{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic200chs003m-versamax-connector-style-i-o-carrier","title":"GE Fanuc IC200CHS003M VersaMax Connector Style I\/O Carrier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE IC200CHS003M VersaMax Connector Style I\/O Carrier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for physical module mounting and signal distribution in GE Fanuc VersaMax control networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC200CHS003M\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eIC200CHS003\u003c\/strong\u003e Connector Style I\/O Carrier) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC200CHS003M (Base Model: IC200CHS003)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 kg (0.63 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 x 90 x 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to 85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered via 5 VDC backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTermination Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated 36-pin connector \/ Connector style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Point Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 32 input\/output points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A per point (8 A maximum per power\/ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 V RMS field side to logic side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 10 milliohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDegree of Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical mount \/ 35 mm DIN rail or panel mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity \u0026amp; I\/O Density Scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE IC200CHS003M serves as a passive structural and electrical conduit that directly interfaces active VersaMax I\/O modules with the system backplane bus. By routing field signals directly through its integrated 36-pin connector interface, the unit maintains backplane bus communication velocity without introducing propagation delay or impedance mismatches across high-density I\/O point scaling configurations. The internal terminal bus traces maintain under 10 milliohms of contact resistance, preserving logic signal integrity and ensuring full firmware flash compatibility when swapping various discrete or analog field modules into the carrier slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the 36-pin connector design impact field wiring routines during module replacement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The connector-style interface decouples field wiring from the active electronic module. Technicians can seat or unseat the VersaMax I\/O module from the IC200CHS003M carrier without disturbing the 36-pin pre-wired harness, avoiding potential miswiring errors during maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the current carrying limits for power and ground distribution across the carrier?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The carrier structure supports up to 2 A per individual point across up to 32 I\/O channels. However, the total current routed through any single common power or ground connection must not exceed 8 A to prevent thermal degradation of the internal traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What protection level does the carrier housing provide against voltage surges on the field side?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The unit features an IP20-rated ABS plastic enclosure designed to withstand transient voltage spikes up to 300 VAC maximum, backed by 1500 V RMS galvanic isolation between field-side connections and logic backplane traces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the carrier vertically on a standard 35 mm DIN rail or panel surface, ensuring the ground spring makes firm, bare-metal contact with the grounded DIN rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the 36-pin connector pins for alignment before mating the field harness to avoid bending or galling the electrical contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure total field load current per channel does not exceed 2 A, and keep total power bus connection current under 8 A per common return block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 36-pin connector cables through cable management channels separated from high-voltage AC lines to minimize electrical noise coupling into sensitive analog or discrete signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a minimum of 20 mm clearance around the carrier chassis to allow proper thermal dissipation and unhindered latch operation during module insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44518017204323,"sku":"IC200CHS003M","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/173._65a0e039-6c72-4fc2-b1c3-1742c4a8909e.jpg?v=1787737041","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic200chs003m-versamax-connector-style-i-o-carrier","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}