Modicon M221

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Modicon M221
Logic Controller
Programming Guide
07/2014
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 Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Part I Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 1 About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . 15
TM221C Logic Controller Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TM221M Logic Controller Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 2 Configuration Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.1 Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Object Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Addressing I/O Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maximum Number of Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.2 Task Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tasks and Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Maximum Number of Tasks and Priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.3 Controller States and Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Controller State Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Controller States Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Controller State Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Persistent Variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Output Behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Part II Configuring the M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 3 How to Configure a Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Building a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuring the M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Downloading Firmware Updates with an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Updating Firmware using Executive Loader Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chapter 4 Embedded Input/Output Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Configuring Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configuring High Speed Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Configuring Pulse Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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 Chapter 5 I/O Bus Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
I/O Configuration General Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Maximum Hardware Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Configuring Cartridges and Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chapter 6 Embedded Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . 97
6.1 Ethernet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Configuring Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Configuring Modbus TCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.2 Serial Line Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Configuring Serial Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Part III Programming the M221 Logic Controller . . . . . . 109
Chapter 7 How to Use the Source Code Examples . . . . . . . . . . . 111
How to Use the Source Code Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Chapter 8 I/O Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Digital Inputs (%I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Digital Outputs (%Q) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Analog Inputs (%IW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Analog Outputs (%QW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Chapter 9 Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Advanced Expert Input/Output Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Chapter 10 System Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
System Bits (%S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
System Words (%SW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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Important Information

NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device
before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear
throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention
to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

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PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified
personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of
the use of this material.
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.

Validity Note
This document has been updated with the release of SoMachine Basic V1.2.

Related Documents

Title of Documentation Reference Number

SoMachine Basic - Operating Guide EIO0000001354 (ENG)
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SoMachine Basic Generic Functions - Library Guide EIO0000001474 (ENG)
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EIO0000001477 (SPA)
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Modicon M221 Logic Controller Advanced Functions - Library Guide EIO0000002007 (ENG)
EIO0000002008 (FRA)
EIO0000002009(GER)
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EIO0000002011 (ITA)
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EIO0000002013 (POR)
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Modicon M221 Logic Controller - Hardware Guide EIO0000001384 (ENG)
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Modicon TMC2 Cartridge - Programming Guide EIO0000001782 (ENG)
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Guide EIO0000001397 (FRA)
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Modicon TM3 Digital I/O Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001408 (ENG)
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Modicon TM3 Analog I/O Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001414 (ENG)
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Modicon TM3 Expert Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001420 (ENG)
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Modicon TM3 Safety Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000001831 (ENG)
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Modicon TM2 Expansion Modules Configuration - Programming EIO0000000396 (ENG)
Guide EIO0000000397 (FRE)
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EIO0000000400 (ITA)
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Modicon TM2 Digital I/O Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000000028 (ENG)
EIO0000000029 (FRA)
EIO0000000030 (GER)
EIO0000000031 (SPA)
EIO0000000032 (ITA)
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Modicon TM2 Analog I/O Modules - Hardware Guide EIO0000000034 (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.

1
For 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.

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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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 Modicon M221
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 15
2 Configuration Features 25

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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 16
TM221M Logic Controller Description 20

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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 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)

Power Supply
The power supply of the TM221C Logic Controller is 24 Vdc or 100...240 Vac.

Real Time Clock

The M221 Logic Controller includes a Real Time Clock (RTC) system.

Run/Stop
The M221 Logic Controller can be operated externally by the following:
 a hardware Run/Stop switch
 a Run/Stop operation by a dedicated digital input, defined in the software configuration (for more
information, refer to Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 64).)
 SoMachine Basic software (for more information, refer to Toolbar (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide)).

Memory
This table describes the different types of memory:

Memory Type Size Used to

RAM 512 Kbyte, of which 256 Kbyte available execute the application and contain data
for the application.
Flash 1.5 Mbyte, of which 256 Kbyte is used to save the application
backup the user application and data in
case of power outage.

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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
 Analog outputs

Removable Storage
The M221 Logic Controllers include an embedded SD card slot.
The main uses of the SD card are:
 Initializing the controller with a new application
 Updating the controller firmware

Embedded Communication Features

The following types of communication ports are available depending on the controller reference:
 Ethernet
 USB Mini-B
 Serial Line 1

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TM221C Logic Controller

Reference Digital Digital Outputs Analog Communication Ports Power Supply

Inputs Inputs
TM221C16R 5 regular 7 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port 100...240 Vac
inputs(1) 1 USB programming port
TM221CE16R 4 fast inputs Yes 1 serial line port
(HSC)(2) 1 USB programming port
1 Ethernet port
TM221C16T 5 regular Source outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
inputs(1) 5 regular transistor 1 USB programming port
TM221CE16T 4 fast inputs outputs Yes 1 serial line port
2 fast outputs
(HSC)(2) 1 USB programming port
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3) 1 Ethernet port
TM221C24R 10 regular 10 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port 100...240 Vac
inputs(1) 1 USB programming port
TM221CE24R 4 fast inputs Yes 1 serial line port
(HSC)(2) 1 USB programming port
1 Ethernet port
TM221C24T Source outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
8 regular transistor 1 USB programming port
outputs
TM221CE24T Yes 1 serial line port
2 fast outputs 1 USB programming port
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3) 1 Ethernet port
TM221C40R 20 regular 16 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port 100...240 Vac
inputs(1) 1 USB programming port
TM221CE40R 4 fast inputs Yes 1 serial line port
(HSC)(2) 1 USB programming port
1 Ethernet port
TM221C40T Source outputs Yes 1 serial line port 24 Vdc
14 regular transistor 1 USB programming port
TM221CE40T outputs Yes 1 serial line port
2 fast outputs
1 USB programming port
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3) 1 Ethernet port
NOTE: All TM221C Logic Controller logic controllers use 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 shows 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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About the Modicon M221 Logic Controller

TM221M Logic Controller Description

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

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.

Run/Stop
The M221 Logic Controller can be operated externally by the following:
 a hardware Run/Stop switch
 a Run/Stop operation by a dedicated digital input, defined in the software configuration (for more
information, refer to Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 64))
 SoMachine Basic software (for more information, refer to Toolbar (see SoMachine Basic,
Operating Guide)).

Memory
This table describes the different types of memory:

Memory Type Size Used to

RAM 512 Kbyte, of which 256 Kbyte available execute the application and contains
for the application. data
Flash 1.5 Mbyte, of which 256 Kbyte is used to save the application
backup the user application and data in
case of power outage.

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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
 Analog outputs

Embedded Communication Features

The following communication ports are available on the front panel of the controller, depending on
the controller reference:
 Ethernet
 USB Mini-B
 SD Card
 Serial Line 1
 Serial Line 2

TM221M Logic Controller

Reference Digital Input Digital Output Analog Communication Terminal Type

Input Port
TM221M16R 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 2 serial line ports Removable screw
4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
port
(HSC)(2)
TM221M16RG 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 2 serial line ports Removable spring
4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
port
(HSC)(2)
TM221ME16R 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port Removable screw
4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
port
(HSC)(2)
1 Ethernet port
TM221ME16RG 4 regular inputs(1) 8 relay outputs Yes 1 serial line port Removable spring
4 fast inputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
port
(HSC)(2)
1 Ethernet port
(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 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 Port
TM221M16T 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 2 serial line ports Removable screw
4 fast inputs outputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
(2) 2 fast transistor port
(HSC)
outputs
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
TM221M16TG 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 2 serial line ports Removable spring
4 fast inputs outputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
(2) 2 fast transistor port
(HSC)
outputs
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
TM221ME16T 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 1 serial line port Removable screw
4 fast inputs outputs 1 USB programming terminal blocks
(2) 2 fast transistor port
(HSC)
outputs 1 Ethernet port
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
TM221ME16TG 4 regular inputs(1) 6 regular transistor Yes 1 serial line port Removable spring
4 fast inputs outputs USB programming terminal blocks
(2) 2 fast transistor port
(HSC)
outputs 1 Ethernet port
(PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)
TM221M32TK 12 regular 14 regular transistor Yes 2 serial line ports HE10 (MIL 20)
inputs(1) outputs 1 USB programming connectors
4 fast inputs 2 fast outputs port
(HSC)(2) (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3)

