety-related systems.
IEC 61508-3:2010 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-
related systems: Software requirements.
IEC 61784-3:2008 Digital data communication for measurement and control: Functional safety
field buses.
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

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 In addition, terms used in the present document may tangentially be used as they are derived from
other standards such as:

Standard Description
IEC 60034 series Rotating electrical machines
IEC 61800 series Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
IEC 61158 series Digital data communications for measurement and control Fieldbus for use in
industrial control systems

Finally, the term zone of operation may be used in conjunction with the description of specific
hazards, and is defined as it is for a hazard zone or danger zone in the Machinery Directive
(2006/42/EC) and ISO 12100:2010.
NOTE: The aforementioned standards may or may not apply to the specific products cited in the
present documentation. For more information concerning the individual standards applicable to the
products described herein, see the characteristics tables for those product references.

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Introduction
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Part I
Introduction

Introduction

Overview
This part provides general information about the Modicon M221 Logic Controller and its
configuration and programming features.

What Is in This Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
1 About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller 19
2 Configuration Features 31

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 Modicon M221
About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller
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Chapter 1
About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller

About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
TM221C Logic Controller Description 20
TM221M Logic Controller Description 26

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About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller

TM221C Logic Controller Description

Overview
The TM221C Logic Controller has various powerful features and can service a wide range of
applications.
Software configuration, programming, and commissioning are accomplished with the SoMachine
Basic software described in the SoMachine Basic Operating Guide (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide) and the M221 Logic Controller - Programming Guide.

Programming Languages
The M221 Logic Controller is configured and programmed with the SoMachine Basic software,
which supports the following IEC 61131-3 programming languages:
IL: Instruction List
LD: Ladder Diagram
Grafcet (List)
Grafcet (SFC)

Power Supply
The power supply of the TM221C Logic Controller is 24 Vdc (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller,
Hardware Guide) or 100...240 Vac (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide).

Real Time Clock

The M221 Logic Controller includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) system (see Modicon M221 Logic
Controller, Hardware Guide).

Run/Stop
The M221 Logic Controller can be operated externally by the following:
a hardware Run/Stop switch (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
a Run/Stop (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide) operation by a dedicated
digital input, defined in the software configuration (for more information, refer to Configuring
Digital Inputs (see page 86).)
SoMachine Basic software (for more information, refer to Toolbar (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide)).
a TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display (for more information, refer to Controller State Menu
(see Modicon TMH2GDB, Remote Graphic Display, User Guide)).

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Memory
This table describes the different types of memory:

Memory Type Size Used to

RAM 512 Kbytes of RAM memory: 256 Kbytes execute the application and contain data
for internal variables and 256 Kbytes for
application and data.
Non-volatile 1.5 Mbytes, of which 256 Kbytes is used save the application
to back up the application and data in case
of power outage.

Embedded Inputs/Outputs
The following embedded I/O types are available, depending on the controller reference:
Regular inputs
Fast inputs associated with counters
Regular sink/source transistor outputs
Fast sink/source transistor outputs associated with pulse generators
Relay outputs
Analog inputs

Removable Storage
The M221 Logic Controllers include an embedded SD card slot (see Modicon M221 Logic
Controller, Hardware Guide).
The Modicon M221 Logic Controller allows the following types of file management with an SD card:
Clone management (see page 160): back up the application, firmware, and post configuration
(if it exists) of the logic controller
Firmware management (see page 162): download firmware to the logic controller and to a
TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display
Application management (see page 164): back up and restore the logic controller application,
or copy it to another logic controller of the same reference
Post configuration management (see page 166): add, change, or delete the post configuration
file of the logic controller
Error log management (see page 168): back up or delete the error log file of the logic controller
Memory management (see page 171): back up and restore memory bits and words from a
controller

Embedded Communication Features

The following types of communication ports are available depending on the controller reference:
Ethernet (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
USB Mini-B (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
Serial Line 1 (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)

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Remote Graphic Display

For more information, refer to the Modicon TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display - User Guide.

TM221C Logic Controller

Reference Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Analog Communication Ports Power Supply
Inputs
TM221C16R 5 regular inputs(1) 7 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port 100...240 Vac
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller,
Hardware
Guide)
TM221CE16R Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
TM221C16T 5 regular inputs(1) Source outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 5 regular transistor 1 USB programming
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) outputs port
Controller, 2 fast outputs
Hardware (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
Guide)
TM221CE16T Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
TM221C16U 5 regular inputs(1) Sink outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
4 fast inputs 5 regular transistor 1 USB programming
(HSC)(2) outputs port
2 fast outputs
TM221CE16U 1 serial line port
(see Modicon (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3) 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
NOTE: The TM221C Logic Controller uses removable screw terminal blocks.
(1) The regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz.
(2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions.
(3) The fast transistor outputs can be used either as regular transistor outputs, or for PLS, PWM or PTO functions, or
reflex outputs for HSC.

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Reference Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Analog Communication Ports Power Supply
Inputs
TM221C24R 10 regular inputs(1) 10 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port 100...240 Vac
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller,
Hardware
Guide)
TM221CE24R Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
TM221C24T Source outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
(see Modicon 8 regular transistor 1 USB programming
M221 Logic outputs port
Controller, 2 fast outputs
Hardware (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
Guide)
TM221CE24T Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
TM221C24U 10 regular inputs(1) Sink outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
4 fast inputs 8 regular transistor 1 USB programming
(HSC) (2) outputs port
2 fast outputs
TM221CE24U Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3) 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
NOTE: The TM221C Logic Controller uses removable screw terminal blocks.
(1) The regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz.
(2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions.
(3) The fast transistor outputs can be used either as regular transistor outputs, or for PLS, PWM or PTO functions, or
reflex outputs for HSC.

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Reference Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Analog Communication Ports Power Supply
Inputs
TM221C40R 20 regular inputs(1) 16 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port 100...240 Vac
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller,
Hardware
Guide)
TM221CE40R Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
TM221C40T Source outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
(see Modicon 14 regular transistor 1 USB programming
M221 Logic outputs port
Controller, 2 fast outputs
Hardware (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
Guide)
TM221CE40T Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
TM221C40U 20 regular inputs(1) Sink outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 12 regular transistor 1 USB programming
M221 Logic (HSC) (2) outputs port
Controller, 4 fast outputs
Hardware (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
Guide)
TM221CE40U Yes 1 serial line port
(see Modicon 1 USB programming
M221 Logic port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware
Guide)
NOTE: The TM221C Logic Controller uses removable screw terminal blocks.
(1) The regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz.
(2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions.
(3) The fast transistor outputs can be used either as regular transistor outputs, or for PLS, PWM or PTO functions, or
reflex outputs for HSC.

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Delivery Content
The following figure presents the content of the delivery for a TM221C Logic Controller:

1 TM221C Logic Controller Instruction Sheet

2 TM221C Logic Controller
3 Battery holder with lithium carbon monofluoride battery, type Panasonic BR2032.
4 Analog cable

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TM221M Logic Controller Description

Overview
The TM221M Logic Controller has various powerful features and can service a wide range of
applications.
Software configuration, programming, and commissioning are accomplished with the SoMachine
Basic software described in the SoMachine Basic Operating Guide (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide) and the M221 Logic Controller - Programming Guide.

Programming Languages
The M221 Logic Controller is configured and programmed with the SoMachine Basic software,
which supports the following IEC 61131-3 programming languages:
IL: Instruction List
LD: Ladder Diagram
Grafcet (List)
Grafcet (SFC)

Power Supply
The power supply of the TM221M Logic Controller is 24 Vdc (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller,
Hardware Guide).

Real Time Clock

The M221 Logic Controller includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) system (see Modicon M221 Logic
Controller, Hardware Guide).

Run/Stop
The M221 Logic Controller can be operated externally by the following:
a hardware Run/Stop switch (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
a Run/Stop operation by a dedicated digital input, defined in the software configuration (for more
information, refer to Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 86))
SoMachine Basic software (for more information, refer to Toolbar (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide)).
a TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display (for more information, refer to Controller State Menu).

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Memory
This table describes the different types of memory:

Memory Type Size Used to

RAM 512 Kbytes of RAM memory: 256 Kbytes execute the application and contains
for internal variables and 256 Kbytes for data
application and data.
Non-volatile 1.5 Mbytes, of which 256 Kbytes is used save the application
to back up the application and data in case
of power outage.

Embedded Inputs/Outputs
The following embedded I/O types are available, depending on the controller reference:
Regular inputs
Fast inputs (HSC)
Regular transistor outputs
Fast transistor outputs (PLS/PWM/PTO)
Relay outputs
Analog inputs

Removable Storage
The M221 Logic Controllers include an embedded SD card slot (see Modicon M221 Logic
Controller, Hardware Guide).
The Modicon M221 Logic Controller allows the following types of file management with an SD card:
Clone management (see page 160): back up the application, firmware, and post configuration
(if it exists) of the logic controller
Firmware management (see page 162): download firmware updates directly to the logic
controller, and download firmware to a TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display
Application management (see page 164): back up and restore the logic controller application,
or copy it to another logic controller of the same reference
Post configuration management (see page 166): add, change, or delete the post configuration
file of the logic controller
Error log management (see page 168): back up or delete the error log file of the logic controller
Memory management (see page 171): backup/restore of memory bits and words from a
controller

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Embedded Communication Features

The following communication ports are available on the front panel of the controller, depending on
the controller reference:
Ethernet (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
USB Mini-B (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
SD Card (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
Serial Line 1 (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)
Serial Line 2 (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide)

Remote Graphic Display

For more information, refer to the Modicon TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display - User Guide.

TM221M Logic Controller

Reference Digital Input Digital Output Analog Communication Terminal Type

Input Ports
TM221M16R 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 2 serial line ports Removable screw
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller,
Hardware Guide)
TM221M16RG 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 2 serial line ports Removable spring
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller,
Hardware Guide)
TM221ME16R 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port Removable screw
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware Guide)
TM221ME16RG 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port Removable spring
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) port
Controller, 1 Ethernet port
Hardware Guide)
NOTE: The TM221M Logic Controller uses a 24 Vdc power supply (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware
Guide).
(1) The regular inputs I2, I3, I4, and I5 have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz.
The other regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 100 Hz.
(2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions.
(3) The fast transistor outputs can be used as regular transistor outputs, or for PLS, PWM or PTO functions, or reflex
outputs for HSC.

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Reference Digital Input Digital Output Analog Communication Terminal Type

Input Ports
TM221M16T 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 2 serial line ports Removable screw
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs outputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) 2 fast transistor port
Controller, outputs
Hardware Guide) (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3
)

TM221M16TG 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 2 serial line ports Removable spring
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs outputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) 2 fast transistor port
Controller, outputs
Hardware Guide) (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3
)

TM221ME16T 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 1 serial line port Removable screw
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs outputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) 2 fast transistor port
Controller, outputs 1 Ethernet port
Hardware Guide) (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3
)

TM221ME16TG 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 1 serial line port Removable spring
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs outputs USB programming terminal blocks
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) 2 fast transistor port
Controller, outputs 1 Ethernet port
Hardware Guide) (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3
)

TM221M32TK 12 regular inputs(1) 14 regular Yes 2 serial line ports HE10 (MIL 20)
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs transistor outputs 1 USB programming connectors
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) 2 fast outputs port
Controller, (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3
Hardware Guide) )

TM221ME32TK 12 regular inputs(1) 14 regular outputs Yes 1 serial line port HE10 (MIL 20)
(see Modicon 4 fast inputs 2 fast outputs 1 USB programming connectors
M221 Logic (HSC)(2) (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3 port
Controller, ) 1 Ethernet port
Hardware Guide)
NOTE: The TM221M Logic Controller uses a 24 Vdc power supply (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware
Guide).
(1) The regular inputs I2, I3, I4, and I5 have a maximum frequency of 5 kHz.
The other regular inputs have a maximum frequency of 100 Hz.
(2) The fast inputs can be used either as regular inputs or as fast inputs for counting or event functions.
(3) The fast transistor outputs can be used as regular transistor outputs, or for PLS, PWM or PTO functions, or reflex
outputs for HSC.

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Delivery Content
The following figure presents the content of the delivery for a TM221M Logic Controller:

1 TM221M Logic Controller Instruction Sheet

2 TM221M Logic Controller
3 Battery holder with lithium carbon monofluoride battery, type Panasonic BR2032.
4 Analog cable

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Configuration Features
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Chapter 2
Configuration Features

Configuration Features

Introduction
This chapter provides information related to M221 Logic Controller memory mapping, task, states,
behaviors, objects, and functions. The topics explained in this chapter allow the operator to
understand the featured specifications of M221 Logic Controller that are primarily needed to
configure and program the controller in SoMachine Basic.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
2.1 Objects 32
2.2 Task Structure 46
2.3 Controller States and Behaviors 51
2.4 Post Configuration 66

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Section 2.1
Objects

Objects

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Objects 33
Object Types 34
Addressing I/O Objects 40
Maximum Number of Objects 42

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Objects

Overview
In SoMachine Basic, the term object is used to represent an area of logic controller memory
reserved for use by an application. Objects can be:
Simple software variables, such as memory bits and words
Addresses of digital or analog inputs and outputs
Controller-internal variables, such as system words and system bits
Predefined system functions or function blocks, such as timers and counters.

Controller memory is either pre-allocated for certain object types, or automatically allocated when
an application is downloaded to the logic controller.
Objects can only be addressed by a program once memory has been allocated. Objects are
addressed using the prefix %. For example, %MW12 is the address of a memory word, %Q0.3 is the
address of an embedded digital output, and %TM0 is the address of a Timer function block.

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Object Types

Introduction
The language object types for the M221 Logic Controller are described in the following table:

Object Type Object Object Function Description

Memory objects %M Memory bits Stores memory bit.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%MW Memory words Stores 16-bit memory word.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%MD Memory double Stores 32-bit memory word.
words
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%MF Memory floating Stores memory floating point in a mathematical
point argument which has a decimal in its expression.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%KW Constant words Stores 16-bit constant word.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%KD Constant double Stores 32-bit constant word.
words
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%KF Constant floating Stores constant floating point in a mathematical
points argument which has a decimal in its expression.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)

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Object Type Object Object Function Description

System objects %S System bits Stores system bit.
(see page 192)
%SW System words Stores system word.
(see page 202)
%IWS Input channel Contains diagnostic information concerning analog
status word input channels.
(see page 224)
%QWS Output channel Contains diagnostic information concerning analog
status word output channels.
(see page 226)

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Object Type Object Object Function Description

I/O objects %I Input bits Stores value of the digital input.
(see page 176)
%Q Output bits Stores value of the digital output.
(see page 177)
%IW Input words Stores value of the analog input.
(see page 178)
%QW Output words Stores value of the analog output.
(see page 180)
%FC Fast counters Execute fast counts of pulses from sensors,
(see Modicon switches, and so on.
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
%HSC High speed Execute fast counts of pulses from sensors,
counters switches, and so on, that are connected to the fast
(see Modicon inputs.
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
%PLS Pulse Generates a square wave pulse signal on dedicated
(see Modicon output channels.
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
%PWM Pulse width Generates a modulated wave signal on dedicated
modulation output channels with a variable duty cycle.
(see Modicon
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
%PTO Pulse train output Generates a pulse train output to control a linear
(see Modicon single-axis stepper or servo drive in open loop
M221 Logic mode.
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)

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Object Type Object Object Function Description

%FREQGEN Frequency Generates a square wave signal on a dedicated
Generator output channel with programmable frequency and
(see Modicon duty cycle of 50%.
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
Network objects %QWE Input assembly The values of EtherNet/IP Input assembly frames
(see page 182) sent by the logic controller.
NOTE: For more details about directionality, refer to
Configuring EtherNet/IP (see page 142).
%IWE Output assembly The values of EtherNet/IP Output assembly frames
(see page 184) received by the logic controller.
NOTE: For more details about directionality, refer to
Configuring EtherNet/IP (see page 142).
%QWM Input registers The values of Modbus mapping table Input registers
(see page 185) sent by the logic controller.
%IWM Output registers The values of Modbus mapping table Output
(see page 187) registers received by the logic controller.

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Object Type Object Object Function Description

Software objects %TM Timers Specifies a time before triggering an action.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%C Counters Provides up and down counting of actions.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%MSG Messages Stores the status message at the communication
(see SoMachine port.
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%R LIFO/FIFO Stores memory up to 16 words of16 bits each in 2
registers different ways, queue, and stacks.
(see SoMachine
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%DR Drums Operates on a principle similar to an
(see SoMachine electromechanical drum controller which changes
Basic, Generic step according to external events.
Functions Library
Guide)
%SBR Shift bit registers Provides a left or right shift of binary data bits (0 or
(see SoMachine 1).
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%SC Step counters Provides a series of steps to which actions can be
(see SoMachine assigned.
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
SCH Schedule blocks Controls actions at a predefined month, day, and
(see SoMachine time.
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)

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Object Type Object Object Function Description

PID PID (see Modicon Provides a generic control loop feedback in which
M221 Logic output is proportional, integral, and derivative of the
Controller, input.
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
PTO objects Refer to Pulse Train Output (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library
Guide).
Communication %READ_VAR Read Var The %READ_VAR function block is used to read data
objects (see SoMachine from a remote device on Modbus SL or Modbus
Basic, Generic TCP.
Functions Library
Guide)
%WRITE_VAR Write Var The %WRITE_VAR function block is used to write
(see SoMachine data to an external device using the Modbus SL or
Basic, Generic Modbus TCP protocol.
Functions Library
Guide)
%WRITE_READ_VAR Write Read Var The %WRITE_READ_VAR function block is used to
(see SoMachine read and write data stored in internal memory words
Basic, Generic to an external device using the Modbus SL or
Functions Library Modbus TCP protocol.
Guide)
%SEND_RECV_MSG Send Receive The %SEND_RECV_MSG function block is used to
Message send or receive data on a serial line configured for
(see SoMachine the ASCII protocol.
Basic, Generic
Functions Library
Guide)
%SEND_RECV_SMS Send Receive SMS The %SEND_RECV_SMS function block is used to
(see SoMachine send or receive SMS messages through a GSM
Basic, Generic modem connected to a serial line.
Functions Library
Guide)

Memory objects and software objects are generic objects used in SoMachine Basic, whereas
system objects and I/O objects are controller-specific. All controller-specific objects are discussed
in the Programming (see page 173) section.
For programming details of memory objects, software objects, and communication objects, refer
to the SoMachine Basic Generic Functions Library Guide.
For programming details of PID objects and PTO objects, refer to the Advanced Functions Library
Guide.

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Addressing I/O Objects

Addressing Examples
This table presents addressing examples for various object types:

Object Type Syntax Example Description

Memory objects
Memory bits %Mi %M25 Internal memory bit 25.
Memory words %MWi %MW15 Internal memory word 15.
Memory double words %MDi %MD16 Internal memory double word 16.
Memory floating points %MFi %MF17 Internal memory floating point 17.
Constant words %KWi %KW26 Constant word 26.
Constant double words %KDi %KD27 Internal constant double word 27.
Constant floating points %KFi %KF28 Internal constant floating point 28.
System objects
System bits %Si %S8 System bit 8.
System words %SWi %SW30 System word 30.
I/O objects
Digital inputs %Iy.z %I0.5 Digital input 5 on the controller (embedded I/O).
Digital outputs %Qy.z %Q3.4 Digital output 4 on the expansion module at address 3
(expansion module I/O).
Analog inputs %IWy.z %IW0.1 Analog input 1 on the controller (embedded I/O).
Analog outputs %QW0.m0n %QW0.100 Analog output 0 on the cartridge 1.
Fast counters %FCi %FC2 Fast counter 2 on the controller.
High speed counters %HSCi %HSC1 High speed counter 1 on the controller.
Pulse %PLSi %PLS0 Pulse output 0 on the controller.
Pulse width modulation %PWMi %PWM1 Pulse width modulation output 1 on the controller.
Pulse train output %PTOi %PTO1 Pulse train output 1 on the controller.
Network objects
Input assembly %QWEi %QWE8 Input assembly instance 8.
Output assembly %IWEi %IWE6 Output assembly instance 6.
Input registers %QWMi %QWM1 Input register instance 1.
Output registers %IWMi %IWM0 Output register instance 0.
i Object instance identifier that indicates the instance of the object on the controller.
m Cartridge number on the controller.
n Channel number on the cartridge.
y Indicates the I/O type. It is 0 for the controller and 1, 2, and so on, for the expansion modules.
z Channel number on the controller or expansion module.

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Object Type Syntax Example Description

Software objects
Timers %TMi %TM5 Timer instance 5.
Counters %Ci %C2 Counter instance 2.
Message %MSGi %MSG1 Program compilation status message 1.
LIFO/FIFO registers %Ri %R3 FIFO/LIFO registers instance 3.
Drums %DRi %DR6 Drum register 6 on the controller.
Shift bit registers %SBRi %SBR5 Shift bit register 5 on the controller.
Step counters %SCi %SC5 Step counter 5 on the controller.
Schedule blocks SCH i SCH 3 Schedule block 3 on the controller.
PID PID i PID 7 PID feedback object 7 on the controller.
PTO objects
MC_Power_PTO %MC_POWER_P %MC_POWER_PTO MC_POWER_PTO function block instance 1.
(motion function block) TOi 1
MC_Reset_PTO %MC_RESET_P %MC_RESET_PTO MC_RESET_PTO function block instance 0.
(administrative function TOi 0
block)
Communication objects
Read Var %READ_VARi %READ_VAR2 READ_VAR function block instance 2.
Write Var %WRITE_VARi %WRITE_VAR4 WRITE_VAR function block instance 4.
Write Read Var %WRITE_READ %WRITE_READ_V WRITE_READ_VAR function block instance 0.
_VARi AR0
Send Receive Message %SEND_RECV_ %SEND_RECV_MS SEND_RECV_MSG function block instance 6.
MSGi G6
Send Receive SMS %SEND_RECV_ %SEND_RECV_SM SEND_RECV_SMS function block instance 0.
SMSi S0
i Object instance identifier that indicates the instance of the object on the controller.
m Cartridge number on the controller.
n Channel number on the cartridge.
y Indicates the I/O type. It is 0 for the controller and 1, 2, and so on, for the expansion modules.
z Channel number on the controller or expansion module.

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Maximum Number of Objects

Maximum Number of Objects Description

This table provides information about the maximum number of objects supported by the M221
Logic Controller:

Objects M221 Logic Controller References

Modular References Compact References
TM221M16R TM221M16T TM221CR TM221CT
TM221ME16R TM221ME16T TM221CER TM221CET
TM221M32TK TM221CU
TM221ME32TK TM221CEU
Memory objects
%M 512* 512* 512* 512*
1024 1024 1024 1024
%MW 8000 8000 8000 8000
%MD 7999 7999 7999 7999
%MF
%KW 512 512 512 512
%KD 511 511 511 511
%KF
System objects
%S 160 160 160 160
%SW 234 234 234 234
%IWS 1 created automatically for each analog input
%QWS 1 created automatically for each analog output
I/O objects
%I 8 8 9 9
(for TM221M16T (for TM221C16 and (for TM221C16 and
and TM221ME16T) TM221CE16) TM221CE16)
16 14 14
(for TM221M32TK (for TM221C24 and (for TM221C24 and
and TM221CE24) TM221CE24)
TM221ME32TK)
24 24
(for TM221C40 and (for TM221C40 and
TM221CE40) TM221CE40)
* for firmware and software version < 1.3

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Objects M221 Logic Controller References

Modular References Compact References
TM221M16R TM221M16T TM221CR TM221CT
TM221ME16R TM221ME16T TM221CER TM221CET
TM221M32TK TM221CU
TM221ME32TK TM221CEU
%Q 8 8 7 7
(for TM221M16T (for TM221C16 and (for TM221C16 and
and TM221ME16T) TM221CE16) TM221CE16)
16 10 10
(for TM221M32TK (for TM221C24 and (for TM221C24 and
and TM221CE24) TM221CE24)
TM221ME32TK) 16 16
(for TM221C40 and (for TM221C40 and
TM221CE40) TM221CE40)
%IW 2 2 2 2
%QW 0 0 NOTE: Analog outputs are not built in with
the controller. Use cartridges TMC2AQ2V
and/or TMC2AQ2C to add analog outputs
to your controller configuration.
2 (if 1 cartridge is 2 (if 1 cartridge is
used) used)
4 (if 2 cartridges are 4 (if 2 cartridges are
used with used with
TM221C40R or TM221C40T or
TM221CE40R) TM221CE40T or
TM221CU or
TM221CEU)
%FC 4 4 4 4
%HSC Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4 Up to 4
%PLS 0 2 0 2
%PWM
%PTO
%FREQGEN
Network objects
%QWE 20 20 20 20
(for TM221ME16R) (for TM221ME16T (for TM221CE16) (for TM221CE16)
and
TM221ME32TK)
* for firmware and software version < 1.3

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Objects M221 Logic Controller References

Modular References Compact References
TM221M16R TM221M16T TM221CR TM221CT
TM221ME16R TM221ME16T TM221CER TM221CET
TM221M32TK TM221CU
TM221ME32TK TM221CEU
%IWE 20 20 20 20
(for TM221ME16R) (for TM221ME16T (for TM221CE16) (for TM221CE16)
and
TM221ME32TK)
%QWM 20 20 20 20
(for TM221ME16R) (for TM221ME16T (for TM221CE16) (for TM221CE16)
and
TM221ME32TK)
%IWM 20 20 20 20
(for TM221ME16R) (for TM221ME16T (for TM221CE16) (for TM221CE16)
and
TM221ME32TK)
Software objects
%TM 255 255 255 255
%C 255 255 255 255
%MSG 2 2 1 1
(for TM221CR) (for TM221CT and
TM221CU)
2 2
(for TM221CER) (for TM221CET
and TM221CEU)
%R 4 4 4 4
%DR 8 8 8 8
%SBR 8 8 8 8
%SC 8 8 8 8
%SCH 16 16 16 16
PID 14 14 14 14
Communication objects
%READ_VAR 16 16 16 16
%WRITE_VAR 16 16 16 16
%WRITE_READ_VAR 16 16 16 16
%SEND_RECV_MSG 16 16 16 16
%SEND_RECV_SMS 1 1 1 1
* for firmware and software version < 1.3

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Maximum Number of PTO Objects Description

This table provides information about the maximum number of PTO objects supported by the M221
Logic Controller:

Categories/Objects M221 Logic Controller References

TM221M16R TM221M16T TM221C40U
TM221ME16R TM221ME16T TM221CE40U
TM221CR TM221M32TK
TM221CER TM221ME32TK
TM221CT
TM221CET
TM221C16U
TM221CE16U
TM221C24U
TM221CE24U
Motion/Single-axis
%MC_POWER_PTO 0 86
%MC_MOVEVEL_PTO
%MC_MOVEREL_PTO
%MC_MOVEABS_PTO
%MC_HOME_PTO
%MC_SETPOS_PTO
%MC_STOP_PTO
%MC_HALT_PTO
Motion/Motion Task
%MC_MotionTask_PTO 0 2 4
Administrative
%MC_READACTVEL_PTO 0 40
%MC_READACTPOS_PTO
%MC_READSTS_PTO
%MC_READMOTIONSTATE_PTO
%MC_READAXISERROR_PTO
%MC_RESET_PTO
%MC_TOUCHPROBE_PTO
%MC_ABORTTRIGGER_PTO
%MC_READPAR_PTO
%MC_WRITEPAR_PTO

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Section 2.2
Task Structure

Task Structure

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Tasks and Scan Modes 47
Maximum Number of Tasks and Priorities 50

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Tasks and Scan Modes

Overview
The Modicon TM221M Logic Controller supports the following task types:
Master task
Periodic task
Event task

The master tasks can be configured in either of the following scan modes:
Freewheeling mode
Periodic mode

For more information, refer to the Configuring Program Behavior and Tasks (see SoMachine
Basic, Operating Guide).

