{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic693mdl240-series-90-30-discrete-ac-input-card","title":"GE Fanuc IC693MDL240 Series 90-30 Discrete AC Input Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emerson GE Fanuc IC693MDL240 functions as a high-reliability 16-point discrete AC input module designed for the legacy Series 90-30 programmable logic controller (PLC) platform. This component provides the primary high-voltage interface for field equipment operating at a nominal 120 VAC, including mechanical pushbuttons, limit switches, selector switches, and motor starter relay contacts. Industrial processing facilities deploy this module within standard control loops to acquire stable binary state tracking without risking electrical damage to the central processing unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Value\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\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003eIC693MDL240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries 90-30 PLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAC Discrete Input Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Number of Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Points (Single grouped architecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Input Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 132 VAC (47 Hz to 63 Hz frequency window)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-State Voltage Threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74 VAC to 132 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-State Voltage Threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 VAC to 20 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-State Drive Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 mA to 15 mA per point (12 mA typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-State Current Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.2 mA Maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Input Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 kOhm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Isolation Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 VAC RMS (Field-to-Logic circuit 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Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +85 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Stress Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5g continuous vibration; 15g peak impact shock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Memory Addressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogic mapping via standard percent-I registers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Stock Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Brand New and Original in Factory Packing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Grade Optical Isolation Prevents Central Logic Destruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC693MDL240 builds a physical separation barrier utilizing internal optocouplers that provide 1500 VAC RMS galvanic isolation between raw field wiring and the internal PLC backplane bus. This protective arrangement stops lightning surge energy, induction kicks from heavy motor contactors, and floating neutral faults from jumping across to sensitive logic registers. By layout design, the optical channel self-sacrifices during severe voltage transients, containing the damage to the single input slot while preserving the expensive CPU card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuned Passive RC Filters Eradicate Contact Bounce and Noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware incorporates a dedicated resistor-capacitor (RC) filtering network on each input channel to ensure absolute signal integrity. The reactive circuit elements attenuate high-frequency industrial noise, radio frequency interference (RFI), and minor induced wire-to-wire voltage bleeding. Additionally, the 30-millisecond typical filter time constant actively blocks mechanical contact bounce from micro-switching equipment, suppressing false logic triggers in high-vibration engine rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrouped Single-Common Topology Slashes Terminal Box Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe input architecture links all 16 channels to a single shared common return line, eliminating 15 secondary terminal points inside dense marshaling cabinets. This layout enables technicians to run centralized trunk cables directly to the front-facing terminal block. A clear protective cover encloses the module face, housing an individual red LED array that illuminates instantly when a channel senses valid On-State voltage, providing instant loop troubleshooting capability without an external voltmeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan the IC693MDL240 process 125 VDC control signals inside power station panels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The input circuitry utilizes reactive components tuned exclusively for alternating current (AC) cycles between 47 Hz and 63 Hz. Connecting direct current (DC) signals prevents the capacitive filtration stages from resetting correctly, rendering the module unable to differentiate between an active On-State and an unpowered Off-State. For DC applications, you must choose a matching discrete DC input card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this module require an auxiliary power supply inside the I\/O rack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The IC693MDL240 draws its logic power directly from the 5 VDC system bus provided by the baseplate power supply unit, consuming a small 90 mA slice. You only need to supply the external 120 VAC hot line through your field contacts to drive the input optocouplers when switches close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should a technician address field wiring if the Status LED illuminates but the logic registers show zero?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis symptom usually indicates an unmapped register or an addressing mismatch inside your logic configuration software. First, verify that your software setup links the specific baseplate slot position to the correct percent-I memory block. Second, inspect your field common wiring; a loose common wire can permit enough residual leakage voltage to light the low-current front LED while failing to clear the internal 74 VAC On-State logic threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870901243994,"sku":"IC693MDL240","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/182.1.jpg?v=1771056523","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic693mdl240-series-90-30-discrete-ac-input-card","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}