TM221ME32TK 12 regular 14 regular outputs Yes 1 serial line port HE10 (MIL 20)
inputs(1) 2 fast outputs 1 USB programming connectors
4 fast inputs (PLS/PWM/PTO)(3) port
1 Ethernet port
(HSC)(2)
(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 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 shows 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 26
2.2 Task Structure 35
2.3 Controller States and Behaviors 39

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Configuration Features

Section 2.1
Objects

Objects

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Objects 27
Object Types 28
Addressing I/O Objects 30
Maximum Number of Objects 32

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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 objects for the M221 Logic Controller are classified as follows in the SoMachine
Basic software:
 Memory objects
 System objects
 I/O objects
 Software objects

The language object types are described in the following table:

Object Type Object Object Function Description

Memory objects %M Memory bits Stores memory bit.
%MW Memory words Stores 16 bit memory word.
%MD Memory double words Stores 4 byte memory word.
%MF Memory floating point Stores memory floating point in a mathematical argument
which has a decimal in its expression.
%KW Constant words Stores 16 bit constant word.
%KD Constant double words Stores 4 byte constant word.
%KF Constant floating points Stores constant floating point in a mathematical argument
which has a decimal in its expression.
System objects %S System bits Stores system bit.
(see page 122)
%SW System words Stores system word.
(see page 130)

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Object Type Object Object Function Description

I/O objects %I Input bits (see page 114) Stores value of the digital input.
%Q Output bits Stores value of the digital output.
(see page 115)
%IW Input words Stores value of the analog input.
(see page 116)
%QW Output words Stores value of the analog output.
(see page 118)
%FC Fast counters Serves as either up-counter or down-counter and counts
the rising edge of discrete inputs in single word or double
word computational mode.
%HSC High speed counters Counts of discrete input in single word or double word
computational mode.
%PLS Pulse Generates a square wave pulse signal on dedicated
output channels.
%PWM Pulse width modulation Generates a modulated wave signal on dedicated output
channels with a variable duty cycle.
%PTO Pulse train output Generates a pulse train output to control a linear single-
axis stepper or servo drive in open loop mode.
Software objects %TM Timers Specifies a time before triggering an action.
%C Counters Provides up and down counting of actions.
%MSG Messages Stores the status message at the communication port.
%R LIFO/FIFO registers Stores memory up to 16 words of16 bits each in 2 different
ways, queue, and stacks.
%DR Drum registers Operates on a principle similar to an electromechanical
drum controller which changes step according to external
events.
%SBR Shift bit registers Provides a left or right shift of binary data bits (0 or 1).
%SC Step counters Provides a series of steps to which actions can be
assigned.
SCH Schedule blocks Controls actions at a predefined month, day, and time.
PID PID control Provides a generic control loop feedback in which output
is proportional, integral, and derivative of the input.

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 109) section.
For programming details of memory objects and software objects, refer to the SoMachine Basic
Generic Functions Library Guide.

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Addressing I/O Objects

Addressing Examples
This table shows 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.
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.
i Object instance identifier that indicates the instance of the object on the controller.
m Catridge 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

Drum controllers %DRi %DR6 Drum controller 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 control PID i PID 7 PID feedback object 7 on the controller.
i Object instance identifier that indicates the instance of the object on the controller.
m Catridge 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

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• TM221C••R TM221C••T
TM221ME16R• TM221ME16T• TM221CE••R TM221CE••T
TM221M32TK
TM221ME32TK
Memory objects
%M 512 512 512 512
%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
I/O objects
%I 8 8 9 9
(for TM221M16T• and (for TM221C16• and (for TM221C16• and
TM221ME16T•) TM221CE16•) TM221CE16•)
16 14 14
(for TM221M32TK and (for TM221C24• and (for TM221C24• and
TM221ME32TK) TM221CE24•) TM221CE24•)
24 24
(for TM221C40• and (for TM221C40• and
TM221CE40•) TM221CE40•)

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Objects M221 Logic Controller References

Modular References Compact References
TM221M16R• TM221M16T• TM221C••R TM221C••T
TM221ME16R• TM221ME16T• TM221CE••R TM221CE••T
TM221M32TK
TM221ME32TK
%Q 8 8 7 7
(for TM221M16T• and (for TM221C16• and (for TM221C16• and
TM221ME16T•) TM221CE16•) TM221CE16•)
16 10 10
(for TM221M32TK and (for TM221C24• and (for TM221C24• and
TM221ME32TK) TM221CE24•) TM221CE24•)
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 TM221C40T
TM221C40R or or TM221CE40T)
TM221CE40R)
%FC 4 4 4 4
%HSC 2 2 2 2
%PLS 0 2 0 2
%PWM
%PTO
Software objects
%TM 255 255 256 256
%C 255 255 256 256
%MSG 2 2 1 1
(for TM221C••R) (for TM221C••T)
2 2
(for TM221CE••R) (for TM221CE••T)
%R 4 4 4 4
%DR 8 8 8 8
%SBR 8 8 8 8

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Objects M221 Logic Controller References

Modular References Compact References
TM221M16R• TM221M16T• TM221C••R TM221C••T
TM221ME16R• TM221ME16T• TM221CE••R TM221CE••T
TM221M32TK
TM221ME32TK
%SC 8 8 8 8
%SCH 16 16 16 16
PID 14 14 14 14

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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 36
Maximum Number of Tasks and Priorities 38

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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 times 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
5...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 (%HSC0 and %HSC1) (when the count reaches the high speed counter
threshold). You can configure 2 events for each HSC function block.
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 shows the relationship between master tasks and periodic tasks when the master task
is in freewheeling mode:

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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 shows the relationship between master tasks and periodic tasks when the master task
is in periodic mode:

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 shows 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.

Watchdog Timer
You can configure a specific watchdog timer for the master task and periodic tasks. If the task
execution time exceeds the configured watchdog timer period, the logic controller goes to the
HALTED state. This watchdog timer is managed by the software timers.
A system watchdog timer checks if the user logic is loading more than 80% of the CPU processing
capacity.

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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 Maximum Priority

Range Number of
Tasks
Master Freewheeling Normal Not applicable 1 Lowest
Periodic Software timer 2...150 ms
Periodic Periodic Software timer 5...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 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 State Diagram 40
Controller States Description 41
Controller State Transitions 44
Persistent Variables 47
Output Behavior 48

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Controller State Diagram

Controller State Diagram

This figure describes the controller operating 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.

When using Automatic Start in Run, 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 Automatic 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 Automatic Start in Run setting.
 Use the Run/Stop input to help avoid an unwanted restart in Run mode 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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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
valid firmare.
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 48).
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/watchlist).
Inputs are forced to 0.
Outputs are set to initialization
values (see page 48).
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 48), or forced values
(see page 49) 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
(watchlist, output forcing
(see page 49)).
Status alarm output is set to 1.

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Controller State Description Communication Application LED

Execution PWR RUN ERR
HALTED This state indicates that the Yes No On Flashing On
application is stopped because of
an application software error.
(see page 45)
Objects retain their current values,
allowing analysis of the cause of
the detected error. All tasks are
stopped on the current 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 48).
Status alarm output is set to 0.
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 only be
used to update the firmware (by
USB) or to download/upload the
user application (by USB).
In this state, all state transitions are
not allowed, so the only way to
change the state of the logic
controller is to connect the main
power, but in this case the logic
controller will boot and reload all
installed components.
It is possible to login with
SoMachine Basic
(download/upload/watchlist).
Inputs are forced to 0.
Outputs are set to initialization
values (see page 48).

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 controller, for details about power-on sequence see the controller
state diagram (see page 40).
Methods:
 Power cycle
 Reboot by script
 The script on an SD card can issue a REBOOT as its final command.

Application Download
Effect: Download the application into the controller memory.
Methods:
 SoMachine Basic online button:
 Select the PC to controller (download) command.
Effect: Erase the current application and set the controller in EMPTY state. If download is
successful, a Cold Start is done and the controller is set in STOPPED state.
 Application file transfer by SD card:
 Effect: At the next reboot, erase the current application and copies 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: Sets the controller in EMPTY state, and then after a Cold Start in STOPPED state.
Methods:
 SoMachine Basic online button:
 Select the Initialize controller command.