Tasks
Master tasks are triggered by continuous cyclic scanning or by the software timers by specifying
the scan period 2...150 ms (default 100 ms) in the periodic mode.
Periodic tasks are triggered by software timers, so are configured by specifying the scan period
2...255 ms (default 255 ms) in the periodic mode.
Event tasks are triggered by the physical inputs or the HSC function blocks. These events are
associated with embedded digital inputs (%I0.2...%I0.5) (rising, falling or both edges) or with the
high speed counters (when the count reaches the high speed counter threshold). You can
configure up to two events for each HSC function block, depending on the configuration.
You must configure one priority for each event task. The priority range is 0...7 and the priority 0 has
the highest priority.

Scan Modes
The freewheeling mode is a continuous cyclic scanning mode. In this mode, a new scan starts
immediately after the previous scan has completed.
This figure presents the relationship between master tasks and periodic tasks when the master
task is in freewheeling mode:

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In freewheeling mode, the master task sleep time is at least 30% of the total cycle time with a
minimum of 1 millisecond. This percentage may be higher depending on the user application
(periodic task scan time, event task scan time, communication interaction, and so on).
In periodic mode, the logic controller waits until the configured scan time has elapsed before
starting a new scan. Every scan is therefore the same duration.
This figure presents the relationship between master tasks and periodic tasks when the master
task is in periodic mode:

If the processor goes to the HALTED state when the master task is configured in freewheeling
mode, verify whether the periodic task scan delay time is significant in comparison to the periodic
task period. If so, try:
reconfiguring the master freewheeling task as a cyclic task
increasing the periodic task period.

Event priorities control the relationship between the event tasks, master tasks, and periodic tasks.
The event task interrupts the master task and periodic task execution.
This figure presents the relationship between event tasks, master tasks, and periodic tasks in the
periodic mode:

The event tasks are triggered by a hardware interruption that sends a task event to the event task.

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Watchdog Timer
You can configure a specific application watchdog timer for the master task and periodic task. If
the task execution time exceeds the configured watchdog timer period, the logic controller goes to
the HALTED state.
A system watchdog timer verifies whether the program is using more than 80% of the processing
capacity. In this case, the logic controller goes in the HALTED state.

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Maximum Number of Tasks and Priorities

Description
This table summarizes the task types, available scan modes for each task, scan mode triggering
conditions, operator configurable ranges, maximum number of each task, and their execution
priorities:

Task Type Scan Mode Triggering Condition Configurable Range Maximum Priority
Number of
Tasks
Master Freewheeling Normal Not applicable 1 Lowest
Periodic Software timer 2...150 ms
Periodic Periodic Software timer 2...255 ms 1 Higher than master
task and lower than
event tasks
Event Periodic Physical inputs %I0.2...%I0.5 4 Highest
%HSC function blocks Up to 2 events per 4
%HSC object

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Section 2.3
Controller States and Behaviors

Controller States and Behaviors

Introduction
This section provides you with information on controller states, state transitions, and behaviors in
response to system events. It begins with a detailed controller state diagram and a description of
each state. It then defines the relationship of output states to controller states before explaining the
commands and events that result in state transitions. It concludes with information about persistent
variables and the effect of SoMachine Basic task programming options on the behavior of your
system.

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Controller States Diagram 52
Controller States Description 53
Controller State Transitions 57
Persistent Variables 60
Output Behavior 62

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Controller States Diagram

Controller States Diagram

This figure describes the controller states:

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Controller States Description

Introduction
This section provides a detailed description of the controller states.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Never assume that your controller is in a certain controller state before commanding a change
of state, configuring your controller options, uploading a program, or modifying the physical
configuration of the controller and its connected equipment.
Before performing any of these operations, consider the effect on all connected equipment.
Before acting on a controller, always positively confirm the controller state by viewing its LEDs,
confirming the condition of the Run/Stop input, checking for the presence of output forcing, and
reviewing the controller status information via SoMachine Basic.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

NOTE: The system word %SW6 indicates the logic controller state (EMPTY, STOPPED, RUNNING,
HALTED, and POWERLESS).
When using the Start In Run feature, the controller will start executing program logic when power
is applied to the equipment. It is essential to know in advance how automatic reactivation of the
outputs will affect the process or machine being controlled. Configure the Run/Stop input to help
control the Start In Run feature. In addition, the Run/Stop input is designed to give local control
over remote RUN commands. If the possibility of a remote RUN command after the controller had
been stopped locally by SoMachine would have unintended consequences, you must configure
and wire the Run/Stop input to help control this situation.

WARNING
UNINTENDED MACHINE START-UP
Confirm that the automatic reactivation of the outputs does not produce unintended
consequences before using the Start In Run feature.
Use the Run/Stop input to help control the Start In Run feature and to help prevent the
unintentional start-up from a remote location.
Verify the state of security of your machine or process environment before applying power to
the Run/Stop input or before issuing a Run command from a remote location.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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When using the Unconditional Start In Run feature, the controller will attempt to start executing
program logic when power is applied to the equipment, independent of the reason the controller
had previously stopped. This occurs even if there is no charge in the battery, or if the battery is not
present. Therefore, the controller will start with all memory values re-initialized to zero or other
predetermined default values. It is conceivable that if the controller attempts to restart, for example,
after a short power outage, the values in memory at the time of the outage would be lost, and
restarting the machine may have unintended consequences as there was no battery to maintain
memory values. It is essential to know in advance how an unconditional start will affect the process
or machine being controlled. Configure the Run/Stop input to help control the Unconditional Start
In Run feature.

WARNING
UNINTENDED MACHINE OPERATION
Conduct a thorough risk analysis to determine the effects, under all conditions, of configuring
the controller with the Unconditional Start In Run feature.
Use the Run/Stop input to help avoid an unwanted unconditional restart.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

For more information about the Unconditional Start In Run feature, refer to Application Behavior
(see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).

Controller States Table

This table provides detailed description of the controller operating states:

Controller State Description Communication Application LED

Execution PWR RUN ERR
BOOTING The logic controller does not have Restricted No On Off On
a valid firmware.
The communication channels are
enabled to allow updating of the
runtime firmware.
It is not possible to login with
SoMachine Basic.
Outputs are set to initialization
values (see page 62).
EMPTY This state indicates that there is Yes No On Off 1 flash
not a valid application.
It is possible to login with
SoMachine Basic
(download/animation table).
Inputs are forced to 0.
Outputs are set to initialization
values (see page 62).

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Controller State Description Communication Application LED

Execution PWR RUN ERR
STOPPED This state indicates that the logic Yes No On Flashing Off
controller has a valid application
which is stopped.
Inputs are read.
Outputs are set to fallback values
(see page 63), or forced values
(see page 64) from SoMachine
Basic.
Status alarm output is set to 0.
RUNNING This state indicates that the logic Yes Yes On On Off
controller is executing the
application.
Inputs are read by the application
tasks.
Outputs are written by the
application tasks, or from
SoMachine Basic in online mode
(animation table, output forcing
(see page 64)).
Status alarm output is set to 1.
HALTED This state indicates that the Yes No On Flashing On
application is stopped because an
application or system watchdog
timeout error has been detected.
(see page 168)
Objects retain their values,
allowing analysis of the cause of
the detected error. The tasks are
stopped at the last instruction.
The communication capabilities
are the same as in STOPPED state.
Inputs are not read, and keep their
last values.
Outputs are set to fallback values
(see page 63).
Status alarm output is set to 0.

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Controller State Description Communication Application LED

Execution PWR RUN ERR
POWERLESS This state indicates that the logic Yes (only USB) No Off Flashing Off
controller is powered only by the
USB cable. This mode can be used
to update the firmware (by USB) or
to download/upload the user
application (by USB).
To change the state of the logic
controller, connect the main power
so that the logic controller boots
and reloads the installed
components.
It is possible to login with
SoMachine Basic
(download/upload/animaition
table).
Inputs are forced to 0.
Outputs are set to initialization
values (see page 62).

NOTE: The system word %SW6 indicates the logic controller state (EMPTY, STOPPED, RUNNING,
HALTED, and POWERLESS).

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Controller State Transitions

Boot Controller
Effect: Command a reboot of the logic controller. For details about power-on sequence, refer to the
controller states diagram (see page 52).
Methods:
Power cycle
Reboot by script
The script on an SD card can issue a REBOOT as its last command.

Application Download
Effect: Download the application into the logic controller memory.
Optionally, select the Reset Memories option to reset to 0 (default choice) or retain the present
value of all memory words and bits on application download (see SoMachine Basic, Operating
Guide).
Methods:
SoMachine Basic online button:
Select the PC to controller (download) command.
Effect: Erase the application in the logic controller and set the logic controller in EMPTY state.
Download the application into the logic controller memory. If download is successful, a Cold
Start is done and the logic controller is set in STOPPED state.
Application file transfer by SD card:
Effect: At the next reboot, erase the application in the logic controller and download the
application files from the SD card to the controller memory. If download is successful, a Cold
Start is done and the controller is set in STOPPED state.

Initialize Controller
Effect: Set the controller in EMPTY state, and then, after a Cold Start, in STOPPED state.
Methods:
SoMachine Basic online button:
Select the Initialize controller command.

Remote Graphic Display.

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RUN Controller
Effect: Command a transition to the RUNNING controller state.
Methods:
Run/Stop (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide) switch on front face:
It commands a transition to RUNNING state on rising edge.

Run/Stop (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide) input:

The input must be configured in the application (Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 86)).
It commands a transition to RUNNING state on rising edge.

SoMachine Basic online button:

Select the Run Controller command.

Application starting mode (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide) setting:

Start in Run, Start in Previous State, or Unconditional Start in Run

Remote Graphic Display.

STOP Controller
Effect: Command a transition to the STOPPED state.
Methods:
Run/Stop (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide) switch on front face:
It forces a transition to STOPPED state on low level.

Run/Stop (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide) input:

The input must be configured in the application (Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 86)).
It forces a transition to STOPPED state on low level.

SoMachine Basic online button:

Select the Stop Controller command.

Application starting mode (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide) setting:

Start in Stop or Start in Previous State.

Download command:
It needs the controller to be set in STOPPED state (after the download the controller is in
STOPPED state).
Remote Graphic Display.

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Error Detected (Transition to HALTED State)

Effect: Command a transition to the HALTED state.
Reasons for switching to HALTED state:
Application Watchdog timeout (configured by the user) (see SoMachine Basic, Operating
Guide)
System Watchdog timeout (system overrun, over 80% of the processing capacity is used)
(see page 49)

Cold Start
Cold Start is defined to be a power-up with all data initialized to its default values, and program
started from the beginning with program variables cleared. Software and hardware settings are
initialized.
Cold Start occurs for the following reasons:
Boot controller without validated application online modification.
Apply power to a logic controller without a charged backup battery.
Download application
Initialize logic controller

Effects of the Cold Start:

Initialize the function blocks.
Clear the user memory.
Put system objects %S and system words %SW to their initial values.
Reload parameters from post configuration (changes in the post configuration are applied).
Restore application from non-volatile memory (unsaved online changes are lost).
Restart the internal components of the controller.

Warm Start
The Warm Start resumes running the program, in its previous operating state, with the counters,
function blocks, and system words and bits maintained.

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Persistent Variables

Automatic Save on Power Outage

The controller automatically saves the first 50 memory words (%MW0 to %MW49) in the non-volatile
memory following any interruption of power. The data is restored to the memory word region during
the initialization, even if the controller performs a cold start due to a missing or depleted battery.
These automatically saved persistent variables are reinitialized:
After each new download, if the Reset Memories checkbox is selected in download settings
(see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).
Following an initialization command.
On system bit %S0 activation (refer to System Bits (see page 192)).

Save by User Request

You can save up to 1000 memory words (%MW50 up to %MW1049) in the non-volatile memory.
To perform the save operation:
1. Set the number of memory words to be saved in the system word %SW148 (refer to System
Words (see page 202)).
2. Set the system bit %S93 to 1 (refer to System Bits (see page 192)).
When the save operation is finished, the system bit %S92 (refer to System Bits (see page 192)) is
set to 1, indicating that memory words have been successfully saved in non-volatile memory, and
the system bit %S93 is reset to 0.
NOTE: You can initiate a memory save while the logic controller is in a RUNNING state. However,
depending on the number of memory variables you specify, the save operation may not be
accomplished within a single logic scan cycle. As a consequence, the memory values may not
necessarily be consistent because the value of the memory variables can change from one scan
to another. If you wish to have a consistent set of values for the variables, consider first putting the
logic controller into a STOPPED state.

Restore by User Request

You can restore the previously saved memory words (%MW50 up to %MW1049). To perform the
restore operation:
1. Set the number of memory words you want to restore in the system word %SW148 (refer to
System Words (see page 202)).
2. Set the system bit %S94 to 1 (refer to System Bits (see page 192)).
When the restore operation is finished, the system bit %S94 is reset to 0 by the system and the
system word %SW148 is updated with the number of memory words restored (for example if you
specify 100 words to restore and only 50 had previously been saved, the value of %SW148 will be
50 at the end of the restore operation).
NOTE: This operation has no effect if %S92 is 0 (no values were previously saved).

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Delete by User Request

You can delete the previously saved memory words. To perform the delete operation:
Set the system bit %S91 to 1 (refer to System Bits (see page 192)).
When the delete operation is finished, the system bits %S91 and %S92 and the system word
%SW148 are reset to 0 by the logic controller.
This operation does not erase the variables in RAM memory.
NOTE: It is not possible to delete only selected variables; the entire set of saved variables is
deleted (meaning %SW148 has no impact on the erase operation, the erase operation is carried
out regardless of the value of %SW148).

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Output Behavior

Introduction
The controller defines output behavior in response to commands and system events in a way that
allows for greater flexibility. An understanding of this behavior is necessary before discussing the
commands and events that affect controller states.
The possible output behaviors and the controller states to which they apply are:
Managed by application
Initialization values
Fallback Management (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide)
Maintain values
Fallback values

Output forcing

Managed by Application
Your application manages outputs normally. This applies in the RUNNING state.

Hardware Initialization Values

This output state applies in the BOOTING, EMPTY, and POWERLESS states.
In the initialization state, the outputs assume the following values:
For embedded outputs:
Fast source transistor output: 0 Vdc
Fast sink transistor output: 24 Vdc
Regular source transistor output: 0 Vdc
Regular sink transistor output: 24 Vdc
Relay output: Open

For expansion module outputs:

Regular source transistor output: 0 Vdc
Regular sink transistor output: 24 Vdc
Relay output: Open

Software Initialization Values

This output state applies when downloading or when resetting the application. It applies at the end
of the download or at the end of a warm start or cold start.
Input objects %I and %IW, and network objects %QWE and %QWM, are set to 0. Output objects %Q
and %QW, and network objects %IWE and %IWM, are set according to the fallback strategy.

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Fallback Management
The objective of the fallback behavior is to control the outputs when the controller leaves the
RUNNING state.
Fallback values are applied on the transition from RUNNING to STOPPED or HALTED states, except
for special cases described below.

Fallback Behavior Configuration

Fallback behavior is configured on the Programming tab, Tasks Behavior window:
When Maintain values checkbox is not selected, on a fallback occurrence, output values take
the values configured in Fallback value.
When Maintain values checkbox is selected, outputs keep their values on a fallback occurrence,
except for outputs configured in pulse generator (PWM, PLS, PTO, FREQGEN) or reflex
functions.

Fallback Execution
On a fallback occurrence:
If Maintain values is not selected, the outputs take the values configured in Fallback value.
If Maintain values is selected, the outputs keep their values.

Special cases:
Alarm output: The fallback is never applied in the alarm output. If alarm output is configured, its
fallback value is forced to 0.
Pulse generators (PLS, PWM, PTO, FREQGEN) and reflex outputs:
If Maintain values is not selected, the outputs take the values configured in Fallback value.
If Maintain values is selected, the outputs are set to 0.

NOTE:
After a download, the outputs are set to 0 (default values).
In EMPTY state, the outputs are set to 0.
As the data image reflects the physical values, fallback values are also applied to the data
image.

Fallback Values
This output state applies in the STOPPED and HALTED states.
During fallback, the outputs assume the following values:
For embedded outputs:
Fast transistor output: according to fallback setting
Regular transistor output: according to fallback setting
Relay output: according to fallback setting
Expert I/O functions (HSC, PLS, PWM, PTO, and FREQGEN):
- Source output: 0 Vdc
- Sink output: 24 Vdc

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For expansion module outputs:

Regular transistor output: according to fallback setting
Relay output: according to fallback setting

NOTE: An exception to the application of fallback values is in the case of an I/O expansion bus
error. For more information, refer to I/O Configuration General Description (see page 120).

Output Forcing
The controller allows you to force the state of selected outputs to a defined value for the purposes
of system testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
You can force the value of an output while your controller is connected to SoMachine Basic or with
a TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display (see Modicon TMH2GDB, Remote Graphic Display, User
Guide).
To do so, either use the Force command in an animation table, or force the value using the F0 or
F1 buttons in the Ladder editor.
Output forcing overrides all other commands to an output irrespective of the task logic that is being
executed.
The forcing is not released by any online change nor logout of SoMachine Basic.
The forcing is automatically released by Cold Start (see page 59) and Download application
(see page 57) command.
The forcing does not apply for expert I/O functions (HSC, PLS, PWM and PTO).

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
You must have a thorough understanding of how forcing will affect the outputs relative to the
tasks being executed.
Do not attempt to force I/O that is contained in tasks that you are not certain will be executed
in a timely manner, unless your intent is for the forcing to take affect at the next execution of
the task whenever that may be.
If you force an output and there is no apparent affect on the physical output, do not exit
SoMachine Basic without removing the forcing.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Output Rearming
In the case of a short-circuit or current overload, the common group of outputs automatically enters
into thermal protection mode (all outputs in the group are set to 0), and are then periodically
rearmed (each second) to test the connection state. However, you must be aware of the effect of
this rearming on the machine or process being controlled.
NOTE: The output rearming does not apply to sink outputs.

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WARNING
UNINTENDED MACHINE START-UP
Inhibit the automatic rearming of outputs if this feature is an undesirable behavior for your
machine or process.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

NOTE: Only the short-circuit between an output set to TRUE and 0 V is detected. The short-circuit
between an output set to FALSE and 24 V is not detected.
If necessary, you can use system bits and words to both detect that a short circuit or overload has
occurred and on which cluster of outputs it has occurred. System bit %S10 can be used to detect
within your program that an output error has occurred. You can then use the system word %SW139
to determine programmatically in which cluster of outputs a short circuit or overload has occurred.
The automatic rearming feature can be disabled by setting the system bit %S49 to 0 (%S49 is set
to 0 by default).

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Section 2.4
Post Configuration

Post Configuration

Introduction
This section describes how to manage and configure the post configuration file of the Modicon
M221 Logic Controller.

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Post Configuration 67
Post Configuration File Management 69

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Post Configuration

Introduction
Post configuration is an option that allows you to modify some parameters of the application
without changing the application. Post configuration parameters are defined in a file called
Machine.cfg, which is stored in the controller.
By default, all communication parameters are set in the configuration of the application. However,
under certain conditions, some or all of these parameters can be modified automatically via the
mechanism Post Configuration. One or more communication parameters can be specified in the
post configuration file, and those parameters can override the parameters specified by the
configuration. For example, one parameter may be stored in the post configuration file to change
the Ethernet IP address of the controller while leaving the other Ethernet parameters, such as the
gateway address, unchanged.

Parameters
The post configuration file allows you to modify network parameters.
Ethernet parameters:
Address configuration mode
IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway address
Device name

Serial line parameters, for each serial line in the application (embedded port or TMC2SL1
cartridge):
Physical medium
Baud rate
Parity
Data bits
Stop bit
Modbus address
Polarization (for RS-485)

Operating Mode
The post configuration file is read and applied:
after a Warm Start (see page 59)
after a Cold Start (see page 59)
after a reboot (see page 57)
after an application download (see page 57)
after an Ethernet reconfiguration caused by an Ethernet cable reconnection (exclusively for the
Ethernet part of the post configuration file (see page 131))

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For further details on controller states and transitions, refer to Controller States and Behaviors
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Post Configuration File Management

Introduction
The post configuration file can be transferred, modified, or deleted with an SD card. Refer to Post
Configuration Management (see page 166).
NOTE: A post configuration file example is available in the directory
Firmwares & PostConfiguration\PostConfiguration\add_change\usr\cfg of the
SoMachine Basic installation directory.

Post Configuration File Format

A valid configuration must use the following format:
The character '#' means beginning of comment, everything after this sign until the end of the line
is ignored. Comments are not saved in the post configuration area of the M221 Logic Controller.
Rule is channel.parameter=value (no space around the '=' sign).
Channel and parameter are case-sensitive.
Allowed channel, parameter, and values are in the following table.

Channel Parameter Description Value

ETH IPMODE Address configuration mode 0 = Fixed
1 = BOOTP
2 = DHCP
IP IP address Dotted decimal string
MASK Subnet mask Dotted decimal string
GATEWAY Gateway address Dotted decimal string
NETWORKNAME Device name on the network ASCII string (maximum 16 characters)
SL1 HW Physical medium 0 = RS-232
SL2 1 = RS-485
BAUDS Data transmission rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600 or 115200
PARITY Parity for error detection 0 = None
1 = Odd
2 = Even
DATAFORMAT Data format 7 or 8
STOPBIT Stop bit 1 or 2
MODBUSADDR Modbus address 1...247
POLARIZATION Polarization (for cartridges 0 = No
only) 1 = Yes

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NOTE:
When using a post configuration file for Ethernet configuration, it is not mandatory to specify all the
parameters:
If the M221 Logic Controller is configured (by the user application) in DHCP or BOOTP mode,
the network parameters IP (IP address), MASK (subnet mask) and GATEWAY (gateway
address) are not configured in the file.
If a parameter is not configured in the post configuration file, the M221 Logic Controller uses the
value configured in the user application (see Ethernet configuration (see page 130)).
If the M221 Logic Controller is configured in DHCP or BOOTP mode by the user application and
if fixed IP mode (IPMODE=0) is configured in the post configuration file, configure the network
parameters (IP (IP address), MASK (subnet mask) and GATEWAY (gateway address)) as they
are not configured by the user application. Otherwise, the M221 Logic Controller starts with the
default Ethernet configuration.

Post Configuration File Transfer

After creating and modifying your post configuration file, it must be transferred to the logic
controller. The transfer is performed by copying the post configuration file to an SD card with a
script.
Refer to Adding or Changing a Post Configuration (see page 166).

Modifying a Post Configuration File

Use a text editor to modify the post configuration file on the PC.
NOTE: Do not change the text file encoding. The default encoding is ANSI.
NOTE: The Ethernet parameters of the post configuration file can be modified with SoMachine
Basic. For more information, refer to Connecting to a Logic Controller (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide).

Deleting the Post Configuration File

Refer to Removing a Post Configuration File (see page 167).
NOTE: The parameters defined in the application will be used instead of the corresponding
parameters defined in the post configuration file.

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Configuring the M221 Logic Controller

Configuring the M221 Logic Controller

Overview
This part provides information about how to configure the M221 Logic Controller references.

