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Need efficiency for your small automation systems? 

Twido ® provides simple solutions 

for all your applications. 

Make the most of your energy SM

1 

Twido 

programmable controllers 

Flexibility – the assurance of finding your optimized solution 

• 

• 

Three ranges: Twido Compact, Twido Modular and Twido Extreme 

Self-configure your solution by simply adding the required I/O expansions (digital, analog) 

and options to your base equipment 

Openness – communicate with ease in your environment 

• 

® ® ® 

Three interfaces: Modbus , Ethernet and CANopen 

• With numerous integrated communication networks, or as a reasonably priced option, 

treat yourself to a high performance and economical communication solution 

Simplicity – be more efficient at all levels 

• With the TwidoSuite software, develop your projects with ease. TwidoSuite naturally 

adapts to your requirements 

• Program and set-up your Twido controllers even in the most inaccessible places using 

the Bluetooth ® wireless connection kit 

• Extremely compact, Twido is easy to assemble and has a wide variety of connection 

options to save time and improve reliability 

[ 2 ] Twido Programmable Controllers 

2 

3 

5 

6 

(1) Ethernet 

(2) CANopen 

(3) Modbus 

(4) Ethernet 

(5) CANopen 

(6) Modbus 

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Making the most 

of your time. 

Extensively used throughout the world, this controller 

has a proven record of success. 

Twido offers maximum results with minimum effort 

and expense. 

Twido Programmable Controllers [ 3 ]

Select your base 

Type of base Compact 

Number of digital I/O 10 16 24 40 

Number of digital inputs (24VDC) 6 sink/source 9 sink/source 14 sink/source 24 sink/source 

Number of digital outputs 4 relay (2A) 7 relay (2A) 10 relay (2A) 14 relay (2A), 2 solid-state (1A) 

Type of connection Screw terminals (non-removable) 

Possible I/O expansion modules – – 4 7 

Counting (3) 5kHz, (1) 20kHz (4) 5kHz, (2) 20kHz 

PWM positioning – – – (2) 7kHz 

Serial ports (1) RS 485 (1) RS 485; option: (1) RS 232C or RS 485 

Protocol Modbus master/slave, ASCII, I/O relocation 

Ethernet port – – – RJ45 Ethernet 

Dimensions, W x D x H (mm) 80 x 70 x 90 95 x 70 x 90 157 x 70 x 90 

References 

Supply voltage 100...240VAC TWDLCAA10DRF TWDLCAA16DRF TWDLCAA24DRF TWDLCAE40DRF (1) 

Supply voltage 19.2...30VDC TWDLCDA10DRF TWDLCDA16DRF TWDLCDA24DRF TWDLCDE40DRF (1) 

Real-time clock (option) TWDXCPRTC 

Display unit (option) TWDXCPODC 

Memory cartridge (option) TWDXCPMFK32 (2) TWDXCPMFK64 (3) 

(1) 40 I/O version without Ethernet also available: TWDLCAA40DRF and TWDLCDA40DRF 

(2) Application backup, program transfer 

(3) Memory expansion, application backup, program transfer 

Type of base Modular 

Number of digital I/O 20 40 

Number of digital inputs (24VDC) 12 sink/source 24 sink/source 

Number of digital outputs 8 transistor, source (0.3A) 6 relay (2A) and 2 transistor, source (0.3A) 16 transistor, source (0.3A) 

Type of connection HE10 connector Removable screw terminals HE10 connector 

Possible I/O expansion modules 4 7 

Supply voltage 24VDC 

Counting (2) 5kHz, (2) 20kHz 

PLS/PWM positioning (2) 7kHz 

Serial ports (1) RS 485; option: (1) RS 232C or RS485 


Dimensions, W x D x H (mm) 

References 

35.4 x 70 x 90 47.5 x 70 x 90 

• Real-time clock (option) 

TWDLMDA20DTK 

• Display unit (option) 

• Memory cartridge (option) 

(1) TWDLMDA20DRT TWDLMDA40DTK (1) 

TWDXCPRTC 

TWDXCPODM 

TWDXCPMFK32 (2) 

TWDXCPMFK64 (3) 

(1) Sink version transistor outputs also available: TWDLMDA20DUK and TWDLMDA40DUK 

(2) Application backup, program transfer 

(3) Memory expansion, application backup, program transfer 

[ 4 ] Flexibility The assurance of finding your optimized solution 

The assurance of finding your optimized solution 

With its 16 base modules (compact, modular and extreme), Twido 

offers you multiple possibilities. Establish your tailor-made solutions 

and, consequently, assure the evolution of your automation systems 

at optimized costs.