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 64)).
 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 or Start in Previous State.

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STOP Controller
Effect: Command a transition to the STOPPED controller 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 64)).
 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).

Error Detected (Transition to HALTED State)

Effect: Command a transition to the HALTED controller state.
Reasons for switching to HALTED state:
 Watchdog (Application Behavior (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide))
 System overrun, over 80% of the CPU processing capacity (Watchdog Timer (see page 37))
 If download is successful, a Cold Start is done and the controller is set in STOPPED state.

Cold Start
Cold Start is defined to be a power-up with all data initialized to its default values, and User Logic
started from the beginning of the program with all program variables cleared. In a Cold Start
everything is initialized: software and hardware settings.
Cold Start occurs for the following reasons:
 Boot controller without validated application online modification.
 PLC without a charged backup battery always powers up via a Cold Start.
 Application Download
 Initialize controller

Effects of the Cold Start:

 Initialize all the function blocks.
 Clear all the user memory.
 Put the objects %S and %SW in the initial values.
 Reload parameters from post configuration (it means that the changes in the post configuration
will be effective)
 Restore user application from flash (it means that unsaved online changes are lost).
 Restart all the internal components of the controller.

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Warm Start
The Warm Start simply resume running the USER logic program, in its last operating state, with all
counters, function blocks, and system words and bits preserved.

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Persistent Variables

Automatic Saved on Power Outage

The controller automatically saves the first 50 Memory Words (%MW0 to %MW49) in the internal data
flash following a power outage. The date is restored to the memory word region during the
initialization, even if the controller performs a cold start due to a battery malfunction.
These automatically saved persistent variables are reinitialized in case of a new download, INIT
command or %S0 activation (refer to System Bits (see page 122)).

Saved by User Request

You can save up to 1000 memory words (%MW50 up to %MW1049) in the flash memory. The number
of words saved or restored is specified in the system word %SW148 (refer to System Words
(see page 130)).
To perform the SAVE operation, set system bit %S93 to 1 (refer to System Bits (see page 122)).
The flash region is erased at the end of the MAST cycle. The operation exclusively occupies the
controller for approximately 40 ms.
The writing of memory words to flash memory is performed in stages between MAST cycles. The
system bit%S92 (refer to System Bits (see page 122)) is set to 1 to signal the end of operation.
The restore is performed by setting %S94 to 1 (refer to System Bits (see page 122)). The restore
operation is performed completely at the end of the MAST cycle.

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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 program
 Initialization values
 Fallback Mode (see SoMachine Basic, Operating Guide)
 Maintain values
 Fallback values

 Output forcing

Managed by Application Program

Your application program manages outputs normally. This applies in the RUNNING state.

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 transistor output: 0 Vdc
 Regular transistor output: 0 Vdc
 Relay output: Open
 Expert I/O functions (HSC, PLS, PWM and PTO): 0 Vdc

 For expansion module outputs:

 Regular transistor output: 0 Vdc
 Relay output: Open

Fallback Values
This output state applies in the STOPPED and HALTED states.
In the fallback mode, 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 and PTO):
- Fallback value: according to fallback setting
- Maintain values: 0 Vdc

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 For expansion module outputs:

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

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 are only able to force the value of an output while your controller is connected to SoMachine
Basic.
To do so, use the Force command in an animation table.
Output forcing overrides all other commands to an output irrespective of the task programming that
is being executed.
The forcing is not released by online change or logout of SoMachine Basic.
The forcing is automatically released by Cold Start (see page 45) and Download application
(see page 44) 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.

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Output Rearming
In the case of a short-circuit or current overload, the common group of outputs automatically enter
into thermal protection mode (all outputs 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.

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.

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 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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Part II
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 53
4 Embedded Input/Output Configuration 63
5 I/O Bus Configuration 89
6 Embedded Communication Configuration 97

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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 54
Configuring the M221 Logic Controller 59
Downloading Firmware Updates with an SD Card 60
Updating Firmware using Executive Loader Wizard 61

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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 contains icons that allow you to perform common tasks,
including returning to the start page window.
Next to the toolbar, the status bar displays informational messages about the current 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 shows the toolbar, status bar, and the module tabs in the main window:

1 Toolbar
2 Status bar
3 Module tabs

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Item Description
Toolbar Provides easy access to commonly used functions.
For more information, refer to the Toolbar .
Status bar Displays status and information messages on the current system status.
For more information, refer to the Status bar.
Module 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.
 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 current 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.
This figure shows the hardware tree of the controller configuration:

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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).
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 for the 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).

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 cartridge
 a controller with expansion modules
 a controller with cartridge 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 currently selected in the hardware tree are displayed below the graphical configuration.
These properties allow you to configure the device.

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This figure shows 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 shows the catalog of the logic controllers and the expansion modules:

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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
TM221C••R
TM221ME16R• X X X X X X
TM221CE••R
TM221M16T• X X X X X X
TM221M32TK
TM221C••T
TM221ME16T• X X X X X X X
TM221ME32TK
TM221CE••T
X Available for configuration in SoMachine Basic. For information on how to configure:
 Digital inputs, refer to Configuring Digital Inputs (see page 64)
 Digital outputs, refer to Configuring Digital Outputs (see page 67)
 Analog inputs, refer to Configuring Analog Inputs (see page 69)
 High speed counters, refer to Configuring High Speed Counters (see page 71)
 Pulse generators, refer to Configuring Pulse Generators (see page 79)
 Ethernet, refer to Configuring Ethernet (see page 98)
 Serial lines, refer to Configuring Serial Line (see page 104).

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Downloading Firmware Updates with an SD Card

Overview
You can use an SD card to download firmware updates directly to the logic controller.
Refer to Controller States and Behavior (see page 39) for information on the logic controller
operating states and status of the LEDs.

Downloading Firmware to the Controller

This table describes how to download the firmware in the logic controller with an SD card:

Step Action
1 Stop the logic controller and unplug the USB programming cable if connected.
2 Insert an empty SD card into the PC that is running SoMachine Basic.
3 Copy the firmware update files to the root folder of the SD card. For example:

4 Remove the SD card from the PC and insert it into the SD card slot of the logic controller.
5 Start the logic controller.
Result: Copying of the firmware file begins. During the operation, the SD system LED on the
logic controller is On. Do not stop the logic controller while the operation is in progress.
NOTE: The firmware download process 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 take considerably longer to complete if the logic
controller is in RUN or STOP mode than if it is in BOOTING mode.
6 When the SD system LED is turned Off, remove the SD card.
7 Reconnect the USB programming cable to the logic controller and login to the logic controller
with the SoMachine Basic software.

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Updating Firmware using Executive Loader Wizard

Overview
You can update the executives of the controller using the executive loader wizard (OS loader).
Refer to Controller States and Behavior (see page 39) for information on the logic controller
operating states and status of the LEDs.

Updating the Firmware of the Controller

To launch the Exec Loader Wizard, follow these steps:

Step Action
1 Close all Windows applications, including virtual machines.
2 Click Start →Programs →Schneider Electric →SoMachine Basic →M221 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 18)
 TM221M Logic Controller (see page 21)

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Configuring Digital Inputs 64
Configuring Digital Outputs 67
Configuring Analog Inputs 69
Configuring High Speed Counters 71
Configuring Pulse Generators 79

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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 71) 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 Description

Value
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 channel.
3 ms Using a filter for the digital inputs reduces the noise on the
12 ms 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 Description

Value
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 %I0.2...%I0.5.
Edge By default, this option is disabled due to default value of Filtering.
Rising Set the Filtering to No Filter to enable the Event option.
Edge If you select an event from the drop-down list (other than Not
Both edges 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.
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 114).

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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 79).

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 Description

Value
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.

Additional configuration details are displayed in the Programming tab. For more information, refer
to Digital Outputs (%Q) (see page 115).

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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.
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.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

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 116).

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Configuring High Speed Counters

Introduction
You can configure high speed counters to perform any one of the following functions:
 Up/down counter
 Bi-phase counter
 Single counter
 Frequency meter

The high speed counter supports counting of digital inputs up to frequencies of 60 kHz in single
word or double word computational mode.