What Is in This Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
3 How to Configure a Controller 73
4 Embedded Input/Output Configuration 85
5 I/O Bus Configuration 119
6 Embedded Communication Configuration 129
7 SD Card 155

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Chapter 3
How to Configure a Controller

How to Configure a Controller

Overview
This chapter describes how to build a configuration in SoMachine Basic and configure the M221
Logic Controller.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Building a Configuration 74
Optional I/O Expansion Modules 79
Configuring the M221 Logic Controller 83
Updating Firmware using Executive Loader Wizard 84

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Building a Configuration

Introduction
Configure a controller by building a configuration in SoMachine Basic. To build a configuration, first
create a new project or open an existing project.
Refer to SoMachine Basic Operating Guide for information on how to:
create or open an existing project
replace the default logic controller
add an expansion module to the logic controller
add a cartridge to the logic controller
save the project.

Some general information about the SoMachine Basic user interface is provided below.

Start Page
The start page window is always displayed when you launch SoMachine Basic. Use this window
to register the SoMachine Basic software, manage the connection to the logic controller, and
create or select a project to work with.

SoMachine Basic Window

Once you have selected a project to work with, SoMachine Basic displays the main window.
At the top of the main window, a toolbar (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide) contains icons
that allow you to perform common tasks, including returning to the start page window.
Next to the toolbar, the status bar (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide) displays informational
messages about the state of the connection to the logic controller.
Below the toolbar and the status bar, the main window is divided into a number of modules. Each
module controls a different stage of the development cycle, and is accessible by clicking the
module tab.
This figure presents the toolbar, status bar, and the module tabs in the main window:

1 Toolbar
2 Status bar
3 Tabs

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Item Description
Toolbar Provides easy access to commonly used functions.
For more information, refer to the Toolbar (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).
Status bar Displays status and information messages on the system status.
For more information, refer to the Status bar (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).
Tabs To develop an application, work your way through the module tabs from left to right:
Properties
Set up the project properties.
Configuration
Replicate and configure the hardware configuration of the logic controller and
associated expansion modules.
Programming
Develop the program in one of the supported programming languages.
Display
Build an operator interface for a Remote Graphic Display device.
Refer to the TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display User Guide for details.
Commissioning
Manage the connection between SoMachine Basic and the logic controller,
upload/download applications, test, and commission the application.

Hardware Tree
The hardware tree is displayed on left-hand side in the Configuration window. It shows a structured
view of the hardware configuration. When you add a controller, an expansion module, or a
cartridge to the project, several nodes are automatically added to the hardware tree.
NOTE: The nodes in the hardware tree are specific to the controller and the hardware
configuration. These nodes depend on the I/O functions that the controller, expansion modules,
and cartridges provide.

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This figure presents the hardware tree of the controller configuration:

Item Description
Digital inputs Use to configure the embedded digital inputs of the logic controller.
Digital outputs Use to configure the embedded digital outputs of the logic controller.
Analog inputs Use to configure the embedded analog inputs of the logic controller.
High Speed Counters Use to configure the embedded high speed counting functions (HSC).
Pulse Generators Use to configure the embedded pulse generator functions
(PLS/PWM/PTO/FREQGEN).
IO Bus Use to configure the expansion modules and cartridges connected to the
logic controller.
ETH1 Use to configure the embedded Ethernet communications.
Modbus TCP Use to configure the Modbus TCP protocol for Ethernet communications.
EtherNet/IP adapter Use to configure the EtherNet/IP adapter for Ethernet communications.
SLn (Serial line) Use to configure the embedded serial line or the serial line added using a
cartridge.
n Serial line number (1 or 2, controller-specific).

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Editor
The editor area is displayed in center of the Configuration window. It displays the graphical
representation of hardware configuration of the devices. The hardware configuration in a project
can be:
only a controller
a controller with cartridges
a controller with expansion modules
a controller with cartridges and expansion modules.

The editor area displays:

a short description about the device when you click the device image or when you click the
device node in the hardware tree.
configuration properties of the item selected in the hardware tree.

If you add an expansion module to the configuration, the expansion module appears at the right-
hand side of the controller or the previously added expansion module. Cartridges are added on the
controller in the cartridge slot.
When configuring a controller, a cartridge, or an expansion module, the configuration properties of
the node selected in the hardware tree are displayed below the graphical configuration. These
properties allow you to configure the device.
This figure presents the configuration of a controller with an expansion module (the controller is
selected):

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Catalog
The catalog area is displayed on right-hand side in the Configuration window. It displays the
complete range of the logic controllers, expansion modules, and cartridges that can be configured
using SoMachine Basic. It also provides a short description of the selected device.
You can drag-and-drop the objects from the catalog area to the editor area. You can also replace
the existing controller by a different controller with simple drag-and-drop from the catalog.
This figure presents the catalog of the logic controllers and the expansion modules:

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Optional I/O Expansion Modules

Presentation
I/O expansion modules can be marked as optional in the configuration. The Optional module
feature provides a more flexible configuration by the acceptance of the definition of modules that
are not physically attached to the logic controller. Therefore, a single application can support
multiple physical configurations of I/O expansion modules, allowing a greater degree of scalability
without the necessity of maintaining multiple application files for the same application.
Without the Optional module feature, when the logic controller starts up the I/O expansion bus
(following a power cycle, application download or initialization command), it compares the
configuration defined in the application with the physical I/O modules attached to the I/O bus.
Among other diagnostics made, if the logic controller determines that there are I/O modules
defined in the configuration that are not physically present on the I/O bus, an error is detected and
the I/O bus does not start.
With the Optional module feature, the logic controller ignores the absent I/O expansion modules
that you have marked as optional, which then allows the logic controller to start the I/O expansion
bus.
The logic controller starts the I/O expansion bus at configuration time (following a power cycle,
application download, or initialization command) even if optional expansion modules are not
physically connected to the logic controller.
The following module types can be marked as optional:
TM3 I/O expansion modules
TM2 I/O expansion modules

NOTE: TM3 Transmitter/Receiver modules (TM3XTRA1 and the TM3XREC1) and TMC2
cartridges cannot be marked as optional.
The application must be configured with a functional level (see SoMachine Basic, Operating
Guide) of at least Level 3.2 for modules marked as optional to be recognized as such by the logic
controller.
You must be fully aware of the implications and impacts of marking I/O modules as optional in your
application, both when those modules are physically absent and present when running your
machine or process. Be sure to include this feature in your risk analysis.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Include in your risk analysis each of the variations of I/O configurations that can be realized
marking I/O expansion modules as optional, and in particular the establishment of TM3 Safety
modules (TM3S) as optional I/O modules, and make a determination whether it is acceptable
as it relates to your application.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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Marking an I/O Expansion Module as Optional in Offline Mode

To add a module and mark it as optional in the configuration:

Step Action
1 Drag-and-drop the I/O expansion module from the catalog to the editor.
2 In the Device information area, select the Optional module check box:

To mark an existing I/O expansion module as optional in the configuration:

Step Action
1 Select the I/O expansion module in the editor.
2 In the Device information area, select the Optional module check box.

Optional I/O Expansion Modules in Online Mode

SoMachine Basic operates in online mode when a physical connection to a logic controller has
been established.
When in SoMachine Basic online mode, the modification of the Optional module feature is
disabled. You can visualize the downloaded configuration in the application:
An I/O expansion module represented in yellow is marked as optional and not physically
connected to the logic controller at start-up. An information message to that effect is displayed
in the Device information area.
An I/O expansion module represented in red is not marked as optional and not detected at start-
up. An information message to that effect is displayed in the Device information area.

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The selection of the Optional module feature is used by the logic controller to start the I/O bus. The
following system words are updated to indicate the status of the physical I/O bus configuration:

System Word Comment

%SW118 Bits 13 and 14 are pertinent to the I/O module status relative to the I/O bus.
Logic controller status word Bit 13, if FALSE, indicates that there are mandatory modules as defined by the
I/O expansion bus configuration that are absent or otherwise inoperative when
the logic controller attempts to start the I/O expansion bus. In this case, the I/O
bus does not start.
Bit 14, if FALSE, indicates that one or more modules have ceased
communication with the logic controller after the I/O expansion bus is started.
This is the case whether an I/O expansion module is defined as mandatory or
as an optional module but present at start-up.
%SW119 Each bit, starting with bit 1 (bit 0 is reserved), is dedicated to a configured I/O
I/O expansion module expansion module and indicates whether the module is optional (TRUE) or
configuration mandatory (FALSE) when the controller attempts to start the I/O bus.
%SW120 Each bit, starting with bit 1 (bit 0 is reserved), is dedicated to a configured I/O
I/O expansion module status expansion module and indicates the status of the module.
When the logic controller attempts to start the I/O bus, if the value of %SW120
is non-zero (indicating that an error is detected for at least one of the modules),
the I/O expansion bus does not start unless the corresponding bit in %SW119
is set to TRUE (indicating the module is marked as an optional module).
When the I/O bus is started, if the value of %SW120 is modified by the system,
it indicates that an error is detected on one or more I/O expansion modules
(regardless of the Optional module feature).

For more information, refer to System Words (see page 202).

Shared Internal ID Codes

Logic controllers identify expansion modules by a simple internal ID code. This ID code is not
specific to each reference, but identifies the structure of the expansion module. Therefore, different
references can share the same ID code.
You cannot have two modules with the same internal ID code declared as optional without at least
one mandatory module placed between them.
This table groups the module references sharing the same internal ID code:

Modules sharing the same internal ID code

TM2DDI16DT, TM2DDI16DK
TM2DRA16RT, TM2DDO16UK, TM2DDO16TK
TM2DDI8DT, TM2DAI8DT
TM2DRA8RT, TM2DDO8UT, TM2DDO8TT
TM2DDO32TK, TM2DDO32UK
TM3DI16K, TM3DI16/G

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Modules sharing the same internal ID code

TM3DQ16R/G, TM3DQ16T/G, TM3DQ16TK, TM3DQ16U, TM3DQ16UG, TM3DQ16UK
TM3DQ32TK, TM3DQ32UK
TM3DI8/G, TM3DI8A
TM3DQ8R/G, TM3DQ8T/G, TM3DQ8U, TM3DQ8UG
TM3DM8R/G
TM3DM24R/G
TM3SAK6R/G
TM3SAF5R/G
TM3SAC5R/G
TM3SAFL5R/G
TM3AI2H/G
TM3AI4/G
TM3AI8/G
TM3AQ2/G
TM3AQ4/G
TM3AM6/G
TM3TM3/G
TM3TI4/G
TM3TI8T/G

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Configuring the M221 Logic Controller

Controller Configuration
Controller configuration depends on the number and type of embedded input/outputs, I/O objects,
and communication ports.
Use the Configuration tab to configure the properties of your controller and the expansion modules.
Select a node in the hardware tree to configure the properties of the controller.
This table shows the available configurations of the M221 Logic Controller:

Reference Digital Digital Analog High Speed Pulse Ethernet Serial

Input Output Input Counter Generator Line
TM221M16R X X X X X
TM221CR
TM221CU
TM221ME16R X X X X X X
TM221CER
TM221CEU
TM221M16T X X X X X X
TM221M32TK
TM221CT
TM221ME16T X X X X X X X
TM221ME32TK
TM221CET
TM221CEU
X Available for configuration in SoMachine Basic. For information on how to configure:
Digital inputs, refer to Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 86)
Digital outputs, refer to Configuring Digital Outputs (see page 90)
Analog inputs, refer to Configuring Analog Inputs (see page 93)
High speed counters, refer to Configuring High Speed Counters (see page 96)
Pulse generators, refer to Configuring Pulse Generators (see page 108)
Ethernet, refer to Configuring Ethernet (see page 130)
Serial lines, refer to Configuring Serial Line (see page 144).

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Updating Firmware using Executive Loader Wizard

Overview
You can update the firmware of the controller using the Executive Loader wizard.
Refer to Controller States and Behavior (see page 51) for information concerning the state of the
firmware in your controller.

Updating the Firmware of the Controller

To launch the ExecLoader wizard, follow these steps:

Step Action
1 Close all Windows applications, including virtual machines.
2 Click Start Programs Schneider Electric SoMachine Basic SoMachine Basic Firmware
Update or run the ExecLoaderWizard.exe from SoMachine Basic installation folder\Execloader
folder.

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Embedded Input/Output Configuration

Embedded Input/Output Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the embedded I/O objects of the M221 Logic Controller.
The number of embedded inputs and outputs depends on the controller reference. For more
information, refer to the tables for:
TM221C Logic Controller (see page 22)
TM221M Logic Controller (see page 28)

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
4.1 Digital Input Configuration 86
4.2 Digital Output Configuration 90
4.3 Analog Input Configuration 93
4.4 High Speed Counter Configuration 95
4.5 Pulse Generator Configuration 107

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Section 4.1
Digital Input Configuration

Digital Input Configuration

Configuring Digital Inputs

Introduction
By default, all digital inputs are used as regular inputs. Some of the digital inputs are fast and can
be used by configuring the high speed counters (see page 96) while other inputs can be configured
as event sources.

Digital Inputs Configuration

This table describes how to configure the digital inputs:

Step Action
1 Click the Digital inputs node in the hardware tree to display the digital input properties.
This figure shows the properties of the digital inputs in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the digital inputs.

For detailed information on the digital input configuration parameters, refer to the table below.

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This table describes each parameter of the digital input configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the input channel is being used in a
program or not.
Address No %I0.x Displays the address of the digital input on the controller,
where x represents the channel number.
If the controller has 8 digital input channels, x varies from
0...7.
If the controller has 16 digital input channels, x varies from
0...15.
For example, %I0.2 is the third digital input channel of the
logic controller.
Symbol Yes Allows you to specify a symbol to associate with the digital
input object.
Double-click in the Symbol column, type the name of the
symbol and press Enter.
Used by No any Filtering Displays the name of the component that uses the input
channel.
For example, if the input channel is used by a subroutine,
this field displays User logic. The possible values in this
field are:
User logic
Filtering
Latch
Run/Stop
Event
%HSCx
where x is the high speed counter instance on the
controller
%FCy
where y is the fast counter instance on the controller
If an input is being used by more than one operation, all
values, separated by commas, are displayed in this field.
Filtering Yes No Filter 3 ms Allows you to select the noise filter duration for the input
3 ms channel.
12 ms Using a filter for the digital inputs reduces the noise on the
controller input.
If you select filter for an input, you cannot configure that
input for:
Latch
Event

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Latch Yes True/False False Allows you to enable or disable latching for the inputs
configured as events (%I0.2...%I0.5).
By default, this option is disabled due to default value of
Filtering. Set the Filtering to No Filter to enable the Latch
option.
Latching enables pulses with a duration shorter than the
controller scan time to be memorized.
When a pulse duration is shorter than a scan time and has
a value greater than or equal to 1 ms, the controller latches
the pulse, which is then updated in the next scan.
If you enable Latch for an input, you cannot configure that
input for:
Filtering
Run/Stop
Event

Run/Stop Yes True/False False Allows you to configure 1 digital input as an additional
Run/Stop switch.
If you configure a digital input as Run/Stop switch, you
cannot use the input in any other function block (for
example, high speed counter function block, fast counter
function block, and so on).
If you enable Run/Stop for an input, you cannot configure
that input for:
Latch
Event

Event Yes Not Used Not Used Allows you to select an event that triggers the inputs
Falling Edge %I0.2...%I0.5.
Rising Edge By default, this option is disabled due to default value of
Both edges Filtering. Set the Filtering to No Filter to enable the Event
option.
If you select an event from the drop-down list (other than
Not Used), the Priority parameter enables for editing to set
the priority of the event.
Priority Yes 0...7 7 Allows you to set the priority of the triggering event for the
inputs %I0.2...%I0.5.
You can set the priority of each event using the Priority
parameter that is editable only for the inputs configured as
event.
Assign each configured event a different priority: if 2
events have same priority, a detected error message
appears in the window.
Subroutine No any empty Displays the number of the subroutine associated with an
input configured as an event.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Comment Yes Allows you to specify a comment to associate with the
digital input object.
Double-click in the Comment column, type the comment
and press Enter.

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab. For more information, refer
to Digital Inputs (%I) (see page 176).

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Section 4.2
Digital Output Configuration

Digital Output Configuration

Configuring Digital Outputs

Introduction
By default, all digital outputs are used as regular outputs. For controllers equipped with transistor
outputs, 2 outputs are fast transistor outputs and can be used by configuring the pulse generators
(see page 108).

Digital Outputs Configuration

This table describes how to configure the digital outputs:

Step Action
1 Click the Digital outputs node in the hardware tree to display the digital output properties.
This figure shows the properties of the digital outputs in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the digital outputs.

For detailed information on the digital output configuration parameters, refer to the table below.

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This table describes each parameter of the digital output configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the output channel is being
used in a program or not.
Address No %Q0.x Displays the address of the digital output on
the controller, where x represents the channel
number.
If the controller has 8 digital output channels,
x varies from 0...7.
If the controller has 16 digital output channels,
x varies from 0...15.
For example, %Q0.2 is the third digital output
channel on the controller.
Symbol Yes Allows you to specify a symbol to associate
with the digital output object.
Double-click in the Symbol column, type the
name of the symbol and press Enter.
Used by No any empty Displays the name of the component that uses
the output channel.
For example, if the output channel is used as
status alarm, it displays Alarm.
Status Alarm Yes True/False False Allows you to enable or disable the status
alarm for the output (%Q0.0...%Q0.7).
You can configure only one output channel for
the status alarm.
You cannot configure an output as status
alarm if the output is used in a program.
The value of the status alarm is 1 when the
controller is in the state RUNNING, and 0 in all
other state
Fallback value Yes 1 or 0 0 Specify the value to apply to this output
(fallback to 0 or fallback to 1) when the logic
controller enters the STOPPED or an exception
state. The default value is 0. If Maintain values
fallback mode is configured, the output retains
its current value when the logic controller
enters the STOPPED or an exception state.
This field is disabled for the output configured
as Status Alarm.
Comment Yes Allows you to specify a comment to associate
with the digital output object.
Double-click in the Comment column, type the
comment and press Enter.

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Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab. For more information, refer
to Digital Outputs (%Q) (see page 177).

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Section 4.3
Analog Input Configuration

Analog Input Configuration

Configuring Analog Inputs

Introduction
The analog inputs do not have any configurable property in SoMachine Basic. By default, analog
inputs are used as regular inputs.

Analog Inputs Configuration

This table describes how to configure the analog inputs:

Step Action
1 Click the Analog inputs node in the hardware tree to display the analog input properties.
This figure shows the properties of the analog inputs in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the analog inputs.

For detailed information on the analog input configuration parameters, refer to the table below.

This table describes each parameter of the analog input configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the input channel is being used in a
program or not.
Address No %IW0.x Displays the address of the analog input on the
controller, where x represents the channel number.
If the controller has 2 analog input channels, x is either
0 or 1. For example, %IW0.1 is the second analog
input channel on the controller.
Symbol Yes Allows you to specify a symbol to associate with the
analog input object.
Double-click in the Symbol column, type the name of
the symbol and press Enter.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Type No 0 - 10 V 0 - 10 V Indicates the channel mode. For example, 0 - 10 V
refers to the channel that can be used for an electrical
input of voltage type in the range 0...10 V.
Scope No Normal Normal Indicates the range of values for a channel.
Minimum No 0 0 Indicates the lower measurement limit.
Maximum No 1000 1000 Indicates the upper measurement limit.
Filter No 0 0 Indicates the filtering value. Multiply by the Filter Unit
value to obtain the filtering time.
Filter Unit No 100 ms empty Specifies the unit of time for the filtering value.
Sampling No empty
Units No any empty Indicates the unit of the analog input.
Comment Yes Allows you to specify a comment to associate with the
analog input object.
Double-click in the Comment column, type the
comment and press Enter.

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab. For more information, refer
to Analog Inputs (%IW) (see page 178).

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Section 4.4
High Speed Counter Configuration

High Speed Counter Configuration

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Configuring High Speed Counters 96
Configuring Dual Phase and Single Phase Counters 100
Configuring Frequency Meter 105

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Configuring High Speed Counters

Introduction
You can configure high speed counters to perform any one of the following functions:
Single Phase
Dual Phase [Pulse / Direction]
Dual Phase [Quadrature X1]
Dual Phase [Quadrature X2]
Dual Phase [Quadrature X4]
Frequency Meter

For information on how to select a function, refer to High Speed Counter in Counter Modes
(see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide) or High Speed Counter
in Frequency Meter Mode (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library
Guide).
The High Speed Counter function block works at a maximum frequency of 100 kHz for all counting
modes with a range of 0 to 65535 in single word and 0 to 4294967295 in double word.
The High Speed Counter function blocks use dedicated inputs and auxiliary inputs and outputs.
These inputs and outputs are not reserved for the exclusive use of High Speed Counter function
blocks:
If the dedicated input/output is not used by an HSC instance, it is available for the application
as a regular digital input/output.
If the application does not use an HSC dedicated input/output as a regular digital input/output,
it is available for the corresponding HSC instance.

Single Phase I/O Assignment

Main Inputs Auxiliary Inputs Reflex Outputs

%HSC0 %I0.0 - %I0.2 %I0.3 %Q0.2 %Q0.3
%HSC1 %I0.6 - %I0.5 %I0.4 %Q0.4 %Q0.5
%HSC2 %I0.1 - - - %Q0.2 %Q0.3
%HSC3 %I0.7 - - - %Q0.4 %Q0.5
Single Phase Pulse input Not used Preset input Catch input Reflex Reflex
output 0 output 1

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Dual Phase Pulse / Direction I/O Assignment

Main Inputs Auxiliary Inputs Reflex Outputs

%HSC0 %I0.0 %I0.1 %I0.2 %I0.3 %Q0.2 %Q0.3
%HSC1 %I0.6 %I0.7 %I0.5 %I0.4 %Q0.4 %Q0.5
Pulse / Direction Pulse input Direction Preset input Catch input Reflex Reflex
input output 0 output 1

Dual Phase Quadrature I/O Assignment

Main Inputs Auxiliary Inputs Reflex Outputs

%HSC0 %I0.0 %I0.1 %I0.2 %I0.3 %Q0.2 %Q0.3
%HSC1 %I0.6 %I0.7 %I0.5 %I0.4 %Q0.4 %Q0.5
Quadrature X1 Pulse input Pulse input Preset input Catch input Reflex Reflex
Phase A Phase B output 0 output 1
Quadrature X2 Pulse input Pulse input Preset input Catch input Reflex Reflex
Phase A Phase B output 0 output 1
Quadrature X4 Pulse input Pulse input Preset input Catch input Reflex Reflex
Phase A Phase B output 0 output 1

Frequency Meter I/O Assignment

Main Inputs Auxiliary Inputs Reflex Outputs

%HSC0 %I0.0 - - - - -
%HSC1 %I0.6 - - - - -
Frequency Meter Pulse input Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used

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High Speed Counters Configuration

This table describes how to configure the high speed counters:

Step Description
1 Click the High Speed Counters node in the hardware tree.
Result: The High Speed Counters list is displayed:

2 Click ... in under Configuration to select the type of high speed counter to assign and to display the High
Speed Counter Assistant window.
For detailed information on the high speed counter, refer to the table below.

This table describes each parameter of the high speed counters configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the high speed counter
is being used in a program or not.
Address No %HSCi Indicates the address of the high speed
counter, where i is the object number.
Symbol Yes Allows you to specify a symbol to
associate with the high speed counter
object.
Double-click in the Symbol column to edit
the field.
Type No Not Configured Not Configured Indicates the counter operational mode.
Single Phase
Dual Phase
Frequency Meter
Configuration Yes [...] Disabled Allows you to configure the high speed
(Button) counter parameters using the High Speed
Counter Assistant window.
Comment Yes Allows you to specify a comment to
associate with the high speed counter
object.
Double-click in the Comment column to
edit the field.

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For details on the configuration of the Dual Phase [Pulse / Direction], Dual Phase
[Quadrature X1], Dual Phase [Quadrature X2], Dual Phase [Quadrature X4], and
Single Phase, refer to Configuring Dual Phase and Single Phase Counters (see page 100).
For details on the configuration of the Frequency Meter, refer to Configuring Frequency Meter
(see page 105).

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Configuring Dual Phase and Single Phase Counters

High Speed Counter Assistant

This figure presents an instance of the assistant window for %HSC0 configured as the Dual Phase
[Pulse / Direction]:

Item Description
1 Displays the title of the assistant dialog window for the selected HSC instance %HSCi.
2 Allows you to select the HSC type, mode, and dual phase counter type.

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Item Description
3 Displays the dedicated inputs, auxiliary inputs, and reflex outputs.
Properties in this area of the assistant window are different for each counter type and the HSC
instance. For more details, refer to Dedicated I/O Assignments (see page 97).