Twido Compact – 

simplicity, 

ease of use 

• “All-in-one” product 

• Screw terminal 

connection 

• 10 compact bases 

• 10, 16, 24 

and 40 I/O 

• 24VDC or 

100-240VAC supply 

• Modbus, CANopen, 

Ethernet (integrated 

on 40 I/O) 

Twido Modular– 

compactness, 

flexibility 

• Very 

compact 

and expandable 

• Removable screw 

terminals or HE10 

(pre-wired) connection 

• 5 bases, 20 or 40 I/O, 

expandable using 

4 to 7 modules 

• 24VDC supply 


Ethernet 

Type of base Extreme 

Number of digital I/O 41 

Degree of protection IP67 

Twido Extreme – 

robustness 

• IP67 

• Temperature: 

-40°F to + 230°F 

(-40°C to +110°C) 

• 1 non-expandable 

base, 41 I/O 

(digital, analog 

or PWM) 

• 12 or 24VDC supply 


CAN J1939 

integrated 

Temperature -40°F to 230°F (-40°C to +110°C) storage 

-67°F to 311°F (-55°C to +155°C) 

Relative humidity 90% without condensation 

Number of digital inputs 13 (1) 

Number of analog inputs 8 (2) 

Number of PWM inputs 1 

Number of digital outputs 16 in 12VDC (1) , 8 in 24VDC (1) 

Number of PWM outputs 3 

Supply voltage 12 or 24VDC 12 to 24VDC 

Counting (1) 10kHz 

Communication ports RS 485, CAN J1939, CANopen master 

Serial link protocols Modbus RTU master/slave, ASCII 

Dimensions, W x D x H (mm) 165.51 x 45.70 x 225 

References TWDLEDCK1 

(1) Short-circuit protected 

(2) Including 1 input configurable to PWM 


Need additional 

I/Os, a display? 

Select from an extensive catalog of I/Os and options. 

Establish your needs and only purchase the required items! 

[ 6 ] Flexibility The assurance of finding your optimized solution

Adapt bases to 

your applications 

I/O expansions 

Performs up to 32 I/O with wide variety of conception options. 

Add a Twido option in a single click 

Second serial link 

Increase your 

communication 

alternatives. 

Display 

Make adjustments 

directly on Twido. 

Calendar timer 

For actions determined 

by time or date, or 

time stamping the 

occurrence of events. 

Memory expansion 

Double the Twido 

program memory 

capacity. 


A wide variety 

of I/Os 

Type of module Digital I/O 

Number of digital inputs 

and/or outputs 

Optimize your costs 

Twido Compact Twido Modular Removable 

screw terminals 

• Conventional cabling 

8 16 32 4 inputs/ 

4 outputs 

(1) Sink version transistor outputs also available: TWDDDO8UT, TWDDDO16UK and TWDDO32UK 

Self-configure your solution by simply adding the required I/O expansions 

(digital, analog) to your base equipment. 

Select from a wide variety of digital I/Os 

For connecting digital sensors/actuators, discover all the various I/O 

connection methods both for compact and modular. 

Spring terminals 

• Quick cabling and 

secure clamping 

HE10 connector 

• Pre-wired solution 

for quick and reliable 

connection (also 

discover Advantys 

Telefast) 

16 inputs/ 

8 outputs 

Spring terminals 

(non removable) 

Connection 

References 

Removable screw terminals HE10 connectors Removable 

screw terminals 

24VDC sink inputs TWDDDI8DT – 

24VDC sink/source inputs – TWDDDI16DT TWDDDI16DK TWDDDI32DK – 

120V sink inputs TWDDAI8DT – 

2A relay outputs TWDDRA8RT TWDDRA16RT – 

0.1A transistor, source 

outputs 

TWDDD08TT (1) – TWDDDO16TK (1) TWDDDO32TK (1) – 

24VDC sink/source inputs + 

2A relay outputs 

– TWDDMM8DRT TWDDMM24DRF 

[ 8 ] Flexibility The assurance of finding your optimized solution

Opt for quick and safe cabling 

The M3 profile AS-Interface Master module manages up to 

62 slaves and allows up to 7 S7-3 profile analog systems 

(TWDNOI10M3). 

