{"product_id":"ic693mdl940-ge-series-90-30-plc-2a-relay-card","title":"IC693MDL940 GE | Series 90-30 PLC 2A Relay Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693MDL940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides versatile load-switching capabilities for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePLC platform. This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal module features 8 independent Relay Output points (Form A, Normally Open) capable of handling both AC and DC voltages. By utilizing mechanical relay contacts, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693MDL940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers superior isolation and the ability to drive higher current loads—up to 2 Amps per point—compared to standard solid-state modules. It serves as the primary interface for controlling motor starters, solenoids, and heavy-duty indicator lamps in industrial automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693MDL940\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eIC693MDL940L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical Relay (Form A - Normally Open)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Range (AC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 240 Volts AC (50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Range (DC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 125 Volts DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Current Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.0 Amps maximum per point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500V between field side and logic side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 ms maximum (On\/Off)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 mA from +5V Bus (Typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to +60 °C (32 to 140 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 LEDs (Individual point monitoring)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Voltage Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe mechanical relay contacts allow the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693MDL940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto switch a wide variety of load types, ranging from low-voltage 5V DC signals to high-voltage 240V AC power. This versatility eliminates the need for separate AC and DC output modules in mixed-load applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Ampere Drive Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach channel supports up to 2 Amps of continuous current. This high capacity allows the PLC to drive many industrial actuators and small motors directly, reducing the cost and panel space associated with interposing relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Electrical Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe physical air gap of the relay contacts provides exceptional galvanic isolation between the PLC backplane and the field circuitry. This barrier prevents high-voltage spikes, surges, or ground faults in the field from compromising the integrity of the CPU or other rack components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Inductive Load Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module handles the back-EMF generated by inductive loads like solenoids and coils more effectively than solid-state alternatives. This ensures stable switching performance even in demanding mechanical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Fault Localization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEight front-mounted LED indicators provide immediate visual confirmation of the logic state for each relay. Maintenance staff can instantly verify if a control signal reaches the output stage, accelerating the isolation of field-side wiring issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between IC693MDL940 and IC693MDL940L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"L\" suffix typically refers to a specific manufacturing lot or minor hardware revision; however, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693MDL940L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains fully compatible and functionally identical to the standard IC693MDL940 within Series 90-30 systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the relays require external power for the coils?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module draws the power required to energize the relay coils directly from the PLC backplane (+5V bus). However, the \"load\" power must come from an external AC or DC source connected to the terminal block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module for high-frequency switching?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical relays have a finite lifespan (measured in switching cycles) and slower response times compared to transistors. 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