GE IC200MDL940 VersaMax 16‑Point Form A Relay Output Module

Description

Technical Specifications

• Module Type: 16‑point Form A relay output module for VersaMax I/O carriers.
• Output Configuration: 16 individually isolated Normally Open (Form A) contacts; 2 groups of 8 points.
• Voltage Range: 0–265 VAC (47–63 Hz); 0–125 VDC.
• Current Rating: Resistive: 2.0 A (5–265 VAC/5–30 VDC); 0.2 A (31–125 VDC); minimum 10 mA per point.
• Response Time: Open‑to‑Close/Close‑to‑Open: 10 ms each.
• Switching Frequency: 20 cycles per minute (inductive loads).
• Isolation: 250 VAC continuous (field‑to‑logic/frame ground; group‑to‑group; channel‑to‑channel); 1500 VAC for 1 minute.
• Power Requirements: Backplane +5 VDC @ 490 mA max; external load power required (0–265 VAC/0–125 VDC).
• LED Indicators: 16 individual green LEDs (output on/off); 1 green OK LED (backplane power).
• Contact Type: Silver alloy Form A (Normally Open).
• Dimensions: 110 mm × 66.8 mm × 50 mm; weight ~0.4 kg.
• Mounting: 35 mm × 7.5 mm DIN rail (conductive finish); hot insertion supported; compatible with IC200CHS101/102 bases.
• Operating Environment: 0°C to +60°C; 5–95% RH (non‑condensing); CE, cULus, Class I, Div. 2, Groups A–D; Class 1 Zone 2; IP20 protection.

Functional Characteristics

• Full Isolation: 16 individually isolated outputs and group‑to‑group/channel‑to‑channel isolation eliminate cross‑circuit interference and ground loops.
• Mixed Load Support: Handles 0–265 VAC and 0–125 VDC loads without reconfiguration, reducing inventory for diverse industrial systems.
• Moderate Power Switching: 2.0 A resistive rating switches contactors, small motors, and heaters; 0.2 A for higher DC voltages safely controls inductive loads.
• Silver Alloy Contacts: Ensure reliable switching and long life for 20 cycles per minute inductive loads.
• Real‑Time Status Monitoring: Individual LEDs confirm output states; OK LED verifies backplane power for quick diagnostics.
• Hot Insertion: Enables replacement without system shutdown, minimizing maintenance downtime.
• Backplane‑Powered Logic: Eliminates external logic power wiring, simplifying installation.
• Disconnect Base Compatibility: Works with IC200CHS101/102 for safe load isolation during maintenance.

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Assembly lines, packaging machines, material handling; 16 relays switch 24 VDC solenoids, 120/240 VAC contactors, and indicator lights with full isolation preventing cross‑circuit faults.
• Process Control: Chemical, water treatment, food processing; handles mixed AC/DC valves, pumps, and heaters, with isolation protecting logic from field transients.
• Machine Control: CNC machines, textile equipment, printing presses; Form A contacts switch motor starters and actuators, silver alloy contacts withstand 20 cycles per minute inductive loads.
• Building Automation: HVAC, lighting, access control; switches 24 VDC/240 VAC loads, grouped isolation simplifies zone wiring and fault containment.
• Remote I/O Expansion: Distributed systems using VersaMax NIUs; hot insertion supports maintenance without production stoppages.
• Retrofit Projects: Upgrades legacy GE PLCs (Series 90‑70, PacSystems RX7i/RX3i) with 16‑point relay I/O while reusing existing AC/DC field wiring.
• High‑Isolation Installations: Systems requiring channel‑level isolation (e.g., multiple power sources or safety circuits), with Form A contacts ensuring fail‑safe open state on power loss.