Common Parameters
This table describes parameters common to the counter types: Dual Phase [Pulse /
Direction], Dual Phase [Quadrature X2], and Single Phase:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Type of HSC Yes Not Configured - Indicates the selected counter operational
Single Phase mode and allows you to change it.
Dual Phase The options depend on the instance and on
Frequency Meter the type of HSC in the other instances. Refer
to Dedicated I/O Assignments
(see page 97).
Counting Mode No Free Large - Indicates the selected counter operational
mode.
The options depend on the instance and on
the type of HSC in the other instances. Refer
to Dedicated I/O Assignments
(see page 97).
Input Mode Yes Pulse / Direction - Indicates the selected counter operational
Quadrature X1 mode and allows you to change it.
Quadrature X2 The options depend on the instance and on
Quadrature X4 the type of HSC in the other instances. Refer
to Dedicated I/O Assignments
(see page 97).
Double Word Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to toggle between input data size
of Word (16 bits) and Double Word (32 bits).
Enabling this field changes the data size
from Word (16 bits) to Double Word (32 bits).
Preset Yes 0...65535 0 Allows you to specify the preset value for
(Word) (Word) counting functions.
0...4294967295 0
(Double Word) (Double
Word)
Threshold S0 Yes 0...65535 65535 Allows you to specify the value of the HSC
(Word) (Word) flag S0 that contains the value of the
0...4294967295 4294967295 threshold TH0.
(Double Word) (Double
Word)

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Threshold S1 Yes 0...65535 0...65535 Allows you to specify the value for the HSC
(Word) (Word) flag S1 that contains the value of the
0...4294967295 0... threshold TH1.
(Double Word) 4294967295
(Double
Word)
Trigger Yes Not Used Not Used Allows you to select a triggering function for
Falling Edge an event (for both threshold TH0 and TH1)
Rising Edge from the list.
Both edges Selecting a triggering function makes the
Priority parameter editable.
Priority Yes 0...7 7 Allows you to set the priority of the triggering
function of an event (for both threshold TH0
and TH1).
This field is greyed until you select a
triggering function.
Subroutine No any empty Displays the subroutine associated with an
input configured as an event (for both
threshold TH0 and TH1).
Normal Input Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Configurable as Preset Input by selecting the
Use as check box, only on %HSC0 and
%HSC1, respectively %I0.2 and %I0.5.
Normal Input Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Configurable as Catch Input by selecting the
Use as check box, only on %HSC0 and
%HSC1, respectively %I0.3 and %I0.4.
Reflex Output 0 Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Configure Reflex output 0 %Q0.2 for either
%HSC0 or %HSC2.
Configure Reflex output 0 %Q0.4 for either
%HSC1 or %HSC3.
Reflex Output 1 Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Configure Reflex output 1 %Q0.3 for either
%HSC0 or %HSC2.
Configure Reflex output 1 %Q0.5 for either
%HSC1 or %HSC3.
Value < S0 Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to enable or disable the condition
in which the counter is constantly compared
to the output value to set the reflex output
when the output value is lower than the value
of HSC flag S0.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

S0 <= Value < S1 Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to enable or disable the condition
in which the counter is constantly compared
to the output value to set the reflex output
when the output value is higher than or
equals to the value of the HSC flag S0 and
the output value is lower than the value of the
HSC flag S1.
Value >= S1 Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to enable or disable the condition
in which the counter is constantly compared
to the output value to set the reflex output
when the output value is higher than or
equals to the value of HSC flag S1.

Dual Phase [Pulse / Direction] Parameters

This table describes parameters specific to Dual Phase [Pulse / Direction]:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Pulse Input No TRUE/FALSE TRUE Configured as pulse input, only on %HSC0
and %HSC1, respectively %I0.0 and %I0.6.
Direction Input No TRUE/FALSE TRUE Configured as directional input, only on
%HSC0 and %HSC1, respectively %I0.1 and
%I0.7.
TRUE = down counting
FALSE = up counting

Dual Phase [Quadrature X1], Dual Phase [Quadrature X2], and Dual Phase [Quadrature
X4] Parameters
This table describes parameters specific to Dual Phase [Quadrature X1], Dual Phase
[Quadrature X2], and Dual Phase [Quadrature X4]:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Pulse Input No TRUE/FALSE TRUE Configured as pulse input for phase A, only
Phase A on %HSC0 and %HSC1, respectively %I0.0
and %I0.6.
Pulse Input No TRUE/FALSE TRUE Configured as pulse input for phase B, only
Phase B on %HSC0 and %HSC1, respectively %I0.1
and %I0.7.

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Single Phase Parameters

This table describes a parameter specific to Single Phase:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Pulse Input No TRUE/FALSE TRUE You can configure up to four HSC in Single
Phase HSC type, they use, as a pulse input:
%I0.0 for %HSC0
%I0.6 for %HSC1
%I0.1 for %HSC2
%I0.7 for %HSC3

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Configuring Frequency Meter

High Speed Counter Assistant

This figure presents the High Speed Counter Assistant (%HSC0) window for the counter type
Frequency Meter:

Frequency Meter Parameters

This table describes each parameter of the High Speed Counter Assistant (%HSCi) window for the
counter type Frequency Meter:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Type of HSC Yes Not Configured Frequency Indicates the selected counter
Single Phase Meter operational mode and allows you to
Dual Phase change it.
Frequency Meter The Frequency Meter is configurable
on %HSC0 and/or %HSC1. Refer to the
Frequency Meter I/O Assignment
(see page 97).

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Double Word Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Use a 32-bit preset word.
Enabling this field changes the data size
from Word (16 bits) to Double Word (32
bits).
Time Window Yes 100 ms 1s Allows you to select the time base to
1s measure the frequency between
100 Hz and 100 kHz.
Pulse Input No TRUE/FALSE TRUE Indicates the input used as pulse input,
%I0.0 for %HSC0 or %I0.6 for %HSC1.

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab.

For more details on the High Speed Counter function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic
Controller Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter High Speed Counter Function Block
(%HSC).

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Section 4.5
Pulse Generator Configuration

Pulse Generator Configuration

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Configuring Pulse Generators 108
Configuring Pulse (%PLS) 110
Configuring Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM) 113
Configuring Pulse Train Output (%PTO) 115
Configuring Frequency Generator (%FREQGEN) 118

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Configuring Pulse Generators

Introduction
The pulse generator function blocks, Pulse (PLS), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Pulse
Train Output (PTO) and Frequency Generator (FREQGEN) are used to generate square
or modulated wave signals on dedicated output channels %Q0.0 or %Q0.1.
The PWM outputs feature a modulated wave signal with a variable width and duty cycle, while the
PTO outputs generate a a square wave to control a linear single-axis stepper or servo drive in open
loop mode. The PLS also creates a square wave for a programmed number of pulses.

Pulse Generators Configuration

This table describes how to configure the pulse generators:

Step Action
1 Click the Pulse Generators node in the hardware tree to display the pulse generator properties.
This figure presents the properties of the pulse generators in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties and click [...] to configure the pulse generator output.
For detailed information on the pulse generator configuration parameters, refer to the table below.

This table describes the parameters of the pulse generator:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the pulse generated output is
being used in a program or not.
Address No %PLSx %PLSx/%PWM Displays the address of the Pulse output,
%PWMx x/%PTOx/%FR Pulse Width Modulation output, Pulse
%PTOx EQGENx Train Output, or Frequency Generator
%FREQGENx where x is the output number.
Symbol Yes Allows you to specify a symbol to associate with
the pulse generator object.
Double-click in the Symbol column to edit the
field.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Type No Not Configured Not Configured Displays the type of the pulse generator used for
PLS the output channel.
PWM
PTO
FREQGEN
Configuration Yes [...] Enabled Allows you to configure the pulse generator
(Button) using the Pulse Generator Assistant window.
Comment Yes Allows you to specify a comment to associate
with the pulse generator object.
Double-click in the Comment column to edit the
field.

PLS Configuration
Refer to Configuring Pulse (%PLS) (see page 110).
For more details on the Pulse function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic Controller
Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Pulse (%PLS) (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller,
Advanced Functions Library Guide).

PWM Configuration
Refer to Configuring Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM) (see page 113).
For more details on the Pulse Width Modulation function block, refer to the Modicon M221
Logic Controller Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM)
(see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide).

PTO Configuration
Refer to Configuring Pulse Train Output (%PTO) (see page 115)
For more details on the Pulse Train Output function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic
Controller Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Pulse Train Output (%PTO) (see Modicon
M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide).

Frequency Generator Configuration

Refer to Configuring Frequency Generator (%FREQGEN) (see page 115)
For more details on the FREQGEN function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic Controller
Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Frequency Generator (%FREQGEN) (see Modicon
M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide).

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Configuring Pulse (%PLS)

Pulse Generator Assistant for PLS

This graphic presents the Pulse Generator Assistant window when the Type of pulse generator is
set to PLS:

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The table describes each parameter available when the channel is configured in PLS mode:

Parameter Value Default Value Description

Type of pulse Not Configured PLS Allows you to choose the type of pulse generator and
generator PLS configure the output properties.
PWM Select:
PTO PLS to configure the output channels in PLS mode.
FREQGEN Refer to Configuring Pulse (%PLS) (see page 110).
PWM to configure the output channels in PWM mode.
Refer to Configuring Pulse Width Modulation
(%PWM) (see page 113).
PTO to configure the output channels in PTO mode.
Refer to Configuring Pulse Train Output (%PTO)
(see page 115).
FREQGEN to configure the output channels in
FREQGEN mode. Refer to Configuring Frequency
Generator (%FREQGEN) (see page 118).
Double Word True/False False Allows you to toggle between the data size of Word
(16 bits) and Double Word (32 bits).
By default, this parameter is disabled, which indicates
that the current data size is Word (16 bits).
Enabling this field changes the data size to Double Word
(32 bits).
Time Base 0.1 ms 1s Allows you to select the time base for the frequency
1 ms measurement.
10 ms
1s
Preset Refer to the table 0 Allows you to specify the preset value for the pulse
below for complete output.
range of preset values
for PLS type pulse
generator.

This table presents the range of values of the Preset parameter:

Type Time Base Preset Value Range

PLS 0.1 ms 1...20000
1 ms 1...2000
10 ms 1...200
1s 1 or 2

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab.

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For more details on the Pulse function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic Controller
Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Pulse (%PLS) (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller,
Advanced Functions Library Guide).

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Configuring Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM)

Pulse Generator Assistant for PWM

This graphic presents the Pulse Generator Assistant window when the Type of pulse generator is
set to PWM:

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The table describes each parameter available when the channel is configured in PWM mode:

Parameter Value Default Value Description

Type of pulse Not Configured PWM Allows you to choose the type of pulse generator and
generator PLS configure the output properties.
PWM Select:
PTO PLS to configure the output channels in PLS mode.
FREQGEN Refer to Configuring Pulse (%PLS) (see page 110).
PWM to configure the output channels in PWM mode.
Refer to Configuring Pulse Width Modulation
(%PWM) (see page 113).
PTO to configure the output channels in PTO mode.
Refer to Configuring Pulse Train Output (%PTO)
(see page 115).
FREQGEN to configure the output channels in
FREQGEN mode. Refer to Configuring Frequency
Generator (%FREQGEN) (see page 118).
Time Base 0.1 ms 1s Allows you to select the time base for the frequency
1 ms measurement.
10 ms
1s
Preset Refer to the table below 0 Allows you to specify the preset value for the PWM
for complete range of output.
preset values for PWM
type pulse generator.

This table presents the range of values of the Preset parameter:

Type Time Base Preset Value Range

PWM 0.1 ms 1...10000
1 ms 1...1000
10 ms 1...100
1s 1

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab.

For more details on the Pulse Width Modulation function block, refer to the Modicon M221
Logic Controller Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Pulse Width Modulation (%PWM)
(see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide).

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Configuring Pulse Train Output (%PTO)

Pulse Generator Assistant for PTO

This graphic presents the Pulse Generator Assistant window when the Type of pulse generator is
set to PTO:

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The table describes each parameter available when the channel is configured in PTO mode:

Parameter Value Default Description

General Type of pulse Not Configured PTO Allows you to choose the type of pulse
generator PLS generator and configure the output
PWM properties.
PTO Select:
FREQGEN PLS to configure the output channels
in PLS mode. Refer to Configuring
Pulse (%PLS) (see page 110).
PWM to configure the output
channels in PWM mode. Refer to
Configuring Pulse Width Modulation
(%PWM) (see page 113).
PTO to configure the output channels
in PTO mode. Refer to Configuring
Pulse Train Output (%PTO)
(see page 115).
FREQGEN to configure the output
channels in FREQGEN mode. Refer to
Configuring Frequency Generator
(%FREQGEN) (see page 118).
Output mode Clock Wise / Counter Pulse / Select the pulse output mode.
(see Modicon Clock Wise Direction
NOTE: The Clock Wise / Counter Clock
M221 Logic Pulse / Direction
Wise output mode is only valid for PTO0.
Controller,
This mode disables PTO1.
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
Mechanics Backlash 0...65535 0 Set backlash compensation value. The
Compensation specified number of backlash
compensation pulses are not added to
the position counter.
See Backlash Compensation
(see Modicon M221 Logic Controller,
Advanced Functions Library Guide).
Software Enable the Enabled Enabled Select whether to use the software
Position software position Disabled position limits.
Limits limits
Low Limit -2147483648... -2147483648 Set the software limit position to be
2147483647 detected in the negative direction.
High Limit -2147483648... 2147483647 Set the software limit position to be
2147483647 detected in the positive direction.

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Parameter Value Default Description

Motion Max. velocity 0...100000 100000 Set the pulse output maximum velocity
(in Hz).
Start velocity 0...100000 0 Set the pulse output start velocity (in Hz).
(see Modicon 0 if not used.
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
Stop velocity 0...100000 0 Set the pulse output stop velocity (in Hz).
(see Modicon 0 if not used.
M221 Logic
Controller,
Advanced
Functions Library
Guide)
Max. acc. 1...100000 100000 Set the acceleration maximum value
(in Hz/ms).
Fast stop dec. 1...100000 5000 Set the deceleration value in case an
error is detected (in Hz/ms)
Max. dec. 1...100000 100000 Set the deceleration maximum value
(in Hz/ms).
Homing REF input Not Used Not Used Select whether to use the REF input to
Input set the homing position.
Contact type Normally opened Normally Select whether the switch contact default
Normally closed opened state is open or closed.
NOTE: The input type is only available
when REF input is selected.
Probe PROBE input Not Used Not Used Select whether to use the PROBE input.
activation Input

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab.

For more details on the Pulse Train Output function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic
Controller Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Pulse Train Output (%PTO) (see Modicon
M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide).

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Configuring Frequency Generator (%FREQGEN)

Pulse Generator Assistant for FREQGEN

This graphic presents the Pulse Generator Assistant window when the Type of pulse generator is
set to FREQGEN:

The Frequency Generator (FG) function generates a square wave signal with programmable
frequency and duty cycle of 50%. The controller uses an internal clock generator and provides an
output signal on a dedicated output channel (%Q0.0). This output signal can directly command a
constant motion of the axis. The target frequency is always positive.
For more details on the FREQGEN function block, refer to the Modicon M221 Logic Controller
Advanced Functions Library Guide, chapter Frequency Generator (%FREQGEN) (see Modicon
M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions Library Guide).

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Chapter 5
I/O Bus Configuration

I/O Bus Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the I/O bus (expansion modules) of the M221 Logic
Controller.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
I/O Configuration General Description 120
Maximum Hardware Configuration 123
Configuring Cartridges and Expansion Modules 127

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I/O Configuration General Description

Introduction
In your project, you can add I/O expansion modules to your M221 Logic Controller to increase the
number of digital and analog inputs and outputs over those native to the logic controller itself
(embedded I/O).
You can add either TM3 or TM2 I/O expansion modules to the logic controller, and further expand
the number of I/O via TM3 transmitter and receiver modules to create remote I/O configurations.
Special rules apply in all cases when creating local and remote I/O expansions, and when mixing
TM2 and TM3 I/O expansion modules (refer to Maximum Hardware Configuration (see page 123)).
The I/O expansion bus of the M221 Logic Controller is created when you assemble the I/O
expansion modules to the logic controller. I/O expansion modules are considered as external
devices in the logic controller architecture and are treated, as such, differently than the embedded
I/Os of the logic controller.

I/O Expansion Bus Error

If the logic controller cannot communicate with one or more I/O expansion modules that is (are)
contained in the program configuration and those modules are not configured as optional modules
(refer to Optional I/O Expansion Modules (see page 79)), the logic controller considers it as an I/O
expansion bus error. The unsuccessful communication may be detected during the startup of the
logic controller or during runtime, and there may be any number of causes. Causes of
communication exception on the I/O expansion bus include, among other things, disconnection of
or physically missing I/O modules, electromagnetic radiation beyond published environmental
specifications, or otherwise, inoperative modules.
During runtime, if an I/O expansion bus error is detected, the diagnostic information is contained
in %S118 and %SW120 system words, and the red LED indicator labeled ERR flashes. While the
I/O expansion bus error is active, the logic controller attempts to re-establish communication on
the bus with incommunicative modules, depending on the type of I/O expansion module TM3 or
TM2.
For the TM3 I/O expansion modules, the values of the I/O channels is maintained (Maintain
values) for approximately 10 seconds while the logic controller attempts to re-establish
communication. If the logic controller cannot re-establish communications within that time, all
affected TM3 I/O expansion outputs are set to zero.
For the TM2 I/O expansion modules that may be part of the configuration, the values of the I/O
channels is maintained indefinitely. That is to say, the outputs of the TM2 I/O expansion
modules are set to Maintain values until either power is cycled on the logic controller system, or
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In either case, the logic controller continues to solve logic and the embedded I/O continues to be
managed by the application (Managed by application) while it attempts to re-establish
communication with the I/O expansion modules. If the communication is successful, the I/O
expansion modules will resume to be managed by the application. If communication with the I/O
expansion modules is unsuccessful, you must resolve the reason for the unsuccessful
communication, and then cycle power on the logic controller system, or issue an Initialize
Controller command with SoMachine Basic.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Include in your risk assessment the possibility of unsuccessful communication between the
logic controller and any I/O expansion modules.
If the Maintain values deployed during an I/O expansion bus error is incompatible with your
application, use alternate means to control your application for such an event.
Monitor the state of the I/O expansion bus using the dedicated system words and take
appropriate actions as determined by your risk assessment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

For more information on the actions taken upon start up of the logic controller when an I/O
expansion bus error is detected, refer to Optional I/O Expansion Modules (see page 79).

Match Software and Hardware Configuration

The I/O that may be embedded in your controller is independent of the I/O that you may have
added in the form of I/O expansion. It is important that the logical I/O configuration within your
program matches the physical I/O configuration of your installation. If you add or remove any
physical I/O to or from the I/O expansion bus or, depending on the controller reference, to or from
the controller (in the form of cartridges), then you must update your application configuration. This
is also true for any field bus devices you may have in your installation. Otherwise, there is the
potential that the expansion bus or field bus will no longer function while the embedded I/O that
may be present in your controller will continue to operate.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Update the configuration of your program each time you add or delete any type of I/O expansions
on your I/O bus, or you add or delete any devices on your field bus.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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Presentation of the Optional Feature for I/O Expansion Modules

I/O expansion modules can be marked as optional in the configuration. The Optional module
feature provides a more flexible configuration by the acceptance of the definition of modules that
are not physically attached to the logic controller. Therefore, a single application can support
multiple physical configurations of I/O expansion modules, allowing a greater degree of scalability
without the necessity of maintaining multiple application files for the same application.
You must be fully aware of the implications and impacts of marking I/O modules as optional in your
application, both when those modules are physically absent and present when running your
machine or process. Be sure to include this feature in your risk analysis.

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Include in your risk analysis each of the variations of I/O configurations that can be realized
marking I/O expansion modules as optional, and in particular the establishment of TM3 Safety
modules (TM3S) as optional I/O modules, and make a determination whether it is acceptable
as it relates to your application.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

NOTE: For more details about this feature, refer to Optional I/O Expansion Modules (see page 79).

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Maximum Hardware Configuration

Introduction
The M221 Logic Controller is a control system that offers an all-in-one solution with optimized
configurations and an expandable architecture.

Local and Remote Configuration Principle

The following figure defines the local and remote configurations:

(1) Local configuration

(2) Remote configuration

M221 Logic Controller Local Configuration Architecture

Optimized local configuration and flexibility are provided by the association of:
M221 Logic Controller
TM3 expansion modules
TM2 expansion modules

Application requirements determine the architecture of your M221 Logic Controller configuration.
The following figure represents the components of a local configuration:

(B) Expansion modules (see maximum number of modules)

NOTE: You cannot mount a TM2 module before any TM3 module as indicated in the following
figure:

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M221 Logic Controller Remote Configuration Architecture

Optimized remote configuration and flexibility are provided by the association of:
M221 Logic Controller
TM3 expansion modules
TM3 transmitter and receiver modules

Application requirements determine the architecture of your M221 Logic Controller configuration.
NOTE: You cannot use TM2 modules in configurations that include the TM3 transmitter and
receiver modules.
The following figure represents the components of a remote configuration:

(1) Logic controller and modules

(C) Expansion modules (7 maximum)

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Maximum Number of Modules

The following table shows the maximum configuration supported:

References Maximum Type of Configuration

TM221C16 4 TM3 / TM2 expansion Local
TM221CE16 modules
TM221C24 7 TM3 / TM2 expansion Local
TM221CE24 modules
TM221C40
TM221CE40
TM221M16R
TM221ME16R
TM221M16T
TM221ME16T
TM221M32TK
TM221ME32TK
TM3XREC1 7 TM3 expansion modules Remote
NOTE: TM3 transmitter and receiver modules are not included in a count of the maximum number of
expansion modules.

NOTE: The configuration with its TM3 and TM2 expansion modules is validated by SoMachine
Basic software in the Configuration window taking into account the total power consumption of the
installed modules.
NOTE: In some environments, the maximum configuration populated by high consumption
modules, coupled with the maximum distance allowable between the TM3 transmitter and receiver
modules, may present bus communication issues although the SoMachine Basic software allows
for the configuration. In such a case you will need to analyze the consumption of the modules
chosen for your configuration, as well as the minimum cable distance required by your application,
and possibly seek to optimize your choices.

Current Supplied to the I/O Bus

The following table shows the maximum current supplied by the controllers to the I/O Bus:

Reference IO Bus 5 Vdc IO Bus 24 Vdc

TM221C16R 325 mA 120 mA
TM221CE16R
TM221C16T 325 mA 148 mA
TM221CE16T
TM221C16U 325 mA 148 mA
TM221CE16U
TM221C24R 520 mA 160 mA
TM221CE24R

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Reference IO Bus 5 Vdc IO Bus 24 Vdc

TM221C24T 520 mA 200 mA
TM221CE24T
TM221C24U 520 mA 200 mA
TM221CE24U
TM221C40R 520 mA 240 mA
TM221CE40R
TM221C40T 520 mA 304 mA
TM221CE40T
TM221C40U 520 mA 304 mA
TM221CE40U
TM221M16R 520 mA 460 mA
TM221ME16R
TM221M16T 520 mA 492 mA
TM221ME16T
TM221M32TK 520 mA 484 mA
TM221ME32TK

NOTE: Expansion modules consume current from the 5 Vdc and 24 Vdc supplied to the I/O Bus.
Therefore, the current delivered by the logic controller to the I/O Bus defines the maximum number
of expansion modules that can be connected to the I/O Bus (validated by SoMachine Basic
software in the Configuration window).

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Configuring Cartridges and Expansion Modules

Introduction
In your project, you can add the following devices to the controller:
TMC2 Cartridges
TM3 Digital I/O Modules
TM3 Expert I/O Modules
TM2 Digital I/O Modules
TM2 Analog I/O Modules

TMC2 Cartridges
For more information about cartridge configuration, refer to the following programming and
hardware guides:

Cartridge Type Hardware Guide Programming Guide

TMC2 Cartridges TMC2 Cartridges Hardware Guide TMC2 Cartridges Programming
Guide

TM3 Expansion Modules

For more information about module configuration, refer to the following programming and
hardware guides of each expansion module type:

Expansion Module Type Hardware Guide Programming Guide

TM3 Digital I/O Expansion Modules TM3 Digital I/O Expansion Modules TM3 Expansion Modules
Hardware Guide Programming Guide
TM3 Analog I/O Expansion Modules TM3 Analog Modules Hardware Guide
TM3 Expert I/O Expansion Modules TM3 Expert I/O Modules Hardware
Guide
TM3 Safety Modules TM3 Safety Modules Hardware Guide
TM3 Transmitter and Receiver Modules TM3 Transmitter and Receiver
Modules Hardware Guide

TM2 Expansion Modules

For more information about module configuration, refer to the programming and hardware guides
of each expansion module type:

Expansion Module Type Hardware Guide Programming Guide

TM2 Digital I/O Modules TM2 Digital I/O Modules Hardware TM2 Expansion Modules
Guide Programming Guide
TM2 Analog I/O Modules TM2 Analog I/O Modules Hardware
Guide

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Embedded Communication Configuration

Embedded Communication Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the communication features of the M221 Logic Controller.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
6.1 Ethernet Configuration 130
6.2 Serial Line Configuration 144
6.3 Supported Modbus Function Codes 152

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Section 6.1
Ethernet Configuration

Ethernet Configuration

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Configuring Ethernet Network 131
Configuring Modbus TCP 137
Configuring EtherNet/IP 141

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Configuring Ethernet Network

Introduction
You can configure the TCP/IP connection to the logic controller by configuring the Ethernet
network. The Ethernet establishes a local area network (LAN) between the logic controller and
other devices. The Ethernet configuration provides you the ability to configure the IP address of
the network device.
NOTE: The controller-PC link uses the TCP/IP protocol. It is required for this protocol to be installed
on the PC.
You can obtain the IP address by the following protocols:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)

You can also specify the IP address by specifying the following addresses:
IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway address

NOTE: Schneider Electric follows, and recommends to its customers, industry best practices in the
development and implementation of control systems. This recommendation includes a "Defense-
in-Depth" approach to secure an Industrial Control System. This approach places the controllers
behind one or more firewalls to restrict access to authorized personnel and protocols only.

WARNING
UNAUTHENTICATED ACCESS AND SUBSEQUENT UNAUTHORIZED MACHINE
OPERATION
Evaluate whether your environment or your machines are connected to your critical
infrastructure and, if so, take appropriate steps in terms of prevention, based on Defense-in-
Depth, before connecting the automation system to any network.
Limit the number of devices connected to a network to the minimum necessary.
Isolate your industrial network from other networks inside your company.
Protect any network against unintended access by using firewalls, VPN, or other, proven
security measures.
Monitor activities within your systems.
Prevent subject devices from direct access or direct link by unauthorized parties or unauthen-
ticated actions.
Prepare a recovery plan including backup of your system and process information.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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Ethernet Services
The logic controller supports the following services:
Modbus TCP Server
Modbus TCP Client
EtherNet/IP Adapter
Modbus TCP Slave Device

This table presents the maximum number of TCP server connections:

Connection Type Maximum Number of Connections

Modbus Server 8
Modbus Client 1
EtherNet/IP Device 8

Each server based on TCP manages its own set of connections.

