Digital Output Modules | GE IC693MDL940K Series 90-30
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC693MDL940K
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Digital Output Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC693MDL940K Series 90-30 Output Module
Configured for discrete AC/DC load switching in Series 90-30 PLC systems, the GE Fanuc IC693MDL940K (IC693MDL940 Relay Output Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693MDL940K |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.3 kg (0.68 kg packed) |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 13.0 x 13.5 cm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C baseline |
| Power Consumption | 7 mA from +5 VDC bus; 135 mA from +24 VDC relay bus (all outputs ON) |
| Output Count | 16 points (Normally Open, arranged in 4 isolated groups of 4) |
| Operating Voltage | 5-30 VDC, 5-250 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
| Maximum Load | 2 A per point, 4 A per common, 16 A total per module |
| Inrush Current Limit | 5 A maximum |
| Response Time | 15 ms ON / 15 ms OFF maximum |
| Galvanic Isolation | 1,500 V field-to-logic side; 500 V group-to-group |
Backplane Bus Dynamics & I/O Isolation Profiles
The module interfaces directly with the backplane bus communication velocity Licences of the Series 90-30 rack, using a dual power rail mechanism. Logic states pass across opto-couplers providing 1,500 V isolation to protect backplane electronics from field-side voltage transients. High relay packing density enables discrete control across four distinct potential groups. Integrated LED logic indicators monitor real-time contact states on the front panel, while the mechanical contact array enforces clean galvanic break characteristics during load shedding procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can maintenance personnel perform hot-swap replacement on this module while the system baseplate remains energized?
A: Hot-swapping is strictly prohibited. Inserting or removing the module under backplane power risks mechanical relay contact arcing and backplane circuit degradation.
Q: What protective measures prevent contact welding caused by inductive load kickback?
A: The module lacks internal suppression fuses. Installers must connect external metal oxide varistors (MOVs) across AC loads or flyback diodes across DC inductive coils.
Q: How does the current draw scale when multiple output relays energize simultaneously?
A: Each activated relay coil consumes additional power from the external +24 VDC relay power bus on the backplane, scaling up to a 135 mA peak when all 16 points energize concurrently.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Power Disconnection: De-energize the PLC rack power supply and field load circuits before seating the module into any available 5-slot or 10-slot baseplate I/O slot.
- Terminal Wiring: Route incoming field wiring through the removable terminal block, observing the red color-coded side insert that identifies high-voltage potential.
- Current Allocation Limits: Ensure continuous field load currents do not exceed 2 A per point or 4 A per common terminal wire to prevent thermal overload of internal traces.
- Inductive Load Suppression: Install external fast-acting fuses rated for specific field devices to safeguard individual outputs against overcurrent short circuits.
- Conduit Separation: Route low-voltage DC signals and high-voltage AC load lines in isolated raceways, maintaining a 30 cm minimum clearance gap to avoid electromagnetic crosstalk.