What is the Programming Software for the Modicon M241?
Issue
Inquiry on the Programming Software for the Modicon M241.
Product Line
EcoStruxure Machine Expert
Environment
Windows 11, Windows 10
Resolution
The software to program the Modicon M241 is EcoStruxure Machine Expert (formerly known as SoMachine).
In order to install this software you need to download "Schneider Electric Software Installer" from the next link:
Schneider Electric Software Installer – Setup
Then you should be able to install EcoStruxure Machine Expert.
The software EcoStruxure Machine Expert has a Free version after the 42 days trial, please check pages 14 and 16 for more information for the free version limitations:
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=DIA3ED2180701EN
The user that wants to use this software needs to have an account in our License Portal in order to register the software:
https://www.se.com/ww/sites/corporate/en/support/software-licensing/user-login
In the past the software was SoMachine and the latest version of this software was the SoMachine V4.3 SP2.
The reference for SoMachine is the SOMNACS43:
https://www.se.com/ww/en/product/SOMNACS43/somachine-software-v4-3-usb-drive-format/
The firmware version of the Modicon M241 for PLC programmed in SoMachine starts in v4.0.x.x., the latest version of the firmware for SoMachine v4.3 is the v4.0.6.41 due to hardware changes.
The firmware version of the Modicon M241 for PLC programmed in EcoStruxure Machine Expert v1.2.x starts in v5.0.x.x.
The firmware version of the Modicon M241 for PLC programmed in EcoStruxure Machine Expert v2.1.x starts in v5.1.x.x.
The firmware version of the Modicon M241 for PLC programmed in EcoStruxure Machine Expert v2.2.x starts in v5.2.x.x.
If you install the EcoStruxure Machine Expert , please select also the installation of the "Controller Assistant" so you can check this information.
In order to program the Modicon M241 you can use a Mini-USB cable (TCSXCNAMUM3P or BMXXCAUSBH018) , an SD Card or an ethernet cable.