Dedicated I/O Assignments

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 %I0.0 or %I0.1 is in use by the program as a regular digital input, %HSC0 is not available.
If %I0.6 or %I0.7 is in use by the program as a regular digital input, %HSC1 is not available.
This table summarizes these assignments:

Counter Type 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
Up/Down counter Pulse input Direction input Preset input* Catch input* Reflex Reflex
output R* output S*
Bi-phase counter Pulse input Pulse input Preset input* Catch input* Reflex Reflex
Phase A Phase B output R* output S*
Single counter Pulse input Not used Preset input* Catch input* Reflex Reflex
output R* output S*
Frequency meter Pulse input Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used
* When not used, the input or output functions as a normal digital I/O available to be managed by the
application in the main task cycle.

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High Speed Counters Configuration

This table describes how to configure the high speed counters:

Step Action
1 Click the High Speed Counters node in the hardware tree to display the high speed counter
properties.
This figure shows the properties of the high speed counters in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the high speed counters.

For detailed information on the high speed counter configuration, 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 %HSCx Displays the address of the high speed
counter, where x is the object number. For
example, %HSC1 is the address of the
second high speed counter on the
controller.
Symbol Yes – – Allows you to specify a symbol to
associate with the high speed counter
object.
Double-click in the Symbol column, type
the name of the symbol and press Enter.
Type Yes Not Configured Not Configured Allows you to select the counter
Up/Down Counter operational mode from the drop-down list.
Bi-Phase Counter
Single Counter
Frequency Meter

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Configuration Yes [...] Disabled Allows you to configure the high speed
(Button) counter parameters using an assistant
window.
This button is enabled only if the high
speed counter function is selected from
the list. When the counter type is Not
Configured, the assistant configuration
button is disabled.
A window High Speed Counter
Assistant (%HSCx) appears when you
click the configuration button, where x is
the counter number on the controller.
Comment Yes – – Allows you to specify a comment to
associate with the high speed counter
object.
Double-click in the Comment column,
type the comment and press Enter.

For details on the configuration of the Up/Down Counter, Bi-Phase Counter, and Single
Counter, refer to Configuring High Speed Counters (see page 74).
For details on the configuration of the Frequency Meter, refer to Configuring Frequency Meter
(see page 78).

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Configuring High Speed Counters

This figure shows an instance of the assistant window for %HSC0 configured as the Up/Down
Counter:

Item Description
1 Displays the title of the assistant dialog window.
If you are configuring the counter %HSC0, the window title appears as High Speed Counter Assistant
(%HSC0) and for the counter %HSC1, the window title appears as High Speed Counter Assistant
(%HSC1).
2 Displays the dedicated inputs, auxiliary inputs, and reflex outputs.
Properties in this area of the assistant window are different for each counter type. However, the other
parameters of this window remain same in all the cases.parameters remain same. These properties
depend upon the selected counter type for both %HSC0 and %HSC1. For more details, refer to the
Dedicated I/O Assignments (see page 71) section.

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This table describes each parameter of the assistant screen for the counters Up/Down Counter,
Bi-Phase Counter, and Single Counter, for both %HSC0 and %HSC1:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Double Word Yes True/False False Allows you to toggle between input 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).
Preset Yes 0...65535 0 Allows you to specify the preset value
(Word) (Word) for the counting functions.

0...4294967295 0
(Double Word) (Double Word)
Threshold S0 Yes 0...65535 65535 Allows you to specify the value of the
(Word) (Word) HSC flag S0 that contains the value of
the threshold TH0.
0...4294967295 4294967295
(Double Word) (Double Word)
Threshold S1 Yes 0...65535 0...65535 Allows you to specify the value for the
(Word) (Word) HSC flag S1 that contains the value of
the threshold TH1.
0...4294967295 0...4294967295
(Double Word) (Double Word)
Trigger Yes Not Used Not Used Allows you to select a triggering function
Falling Edge for an event (for both threshold TH0 and
Rising Edge TH1) from the drop-down list.
Both edges If you select a triggering function 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 function of an event (for both
threshold TH0 and TH1).
This field enables only when you select
a triggering function for the event.
Subroutine No any empty Displays the subroutine associated with
an input configured as an event (for both
threshold TH0 and TH1).

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

When configuring for Up/Down Counter: For %HSC0: For %HSC1:
Pulse Input No True/False True %I0.0 is used as %I0.6 is used as
pulse input. pulse input.
Direction Input No True/False True %I0.1 is used as %I0.7 is used as
directional input. directional input.
When configuring for Bi-phase Counter: For %HSC0: For %HSC1:
Pulse Input No True/False True %I0.0 is used as %I0.6 is used as
Phase A pulse input for pulse input for
phase A. phase A.
Pulse Input No True/False True %I0.1 is used as %I0.7 is used as
Phase B pulse input for pulse input for
phase B. phase B.
When configuring for Single Counter: For %HSC0: For %HSC1:
Pulse Input No True/False True %I0.0 is used as %I0.6 is used as
pulse input. pulse input.
Normal Input No True/False True %I0.1 is used as %I0.7 is used as
normal input. normal input.
When configuring for Up/Down Counter, Bi-phase Counter, and For %HSC0: For %HSC1:
Single Counter:
Normal Input Yes True/False False %I0.2 is used as %I0.5 is used as
normal input. normal input.
Click the Use as Click the Use as
check box to use check box to use
this input as this input as
Preset Input. Preset Input.
Normal Input Yes True/False False %I0.3 is used as %I0.4 is used as
normal input. normal input.
Click the Use as Click the Use as
check box to use check box to use
this input as Catch this input as Catch
Input. Input.
Reflex Output R Yes True/False False Allows you to Allows you to
enable or disable enable or disable
the reflex output at the reflex output at
the address the address
%Q0.2. %Q0.4.
Reflex Output S Yes True/False False Allows you to Allows you to
enable or disable enable or disable
the reflex output at the reflex output at
the address the address
%Q0.3. %Q0.5.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

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 less than the value of HSC flag
S0.
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 greater than or equals to the
value of the HSC flag S0 and the output
value is less 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 greater than or equals to the
value of HSC flag S1.

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Configuring Frequency Meter

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

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

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

100 ms Yes (1) True/False False Allows you to select the time base of 100 ms to
measure the frequency between 100 Hz to 60 kHz.
1s Yes(1) True/False True Allows you to select the time base of 1 s to measure
the frequency between 100 Hz to 60 kHz.
Pulse Input No True/False True Indicates that the pulse input is used at the address
%I0.0 for %HSC0 or %I0.6 for %HSC1.
(1) By default, the time base value is set to 1 s. You can select only one time base value for the counter.

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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Configuring Pulse Generators

Introduction
The pulse generator function blocks, Pulse (PLS), Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), and
Pulse Train Output (PTO) 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 shows the properties of the pulse generators in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the pulse generator output.

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

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This table describes each parameter of the pulse generator configuration:

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/%PWMx/ Displays the address of the Pulse output,
%PWMx %PTOx Pulse Width Modulation output, or Pulse
%PTOx Train Output, where x is the output number.
If the controller has 2 pulse generators, then the
value for x is 0 and 1. For example, %PLS0 is the
address of the first pulse output on the controller.
If you select the output type PLS, the Address
field displays only %PLSx and if you select
PWM, it displays only %PWMx.
Symbol Yes – – Allows you to specify a symbol to associate with
the pulse generator object.
Double-click in the Symbol column, type the
name of the symbol and press Enter.
NOTE: This field is enabled only if the pulse
generator is configured.
Type No Not Configured Not Configured Displays the type of the pulse generator used for
PLS the output channel.
PWM
PTO
Configuration Yes [...] Enabled Allows you to choose the type of pulse
(Button) generator.
Click this button to open the Pulse Generator
Assistant window (see page 81) for
configuration, where x is the pulse generator
number number on the controller.
Comment Yes – – Allows you to specify a comment to associate
with the pulse generator object.
Double-click in the Comment column, type the
comment and press Enter.

