How to Select an Interface Relay for PLC Outputs
A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
The Schneider Electric TM262L20MESE8T is a Modicon M262 logic controller reaching 3 ns per instruction, with 8 fast digital I/O (4 inputs, 4 transistor outputs to 300 kHz) and dual Ethernet networks for EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP. Powered by 24 V DC, it targets IIoT-ready machines needing embedded cloud connectivity, cybersecurity and an expandable TM3 I/O bus without dedicated motion control.
Choose the TM262L20MESE8T over a 5 ns/instruction variant when scan-cycle speed is the limiting factor — its 3 ns/instruction execution and 128-device EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP connection ceiling (versus roughly 96 on the slower variant) suit larger distributed Ethernet architectures. Like other logic-only M262 controllers it has no Sercos motion bus, so pick a motion-enabled M262 variant when synchronized axis control is required.
| Range of Product | Logic/motion controller - Modicon M262 |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Logic controller |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 24 V DC - 15...20 % |
| Discrete I/O number | 8 |
| Upstream connectivity | IIoT-ready machine to cloud, Connected machine to plant |
| Supply voltage limits | 20.4…28.8 V DC |
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| PLC Power Consumption | 82 W |
| Inrush current | 40 A |
| Overvoltage protection | With |
| Discrete input number | 4, discrete input fast input IEC 61131-2 Type 1 |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V |
| Discrete input voltage type | DC |
| Discrete input logic | Sink |
| Voltage state 1 guaranteed | >= 15 V DC |
| Voltage state 0 guaranteed | <= 5 V DC |
| Discrete input current | 7.5 mA fast input |
| Input impedance | 2.81 kOhm input |
| Response time | <= 1 µs turn-on, I0...I3 fast input, <= 1 µs turn-off, I0...I3 fast input, <= 1 µs turn-on, Q0...Q3 fast output, <= 1 µs turn-off, Q0...Q3 fast output |
| Configurable filtering time | 0.001 ms fast input, 0.002 ms fast input, 0.005 ms fast input, 0.01 ms fast input, 0.05 ms fast input, 0.1 ms fast input, 0.5 ms fast input, 1 ms fast input, 4 ms fast input, 12 ms fast input |
| Discrete output number | 4 transistor fast output |
| Discrete output voltage | 24 V DC |
| Discrete output current | 0.5 A fast output Q0...Q3) |
| Discrete output type | Transistor |
| Discrete output logic | Source |
| Output voltage limits | 30 V DC |
| Maximum current per output common | 0.5 A Q0...Q3 fast output |
| Maximum output frequency | 300 kHz |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.1 % 0.02…0.1 kHz fast output, +/- 1 % 0.1…1 kHz fast output |
| Maximum leakage current | 10 µA output |
| Maximum tungsten load | <1.5 W |
| Protection type | Short-circuit and overload protection with automatic reset, Reverse polarity protection, Short-circuit protection |
| Reset time | 200 ms automatic reset fast output |
| Maximum number of I/O expansion module | 7TM3 IO module (remote I/O-Architecture), 7TM3 IO module (local I/O-Architecture), 64TM3, TM5 or TM7 IO island (distributed I/O-Architecture) |
| Execution time for 1 KInstruction | 0.003 ms |
| Memory capacity | 32 MB program RAM, 32 MB OS/website RAM, 192 MB system memory RAM |
| Data backed up | 1 GB built-in flash memory backup of user programs |
| Data storage equipment | <= 32 GB SDHC card optional) |
| Backup time | 1000 h 77 °F (25 °C) |
| Application structure | 8 event tasks, 4 cyclic master tasks, 3 cyclic master tasks + 1 freewheeling task, 8 external event tasks |
| Realtime clock | With |
| Clock drift | <= 10 s/month 77 °F (25 °C) |
| Cycle time | 0.5 ms |
| Positioning functions | Libraries axes coordinated |
| Integrated connection type | Ethernet 1 RJ45 10/100BASE-T, Ethernet 2 2 RJ45 100/1000BASE-T, Serial link RJ45 RS232/RS485, Smart Communication Bus, TM3 IO bus, USB type mini B |
| Transmission rate | 115 kbit/s 49.2 ft (15 m) RS485, 115 kbit/s 9.8 ft (3 m) RS232, 480 Mbit/s 9.8 ft (3 m) USB, 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet1, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet2 |
| Communication port protocol | EtherNet/IP adapter, EtherNet/IP scanner, Modbus TCP client/server, Modbus TCP IO scanner, Modbus TCP NVL, Ethernet RSTP, Modbus SL client/server, Modbus SL IO scanner, Modbus SL modem management, Machine Expert, ASCII manager, ASCII modem management |
| Maximum Number of Connected Devices | EtherNet/IP: 64, Modbus TCP: 64, Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP: 128 |
