GE IC200MDD842B

Product Overview: The IC200MDD842B is a 16-point discrete input module for the VersaMax system. It accepts 24VDC positive logic inputs and is designed for high-density digital signal acquisition from switches, proximity sensors, and relay contacts.

Category: SKU: GE IC200MDD842B

Description

GE IC200MDD842B Technical Specifications:

  • Inputs: 16 points, grouped in two banks of 8.
  • Input Voltage: 24VDC positive logic.
  • Input Current: Typically 5mA per point.
  • Isolation: 500V isolation between input groups and backplane.

Functional Features:

  • High Density: 16 inputs in a single module slot.
  • LED Indicators: Individual LEDs for each input point for easy field troubleshooting.
  • Filtering: Configurable input filters to reject noise and contact bounce.

Application Scenarios:

  • Machine safety interlock monitoring.
  • Limit switch and proximity sensor input.
  • Status monitoring of motor starters and valves.

Material Composition & Structural Characteristics:

  • Terminals: Removable terminal blocks for fast wiring.
  • Protection: Reverse polarity protection and overvoltage clamping on input circuits.

Working Principle: The module conditions incoming 24VDC signals through opto-isolators, converting them to logic-level signals that are read by the CPU during the input scan phase.

Installation Requirements:

  • Wiring: Use 18-22 AWG wire for terminal connections.
  • Common: Ensure the 24VDC common is properly connected to the module’s COM terminal.

Usage Precautions:

  • Voltage Limits: Do not exceed 30VDC on input terminals to prevent damage.
  • Grounding: Ground the shield of input cables at the panel entry point only.