When a client tries to open a connection that exceeds the poll size, the logic controller closes the
oldest connection, other than the connection with SoMachine Basic.
The server connections stay open as long as the logic controller stays in its present operational
state (RUNNING, STOPPED, or HALTED).
The server connections are closed when a transition is made from its present operational state
(RUNNING, STOPPED, or HALTED), except in case of power outage (because the controller does
not have time to close the connections).
The server connections can be closed when the EtherNet/IP originator or Modbus TCP Master
requests to close.

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Ethernet Configuration
This table describes how to configure the Ethernet:

Step Action
1 Click the ETH1 node in the hardware tree to display the Ethernet properties.
This figure presents the Ethernet properties in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the Ethernet.

For detailed information on the Ethernet configuration parameters, refer to the table below.

NOTE: The Security Parameters displayed depend on the functional level (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide) selected for the application.
This table describes each parameter of the Ethernet configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Ethernet
Device name No any M221 (if the Displays the name of the device that is
controller connected with the Ethernet network.
used in the The characters a...z, A...Z, 0...9 and the
configuration underscore character (_) are allowed.
is M221 Logic
Controller)
(1) You can select any one option for IP addressing. Selecting any one option disables the other options.
(2) These options are enabled only if you select the option Fixed IP Address for IP addressing.
(3) w, x, y, and z are the bytes that store the address and each byte can store a value in the range 0...255.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

IP address by DHCP Yes(1) TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to obtain the IP address from the
DHCP server on the network.
IP address by BOOTP Yes(1) TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to obtain the IP address from the
Boot PROM configuration server on the
network.
Fixed IP address Yes(1) TRUE/FALSE TRUE Allows you to specify the IP address
manually for host or network interface
identification.
IP address Yes(2) w.x.y.z(3) 0.0.0.0 Allows you to specify the IP address of the
device in the Ethernet network.
Assigning 0.0.0.0 (the default) as IP address
for the M221 Logic Controller forces the
firmware to generate an IP address from the
MAC address.
The generated IP address is
10.10.XXX.YYY, where XXX and YYY are
the decimal values of the last 2 bytes (EE.FF)
of the MAC address (AA.BB.CC.DD.EE.FF)
Example:
MAC address: 00:80:78:19:19:73
EE (19 hex) = 25 decimal)
FF (73 hex) = 155 decimal
IP address generated: 10.10.25.155.
The firmware also generates an IP address
from the MAC address if the specified IP
address is identified as being a duplicate
address on the network.
Bit 9 of system word %SW118 is set to 1 (see
System Words Description (see page 203))
and system word %SW62 is set to 1 (see
System Words Description (see page 203))
when a duplicated IP address is detected.
The MAC address of the logic controller is
stored in %SW107-%SW109 (see System
Words Description (see page 203)).
Subnet mask Yes(2) w.x.y.z(3) 0.0.0.0 Allows you to specify the address of the
subnetwork to authorize a group of devices
for data exchange. It determines which bits in
an IP address correspond to the network
address and which bits correspond to the
subnet portions of the address.
(1) You can select any one option for IP addressing. Selecting any one option disables the other options.
(2) These options are enabled only if you select the option Fixed IP Address for IP addressing.
(3) w, x, y, and z are the bytes that store the address and each byte can store a value in the range 0...255.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Gateway address Yes(2) w.x.y.z(3) 0.0.0.0 Allows you to specify the IP address of the
node (a router) on a TCP/IP network that
serves as an access point to another
network.
Transfer Rate No Auto Displays the selected mode for Ethernet
speed. Auto stands for Auto Negotiation".
Security Parameters
The security parameters allow you to enable or disable communication protocols and features.
Programming protocol Yes TRUE/FALSE TRUE Allows you to enable or disable programming
enabled via the Ethernet port.
Also enables or disables the software object
access via animation tables or HMI devices.
EtherNet/IP protocol Yes TRUE/FALSE TRUE Allows you to enable or disable the
enabled EtherNet/IP protocol to connect to a network
for data exchange.
Modbus server enabled Yes TRUE/FALSE TRUE Allows you to enable or disable the Modbus
TCP server.
As a consequence, this enables or disables
access to memory objects %M and %MW using
standard Modbus requests.
Auto discovery protocol Yes TRUE/FALSE TRUE Allows you to enable or disable the auto
enabled discovery protocol to automatically detect
devices on supported Ethernet fieldbusses.
(1) You can select any one option for IP addressing. Selecting any one option disables the other options.
(2) These options are enabled only if you select the option Fixed IP Address for IP addressing.
(3) w, x, y, and z are the bytes that store the address and each byte can store a value in the range 0...255.

NOTE: When a protocol listed in Security Parameters is disabled, requests from the corresponding
server type are ignored. The corresponding configuration screen remains accessible; however,
program execution is not affected.

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Address Management
This diagram presents the different types of address systems for the M221 Logic Controller:

NOTE: If a device programmed to use the DHCP or BOOTP addressing methods is unable to
contact its respective server, the controller uses the default IP address. It will, however, constantly
repeat its request.
The IP process restarts in the following cases:
Controller reboot
Ethernet cable reconnection
Application download (if IP parameters change)
DHCP or BOOTP server detected after a prior addressing attempt was unsuccessful or when
the DHCP address lease expires.

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Configuring Modbus TCP

Introduction
You can configure the Ethernet port to enable the embedded Modbus TCP server giving the logic
controller Modbus TCP abilities.

Modbus TCP Configuration

This table describes how to configure Modbus TCP:

Step Action
1 Click the Modbus TCP node that appears below the ETH1 node in the hardware tree to display the
Modbus TCP properties
This figure presents the properties displayed in the editor area:

2 Select Enabled to edit the properties to configure the Modbus TCP protocol.
NOTE: If the Enabled button is grayed out, verify that the Functional Level of your application
(Programming Tasks Behavior tab) is at least Level 3.2.
For detailed information on Modbus TCP configuration parameters, refer to the table below.

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This table describes each parameter of the Modbus TCP configuration:

Parameter Editable(1) Value Default Value Description

Modbus mapping
Enabled Yes TRUE/ FALSE Select to enable the Modbus TCP
FALSE configuration.
NOTE: If you deselect the Enabled
check box, and you have used network
variables in your program, they are no
longer valid and your program can no
longer be compiled. If you wish to
temporarily disable the Modbus TCP/IP
services without invalidating the use of
its network variables, you can
deactivate the Security Parameters for
the protocol in the Ethernet properties
window (see page 131).
Unit ID Yes 1...247 - Specify the unit ID of the local server.
Modbus TCP requests originating from
a server with the same unit ID are sent
to the Modbus mapping table instead of
the regular Modbus server.
Output registers (%IWM) Yes 1...20 10 The number of output registers
available.
Output registers are used to store the
values of %IWM network objects
(see page 187).
Input registers (%QWM) Yes 1...20 10 The number of Input registers available.
Input registers are used to store the
values of %QWM network objects
(see page 185).
Client mode: Remote Server table (max 16)
Address Yes w.x.y.z(1) 0.0.0.0 Allows you to specify the IP address of
the remote server. Also, refer to Adding
Remote Servers (see page 139).
Unit ID Yes 0...255 255 Allows you to specify the unit ID of the
remote server.
Connection timeout (100 ms) Yes 0...65535 100 Allows you to specify the connection
timeout duration.
(1)
Only if the Modbus server enabled option is selected in the Security Parameters section of the Ethernet properties
window (see page 131).

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Modbus TCP Slave Device I/O Mapping Table

When a Modbus TCP Slave device has been configured, Modbus commands sent to its unit ID
(Modbus address) access network objects (%IWM and %QWM) of the controller, instead of the regular
Modbus words accessed when the unit ID is 255. This facilitates read/write operations by a
Modbus master I/O scanner application.
If the unit ID selected in the master is not the one configured in the M221 slave (or vice versa), data
is read or written to regular Modbus words %MWx instead of network objects %IWMx and %QWMx. No
Modbus error is returned.
Access to the Modbus TCP slave I/O mapping table (%IWM/%QWM) is done with the same priority as
access to regular Modbus words (%MW).
The Modbus TCP Slave device responds to a subset of the Modbus function codes, but does so
in a way that differs from Modbus standards, with the purpose of exchanging data with the external
I/O scanner. The following Modbus function codes are supported by the Modbus TCP Slave
device:

Function Code Function Comment

Dec (Hex)
3 (3 hex) Read output register Allows the master I/O scanner to read network object %QWM
of the device
4 (4 hex) Read input registers Allows the master I/O scanner to read network object %IWM of
the device
6 (6 hex) Write single register Allows the master I/O scanner to write a single network object
%IWM of the device
16 (10 hex) Write multiple registers Allows the master I/O scanner to write to multiple network
objects %IWM of the device
23 (17 hex) Read/write multiple Allows the master I/O scanner to read network object %QWM
registers and write network object %IWM of the device

Adding Remote Servers

This table describes how to add a remote server for Modbus TCP:

Step Action
1 Enter the IP address in the Address field.
2 Enter the value for Unit ID and Connection timeout (100 ms).
3 Click the Add button.
Result: A list of remote servers that you have added appears on the screen.
This figure presents the table listing the remote servers:

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This table describes each column of the table listing the remote servers:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Index No 1...16 Displays the index number of
the servers which are
remotely connected.
Address Yes w.x.y.z(1) 0.0.0.0 Displays the IP address of the
remote server.
Unit ID Yes 0...255 255 Displays the unit ID of the
remote server.
Connection timeout (100 ms) Yes 0...65535 100 The connection timeout
duration.
The period of time (in units of
100 ms) during which the
controller attempts to
establish a TCP connection to
the remote device. If at the
end of this period a TCP
connection is still not
established, the controller
stops connection attempts
until the next connection
request with an EXCH
instruction.
(1) w, x, y, and z are the bytes that store the address and each byte can store a value in the range 0...255.

Click the close button in the row to remove a remote server.

Double-click the remote server entry in a row to edit the values.

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Configuring EtherNet/IP

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of the EtherNet/IP connection to the controller.
For further information about EtherNet/IP, refer to www.odva.org

EtherNet/IP Adapter Configuration

The following table describes how to display the EtherNet/IP Adapter configuration window:

Step Action
1 Click the EtherNet/IP adapter node that appears below the ETH1 node in the hardware tree.
This figure presents the properties of the EtherNet/IP Adapter in the editor area:

2 Select Enabled to edit the properties to configure the EtherNet/IP Adapter.

NOTE: If the Enabled button is grayed out, verify that the Functional Level of your application
(Programming Tasks Behavior tab) is at least Level 3.2.
For detailed information on the EtherNet/IP Adapter configuration parameters, refer to the table
below.
3 Click Apply.

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EtherNet/IP Adapter Properties

This table describes each parameter of the EtherNet/IP Adapter configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Enabled Yes TRUE/ FALSE Select to enable the EtherNet/IP
FALSE Adapter configuration.
NOTE: If you deselect the Enabled
check box, and you have used network
variables in your program, they are no
longer valid and your program can no
longer be compiled. If you wish to
temporarily disable the EtherNet/IP
Adapter services without invalidating
the use of its network variables, you can
deactivate the Security Parameters for
the protocol in the Ethernet properties
window (see page 131).
When disabled, by deselecting the
Enabled checkbox, configured fallback
values (see page 182) of %QWE objects,
as well as symbols and comments, are
lost.
Input assembly (Target -->Originator, %QWE)
Instance Yes 1...255 100 The identifier of the Input assembly.
Size (words) Yes 1...20 20 The size of the Input assembly.
Output assembly (Originator-->Target, %IWE)
Instance Yes 1...255 150 The identifier of the Output assembly.
Size (words) Yes 1...20 20 The size of the Output assembly.

NOTE: Output means output from the Scanner controller (%IWE for the Adapter).
Input means input from the Scanner controller (%QWE for the Adapter).

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The following graphic presents the directionality of Input assembly and Output assembly in
EtherNet/IP communications:

EDS File
A template electronic data sheet (EDS) file, M221_EDS_Model.eds, is provided in SoMachine
Basic installation folder \Firmwares & PostConfiguration.
Modify the file as described in the user guide to be found in the same folder.

Profile
The controller supports the following objects:

Object class Class ID Cat. Number of Effect on Interface Behavior

Instances
Identity Object 01 hex 1 1 Supports the reset service
Message Router Object 02 hex 1 1 Explicit message connection
Assembly Object 04 hex 2 2 Defines I/O data format
Connection Manager Object 06 hex - 1 -
TCP/IP Interface Object F5 hex 1 1 TCP/IP configuration
Ethernet Link Object F6 hex 1 1 Counter and status information

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Section 6.2
Serial Line Configuration

Serial Line Configuration

Configuring Serial Line

Introduction
The M221 Logic Controller references are equipped with at least 1 serial line. The controller
references without the Ethernet feature support 2 serial lines:
SL1 (serial line).
SL2 (serial line).

The SL1 or SL2 port supports the following features to simplify modem connections:
An initialization (Init) command to send an initial configuration to the modem. This command is
automatically sent by the controller after an application download or at power on.
System bit %S105 to be able to send the Init command to the modem again.
System word %SW167 to provide the status of the Init command operation.

A modem connection allows you to:

Remotely access the controller for the purpose of programming and/or monitoring. In this case,
a local modem must be connected to the PC running the SoMachine Basic software, and a
modem connection must be configured (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).
Perform data exchanges between controllers using the Modbus protocol.
Send or receive messages with any device using SEND_RECEIVE_MSG function block.
Send or receive SMS to or from mobile phone or other devices able to send or receive SMS
messages.
Each serial line can be configured for any one of the following protocols:
Modbus
ASCII
TMH2GDB

You can configure both protocol and serial line settings. Serial lines are configured for the Modbus
RTU protocol by default.

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Serial Line Configuration

This table describes how to configure the serial line:

Step Action
1 Click the SL1 (Serial line) or SL2 (Serial line) node in the hardware tree to display the serial line
configuration.

2 Select the Protocol to configure the serial line.

For detailed information on the serial line configuration parameters, refer to the following table.
3 Click Apply.
4 In the hardware tree select the Modbus, ASCII, or Display node that appears below the SL1 (Serial
Line) or SL2 (Serial Line) node. Refer to Device Configuration (see page 147) for details.

This table describes the configuration parameters of the serial line:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Protocol Settings
Protocol Yes Modbus Modbus Select a protocol from the drop-
ASCII down list.
TMH2GDB
NOTE: When using an SR2MOD03
and the function block SMS, select
ASCII protocol.
Serial Line Settings

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Baud rate Yes 1200 19200 Allows you to select the data
2400 transmission rate (bits per second)
4800 from the drop-down list.
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
Parity Yes None Even Allows you to select the parity of the
Even transmitted data for error detection.
Odd Parity is a method of error detection
in transmission.
When parity is used with a serial
port, an extra data bit is sent with
each data character, arranged so
that the number of bits set to 1 in
each character, including the parity
bit, is always odd or always even.
If a byte is received with an incorrect
number of bits set to 1, the byte is
invalid.
Data bits Yes 7 8 Allows you to select the data bit from
(only for the 8 the drop-down list.
ASCII protocol The number of data bits in each
character can be 7 (for true ASCII) or
8.
Stop bits Yes 1 1 Allows you to select the stop bit from
2 the drop-down list.
Stop bit is a bit indicating the end of
a byte of data. For electronic devices
usually 1 stop bit is used. For slow
devices like electromechanical
teleprinters, 2 stop bits are used.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Physical medium Yes RS-485 RS-485 Allows you to select the physical
TRUE/FALSE TRUE medium for communication.
You can select either RS-485 or RS-
RS-232 232 medium for serial line 1. For
TRUE/FALSE serial line 2, only RS-485 medium is
available.
A physical medium in data
communications is the transmission
path over which a signal propagates.
It is an interface for interconnection
of devices with the logic controller.
NOTE: When using an
SR2MOD03, select the RS-232
option.
Polarization Yes (for Yes No Polarization resistors are integrated
cartridges only) No in the cartridge module.
No (for the For the controller, this parameter is
controller) disabled and for the cartridges, this
parameter allows you to switch on or
off polarization.

Device Configuration
This table describes each parameter of the selected device:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Device Settings
Device (inactive for Yes None None Select a device from the drop-down
Display node) Generic Modem list.
SR2MOD01 Select SR2MOD03 to use the
SR2MOD03 %SEND_RECV_SMS function block.
TMH2GDB is displayed when the
Display node is selected.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Init command Yes - - The Init command is a set of Hayes
commands sent to the modem
connected on the serial line. It is an
ASCII string limited to 128
characters.
The logic controller uses this string
to configure and verify the modem.
The Init command is sent to the
modem:
At power on
If the %S105 system bit is set).

%SW167 provides the status of the

initialization command sent to the
modem.
A default Init command is used by
SoMachine Basic for SR2MOD03
modem. For more information, refer
to the SR2MOD02 and SR2MOD03
Wireless Modem User Guide
(see page 10).
NOTE: To use the SMS function
block, change the default Init
command to:
AT&F;E0;S0=2;Q0;V1;+WIND=0
;+CBST=0,0,1;&W;+CNMI=0,2,
0,0,0;+CSAS;+CMGF=0;+CMEE=
1 (see Recv_SMS Function Block
(see SoMachine Basic, Generic
Functions Library Guide)).
Protocol Settings for a Modbus device
Transmission mode Yes RTU RTU Allows you to select the protocol
ASCII transmission mode for
communication from the drop-down
list.
Select ASCII to use the
%SEND_RECV_SMS function block.
Protocol advanced parameters are
displayed based on the selected
protocol. Refer to the following
figures and tables.
Addressing Yes Slave Slave Allows you to select the addressing
TRUE/FALSE TRUE mode. You can only select either of
the Slave or Master addressing.
Master Enabling any of the addressing
TRUE/FALSE mode, disables the other one.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Address [1...247] Yes 1...247 1 Allows you to specify the address ID
of the slave.
NOTE: This field is displayed only
for the addressing of the slave. For
master, this field does not appear on
the screen.
Response timeout Yes 0...255 10 Defines the maximum time that the
(x 100 ms) controller waits for a response
before terminating the exchange in
error. Enter 0 to disable the timeout.
Time between frames Yes 1...255 10 The period of time between frames
(ms) (corresponds to inter-frame delay
used in other products).
NOTE: The value is subject to
adjustment to conform to Modbus
standard 3.5 character time delay.
Protocol Settings for an ASCII device
Response timeout Yes 0...255 10 Defines the maximum time that the
(x 100 ms) controller waits for a response
before terminating the exchange in
error. Enter 0 to disable the timeout.
NOTE: When using an SR2MOD03
and the function block SMS, enter 0
to disable the timeout.
Stop condition
Frame length received Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check box is Allows you to specify the length of
check box is not selected) the received frame.
selected) 1 (if check box is
NOTE: You can configure only one
selected)
parameter for stop condition that is
either Frame length received or
Frame received timeout (ms).
Frame received Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check box is Allows you to specify the timeout
timeout (ms) check box is not selected) duration for the received frame.
selected) 10 (if check box
NOTE: When using an SR2MOD03
is selected)
and the function block SMS, select
the checkbox and enter 200.
Frame structure

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Start character Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check box is Allows you to specify the start
check box is not selected) character of the frame.
selected) 58 (if check box The ASCII character corresponding
is selected) to the start character value is
displayed on right-hand side of the
value field.
First end character Yes 1...255 0 (if check box is Allows you to specify the first end
not selected) character of the frame.
10 (if check box
NOTE: To be able to disable the
is selected)
First end character, configure at
least one stop condition parameter.
The ASCII character corresponding
to the first end character value is
displayed on right-hand side of the
value field.
Second end character Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check box is Allows you to specify the second end
check box is not selected) character of the frame.
selected) 10 (if check box
NOTE: This field is disabled when
is selected)
the disabled First end character is
disabled.
The ASCII character corresponding
to the second end character value is
displayed on right-hand side of the
value field.
Send frame Yes TRUE/FALSE FALSE Allows you to enable or disable the
characters automatic addition of start, first end,
and second end characters (when
defined) in the frames sent.
Protocol Settings for a Display device
Time between frames Yes 1...255 10 The period of time between frames
(ms) (corresponds to inter-frame delay
used in other products).
NOTE: The value is subject to
adjustment to conform to Modbus
standard 3.5 character time delay.

Configure the Modem Init Command

The Init command is a set of Hayes commands sent to initialize a modem. The default Init
command provided by SoMachine Basic configuration screen is to be used with a modem to match
with the default serial line configuration for remote access, exchanges between controllers or
sending/receiving messages.
Use a PC terminal software if you need to adapt the Init command.

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SR2MOD01 Hayes Command

The default Init command provided by SoMachine Basic is:
ate0\n0\v1&d0&k0s0=1s89=0$EB0#p0$sb19200n0s28=1s37=13&w0

SR2MOD03 Hayes Command

The default Init command provided by SoMachine Basic is:
AT&F;E0;S0=2;Q0;V1;+WIND=0;+CBST=0,0,1;&W;+CMGF=1;+CNMI=0,2,0,0,0;+CSAS
To send or receive SMS, the command must be modified to:
AT&F;E0;S0=2;Q0;V1;+WIND=0;+CBST=0,0,1;&W;+CNMI=0,2,0,0,0;+CSAS;+CMGF=0
;+CMEE=1

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Section 6.3
Supported Modbus Function Codes

Supported Modbus Function Codes

Supported Modbus Function Codes

Presentation
This section lists the function codes supported by both serial Modbus and Modbus TCP and their
effect on controller memory variables

Modbus Slave
The following Modbus requests are supported:

Supported Modbus Supported Sub- Description

Function Code Dec (Hex) Function Code
1 (1 hex) or 2 (2 hex) Read multiple internal bits %M
3 (3 hex) or 4 (4 hex) Read multiple internal registers %MW
5 (5 hex) Write single internal bit %M
6 (6 hex) Write single internal register %MW
8 (8 hex) 0 (0 hex), 10 Diagnostics
(0A hex)...18 (12 hex)
15 (0F hex) Write multiple internal bits %M
16 (10 hex) Write multiple internal registers %MW
23 (17 hex) Read/write multiple internal registers %MW
43 (2B hex) 14 (0E hex) Read device identification (regular service)

NOTE:
The impact of Modbus function codes used by a master M221 Logic Controller depends on the
slave device type. In the major types of slave device:
Internal bit means %M
Input bit means %I
Internal register means %MW
Input register means %IW

Depending on the type of slave and the slave address, an internal bit should be a %M or %Q; an
input bit should be a %I or %S, an input register should be a %IW or a %SW and an internal register
should be a %MW or a %QW.
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Modbus Mapping Table

Modbus TCP slave devices support a subset of the Modbus function codes. Function codes
originating from a Modbus master with matching unit ID are directed to the Modbus mapping table
and access network objects (%IWM and %QWM) of the controller. Refer to Modbus TCP Slave
Device I/O Mapping Table (see page 139).

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SD Card

SD Card

Introduction
The Modicon M221 Logic Controller allows file transfers with an SD card.
This chapter describes how to manage Modicon M221 Logic Controller files with an SD card.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
File Management Operations 156
SD Card Supported File Types 158
Clone Management 160
Firmware Management 162
Application Management 164
Post Configuration Management 166
Error Log Management 168
Memory Management: Backing Up and Restoring Controller Memory 171

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File Management Operations

Introduction
The Modicon M221 Logic Controller allows the following types of file management with an SD card:
Clone management (see page 160): back up the application, firmware, and post configuration
(if it exists) of the logic controller
Firmware management (see page 162): download firmware directly to the logic controller, and
load firmware to the Remote Graphic Display
Application management (see page 164): back up and restore the logic controller application,
or copy it to another logic controller of the same reference
Post configuration management (see page 166): add, change, or delete the post configuration
file of the logic controller
Error log management (see page 168): back up or delete the error log file of the logic controller
Memory management (see page 171): Back up and restore memory objects of the controller

NOTE:
Logic controller logic solving and services execution continues during file transfers.
Certain commands require a power cycle of the logic controller. See the description of the
commands for more information.
The Modicon M221 Logic Controller accepts only SD cards formatted in FAT or FAT32.

With the use of the SD card, powerful operations can be automatically conducted affecting the
behavior of your logic controller and resident application. Care must be taken when inserting an
SD card into the controller; you must be aware of the affect that the contents of the SD card will
have on your logic controller.
NOTE: File management with SD card uses script files. These scripts can be automatically created
with the Memory Management task (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
You must have operational knowledge of your machine or process before connecting an SD
card to your logic controller.
Ensure that guards are in place so that any potential affect of the contents of the SD card will
not cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

If there is a power outage or communication interruption during the transfer of the application, your
device may become inoperative. If a communication interruption or a power outage occurs,
reattempt the transfer. If there is a power outage or communication interruption during a firmware
update, or if an invalid firmware is used, your device will become inoperative. In this case, use a
valid firmware and reattempt the firmware update.

