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 TM221M32TK is a Modicon M221 Book-format logic controller with 32 discrete I/O — 16 inputs (4 fast) and 16 PNP transistor outputs (2 fast) — wired through HE-10 connectors in a 70 x 70 x 90 mm housing. Supplied from 24 V DC, each output switches 0.1 A (1.6 A per common), suited to dense low-current point counts.
The TM221M32TK doubles the Book controller's I/O count to 32 points through HE-10 connectors instead of the 16-point models' screw terminals, which suits panel builders using pre-wired ribbon-cable harnesses. Its lower 0.1 A per-channel and 1.6 A per-common output rating reflects the higher channel density — it fits many low-current 24 V DC loads (PLC inputs, small relays) rather than a handful of higher-draw actuators.
| Range of Product | Modicon M221 |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Logic controller |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 24 V DC |
| Discrete input number | 16, discrete input 4 fast input IEC 61131-2 Type 1 |
| Analogue input number | 2 0...10 V |
| Discrete output type | Transistor |
| Discrete output number | 16 transistor 2 fast output |
| Discrete output voltage | 24 V DC |
| Discrete output current | 0.1 A |
| Discrete I/O number | 32 |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of I/O expansion module | 7 (local I/O-Architecture), 14 (remote I/O-Architecture) |
| Supply voltage limits | 20.4…28.8 V |
| Inrush current | 35 A |
| Maximum power consumption in W | 22.3 W 24 V with max number of I/O expansion module), 3.5 W 24 V without I/O expansion module) |
| Power supply output current | 0.52 A 5 V expansion bus, 0.48 A 24 V expansion bus |
| Discrete input logic | Sink or source (positive/negative) |
| Discrete input voltage | 24 V |
| Discrete input voltage type | DC |
| Analogue input resolution | 10 bits |
| LSB value | 10 mV |
| Conversion time | 1 ms per channel + 1 controller cycle time analog input |
| Permitted overload on inputs | +/- 30 V DC 5 min maximum)analog input, +/- 13 V DC permanent)analog input |
| Voltage state 1 guaranteed | >= 15 V input |
| Voltage state 0 guaranteed | <= 5 V input |
| Discrete input current | 7 mA discrete input, 5 mA fast input |
| Input impedance | 3.4 kOhm discrete input, 100 kOhm analog input, 4.9 kOhm fast input |
| Response time | 35 µs turn-off, I2...I5 input, 5 µs turn-on, I0, I1, I6, I7 fast input, 35 µs turn-on, other terminals input, 5 µs turn-off, I0, I1, I6, I7 fast input, 100 µs turn-off, other terminals input, 5 µs turn-on, turn-off, Q0...Q1 output, 50 µs turn-on, turn-off, Q2...Q3 output, 300 µs turn-on, turn-off, other terminals output |
| Configurable filtering time | 0 ms input, 3 ms input, 12 ms input |
| Discrete output logic | Positive logic (source) |
| Maximum current per output common | 1.6 A |
| Output frequency | 100 kHz fast output (PWM/PLS mode) Q0...Q1, 5 kHz output Q2...Q3, 0.1 kHz output Q4...Q15 |
| Absolute accuracy error | +/- 1 % of full scale analog input |
| Maximum leakage current | 0.1 mA transistor output |
| Maximum voltage drop | <1 V |
| Mechanical durability | 20000000 cycles transistor output |
| Maximum tungsten load | <2.4 W output and fast output |
| Protection type | Short-circuit and overload protection with automatic reset, Short-circuit protection on output, Overload and short-circuit protection 0.2 A |
| Reset time | 1 s automatic reset |
| Memory capacity | 256 kB user application and data RAM 10000 instructions, 256 kB internal variables RAM |
| Data backed up | 256 kB built-in flash memory backup of application and data |
| Data storage equipment | 2 GB SD card optional) |
| Battery type | BR2032 or CR2032X lithium non-rechargeable |
| Backup time | 1 year 77 °F (25 °C) by interruption of power supply) |
| Execution time for 1 KInstruction | 0.3 ms event and periodic task, 0.7 ms other instruction |
| Execution time per instruction | 0.2 µs Boolean |
| Exct time for event task | 60 µs response time |
| Application structure | 1 configurable freewheeling/cyclic master task, 1 cyclic auxiliary task, 8 interrupt tasks |
| Maximum size of object areas | 8000 %MW memory words, 255 %TM timers, 512 %KW constant words, 512 %M memory bits, 255 %C counters |
| Realtime clock | With |
| Clock drift | <= 30 s/month 77 °F (25 °C) |
| Regulation loop | Adjustable PID regulator up to 14 simultaneous loops |
| Positioning functions | PTO 2 pulse/direction 100 kHz), PTO 1 CW/CCW 100 kHz) |
| Function Available | PLS, PWM, Frequency generator |
| Counting input number | 4 fast input (HSC mode) 100 kHz 32 bits |
| counter function | Single phase, A/B, Pulse/direction |
| Integrated connection type | USB port mini B USB 2.0, Non isolated serial link serial 1 RJ45 RS485, Non isolated serial link serial 2 RJ45 RS232/RS485 |
