{"product_id":"ge-mark-vie-is230sncih6a-6-channel-input-6-relay-module","title":"GE Mark VIe IS230SNCIH6A 6-Channel Input 6-Relay Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specialized Simplex Discrete Contact Input Module engineered for the GE Mark VIe and Mark VIeS Speedtronic control platforms. This module serves as a critical interface for collecting and conditioning discrete signals—such as limit switch positions, relay auxiliary contacts, and protective interlocks—from turbine generator auxiliary systems. By providing 1 ms Sequence of Events (SOE) resolution, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures high-precision fault analysis and synchronized logic execution within the turbine control network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for high-reliability industrial automation, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures robust optical isolation for its 6 discrete input channels, protecting the master controller from field-side electrical surges and noise. Additionally, the board integrates 6 Form-C relay outputs, enabling it to act as both a monitoring and a command execution node for auxiliary protection logic. Its compact DIN-rail mounting and dual communication interface (IONet and RS-485) make it an essential component for distributed control architectures where space and redundancy are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl System Series\u003c\/strong\u003e: GE Mark VIe \/ Mark VIeS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 Isolated Discrete Contact Inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 Form-C Relay Outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOE Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 ms (millisecond) event capture for precise diagnostics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 125 VDC nominal (Supports industrial dry contact excitation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Integrated 4 ms hardware filtering to suppress contact bounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dual-interface (Fiber-optic IONet and RS-485 Serial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard 35mm DIN-rail mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: -40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 mm x 75 mm x 40 mm (PCB-level footprint)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.25 kg (Net) \/ 0.4 kg (Packaged)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMC Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e: IEC 61326-1 for heavy industrial environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication \u0026amp; System Strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis primarily deployed in gas and steam turbine control cabinets where high-speed discrete feedback is required for safety interlocks. Its \"Simplex\" designation makes it ideal for non-critical monitoring or for use in distributed I\/O racks where cost-efficiency is balanced with industrial-grade reliability. By offloading the SOE recording to the module level, it reduces the processing load on the main UCCx controller cards while providing millisecond-accurate timestamps for every contact state change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the IS230SNCIH6A and the STCI series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a specific variant within the Mark VIe ecosystem optimized for simplex I\/O pack interfacing. While functionally similar to the STCI in signal conditioning, the SNCI variant is tailored for specific sub-rack configurations and communication baud rates common in newer Mark VIeS safety platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require external excitation for the contacts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, while the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides the isolation and filtering, the dry contacts in the field typically require a 24 VDC or 125 VDC excitation source, which is routed through the module to detect the circuit state.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44074243260515,"sku":"IS230STCIH6A","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/373._109f2b7d-5e60-4ca9-849b-65612b97a38f.jpg?v=1774230283","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ge-mark-vie-is230sncih6a-6-channel-input-6-relay-module","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}