More measuring options 

(temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) 

• 2 — K, J, T thermocouple inputs 

• 2 — 0-10VDC, 4-20mA inputs 

• 4 — 0-10VDC, 4-20mA or temperature inputs 

• 8 — 0-10VDC, 4-20mA inputs 

• 8 — PTC/NTC inputs 

• 1 — 0-10VDC, 4-20mA output 

• 2 — +/-10V outputs 

• 2 inputs, 1 output (0-10VDC, 4-20mA) 

• 

• 

2 thermocouple or temperature inputs, 

1 output (0-10VDC, 4-20mA) 

4 inputs, 2 outputs (0-10VDC, 4-20mA) 

More regulation 

Up to 14 easily-configured PID loops using teach mode, with 

analog or digital (PWM) output 

Type of module Analog 

Number of inputs 

and/or outputs 

2 inputs 4 inputs 8 inputs 2 outputs 4 inputs/2 outputs 

Connection 

Inputs 

Removable screw terminals 

Range Thermocouples 

type K, J, T 

0-10V (2) 

4-20mA (3) 

0° C 

0-10V (1) 

4-20mA (2) 

(1) Sink version transistor outputs also available: TWDDDO8UT, TWDDDO16UK and TWDDO32UK 

(2) Non-differential 

(3) Differential 

PTC/NTC – 0-10V (2) 

Help reduce 

your costs 

with the 

analog I/Os – 

a varied and 

economical 

range due to 

an increase in 

the number 

of I/Os per 

module 

4-20mA (3) 

Resolution 

Outputs 

12 bits (4096 points) 10 bits (1024 points) – 12 bits (4096 points) 

Range – +/-10V 0 ... 10V (2) 

4 ... 20mA (3) 

Resolution – 11 bits + sign 12 bits 

Measuring accuracy 0.2% of the full scale value 

Supply voltage 24VDC 

Dimensions, W x D x H (mm) 23.5 x 70 x 90 

References TWDAMI2LT TWDAMI4LT TWDAMI8HT TWDARI8HT TWDAVO2HT TWDAMM6HT 


Easily communicate 

with your environment! 

With its numerous integrated communication networks, or as 

a reasonably priced option, treat yourself to a high performance 

and economical communication solution. 

[ 10 ] Openness Communicate with ease in your environment

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Communicate, 

monitor, control 

Ethernet (1) 

All Twido controllers integrate in an Ethernet network as a passive 

device (server) via a TwidoPort Ethernet bridge 

• Reduce the cost of your solution! Ethernet port integrated as standard 

in 40 I/O Twido Compact bases (client or server) 

– TWDLCAE40DRF 

– TWDLCDE40DRF 

CANopen (2) 

The CANopen module enables Twido controllers to perform the 

CANopen master function 

• Macros integrated in the TwidoSuite software to simplify programming 

• “Hot SWAP” system to simplify maintenance: replace a CANopen 

slave without breaking the controller supply 

Modbus (3) 

• RS 485 serial link communication port integrated in all controllers 

• Optional RS 485 or RS 232 type link (These 2 serial links can be 

parametered for Modbus protocol, ASCII protocol, Modem) 

• Modbus isolation and junction modules simplify both cabling and 

installation, and protect the controller serial link at very little cost 

2 

3 


[ 12 ] Openness Communicate with ease in your environment

Need to exchange data simply? 

Monitoring, operator dialog, control 

Locally using: 

• The economical Modbus solution (integrated as standard) 

• The high performance Ethernet solution Modbus/TCP on Ethernet 

10/100Mb). Make exchanges easily and quickly with your automation 

system equipment, such as graphic terminals, supervisors and 

programmable controllers, and simply modify our system 

Remotely using: 

• Monitor and control your installations using the modem solution and, 

consequently, avoid any unnecessary on-site visits for some of the 

maintenance operations 

Need to relocate the inputs/outputs easily? 

With Modbus and CANopen, networks achieve both economy 

and performance 

• Savings in cabling 

• High data exchange transfer rate 

• Direct connection to industrial automation systems 

Need to pilot control equipment efficiently? 