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Pulse Generator Assistant Window

This graphic shows the Pulse Generator Assistant window:

This table describes the parameter of the Pulse Generator Assistant window:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Type of pulse Yes Not Configured Not Configured Allows you to choose the type of pulse generator
generator PLS and configure the output properties.
PWM Select:
PTO  PLS to configure the output channels in PLS
mode. Refer to PLS Configuration
(see page 82).
 PWM to configure the output channels in PWM
mode. Refer to PWM Configuration
(see page 84).
 PTO to configure the output channels in PTO
mode. Refer to PTO Configuration
(see page 86).

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PLS Configuration
This graphic shows 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 Editable Value Default Value Description

Double Yes False True/False Allows you to toggle between the data size of Word
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 Yes 0.1 ms 1s Allows you to select the time base for the frequency
1 ms measurement.
10 ms
1s
Preset Yes 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 shows 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.

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

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

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

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Time Base Yes 0.1 ms 1s Allows you to select the time base for the
1 ms frequency measurement.
10 ms
1s
Preset Yes Refer to the table 0 Allows you to specify the preset value for the
below for complete PWM output.
range of preset
values for PWM
type pulse
generator.

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This table shows 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).

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PTO Configuration
This graphic shows 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 Output Mode A=CW / B=CCW A=Pulse / Select the pulse output mode.
A=Pulse / B=Direction B=Direction CW = ClockWise / CCW = CounterClockWise
NOTE: The CW / CCW output mode is only
valid for PTO0. This mode disables PTO1.
Position Enable Enabled Enabled Select whether to use the software limits.
Limits Software Disabled
Limits
SW Low Limit -2,147,483,648... - Set the software limit position to be detected in
2,147,483,647 2,147,483,648 the negative direction.
SW High Limit -2,147,483,648... 2,147,483,647 Set the software limit position to be detected in
2,147,483,647 the positive direction.
Motion Maximum 0...100,000 100,000 Set the pulse output maximum velocity (in Hz).
Velocity
Start Velocity 0...100,000 0 Set the pulse output start velocity (in Hz). 0 if not
used.
Stop Velocity 0...100,000 0 Set the pulse output stop velocity (in Hz). 0 if not
used.
Maximum 1...100,000 100,000 Set the acceleration maximum value (in Hz).
Acceleration
Fast Stop 1...100,000 5,000 Set the deceleration value in case an error is
Deceleration detected (in Hz)
Maximum 1...100,000 100,000 Set the deceleration maximum value (in Hz).
Deceleration
Homing Enable the Enabled Disabled Select whether to use the REF input to set the
REF input Disabled homing position.
Input type Normally opened Normally Select whether the switch contact default state
Normally closed opened is open or closed.
NOTE: The input type is only available when the
“Enable the REF input” is selected.
Probe Enable the Enabled Disabled Select whether to use the PROBE input.
PROBE input Disabled

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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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 Practices 90
Maximum Hardware Configuration 91
Configuring Cartridges and Expansion Modules 95

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I/O Configuration General Practices

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 crucial 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), it is imperative that you update your application configuration. This is
also true for any field bus devices you may have in your installation. Otherwise, there is the
possibility that the I/O expansions 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,
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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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)

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

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.
NOTE: In some environments, the maximum configuration populated by high consummation
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 consummation 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.

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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
TM221C24R 520 mA 160 mA
TM221CE24R
TM221C24T 520 mA 200 mA
TM221CE24T
TM221C40R 520 mA 240 mA
TM221CE40R
TM221C40T 520 mA 304 mA
TM221CE40T
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 98
6.2 Serial Line Configuration 104

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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 99
Configuring Modbus TCP 102

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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 the
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 Ethernet IP address by the following protocols:
 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
 Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)

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

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 shows 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.

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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 used connected with the Ethernet network.
in the
cofiguration is
M221 Logic
Controller)
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 as IP address for the M221
Logic Controller forces the firmware to
generate an IP address from the MAC
address.
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.
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 transfer rate for obtaining the IP
address.
Security Parameters
Programming protocol Yes True/False True Allows you to enable or disable programming
enabled protocol for communication with the other
devices in the network.
(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

Ethernet/IP adapter Yes True/False True Allows you to enable or disable Ethernet/IP
enabled adapter to connect to a network for data
exchange.
Modbus server enabled Yes True/False True Allows you to enable or disable Modbus
server for serial device connectivity.
Auto discovery Yes True/False True Allows you to enable or disable auto
protocol enabled discovery protocol to automatically detect the
devices in a network.
(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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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 the Modbus TCP:

Step Action
1 Click the Modbus TCP node that appears below the ETH1 node in the hardware tree to display the
Ethernet/IP adapter properties.
This figure shows the properties of the Ethernet/IP adapter in the editor area:

2 Edit the properties to configure the Modbus TCP.

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

This table describes each parameter of the Modbus TCP configuration:

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Server mode Parameters
IP Master address Yes w.x.y.z(1) 0.0.0.0 Allows you to specify the IP address of
the preferred remote server (master
server).
Timeout (mn) Yes 1...200 2 Allows you to specify the connection
timeout duration of 1...200 min.
You can enable or disable this option
using the checkbox.
Slave Port No 502 502 Indicates the port number of the server
IP address.
Client mode: Remote Server table (max 16)
(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.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

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 103).
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) w, x, y, and z are the bytes that store the address and each byte can store a value in the range 0...255.

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 shows the table listing the remote servers:

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

Parameter Editable Value Default Value Description

Index No 0...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 Displays the connection
timeout duration.
(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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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)

Each serial line can be configured for any one of the following protocols:
 Modbus RTU
 Modbus ASCII
 ASCII

You can configure both physical and protocol settings for the serial line. 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
properties.
This figure shows the properties of the serial line for Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII protocols:

This figure shows the properties of the serial line for ASCII protocol:

2 Edit the properties to configure the serial line.

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

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This table describes each parameter of the serial line:

Parameter Editable Value Default Description

Value
Physical settings
Baud rate Yes 1200 19200 Allows you to select the data transmission
2400 rate (bits per second) for the modem from
4800 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 the wrong number
of bits set to 1, the byte is corrupted.
Data bits Yes 7 8 Allows you to select the data bit from the
(only for the 8 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 the
2 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.
Physical Yes RS-485 RS-485 Allows you to select the physical medium
medium True/False True for communication.
You can select either RS485 or RS232
RS-232 medium for serial line 1. For serial line 2,
True/False only RS485 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.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Description

Value
Polarization Yes (for Yes No Polarization resistors are integrated in the
cartridges only) No 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.
Protocol settings
Protocol Yes Modbus Modbus RTU Allows you to select the protocol
RTU transmission mode for communication from
Modbus the drop-down list.
ASCII Protocol advanced parameters are
ASCII displayed based on the selected protocol.
Refer to the following figures and tables.
Protocol settings for the Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII protocols:
Addressing Yes Slave Slave Allows you to select the addressing mode.
True/False True You can only select either of the Slave or
Master addressing. Enabling any of the
Master addressing mode, disables the other one.
True/False
Address Yes 1...247 1 Allows you to specify the address ID of the
[1...247] slave.
NOTE: This field is displayed only for the
addressing of the slave. For master, this
field does not appear on the screen.
Response time Yes 10...255 ms 10 Allows you to specify the response time of
(x 100 ms) the protocol to the queries.
Time between Yes 3...255 ms 10 Allows you to specify the time between
frames (ms) frames of the protocol.
Protocol settings for the ASCII protocol:
Response time Yes 10...255 ms 10 Allows you to specify the response time of
(x 100 ms) the protocol to the queries.
Stop condition
Frame length Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check Allows you to specify the length of the
received check box is box is not received frame.
selected) selected)
NOTE: You can configure only one
1 (if check
parameter for stop condition that is either
box is Frame length received or Frame
selected)
received timeout (ms).

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Parameter Editable Value Default Description

Value
Frame received Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check Allows you to specify the timeout duration
timeout (ms) check box is box is not for the received frame.
selected) selected)
10 (if check
box is
selected)
Frame structure
Start character Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check Allows you to specify the start character of
check box is box is not the frame.
selected) selected) The ASCII character corresponding to the
58 (if check start character value is displayed on right-
box is hand side of the value field.
selected)
First end Yes 1...255 0 (if check Allows you to specify the first end character
character box is not of the frame.
selected)
NOTE: To be able to enable or disable the
10 (if check
First end character, configure at least one
box is stop condition parameter.
selected)
The ASCII character corresponding to the
first end character value is displayed on
right-hand side of the value field.
Second end Yes (only if the 1...255 0 (if check Allows you to specify the second end
character check box is box is not character of the frame.
selected) selected)
NOTE: This field is disabled with the
10 (if check disabled First end character parameter.
box is
selected) 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 sending
characters first end character of the frame to the ASCII
protocol.

