IC200MDL240B GE VersaMax Discrete Input Modules
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200MDL240B
Condition:New with Original Package
Product Type: Discrete Input Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE IC200MDL240B VersaMax Discrete Input Module
The GE IC200MDL240B, also cataloged as the IC200MDL240B Discrete Input Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-density AC signal acquisition within GE VersaMax PLC platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200MDL240B |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66.8 x 50 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 110 mA max from 5 VDC backplane |
| Input Points | 16 discrete inputs (2 isolated groups of 8) |
| Input Voltage | 120 VAC nominal (0-132 VAC range, 47-63 Hz) |
| Voltage Thresholds | On-state: 70-132 VAC; Off-state: 0-40 VAC |
| Isolation | 1500 VAC group-to-group (1 min), 250 VAC continuous |
| Mounting | DIN rail or panel mount |
Deterministic Network Throughput & Backplane Bus Integrity
The IC200MDL240B conditions 120 VAC field discrete signals into logic-level transitions over the VersaMax backplane bus. Maintaining high backplane bus communication velocity allows rapid state scan cycles across all 16 channels, preventing input dropouts during continuous processing. The module maintains tight firmware flash compatibility across VersaMax CPU racks and remote network interface units, protecting deterministic network execution when integrating high-density digital field contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the two isolated groups of 8 inputs run on separate power sources?
A: Yes. The 16 inputs are organized into two galvanically separated groups of 8 channels, allowing each group to operate from an independent 120 VAC phase or supply line.
Q: What happens if an input voltage transitions into the 40 to 70 VAC range?
A: The region between 40 VAC and 70 VAC represents an indeterminate transition state; input signals in this band may lead to unpredictable logic states on the backplane bus.
Field Installation Guidelines
Mount the IC200MDL240B onto the VersaMax I/O carrier installed on a standard 35 mm DIN rail or panel wall. Wire incoming 120 VAC field lines to the removable terminal block connectors, taking care to maintain separate common references for each 8-channel input group. Route field AC wiring away from low-voltage DC communication channels to prevent cross-talk noise, and verify that cabinet ambient temperatures remain within 0 to 60 deg C during active operation.