OVERVIEW

Official designation: Schneider Electric TWDLMDA40DTK (Twido, Modular Base Controller)

Role/Application: A 40 I/O modular controller for Twido automation, featuring 24 VDC discrete inputs and 16 transistor outputs for flexible control applications.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 20.4 to 26.4 VDC supply voltage limits

Interfaces / Ports: HE-10 connector, RS485 serial link mini DIN

Indicators: ERR, STAT, PWR, RUN, and per channel I/O status LEDs

Operating Temp: 0 to 55 degrees C for ambient air operation

Platform / Compatibility: Twido programmable logic controllers

Limit: 19 W maximum power consumption for base plus four modules

Lifecycle: Discontinued, recommended replacement is Modicon M221 TM221M32TK

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the rated program memory capacity and execution speed for this controller?

A: The controller has 3000 instructions of program memory with an execution time of 1 ms per 1K instruction.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What are the two types of discrete input current for the 24 input channels?

A: Discrete input current is 5 mA for inputs I0.0, I0.1, I0.6, I0.7, and 7 mA for the remaining 20 inputs.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What is the shock resistance rating for this modular base controller unit?

A: The unit has a shock resistance rating of 15 gn for 11 ms duration.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: What are the key differences between the TWDLMDA40DTK and the TM221M32TK replacement controller?

A: The replacement has 8 fewer inputs and a different communication port but includes two analog inputs.