The GE IC693MDL753, also cataloged as the IC693MDL753 discrete output module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for solid-state switching of external direct current loads within Series 90-30 programmable logic controller architectures.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693MDL753 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Origin | Factory standard |
| Weight | 0.26 kg (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Single-slot chassis occupancy |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C (Standard industrial environment) |
| Power Consumption | 260 mA at 5 VDC (from backplane bus) |
| Channel Density | 32 output points |
| Output Grouping | 4 isolated groups (8 points per group) |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 12 - 24 VDC |
| Output Voltage Range | 10.2 - 28.8 VDC |
| Current Rating per Point | 0.5 A maximum |
| Current Rating per Group | 4.0 A maximum |
| Group Common Pin Rating | 3.0 A maximum |
| Inrush Current Limit | 5.4 A maximum for 10 ms |
| On-State Voltage Drop | 0.3 VDC maximum |
| Off-State Leakage Current | 1.0 mA maximum |
| Response Time (On / Off) | 0.5 ms maximum |
| Logic-to-Field Isolation | 1500 VDC (Optical via opto-couplers) |
| Group-to-Group Isolation | 250 VDC |
| Recommended Cable Assembly | IC693CBL315 |
The module interfaces directly with the Series 90-30 parallel backplane bus, utilizing high-density logic layout to compress 32 independent positive-logic points into a single mechanical chassis slot. To maintain bus signal integrity and prevent velocity degradation across adjacent modules, the logic subsystem limits its current draw on the 5 VDC rail to 260 mA. Optical isolation components isolate the host processor execution cycle from external field transients up to 1500 VDC, preventing electromagnetic interference from disrupting internal backplane registers or interrupting discrete deterministic updating networks.
Q: Does the module support hot-swapping while the PLC backplane is energized?
A: No. The Series 90-30 backplane architecture does not support live insertion or removal. Power to the rack must be entirely disconnected before inserting or removing the module to prevent electrical damage to the logic circuitry.
Q: What is the deterministic state of the outputs if the CPU stops executing?
A: If the host CPU enters a stop state or communication over the backplane bus is lost, internal safety logic forces all 32 output channels to transition immediately to the OFF state.
Q: Can distinct external voltages be applied to different output groups on the same module?
A: Yes. The 32 channels are segmented into four isolated groups of eight points. Each group features its own independent common return pin, allowing different external DC power sources within the 10.2 to 28.8 VDC operating envelope to be wired to separate groups.
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