Variable speed drives 

• Opt for fast exchanges with CANopen. The openness of CANopen 

also enables you to achieve high performance and efficient 

communication with multiple products 

• Opt for an economical solution with Modbus (integrated or second 

serial link) 

Type of module Serial interface Serial interface adaptor 

Physical layer (not isolated) RS 232 C RS 485 RS 232 C RS 485 

Number of modules – 

Connection Mini-DIN connector 


Twido base compatibility Modular base TWDLMDA Compact base TWDLCAA16/24DRF 

Modular base via Integrated display module TWDXCPODM 

References TWDNOZ232D TWDNOZ485D (1) TWDNAC232D TWDNAC485D (1) 

Type of module CANopen expansion Ethernet interface Modbus isolation module Modbus junction module 

Physical layer (not isolated) – 

Number of modules 1 – 

Connection Screw terminals RJ45 

Protocol – 

Twido base compatibility 20, 24 or 40 I/O base All models 

References TWDNC01M 499TWDO1100 TWDXCAISO TWDXCAT3RJ 

(1) Screw terminal version available: replace the letter D at the end of the reference by the letter T 

(TWDNOZ485D becomes TWDNOZ485T and TWDNAC485D becomes TWDNAC485T) 

The M3 

profile AS- 

Interface 

Master 

module 

manages up 

to 62 slaves 

and allows 

up to 7 S7-3 

profile analog 

systems 


Be more efficient 

at all levels 

(1) New LADDER editor 

(2) Twido 

(3) Distributed I/Os: Advantys OTB, FTB 

(4) Starter controllers: TeSys U-line 

(5) Variable speed drives: Altivar 31, 61, 71 

(6) Servo drives and servo motors: 

Lexium 05 

[ 14 ] Simplicity Be more efficient at all levels 

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More than just programming software 

TwidoSuite is designed to assist you in developing your projects that are 

based around Twido compact, modular and extreme controllers. 

Never has programming been so simple! 

Easily program your Twido controllers 

• With the new TwidoSuite software, develop your projects with 

astonishing ease. Task orientated, resolutely modern, unrivalled 

in clarity, TwidoSuite naturally adapts to your requirements… for 

making implementation more user-friendly, quicker and therefore, 

more efficient 

• From anywhere, at any time, using Modbus, Ethernet a modem 

Save valuable time 

• In connected mode: directly modify online your program in the PLC 

• Simplify exchanges with your equipment using the macros 

• To make your programming easier, a system of macros for Modbus 

serial link and CANopen bus simplify program writing and improves 

understanding of the code 

4 

2 

5 

6 

3

Gain freedom of movement, with no cabling 

• Using the Pocket PC running TwidoAdjust software 

• Using the Bluetooth wireless connection 

Manage and animate your Twido applications using the Pocket PC 

Used together, TwidoAdjust software (dedicated software tool) and the 

Pocket PC can be connected to a Twido programmable controller. It 

enables project management and allows: 

• Transfer of applications 

• Animation and saving of object tables 

• Saving of object category values 

Easily connect 

• Even in the most inaccessible places, by using the 

Bluetooth gateway 

• An ideal solution for the setting-up phase, the Bluetooth wireless 

connection provides all the benefits of freedom of movement within 

a 10m radius 

Make your life easier! 

More compact enclosures 

• Very small, Twido can be installed anywhere 

• Imagine one complete controller with 40 I/O that fits in the palm 

of your hand 

Ultra-fast assembly 

• You need to add expansions or options? 

• Screwdrivers or additional cables no longer needed: 

a few clicks and assembly is achieved 

Software, 

connecting 

cables, interfaces 

TwidoSuite 

software (EN/FR) 

Application PC with Windows 

2000 ® or XP 

References 

(1) DVD includes all languages 

(2) For Twido Extreme, order the reference: VW3A8106 

TwidoAdjust 

software 

Pocket PC 2003 

or 2005 

Connecting cables Bluetooth 

USB adaptor 

Twido/PC 

USB port 

Twido/PC 

serial port 

For PC not fitted 

with Bluetooth 

TwidoSuite 

assures 

worry-free 

continuity 

of your 

applications 

previously 

created using 

TwidoSoft 

Bluetooth 

gateway 

For Twido 

controller 

TWDBTFU10M (1) TWDSMD1002V30M TSXCUSB485 TSXPCX1031 (2) VW3A8115 VW3A8114 


Schneider Electric - North American Operating Division 

Document Number 8000BR0720R9/08 

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