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NOTICE
INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT
Do not interrupt the transfer of the application program or a firmware change once the transfer
has begun.
Do not place the device into service until the transfer has completed successfully.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

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SD Card Supported File Types

Introduction
This table lists the file locations and types of file that can be managed:

SD card folder Description Default file name

/ Script file Script.cmd
/ Script log Script.log
/sys/os Logic controller firmware file M221.mfw
/disp/ Remote Graphic Display firmware file TMH2GDB.mfw
/usr/app Application file *.smbk
/usr/cfg Post configuration file Machine.cfg
/usr/mem Memory back up file Memories.csv
/sys/log Detected error log file PlcLog.csv

Script File Commands

A script file is a text file stored in the root directory of the SD card containing commands to manage
exchanges with the controller.
This table describes the supported script commands:

Command Description
Download Download a file from the SD card to the controller.
Upload Upload files contained in controller memory to the SD
card.
Delete Delete files contained in a controller.

Script File Examples

Download commands:
Download "/usr/cfg"
Download "/sys/os/M221.mfw"
Download "/disp/TMH2GDB.mfw"
Upload commands:
Upload "/usr/app/*"
Upload "/usr/cfg/Machine.cfg"
Delete commands:
Delete "/usr/app/*"
Delete "/sys/log/PlcLog.csv"

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Script Log
A script.log file is automatically created in the SD card root directory after script operations.
The status of the script operations can be verified reading this file.

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Clone Management

Cloning
Cloning allows you to automatically back up the application, firmware, and post configuration (if it
exists) of the Modicon M221 Logic Controller to the SD card.
The SD card can then be used to later restore the firmware, application, and post configuration (if
it exists) to the logic controller, or copy them to another logic controller with the same reference.
Before cloning a controller, the M221 Logic Controller verifies whether the application is copy-
protected or not. For details, refer to Password Protecting an Application (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide).
NOTE:
The SD card must be empty and correctly formatted to perform this procedure.
The detected error log and data memory are not cloned.
If the application is password-protected, the clone operation is blocked (the SD LED is flashing).

Creating a Clone SD Card

This procedure describes how to copy the application, firmware, and post configuration (if it exists)
from the controller to an SD card:

Step Action
1 Format an SD card on the PC.
2 Insert the SD card into the controller.
Result: The clone operation starts automatically and the SD LED turns ON.
3 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in Script.log
file.
NOTE: The clone operation lasts 2 or 3 minutes. The clone operation has a low priority in order to
minimize impact on the user logic and communication performance of the logic controller.
Depending on the amount of free time in your program, the operation may require more time to
complete if the logic controller is in RUNNING state compared to the STOPPED state.
4 Remove the SD card from the controller.

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Restoring or Copying from a Clone SD Card

This procedure describes how to download the application, firmware, and post configuration (if it
exists) stored in the SD card to your controller:

Step Action
1 Remove power from the controller.
2 Insert the SD card into the controller.
3 Restore power to the controller.
Result: The clone operation is in progress.
NOTE: The SD LED is turned on during the operation.
4 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
5 Remove the SD card to restart the controller.

NOTE: Downloading a cloned application to the controller first removes the existing application
from controller memory, regardless of any user access-rights that may be enabled in the target
controller.

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Firmware Management

Overview
You can use an SD card to download firmware updates directly to the logic controller or a Remote
Graphic Display.
Refer to Controller States and Behavior (see page 51) for information on the logic controller
operating states and status of the LEDs.

Downloading Firmware to the Controller

This table describes how to download a firmware to the logic controller using an SD card:

Step Action
1 Remove power from the controller.
2 Insert an empty SD card into the PC that is running SoMachine Basic.
3 Create a file called script.cmd in the SD card root directory.
4 Edit the file and insert the following command:
Download "/sys/os"
5 Create the folder path \sys\os in the SD card root directory and copy the firmware file in the os
folder:

NOTE: A firmware file example and the script are available in the folder Firmwares &
PostConfiguration\M221\ of the SoMachine Basic installation folder.
The firmware file name for the M221 Logic Controller is M221.mfw.
6 Remove the SD card from the PC and insert it into the SD card slot of the logic controller.
7 Restore power to the controller.
Result: Copying of the firmware file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the logic
controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
8 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
9 Remove the SD card.
10 Reconnect the USB programming cable to the logic controller and login to the logic controller with
the SoMachine Basic software.

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Downloading Firmware to the Remote Graphic Display

NOTE: Before downloading, verify whether the firmware version to be installed is compatible with
the installed SoMachine Basic software version and the logic controller firmware version. Refer to
Compatibility of the Remote Graphic Display (see Modicon TMH2GDB, Remote Graphic Display,
User Guide)
This table describes how to download a firmware to the Remote Graphic Display using an SD card:

Step Action
1 Apply power to the logic controller.
2 Connect the Remote Graphic Display to the logic controller (see Modicon TMH2GDB, Remote
Graphic Display, User Guide).
3 Insert an empty SD card into the PC that is running SoMachine Basic.
4 Create a file called script.cmd in the SD card root directory.
5 Edit the file and insert the following command:
Download "/disp/TMH2GDB.mfw"
6 Create the folder path /disp/ in the SD card root directory and copy the firmware file in the
disp folder:

NOTE: The firmware file and an example script are available in the folder Firmwares &
PostConfiguration\TMH2GDB\ of the SoMachine Basic installation folder.
The firmware file name for the Remote Graphic Display is TMH2GDB.mfw.
7 Remove the SD card from the PC and insert it into the SD card slot of the M221 Logic Controller.
Result: The logic controller begins transferring the firmware file from the SD card to the Remote
Graphic Display. During this operation:
the message File Transfer is displayed on the Remote Graphic Display
the SD system LED on the M221 Logic Controller is turned on
system word %SW182 is set to 5 (Display firmware transfer in progress)

NOTE: Do not disconnect the Remote Graphic Display or remove power from the M221 Logic
Controller while the operation is in progress. The firmware update takes 5 to 6 minutes.
8 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
NOTE: Restoring the file system on the Remote Graphic Display (red backlight) is part of the
process.

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Application Management

Overview
You can use an SD card to back up and restore your controller application, or copy it to another
controller with the same reference.

Backing Up an Application
This table describes how to back up the controller application on the SD card:

Step Action
1 Create a script.cmd file with a text editor on your PC.
2 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Upload "/usr/app"
3 Copy the script file to the root folder of the SD card.
4 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.
Result: Copying of the application file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the
logic controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
NOTE: The application backup process has a low priority in order to minimize impact on the
program and communication performance of the logic controller. Depending on the amount of
free time in your program, the operation may take considerably longer to complete if the logic
controller is in RUNNING state compared to the STOPPED state.
5 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
Result: The application file (*.smbk) is saved on the SD card.

Restoring an Application or Copying an Application to Another Controller

This table describes how to transfer the controller application from the SD card to the controller:

Step Action
1 Take an SD card previously created and edit the script.cmd file in the root folder of the SD
card with a text editor.
2 Replace the content of the script by the following line:
Download "/usr/app"
3 Remove power from the controller.
4 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.

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Step Action
5 Restore power to the controller.
Result: Copying of the application file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the
logic controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
6 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
7 Remove the SD card to restart the controller.

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Post Configuration Management

Overview
You can use an SD card to add, change, or delete the post configuration file of your controller.

Adding or Changing a Post Configuration

This table describes how to add or change the controller post configuration:

Step Action
1 Create a file called script.cmd.
2 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Download "/usr/cfg"
3 Copy the post configuration file (Machine.cfg) to the folder \usr\cfg and the script file to the
root folder of the SD card:

NOTE: A post configuration file example and the associated script are available in the directory
Firmwares & PostConfiguration\PostConfiguration\add_change\ of the
SoMachine Basic installation directory.
4 If necessary, edit the Machine.cfg file to configure your post configuration parameters.
5 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.
Result: Downloading of the post configuration file begins. During the operation, the SD system
LED on the logic controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
NOTE: Before the download the file format is verified, as well as if all of the channels,
parameters, and values configured are valid; in case of detected error the download is aborted.
6 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
7 Do a power cycle or an initialization command to apply the new post configuration file.

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Reading a Post Configuration File

This table describes how to read the post configuration file of the controller:

Step Action
1 Create a script.cmd file with a text editor on your PC.
2 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Upload "/usr/cfg"
3 Copy the script file to the root folder of the SD card.
4 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.
Result: Copying of the post configuration file begins. During the operation, the SD system
LED on the logic controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
NOTE: The application backup process has a low priority to minimize impact on the
program and communication performance of the logic controller. Depending on the amount
of free time in your program, the operation may take considerably longer to complete, if the
logic controller is in RUNNING state compared to the STOPPED state.
5 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
Result: The post configuration file is saved on the SD card.

Removing a Post Configuration File

This table describes how to remove the post configuration file of the controller:

Step Action
1 Insert an empty SD card into the PC that is running SoMachine Basic.
2 Create a file called script.cmd.
3 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Delete "/usr/cfg"
4 Copy the script file available in the directory Firmwares &
PostConfiguration\PostConfiguration\remove\ of the SoMachine Basic installation
directory to the root directory of the SD card.
5 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.
Result: The post configuration file is removed. During the operation, the SD system LED on the
logic controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
6 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
7 Do a power cycle or an initialization command to apply the application parameters.

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Error Log Management

Overview
You can use the SD card to back up or delete the error log file of the logic controller.

Backing Up the Error Log

This table describes how to back up the logic controller error log file on the SD card:

Step Action
1 Create a script.cmd file with a text editor on your PC.
2 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Upload "/sys/log"
3 Copy the script file to the root folder of the SD card.
4 Insert the prepared SD card in the logic controller.
Result: Transfer of the error log file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the logic
controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
5 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
Result: The error log file (PlcLog.csv) is saved on the SD card.

Deleting the Error Log

This table describes how to delete the error log file in the logic controller:

Step Action
1 Create a script.cmd file with a text editor on your PC.
2 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Delete "/sys/log"
3 Copy the script file to the root folder of the SD card.
4 Insert the prepared SD card in the logic controller.
Result: Deleting of the error log file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the logic
controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
5 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
Result: The error log file (PlcLog.csv) is deleted from the logic controller.

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Error Log Format

The logic controller provides an error list containing the last 10 detected errors in the log memory.
Each error entry into the error log file is composed of four parts:
Date and time
Level
Context
Error code

After an upload through the SD card, the code is represented as in the example below:
02/06/14, 12:04:01, 0x01110001
This table describes the meaning of the hexadecimal error representation:

Group Hexadecimal Error Description Result

error code
General 08000011 Invalid hardware calibration parameters Ethernet channel is inoperative
%SW118.bit10 set to 0
ERR LED flashes
Operating system 0F01xxxx Operating system error detected Transition to HALTED state
Memory 0F030009 Internal memory allocation error Transition to HALTED state
management detected
Watchdog timer 0104000 A Logic controller resource utilization Watchdog timeout signaled:
greater than 80% - first detection %S11 set to 1
ERR LED flashes
0804000B Logic controller resource utilization Transition to HALTED state
greater than 80% - second consecutive
detection
0804000C Task watchdog timer in master task Transition to HALTED state
0804000D Task watchdog timer in periodic task Transition to HALTED state
Battery 0105000E Battery is depleted Depleted battery signaled:
%S75 set to 1
BAT LED illuminated
RTC 01060012 RTC is invalid Invalid RTC signaled:
%SW118.bit12 set to zero
%S51 set to 1
User application 0807000F Application is not compatible with Transition to EMPTY state
firmware
08070010 Checksum error detected Transition to EMPTY state
Ethernet 010B0014 Duplicate IP address detected Duplicate IP signaled:
%SW62 set to 1
%SW118.bit9 set to 0
ERR LED flashes

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Group Hexadecimal Error Description Result

error code
Embedded I/O 010D0013 Short-circuit detected on protected Over-current signaled:
output %SW139 set to 1 (depending on the
output block)
ERR LED flashes
Read non-volatile 01110000 Read error detected - file not found Unsuccessful read operation
memory 01110001 Read error detected - incorrect logic
controller type
01110002 Read error detected - incorrect header
01110003 Read error detected - incorrect area
descriptor
01110004 Read error detected - incorrect area
descriptor size
Write non-volatile 01120002 Write error detected - incorrect header Unsuccessful write operation
memory 01120004 Write error detected - incorrect area
descriptor size
01120005 Write error detected - unsuccessful
erase
01120006 Write error detected - incorrect header
size
Persistent variable 01130007 Checksum error detected in persistent Persistent variables cannot be
variables restored
01130008 Size error detected in persistent
variables
Ethernet IP 01140012 Unsuccessful Ethernet IP variable Variable cannot be created,
creation unsuccessful operation

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Memory Management: Backing Up and Restoring Controller Memory

Overview
You can use an SD card to back up and restore controller memory objects, or copy the memory
objects to another controller.

Backing Up Controller Memory

Step Action
1 Create a script.cmd file with a text editor on your PC.
2 Edit the file and insert the following line:
Upload "/usr/mem"
3 Copy the script file to the root folder of the SD card.
4 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.
Result: Copying of the memory begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the logic
controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
NOTE: The memory backup process has a low priority to minimize impact on the program and
communication performance of the logic controller. Depending on the amount of free time in your
program, the operation may take considerably longer to complete if the logic controller is in
RUNNING state compared to the STOPPED state.
5 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.
Result: The memory file (*.csv) is saved on the SD card.

Restoring Controller Memory or Copying to Another Controller

Step Action
1 Edit the script.cmd file in the root folder of the SD card with a text editor.
2 Replace the content of the script by the following line:
Download "/usr/mem"
3 Insert the prepared SD card in the controller.
Result: Copying of the memory file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the logic
controller is ON.
NOTE: Avoid removing power from the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
4 Wait until the end of the operation (until the SD LED is turned OFF or flashing).
If an error is detected, the SD and ERR LEDs flash and the detected error is logged in
Script.log file.

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Programming the M221 Logic Controller

Programming the M221 Logic Controller

Overview
This part provides information about the system and I/O objects specific to the M221 Logic
Controller. These objects are displayed in the Programming tab.
For descriptions of all other objects, refer to SoMachine Basic Generic Functions Library Guide.

What Is in This Part?

This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter Chapter Name Page
8 I/O Objects 175
9 Network Objects 181
10 Function Blocks 189
11 System Objects 191

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I/O Objects

I/O Objects

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Digital Inputs (%I) 176
Digital Outputs (%Q) 177
Analog Inputs (%IW) 178
Analog Outputs (%QW) 180

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Digital Inputs (%I)

Introduction
Digital input bit objects are the image of digital inputs on the logic controller.

Displaying Digital Input Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of the digital inputs:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click I/O objects Digital inputs.
Result: Digital input properties appear on the screen.

Digital Inputs Properties

This table describes each property of the digital input:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the input channel is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %I0.i Displays the address of the digital input on
the controller, where i represents the
channel number.
If the controller has n digital input channels,
the value of i is given as 0...n-1.
For example, %I0.2 is the digital input at the
digital input channel number 2 of the logic
controller.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
input.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes A comment associated with this address.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
this channel.

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Digital Outputs (%Q)

Introduction
Digital output bit objects are the image of digital outputs on the logic controller.

Displaying Digital Output Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of the digital outputs:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click I/O objects Digital outputs.
Result: Digital output properties appear on the screen.

Digital Outputs Properties

This table describes each property of the digital output:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the output channel is
being referenced in a program.
Address No %Q0.i Displays the address of the digital output on
the controller, where i represents the
channel number.
If the controller has n digital output channels,
the value of i is given as 0...n-1.
For example, %Q0.3 is the digital output at
the digital output channel number 3 of the
logic controller.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
output.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes The comment associated with this address.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
this channel.

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Analog Inputs (%IW)

Introduction
Analog input word objects are the digital values of an analog signal connected to the logic
controller.
Two 0-10V analog inputs are embedded in the logic controller. The embedded analog inputs use
a 10 bits resolution converter so that each increment is approximately 10 mV (10V/210-1). Once
the system detects the value 1023, the channel is considered to be saturated.
Refer to M221 Hardware Guide (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Hardware Guide) and TMC2
Cartridges Hardware Guide used in the configuration for more details.

Displaying Analog Input Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of the analog inputs:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click I/O objects Analog inputs.
Result: Analog input properties appear on the screen.

Analog Inputs Properties

This table describes each property of the analog input:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the input channel is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %IW0.i Displays the address of the embedded
analog input on the controller, where i
represents the channel number.
If the controller has n analog input channels,
the value of i is given as 0...n-1.
For example, %IW0.1 is the analog input at
the analog input channel number 1 of the
logic controller.
%IW0.x0y Displays the address of the analog output
channel on the cartridge, where x is the
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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
input.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes The comment associated with this address.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type a comment to associate with this
address.

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Analog Outputs (%QW)

Introduction
Analog output word objects are the digital values of the analog signals recieved from the logic
controller using cartridges.
Two 0-10 V analog outputs and two 4-20 mA analog outputs are embedded in the cartridges
TMC2AQ2C and TMC2AQ2V respectively.
Refer to TMC2 Cartridges Hardware Guide used in the configuration for more details.

Displaying Analog Output Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of the analog outputs:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click I/O objects Analog outputs.
Result: Analog output properties appear on the screen.

Analog Outputs Properties

This table describes each property of the analog output:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No True/False False Indicates whether the output channel is
being referenced in a program.
Address No %QW0.x0y Displays the address of the analog output
channel on the cartridge, where x is the
cartridge number and and y is the channel
number.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
output.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes The comment associated with this address.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type a comment to associate with this
address.

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Network Objects

Network Objects

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Input Assembly Objects (%QWE) 182
Output Assembly Objects (%IWE) 184
Input Registers Objects (%QWM) 185
Output Registers Objects (%IWM) 187

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Input Assembly Objects (%QWE)

Introduction
Input assembly objects are the digital values of EtherNet/IP Input assembly frames received on the
logic controller.

Displaying Input Assembly Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of Input assembly objects:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click Network objects Input assembly.
Result: The properties window appears.

Input Assembly Properties

This table describes each property of an Input assembly object:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the object is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %QWEi The address of the Input assembly, where i
is the instance identifier.
For the maximum number of instances, refer
to Maximum Number of Objects
(see page 42).
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
object.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Fallback value Yes -32768...32767 0 Specify the value to apply to this object when
the logic controller enters the STOPPED or
an exception state.
NOTE: If Maintain values fallback mode is
configured, the object retains its current
value when the logic controller enters the
STOPPED or an exception state. The value
0 is displayed and cannot be edited. For
more details, refer to Fallback Behavior
(see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).
Comment Yes A comment associated with this object.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
this object.

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Output Assembly Objects (%IWE)

Introduction
Output assembly objects are the digital values of EtherNet/IP Output assembly frames received on
the logic controller.

Displaying Output Assembly Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of Output assembly objects:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click Network objects Output assembly.
Result: The properties window appears.

Output Assembly Properties

This table describes each property of an Output assembly object:

Parameter Editable Value Default value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the object is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %IWEi The address of the Output assembly, where
i is the instance identifier.
For the maximum number of instances, refer
to Maximum Number of Objects
(see page 42).
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
object.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes A comment associated with this object.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
this object.

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Input Registers Objects (%QWM)

Introduction
Input registers objects are the digital values of Modbus mapping table Input registers received on
the logic controller.

Displaying Input Registers Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of Input registers objects:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click Network objects Input registers.
Result: The properties window appears.

Input Registers Properties

This table describes each property of an Input registers object:

Parameter Editable Value Default value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the object is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %QWMi The address of the Input registers object,
where i is the instance identifier.
For the maximum number of instances, refer
to Maximum Number of Objects
(see page 42).
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
object.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.

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Parameter Editable Value Default value Description

Fallback value Yes -32768...32767 0 Specify the value to apply to this object when
the logic controller enters the STOPPED or
an exception state.
NOTE: If Maintain values fallback mode is
configured, the object retains its current
value when the logic controller enters the
STOPPED or an exception state. The value
0 is displayed and cannot be edited. For
more details, refer to Fallback Behavior
(see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide).
Comment Yes A comment associated with this object.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
this object.

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Output Registers Objects (%IWM)

Introduction
Output registers objects are the digital values of Modbus mapping table output registers received
on the logic controller.

Displaying Output Registers Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of Output registers objects:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click Network objects Output registers.
Result: The properties window appears.

Output Registers Properties

This table describes each property of an Output registers object:

Parameter Editable Value Default value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the object is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %IWMi The address of the Output registers object,
where i is the instance identifier.
For the maximum number of instances, refer
to Maximum Number of Objects
(see page 42).
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with this address.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with this
object.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of this symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes A comment associated with this object.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
this object.

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Function Blocks

Function Blocks

Advanced Expert Input/Output Functions

Introduction
The M221 logic controller provides:
Four fast inputs (%I0.0, %I0.1, %I0.6 and %I0.7)
Two fast outputs on controller references that contain transistor outputs (%Q0.0 and %Q0.1)

NOTE: No fast outputs functions are supported on controller references that contain relay outputs.
The M221 logic controller supports the following expert I/O functions (depending on the reference):

Functions Description
Counters Fast Counter The FC function can execute fast counts of pulses from
(Advanced input (see Modicon M221 Logic sensors, switches, and so on.
functions) Controller, Advanced
Functions Library Guide)
High Speed Counter The HSC function can execute fast counts of pulses from
(see Modicon M221 Logic sensors, switches, and so on, that are connected to the fast
Controller, Advanced inputs.
Functions Library Guide)
Pulse Generators Pulse (see Modicon M221 The PLS function generates a square wave pulse signal on
(Advanced output Logic Controller, dedicated output channels.
functions) Advanced Functions
Library Guide)
Pulse Width Modulation The PWM function generates a modulated wave signal on
(see Modicon M221 Logic dedicated output channels with a variable duty cycle.
Controller, Advanced
Functions Library Guide)
Pulse Train Output The PTO function generates a pulse train output to control a
(see Modicon M221 Logic linear single-axis stepper or servo drive in open loop mode.
Controller, Advanced
Functions Library Guide)

These functions and their function blocks are described in the Modicon M221 Logic Controller
Advanced Functions Library Guide (see Modicon M221 Logic Controller, Advanced Functions
Library Guide).
NOTE:
When an input is used as Run/Stop, it cannot be used by an expert function.
When an output is used as Alarm, it cannot be used by an expert function.

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System Objects

System Objects

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
System Bits (%S) 192
System Words (%SW) 202
Input Channel Status (%IWS) 224
Output Channel Status (%QWS) 226

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System Bits (%S)

Introduction
This section provides information about the function of system bits.

Displaying System Bits Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of the system bits:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click System objects System Bits.
Result: System bit properties appear on the screen.

System Bits Properties

This table describes each property of the system bit:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the system bit is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %Si Displays the system bit address, where i is
the bit number that represents the
sequential position of the system bit in the
memory.
If the controller has maximum n system bits,
the value of i is given as 0...n-1.
For example, %S4 is system bit 4.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with the system bit.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with the
system bit.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of the symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes A comment associated with the system bit.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
the system bit.

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System Bits Description

This table presents the description of the system bits and how they are controlled:

System Function Description Init Control

Bit State
%S0 Cold Start Normally set to 0, it is set to 1 by: 0 S or U S,
A power return with loss of data (battery malfunction), SIM
The program or an animation table.

This bit is set to 1 during the first complete scan. It is reset

to 0 by the system before the next scan.
%S1 Warm Start Normally set to 0. It is set to 1 by a power return with data 0 S
Only Read operation backup.
is available It is reset to 0 by the system at the end of the complete scan.
%S4 Time base: 10 ms The rate of status changes is measured by an internal clock. S, SIM
%S5 Time base: 100 ms They are not synchronized with the controller scan. (except
%S6 Time base: 1 s Example: %S4 %S4)
%S7 Time base: 1 min

%S10 I/O communication Normally set to 1 (TRUE on control panel). This bit can be 1 S
status set to 0 (FALSE on control panel) by the system when an I/O
communication interruption is detected. When %S10=0, the
ERR LED flashes.
%S11 Watchdog overflow Normally set to 0. This bit can be set to 1 by the system when 0 S
the program execution time (scan time) exceeds the
maximum scan time (application watchdog).
Watchdog overflow causes the controller state to change to
HALTED.
%S11 is also set to 1 by the system if the processing load is
greater than 80% of the processing capacity (refer to
%SW75 (see page 202)). If the processor load is greater
than 80% on any two consecutive measurements, the
controller goes to HALTED state. Otherwise, %S11 is reset.
%S12 Logic controller in This bit indicates that the controller is RUNNING. 0 S, SIM
RUNNING state The system sets the bit to:
1 when the controller state is RUNNING,
0 for STOPPED, BOOTING, or any other state.

S Controlled by the system

U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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Bit State
%S13 First cycle in Normally set to 0. Set to 1 by the system during the first scan 0 S, SIM
RUNNING state after the controller state has been changed to RUNNING.
%S14 I/O force activated Normally set to 0. Set to 1 by the system if at least one input 0 S, SIM
or output is being forced.
%S15 Input forced Normally set to 0. Set to 1 by the system if at least one input 0 S, SIM
is being forced.
%S16 Output forced Normally set to 0. Set to 1 by the system if at least one output 0 S, SIM
is being forced.
%S17 Last ejected bit Normally set to 0. It is set by the system according to the 0 S U, SIM
value of the last ejected bit.
It indicates the value of the last ejected bit.
%S18 Arithmetic overflow Normally set to 0. It is set to 1 in the case of an overflow 0 S U, SIM
or error when a 16-bits operation is performed, that is:
A result greater than + 32767 or less than - 32768, in
single length,
A result greater than + 2147483647 or less than -
2147483648, in double length,
A result greater than + 3.402824E+38 or less than -
3.402824E+38, in floating point,
Division by 0,
The square root of a negative number,
BTI or ITB conversion not significant: BCD value out of
limits.
It must be tested by the program after each operation where
there is a risk of an overflow; then reset to 0 by the program
if an overflow occurs.
%S19 Scan period overrun Normally set to 0, this bit is set to 1 by the system in the 0 S U
(periodic scan) event of a scan period overrun (scan time greater than the
period defined by the program at configuration or
programmed in %SW0).
This bit is reset to 0 by the program.
%S20 Index overflow Normally set to 0, it is set to 1 when the address of the 0 S U, SIM
indexed object becomes less than 0 or more than the
maximum size of an object.
It must be tested by the program after each operation where
there is a risk of overflow; then reset to 0 if an overflow
occurs.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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System Function Description Init Control

Bit State
%S21 GRAFCET Normally set to 0, it is set to 1 by: 0 U S, SIM
initialization A cold restart, %S0 = 1,
The program, in the preprocessing program part only,
using a Set Instruction (S %S21) or a set coil (S) %S21,
The terminal.

