{"product_id":"ic200chs002m-ge-versamax-box-style-i-o-carrier-module","title":"IC200CHS002M GE VersaMax Box Style I\/O Carrier Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE Fanuc IC200CHS002M VersaMax Box Style I\/O Carrier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC200CHS002M\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC200CHS002\u003c\/strong\u003e Box Style I\/O Carrier, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field signal termination and module backplane interfacing within VersaMax platforms.\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\u003eIC200CHS002M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefer to device label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 mm x 66.8 mm x 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive carrier (no active power draw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 box-style screw terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-264 VAC \/ 300 VDC max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A per point, 8 A per power\/ground segment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWG #14 to #22 single wire (0.36-2.1 mm2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal 35 mm DIN rail or panel mount\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can an active I\/O module be hot-swapped from the IC200CHS002M carrier during system operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What torque rating should be applied when terminating solid or stranded copper wires to the box terminals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44458340155491,"sku":"IC200CHS002M","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/478._1779e3cf-3311-4306-a100-1d8ce5a68d0b.jpg?v=1786347554","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ic200chs002m-ge-versamax-box-style-i-o-carrier-module","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}