{"product_id":"ic200mdl243-ge-fanuc-versamax-16-point-120vac-isolated-discrete-input-module","title":"IC200MDL243 GE Fanuc VersaMax 16-Point 120VAC Isolated Discrete Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Overview: IC200MDL243 Discrete Input Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDL243\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a high-density 16-channel 120 VAC discrete input module designed for \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersaMax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e I\/O and control platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for individual channel isolation, the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDL243\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e processes binary signals from alternating current field switches, limit sensors, and pushbuttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module converts high-voltage AC field signals into 16 bits of clean discrete input data for the CPU or Network Interface Unit (NIU).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel provides 250 VAC continuous isolation channel-to-channel and 250 VAC isolation channel-to-ground, eliminating ground loop cross-talk across noisy industrial plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-in mounting onto standard VersaMax carrier bases supports hot insertion and removal, significantly reducing engineering wiring time and system downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Identification \u0026amp; Hardware Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/collections\/ge-versamax\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersaMax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e I\/O\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDL243\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discrete AC Input Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Individually Isolated Channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e VersaMax Snap-In Carrier Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 mm x 66.8 mm x 50.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Signal \u0026amp; Switching Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Operating Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 to 132 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-State Voltage Threshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 132 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-State Voltage Threshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 to 20 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Load Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 mA per point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Response Time (On):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 AC Cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Power Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal (No external logic power supply required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 mA maximum @ 5 VDC bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation \u0026amp; 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