At state 1, it causes GRAFCET initialization. Active steps

are deactivated and initial steps are activated.
It is reset to 0 by the system after GRAFCET initialization.
%S22 GRAFCET reset Normally set to 0, it can only be set to 1 by the program in 0 U S, SIM
pre-processing.
At state 1, it causes the active steps of the entire GRAFCET
to be deactivated. It is reset to 0 by the system at the start of
the execution of the sequential processing.
%S23 Preset and freeze Normally set to 0, it can only be set to 1 by the program in 0 U S, SIM
GRAFCET the pre-processing program module.
Set to 1, it validates the pre-positioning of GRAFCET.
Maintaining this bit at 1 freezes the GRAFCET (freezes the
chart). It is reset to 0 by the system at the start of the
execution of the sequential processing to ensure that the
GRAFCET chart moves on from the frozen situation.
%S33 Read or Write Normally set to 0. 0 US
selection for Set to 0, the %SW33 to %SW38 contains the Ethernet
Ethernet server parameters in use (IP declared or IP assigned by BOOTP
configuration or automatic IP self assigned). These parameters are
read/change those configured in the application or those of the post
configuration in SD card (in this case, %SW98 or %SW99
or %SW100 is different from 0).
Set to 1 (if there is no post configuration in use), then the
new configuration is given by %SW33 to %SW38.
This bit can be set to its initial state 0 by the program and the
system (on cold restart). Then, the Ethernet is reset to apply
the application configuration whatever the current
configuration is.
This bit cannot be set to 1 if a post configuration is in use.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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System Function Description Init Control

Bit State
%S34 Ethernet Set to 0 to allow the autonegotiation of the speed and half or 0 U
Autonegotiation full duplex mode.
Set to 1 to force some specific configuration set in %S35 and
%S36.
NOTE: A modification in the state of %S34, %S35, or %S36
provokes a reinitialization of the Ethernet channel. As a
consequence, the Ethernet channel may not be available for
several seconds after the modification.
%S35 Ethernet half/full In case of the %S34 = 0 (autonegotiation) this bit will be set U or S
duplex mode by the system, and it will be read only for the user. But is the
%S34 = 1, the mode will be forced based on the value of this
bit set by the user:
Set to 0 if Half Duplex,
Set to 1 if Full Duplex.

NOTE: A modification in the state of %S34, %S35, or %S36

provokes a reinitialization of the Ethernet channel. As a
consequence, the Ethernet channel may not be available for
several seconds after the modification.
%S36 Ethernet speed In case of the %S34 = 0 (autonegotiation) this bit will be set U or S
by the system, and it will be read only for the user. But is the
%S34 = 1, the mode will be forced based on the value of this
bit set by the user:
Set to 0 if 10 Mbps,
Set to 1 if 100 Mbps.

NOTE: A modification in the state of %S34, %S35, or %S36

provokes a reinitialization of the Ethernet channel. As a
consequence, the Ethernet channel may not be available for
several seconds after the modification.
%S38 Permission for Normally set to 1. 1 US
events to be placed Set to 0, events cannot be placed in the events queue.
in the events queue Set to 1, events are placed in the events queue as soon
as they are detected,
This bit can be set to its initial state 1 by the program and the
system (on cold restart).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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Bit State
%S39 Saturation of the Normally set to 0. 0 US
events queue Set to 0, all events are reported.
Set to 1, at least one event is lost.

This bit can be set to 0 by the program and the system (on
cold restart).
%S49 Output rearming Normally set to 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the program. 0 US
(see page 62) Set to 0, the automatic re-arming of outputs following a
short circuit is disabled.
Set to 1, the automatic re-arming of outputs following a
short circuit is enabled.
NOTE: The bit is reset to 0 on a cold start; otherwise, the bit
value is retained.
The system bit %S10 can be used to detect within your
program that an output error has occurred. You can then use
the system word %SW139 to determine programmatically in
which cluster of outputs a short circuit or overload has
occurred.
NOTE: %S10 and %SW139 are reset to their initial state
when %S49 is set to 1.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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Bit State
%S50 Updating the date Normally set to 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the program. 0 US
and time using Set to 0, the date and time can be read.
words %SW49 to Set to 1, the date and time can be updated but not read.
%SW53
While %S50 is set to 1, the controller date and time are no
longer updated by the system and cannot be read by the
user program.
The internal RTC controller is updated on a falling edge of
%S50.
Process details:
If %S50=0, the controller regularly updates the system
words %SW49-53 from its internal clock. Reading
%SW49-53 then provides the controller internal date &
time.
Setting %S50 to 1 stops this update and allows to write
to %SW49-53 without being overwritten by the above
process.
When the controller detects a falling edge of %S50 (from
1 to 0), it applies the values of %SW49-53 to its internal
clock and restarts the update of %SW49-53.
This %S50 process is also the mechanism used by
SoMachine Basic to update the controller time from the RTC
management view. So if SoMachine Basic detects that
%S50 is already set to 1, a message informs that
SoMachine Basic cannot read the exact value of the
controller internal clock. However, this situation does not
prevent updates to the controller date & time from the RTC
management view but, if used, %S50 will be reset by
SoMachine Basic.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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Bit State
%S51 Time-of-day clock Normally set to 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the program. 0 U S, SIM
status Set to 0, the date and time are consistent.
Set to 1, the date and time must be initialized by the
program.
When this bit is set to 1, the time of day clock data is not
valid. The date and time may never have been configured,
the battery may be low, or the controller correction constant
may be invalid (never configured, difference between the
corrected clock value and the saved value, or value out of
range).
State 1 transitioning to state 0 forces a Write of the
correction constant to the RTC.
%S52 RTC write error This bit, managed by the system, is set to 1 to indicate that 0 S, SIM
detected an RTC write (requested by %S50) has not been performed
because of invalid values in %SW49 to %SW53
(see page 203). This bit is set to 0 if the requested RTC
change has been correctly applied.
%S59 Updating the date Normally set to 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the program. 0 U
and time using word Set to 0, the system word %SW59 is not managed,
%SW59 Set to 1, the date and time are incremented or
decremented according to the rising edges on the control
bits set in %SW59.
%S75 Battery status This system bit is set by the system and can be read by the 0 S
user. It indicates the battery status:
Set to 0, the external battery is operating normally.
Set to 1, external battery power is low, or no external
battery is detected.
%S91 Erase persistent Set to 1 to erase the persistent variables stored in non- US
variables in non- volatile memory.
volatile memory
%S92 %MW variables Set to 1 if there are memory word (%MW) variables stored S
saved in non-volatile in non-volatile memory.
memory Set to 0 if the data block is invalid or the write operation is in
progress.
%S93 Save %MW to non- Set this bit to 1 to store the %MW variables in the non-volatile US
volatile memory memory (up to 1000).
%S94 Restore %MW Set this bit to 1 to restore the data saved in non-volatile US
memory.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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Bit State
%S96 Backup program OK This bit can be read at any time (either by the program or 0 S, SIM
while adjusting), in particular after a cold start or a warm
restart.
Set to 0, the backup program is invalid.
Set to 1, the backup program is valid.
%S101 Changing a port Used to change a serial line port address using system 0 U
address (Modbus words %SW101 (SL1) and %SW102 (SL2). To do this, %S101
protocol) must be set to 1.
Set to 0, the address cannot be changed. The value of
%SW101 and %SW102 matches the current port address,
Set to 1, the address can be changed by changing the
values of %SW101 (SL1) and %SW102 (SL2).
NOTE: %SW101 cannot be set to 1 if a post configuration
file is defined on SL1 or SL2.
%S103 Using the ASCII Enables the use of the ASCII protocol on SL1 (%S103) or 0 U
%S104 protocol SL2 (%S104). The ASCII protocol is configured using system
words %SW103 and %SW105 for SL1, and system words
%SW104 and %SW106 for SL2.
Set to 0, the protocol used is the one configured in
SoMachine Basic, or specified in the post configuration
(see page 67).
Set to 1, the ASCII protocol is used on SL1 (%S103) or
SL2 (%S104). In this case, the system words %SW103,
%SW105, and %SW121 must be previously configured for
SL1, and %SW104, %SW106, and %SW122 for SL2. Each
change of those %SW will be taken into account after a
rising edge to %S103 or %S104.
NOTE: A rising or falling edge on %S103 or %S104
cancels an exchange in progress (EXCH instruction).
NOTE: Setting %S103 or %S104 to 0 reconfigures the
serial line with the SoMachine Basic parameters.
%S105 Modem initialization Set to 1 to send the initialization command to the modem. 0 U/S
command Reset to 0 by the system. See also %SW167
(see page 202).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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Bit State
%S119 Local I/O error Normally set to 1. This bit can be set to 0 when an I/O 1 S
detected communication interruption is detected on the logic
controller. %SW118 determines the nature of the
communication interruption. Resets to 1 when the
communication interruption disappears.
%S122 Automatically switch Set to 1, the Remote Graphic Display automatically switches 0 U
to Alarm page to the Alarm page when a rising edge is detected on an
alarm bit.
%S123 Display red backlight Set to 1, the backlight on the Remote Graphic Display is red 0 U
on alarm when an alarm is active.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
U S Set to 1 by the user, reset to 0 by the system
S U Set to 1 by the system, reset to 0 by the user
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System Words (%SW)

Introduction
This section provides information about the function of system words.

Displaying System Words Properties

Follow these steps to display properties of the system words:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click System objects System Words.
Result: System word properties appear on the screen.

System Words Properties

This table describes each property of the system word:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the system word is being
referenced in a program.
Address No %SWi Displays the system word address, where i
is the word number that represents the
sequential position of the system word in the
memory.
If the controller has maximum n system
words, the value of i is given as 0...n-1.
For example, %SW50 is system word 50.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with the system
word.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with the
system word.
If a symbol already exists, you can right-click
in the Symbol column and choose Search
and Replace to find and replace
occurrences of the symbol throughout the
program and/or program comments.
Comment Yes A comment associated with the system
word.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
the system word.

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This table presents the description of the system words and how they are controlled:

System Function Description Control

Words
%SW0 Controller scan Modifies controller scan period defined at configuration through the program U, SIM
period (master in an animation table.
task set to
periodic scan
mode)
%SW1 Periodic task Modifies the cycle time [2...255 ms] of the periodic task, without losing the U, SIM
period Period value specified in the periodic task properties window.
Allows you to recover the Period value saved in the periodic task properties
window:
in case of a cold start, or
if the value you write in %SW1 is outside [2...255] range.

The %SW1 value can be modified in the program at each end of a cycle, in
the program or in an animation table without having to stop the program.
Cycle times can be correctly observed while the program is running.
%SW6 Controller state Controller state: S, SIM
%MW60012 0 = EMPTY
2 = STOPPED
3 = RUNNING
4 = HALTED
5 = POWERLESS
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%SW7 Controller status Bit [0]: Backup/restore in progress: S, SIM
Set to 1 if backup/restore of the program is in progress,
Set to 0 if backup/restore of the program is complete or disabled.

Bit [1]: Configuration of the controller is OK:

Set to 1 if configuration ok.

Bit [2]: SD card status bits:

Set to 1 if SD card is present.

Bit [3]: SD card status bits:

Set to 1 if SD card is being accessed.

Bit [4]: Application memory status:

Set to 1 if application in RAM memory is different from that in non-
volatile memory.
Bit [6]: Not used (status 0)
Bit [7]: Controller reserved:
Set to 1 when the controller is connected to SoMachine Basic.

Bit [8]: Application in Write mode:

Set to 1 if application is protected. In this case, the clone operation
does not replicate the application (refer to Clone Management
(see page 160)).
Bit [9]: Not used (status 0)
Bit [10]: Second serial port installed as cartridge (compact only):
0 = No serial cartridge
1 = Serial cartridge installed

Bit [11]: Second serial port type:

Set to 1 = EIA RS-485

Bit [12]: Validity of the application in internal memory:

Set to 1 if the application is valid.

Bit [14]: Validity of the application in RAM memory:

Set to 1 if the application is valid.

Bit [15]: Ready for execution:

Set to 1 if ready for execution.
%SW11 Software Contains the maximum value of the watchdog. The value (10...500 ms) is U, SIM
watchdog value defined by the configuration.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW13 Boot loader For example, if %SW13=000E hex: S, SIM
version 8 MSB=00 in hexadecimal, then xx=0 in decimal
xx.yy 8 LSB=0E in hexadecimal, then yy=14 in decimal

As a result, boot loader version is 0.14, displayed as 14 decimal.

%SW14 Commercial For example, if %SW14=0232 hex: S, SIM
version, xx.yy 8 MSB=02 in hexadecimal, then xx=2 in decimal
8 LSB=32 in hexadecimal, then yy=50 in decimal

As a result, commercial version is 2.50, displayed as 250 decimal.

%SW15- Firmware version For example, if: S, SIM
%SW16 aa.bb.cc.dd %SW15=0003 hex:
8 MSB=00 in hexadecimal, then aa=00 in decimal
8 LSB=03 in hexadecimal, then bb=03 in decimal

%SW16=0B16 hex:
8 MSB=0B in hexadecimal, then cc=11 in decimal
8 LSB=16 in hexadecimal, then dd=22 in decimal

As a result, firmware version is 0.3.11.22 displayed as 00031122 decimal.

%SW17 Default status for When an error is detected in a floating arithmetic operation, bit %S18 is set S and
floating operation to 1 and the default status of %SW17 is updated according to the following U, SIM
coding:
Bit[0]: Invalid operation, result is not a number (NaN)
Bit[1]: Reserved
Bit[2]: Division by 0, result is invalid (-Infinity or +Infinity)
Bit[3]: Result greater in absolute value than +3.402824e+38, result is
invalid (-Infinity or +Infinity).
%SW18- 100 ms absolute This counter works using 2 words: S and
%SW19 timer counter %SW18 represents the least significant word, U, SIM
%SW19 represents the most significant word.

The double word (%SW18-%SW19) increases from 0 to 2^31 each 100 ms as

a counter modulo 2^31.This double word is also reset during the INIT phase
and on a reset of %S0.
%SW30 Last scan time Indicates the execution time of the last controller scan cycle (in ms). S
(master task)
NOTE: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a master task scan
cycle. If the scan time is 2.250 ms, the %SW30 is 2 and the %SW70 is 250.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW31 Max. scan time Indicates the execution time of the longest controller scan cycle since the S
(master task) last cold start (in ms).
This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start (acquisition of
inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan cycle. If the maximum scan
time is 2.250 ms, the %SW31 will be 2 and the %SW71 will be 250.
NOTE: To detect a pulse signal when the latching input option is selected,
the pulse width (TON) and the period (P) must meet the following 2
requirements:
TON 1 ms
The input signal period (P) follows the Nyquist-Shannon sampling rule
stating that the input signal period (P) is at least twice the maximum
program scan time (%SW31):
P 2 x %SW31.
%SW32 Min. scan time Indicates the execution time of shortest controller scan cycle since the last S
(master task) cold start (in ms).
NOTE: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan cycle. If the
minimum scan time is 2.250 ms, the %SW32 is 2 and the %SW72 is 250.
%SW33 IP address for The IP settings can be modified. The read or write selection is done using U
%SW34 Ethernet server the system bit %S33.
%SW35 configuration The system words %SW33...%SW38 contains the Ethernet parameters:
%SW36 read/write IP address: %SW33 and %SW34
%SW37
For IP address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB
%SW38
Subnetwork mask: %SW35 and %SW36
For subnetwork mask AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW35 = CC.DD and
%SW36 = AA.BB
Gateway address: %SW37 and %SW38
For gateway address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW37 = CC.DD and
%SW38 = AA.BB
%SW39 Periodic average Indicates the average execution time in s of the periodic task (last 5 times).
time
%SW40 Event 0 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the input %I0.2 (last 5 times).
%SW41 Event 1 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the input %I0.3 (last 5 times).
%SW42 Event 2 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the input %I0.4 (last 5 times).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW43 Event 3 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the input %I0.5 (last 5 times).
%SW44 Event 4 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the Threshold 0 of HSC0 or HSC2 (last 5 times).
%SW45 Event 5 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the Threshold 1 of HSC0 or HSC2 (last 5 times).
%SW46 Event 6 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the Threshold 0 of HSC1 or HSC3 (last 5 times).
%SW47 Event 7 average Indicates the average execution time in s of the event task associated with
time the Threshold 1 of HSC1 or HSC3 (last 5 times).
%SW48 Number of events Indicates how many events have been executed since the last cold start. S, SIM
(Counts all events except cyclic events.)
NOTE: Set to 0 (after application loading and cold start), increments on
each event execution.
%SW49 Real-Time Clock RTC functions: words containing current date and time values (in BCD): S and
%SW50 (RTC) %SW49 xN Day of the week (N=1 for U, SIM
%SW51
Monday)
%SW52
%SW53 NOTE: %SW49 is read only (S).
%SW50 00SS Seconds
%SW51 HHMM: hour and minute
%SW52 MMDD: month and day
%SW53 CCYY: century and year
Set system bit %S50 to 1 to enable updating the RTC value using system
words %SW49 to %SW53. On a falling edge of %S50 the internal RTC
controller is updated using the values written in these words. For more
details, see system bit %S50 (see page 193).
%SW54 Date and time of System words containing the date and time of the last power outage or S, SIM
%SW55 the last stop controller stop (in BCD):
%SW56 %SW54 SS Seconds
%SW57
%SW55 HHMM: hour and minute
%SW56 MMDD: month and day
%SW57 CCYY: century and year
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%SW58 Code of last stop Displays code giving cause of last stop: S, SIM
0= Unknown reason or initial value (after an application
download)
1= Run/Stop input edge
2= Stop at detected software error (controller went in
HALTED state)
3= Stop command (SoMachine Basic online button or
Remote Graphic Display)
4= Power outage
5= Stop at detected hardware error
6= Init in cold start
7= Start in stop
8= Low battery
9= Controller is not OK to run
%SW59 Adjust current Adjusts the current date. U
date Contains 2 sets of 8 bits to adjust current date.
The operation is always performed on rising edge of the bit. This word is
enabled by bit %S59.
Increment Decrement Parameter
bit 0 bit 8 Day of week Not
used
bit 1 bit 9 Seconds
bit 2 bit 10 Minutes
bit 3 bit 11 Hours
bit 4 bit 12 Days
bit 5 bit 13 Month
bit 6 bit 14 Years
bit 7 bit 15 Centuries Not
used
S Controlled by the system
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%SW62 Ethernet error Indicates the error code: S
detection 0 - No error detected
1 - Duplicate IP: the M221 Logic Controller is configured with its default IP
address (generated from the MAC address)
2 - DHCP in progress
3 - BOOTP in progress
4 - Invalid parameters: port is disabled
5 - Fixed IP address initialization in progress
6 - Ethernet link down
%SW63 EXCH1 block EXCH1 error code: S
error code 0 - operation was successful
1 - number of bytes to be transmitted exceeds the limit (> 255)
2 - insufficient transmission table
3 - insufficient word table
4 - receive table overflowed
5 - time-out elapsed
6 - transmission
7 - incorrect command within table
8 - selected port not configured/available
9 - reception error: This error code reflects an incorrect or corrupted
reception frame. It can be caused due to an incorrect configuration in the
physical parameters (for example, parity, data bits, baudrate, and so on) or
an unreliable physical connection causing signal degradation.
10 - cannot use %KW if receiving
11 - transmission offset larger than transmission table
12 - reception offset larger than reception table
13 - controller stopped EXCH processing
%SW64 EXCH2 block EXCH2 error code: See %SW63. S
error code
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%SW65 EXCH3 block 1-4, 6-13: See %SW63. (Note that error code 5 is invalid and replaced by the S
error code Ethernet-specific error codes 109 and 122 described below.)
The following are Ethernet-specific error codes:
101 - incorrect IP address
102 - no TCP connection
103 - no socket available (all connection channels are busy)
104 - network is down
105 - network cannot be reached
106 - network dropped connection on reset
107 - connection aborted by peer device
108 - connection reset by peer device
109 - connection time-out elapsed
110 - rejection on connection attempt
111 - host is down
120 - incorrect index (remote device is not indexed in configuration table)
121 - system error (MAC, chip)
122 - receiving process timed-out after data was sent
123 - Ethernet initialization in progress
%SW67 Function and type Contains the logic controller code ID. For more information, refer to the S, SIM
of controller M221 Logic Controller Code ID table (see page 223).
%SW70 Scan time Indicates the execution time of the last controller scan cycle (in s).
microseconds
NOTE: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
resolution
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a master task scan
cycle. If the scan time is 2.250 ms, the %SW30 will be 2 and the %SW70 will
be 250.
%SW71 Max. scan time Indicates the execution time of the longest controller scan cycle since the
microseconds last cold start (in ms).
resolution
NOTE: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan cycle. If the
scan time is 2.250 ms, the %SW31 will be 2 and the %SW71 will be 250.
%SW72 Min. scan time Indicates the execution time of the shortest controller scan cycle since the
microseconds last cold start (in ms).
resolution
NOTE: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
(acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a scan cycle. If the
scan time is 2.250 ms, the %SW32 will be 2 and the %SW72 will be 250.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW75 Load of processor Indicates the percentage of processing load. S
Processing load is defined as the percentage of the total available
processing time that is used to process your program tasks (this value is an
average and it is calculated every second). In case of processing load higher
than 80% for two consecutive periods of time, the controller goes to HALTED
state.
%SW76 to Down counters These 4 words serve as 1 ms timers. They are decremented individually by S and
%SW79 1-4 the system every ms if they have a positive value. This gives 4 down U, SIM
counters down counting in ms which is equal to an operating range of 1 ms
to 32767 ms. Setting bit 15 to 1 can stop decrementation.
%SW80 Status of Bit [0]: All embedded analog inputs in normal state S and
embedded analog Bit [6]: Set to 1 if an error is detected on analog input 0 U, SIM
inputs Bit [7]: Set to 1 if an error is detected on analog input 1
All other bits are reserved and set to 0
%SW94 Application If the application changes, in terms of configuration or programming data, S, SIM
%SW95 signature the signature (sum of all checksums) also changes.
%MW60028- If %SW94 = 91F3 in hexadecimal, the application signature is 91F3 in
%MW60034 hexadecimal.
%SW96 Diagnostics for Bit [1]: This bit is set by the firmware to indicate when the save is S, SIM
save/restore complete:
function of Set to 1 if the backup is complete.
program and Set to 0 if a new backup is requested.
%MW
Bit [2]: Back up error detected, refer to bits 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 for further
information:
Set to 1 if an error is detected.
Set to 0 if a new backup is requested.

Bit [6]: Set to 1 if the controller contains a valid application in RAM

memory.
Bit [10]: Difference detected between RAM memory and non-volatile
memory.
Set to 1 if there is a difference.

Bit [12]: Indicates if a restore error has occurred:

Set to 1 if an error is detected.

Bit [14]: Indicates if a non-volatile memory write error has occurred:

Set to 1 if an error is detected.

S Controlled by the system

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%SW98 Post configuration The bits are set to 1 when the post configuration was applied for the S
status (Serial Line parameter:
1) Bit[0]: Hardware option (RS485 or RS232)
Bit[1]: Baudrate
Bit[2]: Parity
Bit[3]: Data size
Bit[4]: Number of stop bits
Bit[5]: Modbus address
Bit[6]: Polarization (if available in the port)
%SW99 Post configuration The bits are set to 1 when the post configuration was applied for the S
status (Serial Line parameter:
2) Bit[0]: Hardware option (RS485)
Bit[1]: Baudrate
Bit[2]: Parity
Bit[3]: Data size
Bit[4]: Number of stop bits
Bit[5]: Modbus address
Bit[6]: Polarization (if available in the port)
%SW100 Post configuration The bits are set to 1 when the post configuration was applied for the S
status (Ethernet) parameter:
Bit[0]: IP mode (fixed, DHCP, or BOOTP)
Bit[1]: IP address
Bit[2]: Network submask
Bit[3]: Default gateway
Bit[4]: Device name

NOTE: The post configuration has priority over the configuration provided
by your application. The configuration of your application is not taken into
account if the M221 Logic Controller has a post configuration.
%SW101 Value of the When bit %S101 is set to 1, you can change the Modbus address of SL1 or U
%SW102 Modbus address SL2. The address of SL1 is %SW101. The address of SL2 is %SW102.
port
NOTE: The update is applied immediately after writing a new address to
%SW101 or %SW102.
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%SW103 Configuration for When bit %S103 (SL1) or %S104 (SL2) is set to 1, the ASCII protocol is used. S, U
%SW104 use of the ASCII System word %SW103 (SL1) or %SW104 (SL2) must be set according to the
protocol elements below:

Baud rate:
000: 1200 baud,
001: 2400 baud,
010: 4800 baud,
011: 9600 baud,
100: 19200 baud,
101: 38400 baud,
110: 57600 baud,
111: 115200 baud.

RTS/CTS:
0: disabled,
1: enabled.

Parity:
00: none,
10: odd,
11: even.

Stop bit:
0: 1 stop bit,
1: 2 stop bits.

Data bits:
0: 7 data bits,
1: 8 data bits.