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Part III
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
7 How to Use the Source Code Examples 111
8 I/O Objects 113
9 Function Blocks 119
10 System Objects 121

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Chapter 7
How to Use the Source Code Examples

How to Use the Source Code Examples

How to Use the Source Code Examples

Overview
Except where explicitly mentioned, the source code examples contained in this book are valid for
both the Ladder Diagram and Instruction List programming languages. A complete example may
require more than one rung.

Reversibility Procedure
Only Instruction List source code is shown in this book.
To obtain the equivalent Ladder Diagram source code:

Step Action
1 In SoMachine Basic, create a new POU containing an empty rung.
2 In this rung, click the LD > IL button to display Instruction List source code.
3 Select and copy (Ctrl+C) the source code for the first rung of the sample program.
4 Right-click on the line number 0000 of the first instruction and choose Paste Instructions to paste the
source code into the rung:

NOTE: Remember to delete the LD instruction from the last line of the rung if you have pasted the
instructions by inserting the line(s) before the default LD operator.
5 Click the IL > LD button to display the Ladder Diagram source code.
6
Repeat the previous steps for any additional rungs in the sample program. Click on the toolbar
to add new rungs.

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Example
Instruction List program:

Rung Source Code

0 BLK %R0
LD %M1
I
LD %I0.3
ANDN %R2.E
O
END_BLK
1 LD %I0.3
[%MW20:=%R2.O]
2 LD %I0.2
ANDN %R2.F
[%R2.I:=%MW34]
ST %M1

Corresponding Ladder Diagram:

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Chapter 8
I/O Objects

I/O Objects

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Digital Inputs (%I) 114
Digital Outputs (%Q) 115
Analog Inputs (%IW) 116
Analog Outputs (%QW) 118

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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 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 Description

Value
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 cartridge number and
and y is the channel number.

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Parameter Editable Value Default Description

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

These functions and their function blocks are described in the 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) 122
System Words (%SW) 130

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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 SIM
malfunction),
 The user 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 0 S
Only Read operation data 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 – S, SIM
%S5 Time base: 100 ms clock. They are not synchronized with the controller (except
%S6 Time base: 1 s scan. %S4)
%S7 Time base: 1 min Example: %S4

%S9 Reset outputs Normally set to 0. It can be set to 1 by the program or 0 U

by the terminal (in the Animation Table Editor):
 At state 1, outputs are forced to 0 when the
controller is in RUN mode,
 At state 0, outputs are updated normally.

%S10 I/O communication Normally set to 1 (TRUE on control panel). This bit can 1 S
status be set to 0 (FALSE on control panel) by the system
when an I/O communication interruption is detected.
%S11 Watchdog overflow Normally set to 0. This bit can be set to 1 by the system 0 S
when the program execution time (scan time) exceeds
the maximum scan time (software watchdog).
Watchdog overflow causes the controller state to
change to HALT.
%S12 PLC in RUN mode This bit reflects the running state of the controller. 0 S, SIM
The system sets the bit to:
 1 when the controller is running,
 0 for stop, init, 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 RUN Normally at 0, this bit is set to 1 by the system during 1 S, SIM
the first scan after the controller state has been
changed to RUN.
%S17 Last ejected bit Normally set to 0. It is set by the system according to 0 S→U, SIM
the 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 user program after each
operation where there is a risk of an overflow; then
reset to 0 by the user program if an overflow occurs.
%S19 Scan period overrun Normally at 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 user program at configuration
or programmed in %SW0).
This bit is reset to 0 by the user program.
%S20 Index overflow Normally at 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 user 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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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 user 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 0 U→S, SIM
in 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 0 U→S, SIM
GRAFCET in 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.
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
%S33 Read or Write Normally at 0. 0 U→S
selection for  Set to 0, the %SW33 to %SW38 contains the Ethernet
Ethernet server parameters in use (IP declared or IP assigned by
configuration BOOTP or automatic IP self assigned). These
read/change parameters are 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 user
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.
%S34 Ethernet Set to 0 to allow the autonegotiation of the speed and 0 U
Autonegotiation half or full duplex mode.
Set to 1 to force some specific configuration set in
%S35 and %S36.
NOTE: A change in the state of %S34, %S35, or %S36
will provoke a reinitialization of the Ethernet channel,
so, after the change the Ethernet channel will be
unavailable for few minutes.
%S35 Ethernet half/full In case of the %S34 = 0 (autonegotiation) this bit will be – U or S
duplex mode set 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 change in the state of %S34, %S35, or %S36

will provoke a reinitialization of the Ethernet channel,
so, after the change the Ethernet channel will be
unavailable for few minutes.
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
%S36 Ethernet speed In case of the %S34 = 0 (autonegotiation) this bit will be – U or S
set 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 change in the state of %S34, %S35, or %S36

will provoke a reinitialization of the Ethernet channel,
so, after the change the Ethernet channel will be
unavailable for few minutes.
%S38 Permission for Normally at 1. 1 U→S
events to be placed  Set to 0, events cannot be placed in the events
in the events queue 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 user
program and the system (on cold restart).
%S39 Saturation of the Normally at 0. 0 U→S
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 user program and the

system (on cold restart).
%S49 Output rearming Normally at 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U→S
program.
 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.
%S50 Updating the date Normally on 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U→S
and time using program.
words %SW49 to  Set to 0, the date and time can be read.
%SW53  Set to 1, the date and time can be updated.

The internal RTC controller is updated on a falling edge

of %S50.
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 on 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U→S, SIM
status program.
 Set to 0, the date and time are consistent.
 Set to 1, the date and time must be initialized by the
user 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 = detected error This bit managed by the system indicates that the RTC 0 S, SIM
correction has not been entered, and the date and time
are false.
 Set to 0, the date and time are consistent,
 At state 1, the date and time must be initialized.

%S59 Updating the date Normally on 0, this bit can be set to 1 or 0 by the 0 U
and time using word program.
%SW59  Set to 0, the system word %SW59 is not managed,
 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 0 S
the 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.
%S92 %MW variables Set to 1 if there is valid data saved on flash. – S
saved on flash Set to 0 if the data block is invalid or the write operation
is in progress.
%S93 Backup %MW in User set this bit to 1 to store the %MW variable in the – U
flash flash (up to 1000).
%S94 Restore %MW User set this bit to 1 to restore the saved data. – U
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 0 S, SIM
or 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 port address using system words 0 U
address (Modbus %SW101 (port 1) and %SW102 (port 2). To do this,
protocol) %S101 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 (port 1) and %SW102 (port 2).
Having modified the values of the system words,
%S101 must be set back to 0.
%S103 Using the ASCII Enables the use of the ASCII protocol on Comm 1 0 U
%S104 protocol (%S103) or Comm 2 (%S104). The ASCII protocol is
configured using system words %SW103 and %SW105
for Comm 1, and %SW104 and %SW106 for Comm 2.
 Set to 0, the protocol used is the one configured in
SoMachine Basic,
 Set to 1, the ASCII protocol is used on Comm 1
(%S103) or Comm 2 (%S104). In this case, the
system words %SW103, %SW105, and %sw121 must
be previously configured for COM 1, and %SW104,
%SW106, and %SW122 for COM 2. Each change of
those %SW will be tacking account after a rising
edge to %S103 or %S104.
%S119 Local I/O detected Normally set to 1. This bit can be set to 0 when an I/O 1 S
error communication interruption is detected on the base
controller. %SW118 determines the nature of the
communication interruption. Resets to 1 when the
communication interruption disappears.
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 Bits 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 %Si – 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 bit 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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System Words Description

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 user U, SIM
period (master program in an animation table.
task set to
periodic scan
mode)
%SW1 Periodic task Modifies the cycle time [5...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 [5...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 status Controller status: S, SIM
%MW60012 0 = NO CONFIG
2 = STOP
3 = RUN
4 = HALT
5 = POWERLESS
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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Words
%SW7 Controller state  Bit [0]: Backup/restore in progress: S, SIM
 Set to 1 if backup/restore of the user program is in progress,
 Set to 0 if backup/restore of the user 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 in RAM different than EEPROM:

 Set to 1 if RAM application different to EEPROM.

