{"product_id":"ge-ic200mdl243-versamax-16-point-ac-input-module","title":"GE IC200MDL243 VersaMax 16-Point AC Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200MDL243\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a 120 VAC discrete input module from GE Fanuc (Emerson), developed for the VersaMax I\/O platform. It is intended for interfacing AC field signals with PLC systems, offering per-channel isolation to ensure stable signal acquisition in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach input channel is independently isolated and includes its own return path, which minimizes cross-channel interference and improves signal integrity. The module is suitable for applications involving AC-powered devices such as pushbuttons, limit switches, and relay contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channel Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal input points: 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput type: AC discrete, positive logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput wiring: Individual return per channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal type: 120 VAC field inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design allows accurate monitoring of independent AC signals without shared commons, reducing the risk of wiring-related faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNominal input voltage: 120 VAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating voltage range: 0 to 132 VAC (47–63 Hz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eON state:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage range: 70 to 132 VAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum current: 5 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOFF state:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage range: 0 to 20 VAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum current: 2.5 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~8.6 kΩ at 60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~10.3 kΩ at 50 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese parameters ensure compatibility with standard industrial AC control circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn-on delay: up to 1 AC cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn-off delay: up to 2 AC cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe response timing is optimized for typical AC switching applications, balancing noise immunity and signal responsiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel-to-channel isolation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 VAC continuous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1500 VAC for 1 minute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField-to-logic isolation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 VAC continuous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1500 VAC dielectric withstand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull isolation across all input points enhances reliability in high-interference environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackplane supply: 5 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent consumption: up to 100 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal power supply: not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module operates entirely from the VersaMax backplane, simplifying installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics and Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 individual status LEDs (one per input)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 module OK LED for backplane power indication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese indicators provide immediate visibility into input states and module health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 110 × 66.8 × 50 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.63 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: installs on VersaMax carrier bases (IC200CHS series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating temperature: 0°C to +60°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: suitable for non-condensing industrial environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazardous locations: Class I, Division 2, Groups A–D compliant (per manufacturer documentation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Functional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 independent AC input channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull electrical isolation per input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 120 VAC field signals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo external power required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast response aligned with AC cycle timing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated LED diagnostics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring AC control panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial machinery with AC sensors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor control centers (MCC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess systems using AC discrete signaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetrofit of legacy AC-based control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does each input require a separate common terminal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Each channel has its own return path, which improves isolation and reduces wiring interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this module be used with DC signals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is specifically designed for AC input signals and should not be used with DC inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is external power needed for operation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The module is powered directly from the VersaMax backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968918683736,"sku":"IC200MDL243","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC200MDL243D.jpg?v=1775732174","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-ic200mdl243-versamax-16-point-ac-input-module","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}