IC693MDL655F GE Series 90-30 Discrete Input Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC693MDL655F
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 IC693MDL655F Series 90-30 Discrete Input Module
The GE IC693MDL655F, also cataloged as the IC693MDL655 Discrete Input Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for 24 VDC discrete signal acquisition within Series 90-30 PLC platforms. Configured with 32 input points arranged across four isolated groups of eight channels each, the module receives binary feedback from proximity sensors, limit switches, and operator push-buttons. Internal opto-coupler isolation stages separate field-side DC loops from backplane logic, allowing integration with both sinking (NPN) and sourcing (PNP) field circuit arrangements without structural hardware modifications.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693MDL655F |
| Brand | GE / GE Fanuc |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.31 kg (0.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101.6 x 127 x 27.94 mm (4.0 x 5.0 x 1.1 in) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 195 mA max @ 5 VDC, 224 mA typical @ 24 VDC backplane |
| Channel Count | 32 discrete DC inputs (4 groups of 8) |
| Nominal Voltage | 24 VDC (Positive or Negative logic) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 0 to 30 VDC |
| On-State Voltage / Current | 11.5 to 30 VDC / >= 3.2 mA (7.0 mA typical @ 24 VDC) |
| Off-State Voltage / Current | 0 to 5 VDC / <= 1.1 mA |
| Response Time | <= 2 ms ON/OFF |
| Field-to-Logic Isolation | 1500 VAC continuous; 250 VAC group-to-group |
| Field Connectors | Two 24-pin male connectors (Fujitsu FCN-365P024-AU) |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Density Scaling
The module transfers digitized input states across the Series 90-30 backplane bus using parallel data transmission synchronized with the CPU scan cycle. Onboard opto-isolators execute signal conversion within a maximum response threshold of 2 ms, allowing real-time state capture across high-density I/O configurations. Dual front-panel 24-pin connectors split the 32 channels into distinct physical headers (Groups A/B and C/D), preserving physical channel separation and preventing noise coupling into the logic bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the IC693MDL655F support live module replacement while the PLC rack is energized?
A: No, the module does not support hot-swapping. Inserting or removing the hardware card while backplane or field power is applied risks mechanical damage to edge contacts and may disrupt active controller backplane communications.
Q: Which field wiring cables interface directly with the module's 24-pin connectors?
A: The module requires external cabling harness assemblies such as the IC693CBL327 or IC693CBL328 cable kits, which mate directly with the onboard Fujitsu FCN-365P024-AU 24-pin male connectors.
Q: Can different input groups on the same module operate on separate voltage sources?
A: Yes, because the module contains four independent channel groups separated by 250 VAC group-to-group isolation, each group of eight inputs can connect to an isolated 24 VDC field supply or distinct logic polarity reference.
Field Installation Guidelines
Insert the IC693MDL655F into any available I/O slot of a Series 90-30 rack structure after ensuring all power sources are switched off. Seat the module firmly into the backplane connector until the top and bottom retaining clips snap in place. Attach field wiring harnesses to the dual 24-pin front connectors, ensuring positive strain relief to prevent mechanical stress on the headers.
Route discrete DC input wiring through dedicated panel raceways separated from AC power cables and high-voltage motor conductors by a minimum clearance of 300 mm. Ground all signal cable shields at a single point on the enclosure chassis ground plane to mitigate electromagnetic interference. Verify that input signal levels remain within the 11.5 to 30 VDC window for reliable ON-state detection across all environmental operating temperatures.