The GE IC693MDL730 serves as the primary IC693MDL730 Discrete Output Module utilized to execute digital switching commands across Series 90-30 platforms. The single-slot component provides high-current sourcing transistor outputs, translating central backplane logic commands into isolated physical voltage states to drive motor starters, solenoids, and field indicators.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693MDL730 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc Emerson |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.34 kg (0.75 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Single-slot baseplate profile |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 55 mA @ 5 VDC (backplane bus draw, all outputs active) |
| Output Type | Transistor (Positive Logic/Sourcing) |
| Number of Points | 8 channels (Single shared common group) |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 12 / 24 VDC |
| Output Voltage Range | 12 to 24 VDC (+20%, -15% ripple limit) |
| Load Current per Point | 2.0 A maximum |
| Total Fuse Rating | 2.0 A @ 60 deg C; 4.0 A @ 50 deg C |
| Maximum Inrush Current | 9.4 A for 10 ms |
| Maximum Voltage Drop | 1.2 VDC in ON state |
| Off-State Leakage | 1 mA maximum |
| Signal Switching Delay | 2 ms maximum (On and Off transitions) |
| Galvanic Isolation | 1500 V field side to logic side baseline |
| Physical Interface | Removable 20-screw terminal block assembly |
The IC693MDL730 operates via direct hardware mapping to execute binary state changes without affecting overall backplane bus communication velocity parameters. The transistor switching matrix maintains predictable execution cycles across distributed frames, enabling precise I/O density scaling profiles when mixed into 5-slot or 10-slot expansion and remote baseplates. Integrated firmware flash compatibility guarantees immediate status register tracking, allowing the CPU to monitor the front-panel blown-fuse bit, internal module fault states, and eight standalone channel LEDs without injecting bus cycle jitter.
Q: Does the IC693MDL730 module draw operational power for the field-side loads directly from the backplane?
A: No. The backplane bus only supplies 55 mA at 5 VDC for the internal logic-side components. An external 12 to 24 VDC power supply must be wired to the module terminals to drive the connected physical actuators and loads.
Q: How do environmental conditions alter the overcurrent thermal protection boundaries of this unit?
A: The module internal fusing threshold degrades under thermal stress. The structural limit permits 4.0 A per fuse when ambient temperatures remain at or below 50 deg C, but limits current output down to 2.0 A per fuse when operating at the 60 deg C ceiling.
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