| Supply | Serial 1)serial link supply 5 V, <200 mA |
| Transmission rate | 1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) 49.2 ft (15 m) RS485, 1.2...115.2 kbit/s (115.2 kbit/s by default) 9.8 ft (3 m) RS232, 480 Mbit/s USB |
| Communication port protocol | USB port USB - SoMachine-Network, Non isolated serial link Modbus master/slave - RTU/ASCII or SoMachine-Network |
| Communication Service | Modbus master, Modbus slave |
| Local signalling | 1 LED (green) for PWR, 1 LED (green) for RUN, 1 LED (red) for module error (ERR), 1 LED (green) for SD card access (SD), 1 LED (red) for BAT, 1 LED (green) for SL1, 1 LED (green) for SL2, 1 LED per channel (green) for I/O state |
| Electrical connection | terminal block, 3 for connecting the 24 V DC power supply, connector, 4 for analogue inputs, Mini B USB 2.0 connector for a programming terminal, HE-10 connector, 20 for inputs, HE-10 connector, 20 for outputs |
| Maximum cable distance between devices | Shielded cable <32.8 ft (10 m) fast input, Unshielded cable <98.4 ft (30 m) output, Unshielded cable <98.4 ft (30 m) digital input, Unshielded cable <3.3 ft (1 m) analog input, Shielded cable <9.8 ft (3 m) fast output |
| Insulation | Between input and internal logic 500 V AC, Between fast input and internal logic 500 V AC, Non-insulated between inputs, Between output and internal logic 500 V AC, Non-insulated between analogue input and internal logic, Non-insulated between analogue inputs |
| Marking | CE |
| 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 | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Depth | 2.8 in (70 mm) |
| Width | 2.8 in (70 mm) |
| Net Weight | 0.60 lb(US) (0.27 kg) |
| Standards | IEC 61131-2, UL 508, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 213, IACS E10, ANSI/ISA 12-12-01 |
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| Product Certifications | cULus, LR, RCM, DNV-GL, EAC, ABS, CE, UKCA, cULus HazLoc |
| Environmental characteristic | Ordinary and hazardous location |
| Resistance to electrostatic discharge | 8 kV in air IEC 61000-4-2, 4 kV on contact 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...2.7 GHz IEC 61000-4-3 |
| Resistance to magnetic fields | 98.4 A/m (30 A/m) 50/60 Hz IEC 61000-4-8 |
| Resistance to fast transients | 2 kV IEC 61000-4-4 power lines), 2 kV IEC 61000-4-4 relay output), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 I/O), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 Ethernet line), 1 kV IEC 61000-4-4 serial link) |
| Surge withstand | 2 kV power lines (AC) common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 2 kV relay output common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV I/O common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV shielded cable common mode IEC 61000-4-5, 0.5 kV power lines (DC) differential mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV power lines (AC) differential mode IEC 61000-4-5, 1 kV relay output differential mode IEC 61000-4-5, 0.5 kV power lines (DC) common mode IEC 61000-4-5 |
| Resistance to conducted disturbances | 10 V 0.15...80 MHz IEC 61000-4-6, 3 V 0.1...80 MHz Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL), 10 V spot frequency (2, 3, 4, 6.2, 8.2, 12.6, 16.5, 18.8, 22, 25 MHz) Marine specification (LR, ABS, DNV, GL) |
| Electromagnetic emission | Conducted emissions 79 dBμV/m QP/66 dBμV/m AV power lines (AC))0.15…0.5 MHz IEC 55011, Conducted emissions 73 dBμV/m QP/60 dBμV/m AV power lines (AC))0.5…300 MHz IEC 55011, 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/m QP class A 10 m)30…230 MHz IEC 55011, Conducted emissions 79...63 dBμV/m QP power lines)150…1500 kHz IEC 55011, Radiated emissions 47 dBμV/m QP class A 10 m)200…1000 MHz IEC 55011 |
| Immunity to microbreaks | 10 ms |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 14…131 °F (-10…55 °C) horizontal installation), 14…95 °F (-10…35 °C) vertical installation) |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -13…158 °F (-25…70 °C) |
| Relative humidity | 10…95 %, without condensation in operation), 10…95 %, without condensation in storage) |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 with protective cover in place |
| 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 5…8.4 Hz symmetrical rail, 3.5 mm 5…8.4 Hz panel mounting, 1 gn 8.4…150 Hz symmetrical rail, 1 gn 8.4…150 Hz panel mounting |
| Shock resistance | 147 m/s² 11 ms |
| Part number | TM221M32TK |
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| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480611339 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Country of origin | TW |
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| Shipping weight | 0.27 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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