 Bit [6]: not used (status 0)

 Bit [7]: Controller reserved:
 Set to 1 when the controller is in connected mode with SoMachine
Basic.
 Bit [8]: Application in Write mode:
 Set to 1 if application is protected.

 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]: application valid in internal memory:

 Set to 1 if application valid.

 Bit [14]: Valid application in RAM:

 Set to 1 if application 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.
%SW13 BOOT version For example, if %SW13=0010: U, SIM
Vxx.yy  8 MSB=00 in hexadecimal, then xx=0 in decimal
 8 LSB=10 in hexadecimal, then yy=16 in decimal

As a result, BOOT version is V0.16.

(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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Words
%SW14 Commercial For example, if %SW14=0232: S, SIM
version, Vxx.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 V2.50.

NOTE: Firmware version must be 2.5 or higher.
%SW15 Firmware  8 MSB is aa in hexadecimal S, SIM
version,  8 LSB is bb in hexadecimal
Vaa.bb.cc.dd
%SW16  8 MSB is cc in hexadecimal S, SIM
 8 LSB is dd in hexadecimal

%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 (1.#NAN or -1.#NAN),
 Bit[1]: Reserved,
 Bit[2]: Divided by 0, result is infinite (-1.#INF or 1.#INF),
 Bit[3]: Result greater in absolute value than +3.402824e+38, result is
infinite (-1.#INF or 1.#INF).
%SW18- 100 ms absolute The counter works using 2 words: S and
%SW19 timer counter  %SW18 represents the least significant word, U, SIM
 %SW19 represents the most significant word.

%SW30 Last scan time Shows 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 will be 2 and the %SW70 will
be 250.
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
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%SW31 Max. scan time Shows execution time of the longest controller scan cycle since the last cold S
(master task) 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
maximum scan time is 2,250 ms, the %SW31 will be 2 and the %SW71 will
be 250.
 To ensure proper detection of 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) must follow the Nyquist-Shannon
sampling rule stating that the input signal period (P) must be at least
twice the maximum program scan time (%SW31):
P ≥ 2 x %SW31.
Note: If this condition is not fulfilled, some pulses may be missed.
%SW32 Min. scan time Shows execution time of shortest controller scan cycle since the last cold S
(master task) 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 will be 2 and the %SW72 will be
250.
The current Ethernet/IP settings can be changed. The Read or Write
selection is done using the system bit %S33.
IP address for U
%SW33 IP address: %SW33 and %SW34
Ethernet server For IP address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB
configuration
%SW34 read/write IP address: %SW33 and %SW34
For IP address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW33 = CC.DD and %SW34 = AA.BB
%SW35 Subnetwork mask: %SW35 and %SW36
For subnetwork mask AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW35 = CC.DD and %SW36 = AA.BB
%SW36 Subnetwork mask: %SW35 and %SW36
For subnetwork mask AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW35 = CC.DD and %SW36 = AA.BB
%SW37 Gateway address: %SW37 and %SW38
For Gateway address AA.BB.CC.DD: %SW37 = CC.DD and %SW38 = AA.BB
%SW38 Gateway address: %SW37 and %SW38
For Gateway address A.BB.CC.DD: %SW37 = CC.DD and %SW38 = AA.BB
%SW39 Periodic average Shows the average execution time of the periodic task in µs (last 5 times) –
time
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW40 Event 0 average Shows the average execution time of the event 0 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW41 Event 1 average Shows the average execution time of the event 1 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW42 Event 2 average Shows the average execution time of the event 2 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW43 Event 3 average Shows the average execution time of the event 3 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW44 Event 4 average Shows the average execution time of the event 4 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW45 Event 5 average Shows the average execution time of the event 5 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW46 Event 6 average Shows the average execution time of the event 6 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW47 Event 7 average Shows the average execution time of the event 7 in µs (last 5 times) –
time
%SW48 Number of Shows how many events have been executed since the last cold start. S, SIM
events (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) U, SIM
%SW49 xN Day of the week (N=1 for
%SW51
Monday)
%SW52
%SW53 %SW50 00SS Seconds
%SW51 HHMM: hour and minute
%SW52 MMDD: month and day
%SW53 CCYY: century and year
These words are controlled by the system when bit %S50 is at 0. These
words can be written by the user program or by the terminal when bit %S50
is set to 1. On a falling edge of %S50 the internal RTC controller is updated
from the values written in these words.
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%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
%SW58 Code of last stop Displays code giving cause of last stop: S, SIM
1= Run/Stop input edge
2= Stop at detected software error
(controller scan overshoot)
3= Stop command
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
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW63 EXCH1 block EXCH1 error code: S
error code 0 - operation was successful
1 - number of bytes to be transmitted is too great (> 250)
2 - transmission table too small
3 - word table too small
4 - receive table overflowed
5 - time-out elapsed
6 - transmission
7 - bad command within table
8 - selected port not configured/available
9 - reception error: This error code reflect a bad reception frame. It can be
caused due to a wrong configuration in the physical parameters (for
example, parity, data bits, baudrate, and so on) or a bad 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
%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 - no such IP address
102 - the TCP connection is broken
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 - unknown index (remote device is not indexed in configuration table)
121 - fatal (MAC, chip, duplicate IP)
122 - receiving process timed-out after data was sent
123 - Ethernet initialization in progress
%SW67 Function and Contains the logic controller code ID. For more information, refer to the S, SIM
type of controller M221 Logic Controller Code ID table (see page 144).
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
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%SW70 Scan time micro Shows execution time of the last controller scan cycle (in µs). –
sec
NOTE: This time corresponds to the time elapsed between the start
microseconds (acquisition of inputs) and the end (update of outputs) of a master task scan
resolution
cycle. If the scan time is 2,250 ms, the %SW30 will be 2 and the %SW70 will
be 250.
%SW71 Max. scan time Shows execution time of the longest controller scan cycle since the last cold –
microseconds 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 Shows execution time of the shortest controller scan cycle since the last –
microseconds 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.
%SW75 Load of Shows percentage of processing load. S
processor
%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 Embedded Each bit indicate status of the embedded analog inputs. S
Analog Input
%SW94 Application’s In case of an application change, in terms of configuration or programming S, SIM
%SW95 signature data, the signature (sum of all checksums) changes so.
%MW60028- If %SW94 = 91F3 in hexadecimal, the application’s signature is 91F3 in
%MW60034 hexadecimal.
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW96 Command  Bit [1]: This bit is set by the firmware to indicate when the save is S, SIM
and/or complete:
diagnostics for  Set to 1 if the backup is complete.
save/restore  Set to 0 if a new backup is requested.
function of
 Bit [2]: Back up error detected, refer to bits 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 for further
application information:
program
 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.

 Bit [10]: Difference between internal RAM and Flash memory (1 = yes).
 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 Flash memory write error has occurred:

 Set to 1 if an error is detected.

%SW98 Post The bits are set to 1 when the post configuration was applied for the
configuration parameter:
status (Serial  Bit[0]: Hardware option (RS485 or RS232)
Line 1)  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 The bits are set to 1 when the post configuration was applied for the
configuration parameter:
status (Serial  Bit[0]: Hardware option (RS485)
Line 2)  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 The bits are set to 1 when the post configuration was applied for the
configuration parameter:
status (Ethernet)  Bit[0]: IP mode (fixed, DHCP, or BOOTP)
 Bit[1]: IP address
 Bit[2]: Network submask
 Bit[3]: Default gateway
 Bit[4]: Net name

(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW101 Value of the When bit %S101 is set to 1, you can change the Modbus address of port 1 S
%SW102 Modbus address or port 2. The address of port 1 is %SW101, and that of port 2 is %SW102.
port NOTE: In online mode, the address of port 2 cannot be changed using
system bit %S101 and system word %SW102.
%SW103 Configuration for When bit %S103 (Comm 1) or %S104 (Comm 2) is set to 1, the ASCII S
%SW104 use of the ASCII protocol is used. System word %SW103 (Comm 1) or %SW104 (Comm 2)
protocol must be set according to the elements below:

 Baud rate:
 0: 1200 baud,
 1: 2400 baud,
 2: 4800 baud,
 3: 9600 baud,
 4: 19200 baud,
 5: 38400 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.