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%SW105 Configuration for When bit %S103 (SL1) or %S104 (SL2) is set to 1, the ASCII protocol is used. S, U
%SW106 use of the ASCII System word %SW105 (SL1) or %SW106 (SL2) must be set according to the
protocol elements below:

%SW107 MAC address Indicates the controller MAC address (only references with Ethernet S
%SW108 channel).
%SW109 For MAC address AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF:
%SW107 = AA:BB
%SW108 = CC:DD
%SW109 = EE:FF

%SW114 Enable schedule Enables or disables operation of schedule blocks by the program: S and
blocks Bit [0]: Enable/disable schedule block number 0 U, SIM
Set to 0: disabled
Set to 1: enabled

...
Bit [15]: Enable/disable schedule block number 15
Set to 0: disabled
Set to 1: enabled

Initially all schedule blocks are enabled.

The default value is FFFF hex.
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%SW118 Logic controller Indicates conditions on logic controller. S, SIM
status word For a controller operating normally, the value of this word is FFFF hex.
Bit [9]:
Set to 0: External error detected or communication interruption, for
example duplicate IP address
Set to 1: No error detected.

Bit [10]:
Set to 0: Invalid internal configuration; contact Schneider Electric
customer service.
Set to 1: No error detected.

Bit [13]:
Set to 0: Configuration error detected (mandatory modules, as
defined by the I/O expansion bus configuration, are absent or
otherwise inoperative when the logic controller attempts to start the
I/O expansion bus). In this case, the I/O bus does not start.
Set to 1: No error detected.

Bit [14]:
Set to 0: One or more modules have ceased communication with the
logic controller after the I/O expansion bus is started. This is the case
whether an I/O expansion module is defined as mandatory or optional
but present at start-up.
Set to 1: No error detected.

Bit [15]:
Set to 0: Cartridge error detected (configuration or runtime operation).
Set to 1: No error detected.

NOTE: The other bits of this word are set to 1 and are reserved.
%SW119 Optional module One bit for each expansion module in the configuration: S, SIM
feature Bit [0]: Reserved for the logic controller
configuration Bit n: Module n
Set to 1: Module is marked as optional in the configuration.
Set to 0: Module is not marked as optional in the configuration.

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%SW120 Expansion I/O 1 bit for each expansion module in the configuration. S, SIM
module status Bit 0: Reserved for the logic controller
When the logic controller attempts to start the I/O bus, bit n:
0 = no error detected
1 = error detected or module not present. The I/O expansion bus does
not start unless the corresponding bit in %SW119 is set to TRUE
(indicating the module is marked as optional).
When the I/O bus is started, bit n:
0 = no error detected
1 = error detected on the I/O expansion module (regardless it is a module
marked as optional).
%SW121 Configuration for When bit %S103 (SL1) or %S104 (SL2) is set to 1, the ASCII protocol is used. U
%SW122 use of ASCII You can change the ASCII frame size of SL1 or SL2. The ASCII frame size
protocol of SL1 is %SW121, and that of SL2 is %SW122.
The value is used only on EXCH instruction start. Then, if some bytes are
already received, you cannot stop the reception until the last byte.
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%SW128 Cartridge 1 status Indicates the status code for the cartridge: S, SIM
LSB: presents the status of the I/O channel 1
%SW129 Cartridge 2 status
MSB: presents the status of the I/O channel 2

General status:
0x80: Cartridge is not present and it is not configured in SoMachine
Basic.
0x81: Module is present, but it is not configured.
0x82: Internal communication error with the cartridge.
0x83: Internal communication error with the cartridge.
0x84: Detected cartridge different from the configuration.
0x85: Configured cartridge is not detected.

Input channel operation status:

0x00: Normal.
0x01: Conversion in progress.
0x02: Initialization.
0x03: Input operation setting error detected or module without input.
0x04: Reserved.
0x05: Wiring error detected (High limit range out).
0x06: Wiring error detected (Low limit range out).
0x07: Non-volatile memory error detected.
Others: Reserved.

Output channel operation status:

0x00: Normal.
0x01: Reserved.
0x02: Initialization.
0x03: Output operation setting error detected or module without output.
0x04: Reserved.
0x05: Reserved.
0x06: Reserved.
0x07: Non-volatile memory error detected.
Others: Reserved.
%SW130 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.2.
%SW131 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.3.
%SW132 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.4.
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%SW133 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.5.
%SW134 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 0 of HSC0 or HSC2.
%SW135 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 1 of HSC0 or HSC2.
%SW136 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 0 of HSC1 or HSC3.
%SW137 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in s of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 1 of HSC1 or HSC3.
%SW138 Periodic task Indicates the last execution time in s of the periodic task. S
execution time
%SW139 Embedded digital Indicates the protection error status of output blocks: S
output protection Bit0 = 1 - Q0 - Q3 protect error - Block0
Bit1 = 1 - Q4 - Q7 protect error - Block1
Bit2 = 1 - Q8 - Q11 protect error - Block2
Bit3 = 1 - Q12 - Q15 protect error - Block3
NOTE: %SW139 is not used for sink outputs.
%SW148 Number of Maximum 1,000 variables. For more information, refer to Persistent U
persistent Variables Saved by User Request (see page 60).
variables
%SW149 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.2.
%SW150 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.3.
%SW151 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.4.
%SW152 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time input %I0.5.
%SW153 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 0 of HSC0 or HSC2.
%SW154 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 1 of HSC0 or HSC2.
%SW155 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 0 of HSC1 or HSC3.
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%SW156 Event execution Indicates the last execution time in ms of the event task associated with the S
time Threshold 1 of HSC1 or HSC3.
%SW157 Periodic Indicates the last execution time of the periodic task in ms. S
execution time
%SW158 Periodic average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the periodic task (last 5 times). S
time
%SW159 Event 0 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the input %I0.2 (last 5 times).
%SW160 Event 1 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the input %I0.3 (last 5 times).
%SW161 Event 2 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the input %I0.4 (last 5 times).
%SW162 Event 3 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the input %I0.5 (last 5 times).
%SW163 Event 4 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the Threshold 0 of HSC0 or HSC2 (last 5 times).
%SW164 Event 5 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the Threshold 1 of HSC0 or HSC2 (last 5 times).
%SW165 Event 6 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the Threshold 0 of HSC1 or HSC3 (last 5 times).
%SW166 Event 7 average Indicates the average execution time in ms of the event task associated with S
time the Threshold 1 of HSC1 or HSC3 (last 5 times).
%SW167 Status of Modem %SW167 indicates the status of the initialization command sent to the S
initialization modem:
command If the modem does not respond to the initialization command within 10
attempts, its value is FFFF; modem does not respond.
If the modem responds OK within the 10 attempts, its value is 0; modem
is present and has accepted the initialization command.
If the modem sends something else within the 10 attempts, its value is 4;
incorrect response from the modem, or the modem rejects the
initialization command.
NOTE: %S105 can be used to re-send the modem initialization command.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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Words
%SW168 Modbus TCP Indicates the number of Ethernet Modbus TCP server connections in use. S
Connections in
NOTE: If you disconnect the cable, the connection is not closed
use
immediately. Each time the cable is re-connected to the network, it requests
a new connection and the number of connections in use indicated by
%SW168 increases.
%SW170 Frames Indicates the count of frames transmitted by the serial line 1. S
transmitted
Serial line 1
%SW171 Frames Indicates the count of frames transmitted by the serial line 2. S
transmitted
Serial line 2
%SW172 Frames Indicates the count of frames transmitted by the USB channel. S
transmitted USB
%SW173 Frames Indicates the count of frames transmitted by Modbus TCP on Ethernet. S
transmitted
Modbus TCP
%SW174 Frames received Indicates the count of frames correctly received by the serial line 1. S
successfully
Serial line 1
%SW175 Frames received Indicates the count of frames correctly received by the serial line 2. S
successfully
Serial line 2
%SW176 Frames received Indicates the count of frames correctly received by the USB channel. S
successfully
USB
%SW177 Frames received Indicates the count of frames correctly received by the Modbus TCP on S
successfully Ethernet.
Modbus TCP
%SW178 Frames received Indicates the count of frames received with an error detected for the serial S
with an error line 1.
Serial line 1
%SW179 Frames received Indicates the count of frames received with an error detected for the serial S
with an error line 2.
Serial line 2
%SW180 Frames received Indicates the count of frames received with an error detected for the USB S
with an error channel.
USB
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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Words
%SW181 Frames received Indicates the count of frames received with an error detected for Modbus S
with an error TCP on Ethernet.
Modbus TCP
%SW182 Remote Graphic Indicates the connection state of the Remote Graphic Display: S
Display 0: Display not connected
connection state 1: Display application not ready
2: Display application transfer
3: Display application running
4: Display firmware update required
5: Display firmware transfer in progress
%SW183 Remote Graphic Indicates the last error detected on the Remote Graphic Display: S
Display last error 0: No error detected
detected 1: Display application transfer unsuccessful
2: Incompatible version of the display
%SW184 Remote Graphic Indicates the page index of the displayed page on the Remote Graphic S, U
Display Page Display.
Index When written, specifies the page index of the page to display on the Remote
Graphic Display, if it exists. Otherwise, the value is ignored.
A page index is generated by SoMachine Basic when the user creates a new
Operator Interface page.
The following pages have fixed page index values:
112: Setup Menu
113: Controller Information
114: Controller Setup
117: Display Setup
120: Controller State
121: Controller Status
128: Alarm View
%SW185 TMH2GDB Firmware version of the TMH2GDB Remote Graphic Display. S
firmware version For example, %SW185 = 0104 hex means that the firmware version is V1.4.
xx.yy
%SW188 Frames Total number of frames transmitted via the Modbus mapping table. S
transmitted -
Modbus Mapping
table
%SW189 Frames received - Total number of frames received without error via the Modbus mapping S
Modbus Mapping table.
table
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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Words
%SW190, Class 1 outgoing Total number of outgoing packets sent for implicit (Class 1) connections. S
%SW191 packets sent
%SW192, Class 1 incoming Total number of incoming packets received for implicit (Class 1) S
%SW193 packets received connections.
%SW194, Unconnected Total number of incoming unconnected packets, including packets that S
%SW195 incoming packets would be returned if an error was detected.
received
%SW196, Unconnected Total number of incoming unconnected packets that had an invalid format, S
%SW197 incoming packets or targeted an unsupported service, class, instance, attribute, or member.
invalid
%SW198, Incoming packets Total number of incoming packets for explicit (Class 3) connections, S
%SW199 received for including packets that would be returned if an error was detected.
explicit (Class 3)
connections
%SW200, Incoming Class 3 Total number of explicit (Class 3) packets that had an invalid format, or S
%SW201 packets invalid targeted an unsupported service, class, instance, attribute, or member.
%SW202 Instance input Instance input configured in SoMachine Basic. Default value: 0 S
%SW203 Input size Input size configured in SoMachine Basic. Default value: 0 S
%SW204 Instance output Instance output configured in SoMachine Basic. Default value: 0 S
%SW205 Output size Output size configured in SoMachine Basic. Default value: 0 S
%SW206 Timeout Total number of connection timeouts that have occurred in connections. S, U
Default value: 0
%SW207 Status of the Indicates the status of the EtherNet/IP class 1 connection: S
Ethernet/IP 0: At least one connection is idle.
class 1 1: The open connections are in run.
connection 2: At least one connection has no indication or no communication.

NOTE: Status 2 overrides status 0.

NOTE: The application must be configured with a functional level
(see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide) of at least Level 3.2 for this word
to be supported.
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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M221 Logic Controller Code ID

This table presents the code IDs of the M221 Logic Controller references:

Reference Code ID
TM221M16R 0x0780
TM221ME16R 0x0781
TM221M16T 0x0782
TM221ME16T 0x0783
TM221M32TK 0x0784
TM221ME32TK 0x0785
TM221C16R 0x0786
TM221CE16R 0x0787
TM221C16U 0x0796
TM221CE16U 0x0797
TM221C16T 0x0788
TM221CE16T 0x0789
TM221C24R 0x078A
TM221CE24R 0x078B
TM221C24T 0x078C
TM221CE24T 0x078D
TM221C24U 0x0798
TM221CE24U 0x0799
TM221C40R 0x078E
TM221CE40R 0x078F
TM221C40T 0x0790
TM221CE40T 0x0791
TM221C40U 0x079A
TM221CE40U 0x079B

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Input Channel Status (%IWS)

Introduction
The following provides information about the properties of input channel status words. A dedicated
input channel status word exists for each analog input channel added using an I/O expansion
module or TMC2 cartridge.

Displaying Input Channel Status Word Properties

Follow these steps to display the properties of the input channel status words:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click System objects Input Status Words.
Result: Input channel status word properties is displayed.

Input Channel Status Word Properties

This table describes each property of the input channel status word:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the input channel status
word is being referenced in a program.
Address No %IWSx.y or The address of the input channel status
%IWS0.x0y word.
For I/O expansion modules:
x is the module number
y is the channel number

For analog cartridges:

x is the cartridge number
y is the channel number

For example, %IWS0.101 is the address of

the second channel of the cartridge in the
first slot of the logic controller.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with the input
channel status word.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with the
input channel status word.
If a symbol already exists, right-click in the
Symbol column and choose Search and
Replace to find and replace occurrences of
the symbol throughout the program and/or
program comments.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Comment Yes A comment associated with the input
channel status word.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
the input channel status word.

For More Information

To view the possible values of the input channel status word:

For information on: refer to...

TM3 expansion modules TM3 Analog I/O Modules Diagnostics
TM2 expansion modules TM2 Analog I/O Modules Diagnostics
TMC2 cartridges TMC2 Analog Cartridge Diagnostics (see Modicon TMC2, Cartridges,
Programming Guide)

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Output Channel Status (%QWS)

Introduction
The following provides information about the properties of output status words. A dedicated output
channel status word exists for each analog output channel added using an I/O expansion module
or TMC2 cartridge.

Displaying Output Channel Status Words Properties

Follow these steps to display the properties of the output channel status words:

Step Action
1 Select the Tools tab in the left-hand area of the Programming window.
2 Click System objects Output Status Words.
Result: Output channel status word properties are displayed in the properties window.

Output Channel Status Word Properties

This table describes each property of the output channel status word:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Used No TRUE/FALSE FALSE Indicates whether the output channel status
word is being referenced in a program.
Address No %QWSx.yor The address of the output channel status
%QWS0.x0y word.
For I/O expansion modules:
x is the module number
y is the channel number

For cartridges:
x is the cartridge number
y is the channel number

For example, %QWS3.0 is the address of the

first output channel in the third I/O expansion
module connected to the logic controller.
Symbol Yes The symbol associated with the output
channel status word.
Double-click in the Symbol column and type
the name of the symbol to associate with the
output channel status word.
If a symbol already exists, right-click in the
Symbol column and choose Search and
Replace to find and replace occurrences of
the symbol throughout the program and/or
program comments.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Comment Yes A comment associated with the output
channel status word.
Double-click in the Comment column and
type an optional comment to associate with
the output channel status word.

For More Information

To view the possible values of the output channel status word:

For information on: refer to...

TM3 expansion modules TM3 Analog I/O Modules Diagnostics
TM2 expansion modules TM2 Analog I/O Modules Diagnostics
TMC2 cartridges TMC2 Analog Cartridge Diagnostics (see Modicon TMC2, Cartridges,
Programming Guide)

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A
analog input
Converts received voltage or current levels into numerical values. You can store and process these
values within the logic controller.
analog output
Converts numerical values within the logic controller and sends out proportional voltage or current
levels.
application
A program including configuration data, symbols, and documentation.

B
BOOTP
(bootstrap protocol) A UDP network protocol that can be used by a network client to automatically
obtain an IP address (and possibly other data) from a server. The client identifies itself to the server
using the client MAC address. The server, which maintains a pre-configured table of client device
MAC addresses and associated IP addresses, sends the client its pre-configured IP address.
BOOTP was originally used as a method that enabled diskless hosts to be remotely booted over a
network. The BOOTP process assigns an infinite lease of an IP address. The BOOTP service
utilizes UDP ports 67 and 68.

C
configuration
The arrangement and interconnection of hardware components within a system and the hardware
and software parameters that determine the operating characteristics of the system.
controller
Automates industrial processes (also known as programmable logic controller or programmable
controller).

D
DHCP
(dynamic host configuration protocol) An advanced extension of BOOTP. DHCP is more
advanced, but both DHCP and BOOTP are common. (DHCP can handle BOOTP client requests.)

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digital I/O
(digital input/output) An individual circuit connection at the electronic module that corresponds
directly to a data table bit. The data table bit holds the value of the signal at the I/O circuit. It gives
the control logic digital access to I/O values.

E
EDS
(electronic data sheet) A file for fieldbus device description that contains, for example, the
properties of a device such as parameters and settings.
EtherNet/IP
(Ethernet industrial protocol) An open communications protocol for manufacturing automation
solutions in industrial systems. EtherNet/IP is in a family of networks that implement the common
industrial protocol at its upper layers. The supporting organization (ODVA) specifies EtherNet/IP
to accomplish global adaptability and media independence.
EtherNet/IP Adapter
An EtherNet/IP Adapter, sometimes also called a server, is an end-device in an EtherNet/IP
network. I/O blocks and drives can be EtherNet/IP Adapter devices.
expansion bus
An electronic communication bus between expansion I/O modules and a controller.

G
GRAFCET
The functioning of a sequential operation in a structured and graphic form.
This is an analytical method that divides any sequential control system into a series of steps, with
which actions, transitions, and conditions are associated.

H
HMI
(human machine interface) An operator interface (usually graphical) for human control over
industrial equipment.

I
I/O
(input/output)

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IEC 61131-3
Part 3 of a 3-part IEC standard for industrial automation equipment. IEC 61131-3 is concerned with
controller programming languages and defines 2 graphical and 2 textual programming language
standards. The graphical programming languages are ladder diagram and function block diagram.
The textual programming languages include structured text and instruction list.
IL
(instruction list) A program written in the language that is composed of a series of text-based
instructions executed sequentially by the controller. Each instruction includes a line number, an
instruction code, and an operand (refer to IEC 61131-3).
Input Assembly
Assemblies are blocks of data exchanged between network devices and the logic controller. An
Input Assembly generally contains status information from a network device read by the controller.
instruction list language
A program written in the instruction list language that is composed of a series of text-based
instructions executed sequentially by the controller. Each instruction includes a line number, an
instruction code, and an operand (see IEC 61131-3).

L
ladder diagram language
A graphical representation of the instructions of a controller program with symbols for contacts,
coils, and blocks in a series of rungs executed sequentially by a controller (see IEC 61131-3).
LAN
(local area network) A short-distance communications network that is implemented in a home,
office, or institutional environment.
LD
(ladder diagram) A graphical representation of the instructions of a controller program with symbols
for contacts, coils, and blocks in a series of rungs executed sequentially by a controller (refer to
IEC 61131-3).
LSB
(least significant bit/byte) The part of a number, address, or field that is written as the right-most
single value in conventional hexadecimal or binary notation.

M
master task
A processor task that is run through its programming software. The master task has 2 sections:
IN: Inputs are copied to the IN section before execution of the master task.
OUT: Outputs are copied to the OUT section after execution of the master task.

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Modbus
The protocol that allows communications between many devices connected to the same network.
MSB
(most significant bit/byte The part of a number, address, or field that is written as the left-most
single value in conventional hexadecimal or binary notation.

O
Output Assembly
Assemblies are blocks of data exchanged between network devices and the logic controller. An
Output Assembly generally contains command sent by the controller to network devices.

P
periodic execution
The task is executed either cyclically or periodically. In periodic mode, you determine a specific
time (period) in which the task is executed. If it is executed under this time, a waiting time is
generated before the next cycle. If it is executed over this time, a control system indicates the
overrun. If the overrun is too high, the controller is stopped.
periodic task
The periodic task is a periodic, high-priority task of short duration that runs on a logic controller
through its programming software. The short duration of the periodic task prevents it from
interfering with the execution of slower, lower priority tasks. A periodic task is useful when fast
periodic changes in digital inputs need to be monitored.
PID
(proportional, integral, derivative) A generic control loop feedback mechanism (controller) widely
used in industrial control systems.
post configuration
(post configuration) An option that allows to modify some parameters of the application without
changing the application. Post configuration parameters are defined in a file that is stored in the
controller. They are overloading the configuration parameters of the application.
program
The component of an application that consists of compiled source code capable of being installed
in the memory of a logic controller.
protocol
A convention or standard definition that controls or enables the connection, communication, and
data transfer between 2 computing system and devices.

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R
RTC
(real-time clock) A battery-backed time-of-day and calender clock that operates continuously, even
when the controller is not powered for the life of the battery.

S
security parameters
A set of configuration parameters used to enable or disable specific protocols and features relating
to the cybersecurity of an application.
SFC
(sequential function chart) A language that is composed of steps with associated actions,
transitions with associated logic condition, and directed links between steps and transitions. (The
SFC standard is defined in IEC 848. It is IEC 61131-3 compliant.)
SMS
(short message service) A standard communication service for telephones (or other devices) that
send short text messages over the mobile communications system.

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Index
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Symbols %TM, 40
%C, 40
%DR, 40
%FC, 40
A
advanced expert functions, 189
%FREQGEN, 40
analog inputs, 93
%HSC, 40
configuration, 93
%I, 40, 176
introduction, 93
%IW, 40, 178
properties, 178
%IWE, 40, 184
analog outputs
%IWM, 40, 187
properties, 180
%IWM/%QWM, 139
application download, 57
%IWS (input channel status), 224
%KD, 40
%KF, 40
%KW, 40
B
%M, 40 backup controller memory, 171
%MD, 40 boot controller, 57
%MF, 40
%MSG, 40
%MW, 40
C
%PLS, 40 cartridges
%PWM, 40 configuration, 127
%Q, 40, 177 TMC2, 127
%QW, 40, 180 Cold Start, 59
%QWE, 40, 182 configuration
%QWM, 40, 185 building a configuration, 74
%QWS (Output channel status), 226 configuration introduction, 74
%R, 40 Frequency Meter, 105
%S, 40 HSC, 100
%S (system bits), 192 controller
%S93, 60 configuration, 73, 83
%S94, 60, 61 configuration features, 31
%SBR, 40 controller state, 52, 53
%SC, 40 BOOTING, 54
%SW, 40 EMPTY, 54
%SW (system words), 202 HALTED, 55
%SW118, 80 POWERLESS, 56
%SW119, 80 RUNNING, 55
%SW120, 80 STOPPED, 55
%SW148, 60, 60, 61 cyber security, 133
%SW6, 53, 56

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D firmware, 84, 162

updating with executive loader, 84
digital inputs, 86
updating with SD card, 162
configuration, 86
firmware updates, 56
introduction, 86
frequency generator
properties, 176
configuration, 118
digital outputs, 90
Frequency Meter
configuration, 90
configuration, 105
configuration parameters, 90
configuring fallback values for, 90
introduction, 90
properties, 177
H
HALTED state, 59
downloading applications, 56
hardware initialization values, 62
high speed counters, 96
E configuration, 98
introduction, 96
EDS file, Modbus TCP, 143
HSC
embedded communication
configuration, 100
configuration, 129
embedded input/output
configuration, 85
Ethernet
I
I/O assignment, 96
configuration, 133
I/O bus
cyber security, 133
configuration, 119
introduction, 131
I/O configuration general information
Ethernet services, 132
general practices, 120
Ethernet/IP
I/O objects
configuration, 141
analog inputs, 178
executive loader, 84
Analog Outputs, 180
expansion modules
digital inputs, 176
configuration, 127
digital outputs, 177
TM2, 127
Init command, 145
TM3, 127
initialization values, 62
Initialize controller, 57
F Input assembly
properties, 182
fallback
input channel status (%IWS)), 224
values, configuring, 90
input registers
fallback behavior configuration, 63
properties, 185
fallback execution, 63
fallback management, 63
fallback values, 63 M
fallbackj value, 182, 185
Machine.cfg (post configuration file), 69
features
maintain values fallback mode, 182, 185
key features, 20, 26
mapping table, modbus TCP, 139, 153, 185,

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memory objects Presentation, 67
backing up and restoring, 171 programming languages
modbus mapping table, 137, 139 IL, LD, 26
modbus TCP IL, LD, Grafcet, 20
configuration, 137 pulse generators, 108
EDS file, 143 configuration, 108
mapping table, 153, 185 FREQGEN configuration, 118
remote servers, 139 introduction, 108
PLS configuration, 110
PTO configuration, 115
N PWM configuration, 113
network objects, 139, 181
Input assembly, 182
Input registers, 185 R
Output assembly, 184 rearming outputs, 64
Output registers, 187 restore controller memory, 171
RUN Controller, 58
Run/Stop, 88
O configuring digital input as, 88
objects
addressing, 40
addressing examples, 40 S
definition of, 33 SD card, 162
introduction, 34 application management, 164
maximum number allowed, 42 cloning, 160
network, 181 post configuration management, 166
object types, 34 updating firmware, 162
Output assembly serial line, 144
properties, 184 configuration, 145
output behavior, 62, 64 configuring to use %SEND_RECV_SMS,
Output channel status (%QWS)), 226 145
output forcing, 64 introduction, 144
output rearming, 64 software initialization values, 62
output registers STOP Controller, 58
properties, 187 supported devices, 127
system bits
%S93, 60
P %S94, 60, 61
persistent variables, 60 system bits (%S), 192
Post Conf system words
Presentation, 67 %SW118, 80
post configuration %SW119, 80
file management, 69 %SW120, 80
%SW148, 60, 60, 61

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U
unit ID, 139
updating firmware, 84, 162
uploading applications, 56

W
Warm start, 59

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