{"product_id":"ic200mdd840-discrete-input-output-unit-ge-fanuc","title":"IC200MDD840 Discrete Input Output Unit GE Fanuc","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #1a5276;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDD840 GE Fanuc Emerson VersaMax Discrete I\/O Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a high-density combination interface designed for space-critical PLC architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single-slot assembly integrates 20 sourcing 24V DC input channels alongside 12 Form A relay contact outputs, maximizing backplane rack real estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField signals route through central processing units (CPU) or Network Interface Units (NIU) to execute real-time discrete control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineers deploy this module to eliminate external interposing relays while consolidating field power connections within compact control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#f2f2f2\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Value \/ Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Lineage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a5276;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc \/ GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson Automation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a5276;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/collections\/ge-versamax\"\u003eVersaMax I\/O\u003c\/a\u003e System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog Model Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1a5276;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDD840\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Input Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Quantity \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Positive Logic \/ Sourcing channels (2 groups of 10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal \u0026amp; Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V DC nominal (0V to 30V DC absolute range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreshold Voltage Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-State: +15V to +30V DC | Off-State: 0V to +5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Draw \u0026amp; Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-State: 2.0 to 5.5 mA | Impedance: 10 kΩ maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurable Software Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable delay times: 0 ms, 0.7 ms, or 1.0 ms (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelay Output Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Quantity \u0026amp; Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Form A (Normally Open) moving armature silver alloy contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrouping \u0026amp; Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 isolated groups of 6 channels (8.0A max current per group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Load Current Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0A maximum per point for 5V to 265V AC (resistive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Load Current Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0A @ 5-30V DC | 0.2A @ 31-125V DC (resistive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mA per point minimum continuous current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Electrical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Power Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375 mA maximum from 5V backplane logic bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 mm x 66.8 mm x 50 mm (4.3 in x 2.63 in x 1.956 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Protection Notice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-fused outputs; no channel-to-channel isolation within groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Equipment \u0026amp; Application Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Palletizing Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reads optical photo-eyes and proximity sensors while directly driving solenoid valves and starter coils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumping Station Control Skids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitors high\/low float switches while switching 120V AC alarms and auxiliary motor starters without interposing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC Air Handling Units (AHU):\u003c\/strong\u003e Processes pressure switch inputs and commands damper actuators across distributed VersaMax I\/O drop locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Diagnostic Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual status inspection relies on individual channel green LED indicators mapped directly to each input and output terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA master \u003cstrong\u003eOK LED\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously verifies backplane communication integrity and logic bus power availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField technicians utilize software-configurable input filter settings (0 to 1.0 ms) to suppress mechanical contact bounce and electrical line noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight \u0026amp; Field Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a system overhaul at a commercial bottling facility, mechanical relay contact bounce caused false input counts on high-speed capping machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, inductive voltage spikes from external 120V AC solenoids regularly damaged un-fused relay banks on third-party controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur automation engineering team supplied the \u003cspan style=\"color: #1a5276;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDD840\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e combined module and recommended two key installation practices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing the software input filter time to 1.0 ms directly eliminated false trigger counts caused by mechanical switch chatter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding external fast-acting inline fuses and surge suppression diodes across the relay contacts protected the Form A silver-alloy junctions from inductive arc degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing these simple design adjustments achieved zero unexpected I\/O faults across 18 months of continuous operating cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging, Delivery \u0026amp; 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