(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
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%SW105 Configuration for When bit %S103 (Comm 1) or %S104 (Comm 2) is set to 1, the ASCII S
%SW106 use of the ASCII protocol is used. System word %SW105 (Comm 1) or %SW106 (Comm 2)
protocol must be set according to the elements below:

%SW107 MAC address Shows the controller MAC address (only references with Ethernet channel). S, P
%SW108
%SW109
%SW114 Enable schedule Enables or disables operation of schedule blocks by the user program. S and
blocks Bit 0: 1 = enables schedule block number 0 U, SIM
...
Bit 15: 1 = enables schedule block number 15
Initially all schedule blocks are enabled.
If schedule blocks are configured the default value is FFFF
If no schedule blocks are configured, the default value is 0.
%SW118 Base controller Shows conditions on base controller. S, SIM
status word Bit 13: 0 = Configuration error (I/O extension configured but absent or
inoperative). In this case, the bus is not started (the bus will be locked until
the bit13 of %SW118 is equal to zero).
Bit 14: 0 = Runtime error (last exchange with at least one TM2/TM3 failed).
All the other bits of this word are set to 1 and are reserved. For a controller
which operates properly, the value of this word is FFFFh.
%SW120 Expansion I/O One bit per module. S, SIM
module status (1) Address 0 = bit 0
1 = error detected
0 = OK
NOTE: If the value of %SW120 is not 0 just after the controller start, the bus
TM2/TM3 will not start. If the value of %SW120 changes will running, it
indicates an error detected on an expansion I/O module.
%SW121 Configuration for When bit %S103 (Comm 1) or %S104 (Comm 2) is set to 1, the ASCII U
%SW122 use of ASCII protocol is used. You can change the ASCII frame size of port 1 or port 2.
protocol The ASCII frame size of port 1 is %SW121, and that of port 2 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.
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW130 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.2 in µs. S
time
%SW131 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.3 in µs. S
time
%SW132 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.4 in µs. S
time
%SW133 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.5 in µs. S
time
%SW134 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event Threshold 0 of HSC0 in µs. S
time
%SW135 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event Threshold 1 of HSC0 in µs. S
time
%SW136 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event Threshold 0 of HSC1 in µs. S
time
%SW137 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event Threshold 1 of HSC1 in µs. S
time
%SW138 Periodic task Shows the last execution time of the periodic task in µs. S
execution time
%SW139 Embedded Shows the protection error status of output blocks: S
digital output Bit0 = 1 - Q0 - Q3 protect error - Block0
protection Bit1 = 1 - Q4 - Q7 protect error - Block1
Bit2 = 1 - Q8 - Q11 protect error - Block2
Bit3 = 1 - Q12 - Q15 protect error - Block3
%SW148 Number of Maximum 1,000 variables U
persistent
variables
%SW149 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.2 in ms. S
time
%SW150 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.3 in ms. S
time
%SW151 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.4 in ms. S
time
%SW152 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event input %I0.5 in ms. S
time
%SW153 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event threshold 0 of HSC0 in ms. S
time
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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%SW154 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event threshold 1 of HSC0 in ms. S
time
%SW155 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event threshold 0 of HSC1 in ms. S
time
%SW156 Event execution Shows the last execution time of the event threshold 1 of HSC1 in ms. S
time
%SW157 FAST execution Shows the last execution time of the FAST task in ms. S
time
%SW158 FAST average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of the FAST task in ms. S
time
%SW159 Event 0 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 0 in ms. S
time
%SW160 Event 1 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 1 in ms. S
time
%SW161 Event 2 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 2 in ms. S
time
%SW162 Event 3 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 3 in ms. S
time
%SW163 Event 4 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 4 in ms. S
time
%SW164 Event 5 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 5 in ms. S
time
%SW165 Event 6 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 6 in ms. S
time
%SW166 Event 7 average Shows the average execution time (last 5 times) of event 7 in ms. S
time
(1) If a single expansion module is missing at power-on, then all expansion module bits are set to 1 (error detected).
S Controlled by the system
U Controlled by the user
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M221 Logic Controller Code ID

This table shows 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
TM221C16T 0x0788
TM221CE16T 0x0789
TM221C24R 0x078A
TM221CE24R 0x078B
TM221C24T 0x078C
TM221CE24T 0x078D
TM221C40R 0x078E
TM221CE40R 0x078F
TM221C40T 0x0790
TM221CE40T 0x0791

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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
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.

I
I/O
(input/output)
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).
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).

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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).

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

Modbus
The protocol that allows communications between many devices connected to the same network.

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.
PID
(proportional, integral, derivative) A generic control loop feedback mechanism (controller) widely
used in industrial control systems.
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.

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.

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T
TCP
(transmission control protocol) A connection-based transport layer protocol that provides a
simultaneous bi-directional transmission of data. TCP is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite.

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Symbols B
%C, 30 Boot controller, 44
%DR, 30
%FC, 30
%HSC, 30 C
%I, 30, 114 cartridges
%IW, 30, 116 configuration, 95
%KD, 30 TMC2, 95
%KF, 30 Cold Start, 45
%KW, 30 configuration
%M, 30 building a configuration, 54
%MD, 30 configuration introduction, 54
%MF, 30 controller
%MSG, 30 configuration, 53, 59
%MW, 30 configuration features, 25
%PLS, 30 controller state, 40, 41
%PWM, 30 BOOTING, 42
%Q, 30, 115 EMPTY, 42
%QW, 30, 118 HALTED, 43
%R, 30 POWERLESS, 43
%S, 30 RUNNING, 42
%S (system bits), 122 STOPPED, 42
%SBR, 30
%SC, 30
%SW, 30 D
%SW (system words, 130 digital inputs, 64
%SW6, 43 configuration, 64
%TM, 30 introduction, 64
properties, 114
digital outputs, 67
A configuration, 67
advanced expert functions, 119 configuration parameters, 67
analog inputs, 69 configuring fallback values for, 67
configuration, 69 introduction, 67
introduction, 69 properties, 115
properties, 116 downloading applications, 43
analog outputs
properties, 118
application download, 44

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E I/O objects
analog inputs, 116
embedded communication
Analog Outputs, 118
configuration, 97
digital inputs, 114
embedded input/output
digital outputs, 115
configuration, 63
Initialization Values, 48
ethernet, 99
Initialize controller, 44
configuration, 99
introduction, 99
executive loader, 61 M
expansion modules
modbus TCP
configuration, 95
configuration, 102, 102
TM2, 95
introduction, 102
TM3, 95
remote servers, 103

F O
fallback
objects
values, configuring, 67
addressing, 30
Fallback Values, 48
addressing examples, 30
features
definition of, 27
key features, 16, 20
maximum number allowed, 32
firmware, 60, 61
object types, 28
updating with executive loader, 61
object types introduction, 28
updating with SD card, 60
output behavior, 48
firmware updates, 43
Output Behavior, 48, 48, 49
Output Forcing, 49
H
HALTED state, 45 P
high speed counters, 71
persistent variables, 47
configuration, 72
programming languages
dedicated I/O assignments, 71
IL, LD, 20
introduction, 71
IL, LD, Grafcet, 16
pulse generators, 79
I configuration, 79
introduction, 79
I/O bus
PLS configuration, 82
configuration, 89
PTO configuration, 86
I/O configuration general information
PWM configuration, 84
general practices, 90

R
RUN Controller, 44

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Run/Stop, 66
configuring digital input as, 66

S
SD card, 60
updating firmware, 60
serial line, 104
configuration, 105
introduction, 104
STOP Controller, 45
supported devices, 95
system bits (%S), 122
system LEDs, 60
system words (%SW), 130

U
updating firmware, 60, 61
uploading applications, 43

W
Warm start, 46

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