| Communication Service | MQTTs, OPC UA server (Encrypt), OPC UA client (Encrypt), HTTPs Methods (API), Web server, Web visu, TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3, SNTP, NTP client/server, FTP client/server, FTPs server, SQL client (remote access), DHCP client, DHCP server, DNS client, POP3s client, SMTP client, SNMP client/server |
| Local signalling | 1 LED (green/red) for PWR, 1 LED (green/red) for RUN, 1 LED (green/red) for ERROR (fault), 1 LED (green/red) for stop forced, 1 LED (green/red) for I/O error (I/O), 1 LED (green/orange) for SD card activity, 1 LED (green/orange) for SL activity, 1 LED (green/red) for ETH1 state, 1 LED (green/red) for ETH2 state, 1 LED (green/red) for EIP MS, 1 LED (green/red) for EIP NS |
| Electrical connection | removable spring terminal block for inputs and outputs, removable spring terminal block for connecting the 24 V DC power supply |
| Maximum cable distance between devices | Shielded cable <9.8 ft (3 m) fast input, Shielded cable <9.8 ft (3 m) fast output, Unshielded cable <164.04 ft (50 m) input, Unshielded cable <164.04 ft (50 m) output, Shielded cable <98.4 ft (30 m) RS485 link, Shielded cable <49.2 ft (15 m) RS232 |
| Insulation | Between fast input and internal logic 550 V AC, Non-insulated between inputs, Between output and internal logic 550 V AC, Non-insulated between outputs, Between input and output 550 V AC, Between supply and internal logic 550 V AC, Non-insulated between supply and ground |
| Surge withstand | 1 kV power lines (DC) common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV shielded cable common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 0.5 kV relay output differential mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV input common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV transistor output common mode IEC 61000-4-5 |
| Mounting support | Top hat type TH35-15 rail IEC 60715, Top hat type TH35-7.5 rail IEC 60715, plate or panel with fixing kit |
| Height | 3.9 in (100 mm) |
| Depth | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Width | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| Net Weight | 1.444 lb(US) (0.655 kg) |
| Standards | UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-201, CSA C22.2 No 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No 61010-2-201, CSA C22.2 No 213, ANSI/ISA 12-12-01, IEC 61131-2 |
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| Product Certifications | CE, cULus, cULus HazLoc Class I Division 2 CSA 22-2 No 213, RCM, EAC, Achilles, KC |
| Resistance to electrostatic discharge | 4 kV on contact IEC 61000-4-2, 8 kV on air IEC 61000-4-2 |
| Resistance to electromagnetic fields | 9.1 V/m (10 V/m) 80 MHz...1 GHz IEC 61000-4-3, 2.7 V/m (3 V/m) 1.4 GHz...2 GHz IEC 61000-4-3, 0.9 V/m (1 V/m) 2 GHz...3 GHz IEC 61000-4-3 |
| Resistance to fast transients | 2 kV IEC 61000-4-4 power lines), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 Ethernet line), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 serial link), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 input), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 transistor output) |
| Resistance to conducted disturbances | 10 V 0.15...80 MHz IEC 61000-4-4, 3 V 0.1...80 MHz, 10 V spot frequency (2, 3, 4, 6.2, 8.2, 12.6, 16.5, 18.8, 22, 25 MHz) |
| Electromagnetic emission | Conducted emissions 120...69 dBµV/m QP power lines)10…150 kHz IEC 55011, Conducted emissions 63 dBμV/m QP power lines)1.5…30 MHz IEC 55011, Radiated emissions 40 dBµV/m30…230 kHz IEC 55011, Conducted emissions 79...63 dBμV/m QP power lines)150…1500 kHz IEC 55011, Radiated emissions230…1000 MHz IEC 55011 |
| Immunity to microbreaks | 0.01 ms |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -4…140 °F (-20…60 °C) horizontal installation), -4…122 °F (-20…50 °C) vertical installation), -4…113 °F (-20…45 °C) flat mounting) |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -40…185 °F (-40…85 °C) |
| Relative humidity | 10…95 %, without condensation in operation), 10…95 %, without condensation in storage) |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Operating altitude | 0...6561.68 ft (0...2000 m) |
| Storage altitude | 0…9842.5 ft (0…3000 m) |
| Vibration resistance | 3.5 mm 2…8.4 Hz symmetrical rail, 1 gn 8.4…200 Hz symmetrical rail, 3.5 mm 2…8.4 Hz panel mounting, 1 gn 8.4…200 Hz panel mounting |
| Shock resistance | 15 gn 11 ms |
| Part number | TM262L20MESE8T |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606489604196 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Country of origin | ID |
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| Shipping weight | 0.655 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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