IC200CHS002M GE VersaMax Box Style I/O Carrier Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200CHS002M
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: I/O Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC200CHS002M VersaMax Box Style I/O Carrier
The GE Fanuc IC200CHS002M, also cataloged as the IC200CHS002 Box Style I/O Carrier, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field signal termination and module backplane interfacing within VersaMax platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200CHS002M |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | Refer to device label |
| Weight | 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg) |
| Dimensions | 110 mm x 66.8 mm x 50 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive carrier (no active power draw) |
| Terminals | 36 box-style screw terminals |
| Voltage Rating | 0-264 VAC / 300 VDC max |
| Current Capacity | 2 A per point, 8 A per power/ground segment |
| Wire Capacity | AWG #14 to #22 single wire (0.36-2.1 mm2) |
| Mounting Type | Horizontal 35 mm DIN rail or panel mount |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & I/O Density Scaling
The carrier routes signal and logic power connections between plugged-in I/O modules and adjacent VersaMax units using an integrated multi-pin backplane bus interface. Internal printed copper pathways sustain high backplane bus communication velocity across the backplane stack without signal degradation. Heavy-duty box terminals accommodate up to 36 discrete field wires, maximizing panel footprint utilization and supporting high I/O density scaling. The housing maintains mechanical separation between channels while conducting up to 8 A continuous across power and ground bus segments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can an active I/O module be hot-swapped from the IC200CHS002M carrier during system operation?
A: You can remove and replace the I/O module without disconnecting field wiring, but you must isolate high-voltage field power feeds to the terminal block first to prevent electrical arcing across backplane pins.
Q: What torque rating should be applied when terminating solid or stranded copper wires to the box terminals?
A: You must tighten the M3 terminal screws to a torque range of 0.37 to 0.45 ft-lbs (0.5 to 0.6 Nm) to guarantee low resistance contact and prevent wire pull-out under industrial vibration.
Field Installation Guidelines
Mount the carrier horizontally onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail or secure it to the sub-panel using M4 screws through the integrated mounting slots. Wire field devices directly to the 36 box terminals using copper conductors sized from AWG #14 to #22 for single wire termination or up to AWG #18 for two-wire configurations. Ensure field power loops do not exceed 2 A per point or 8 A total per power/ground distribution segment. Verify that all terminal screws are torqued properly before snapping the target VersaMax I/O module onto the carrier connector assembly.