GE IC200CHS002K Box‑Style I/O Carrier

Description

Technical Specifications

• Carrier Type: Box‑style I/O carrier (Revision K) for VersaMax PLC systems.
• Terminal Configuration: 36 IEC box‑style terminals in 2 strips (A1‑A18, B1‑B18).
• I/O Point Support: Up to 32 I/O points + 4 shared power connections.
• Wire Compatibility: Single wire: AWG 14–22 (2.1–0.36 mm²); 2‑wire: AWG 18 (0.86 mm²).
• Current Ratings: Per point: 2 A max; Power/ground line: 8 A max.
• Voltage Rating: 0–264 V AC continuous; 300 V AC transient withstand.
• Power Consumption: 805 mA typical (5 V DC backplane); 2.48 W (8.8 BTU/hour).
• Mounting: 7.5 mm × 35 mm DIN rail (horizontal); top/bottom clearance: 5.1 cm (2 in), side: 2.54 cm (1 in).
• Dimensions: ~110.5 mm × 139.7 mm × 70 mm (4.35 in × 5.5 in × 2.75 in).
• Weight: ~0.3 kg.
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C.
• Humidity: 5–95% RH (non‑condensing).
• EMC Protection: Requires grounded DIN rail for EMC compliance.
• Backplane Connection: Male/female carrier connectors for tool‑free backplane installation.

Functional Characteristics

• Modular I/O Support: Hosts 1 VersaMax I/O module with backplane communication, mounting, and field wiring.
• Keying Controls: Prevents incorrect module installation via mechanical keying.
• Flexible Wiring: Supports 1‑wire/2‑wire connections for diverse field devices.
• Transparent Hinged Cover: Protects terminals while allowing visual inspection.
• Quick Backplane Connection: Male/female connectors enable fast module‑to‑carrier assembly.
• Secure Latching: Module latch hole locks I/O modules to the carrier.
• High‑Density Termination: 36 terminals for efficient wiring of 32 I/O points + 4 power lines.
• Robust Power Handling: 2 A per point and 8 A per power/ground line for industrial loads.

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Mounts VersaMax I/O modules (digital/analog) for distributed control in factories, connecting sensors/actuators to PLCs.
• Process Control: Chemical/oil/gas/water treatment plants with 0–264 V AC devices; 32‑point I/O + 4 power lines for valves, pumps, and analyzers.
• Building Automation: HVAC/BMS with VersaMax I/O modules for centralized monitoring/control of dampers, meters, and controllers.
• Machine Control: Machine tools and packaging lines using DIN‑rail mounting for quick I/O expansion and maintenance.
• Remote I/O Networks: Local/remote I/O racks linking field devices to VersaMax CPUs via backplane communication.
• Panel‑Mount Systems: High‑vibration environments with panel‑mounted DIN rails for stable carrier installation.