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GE IC693MDL645G Series 90-30 16-Point DC PLC Input Interface

Product Model: GE IC693MDL645G
Product Brand: GE Fanuc (Emerson Series 90-30)
Product Series: Series 90-30 PLC I/O Modules
Product Features:

  • 16 discrete DC input channels with positive/negative logic support
  • Accepts 0–30 V DC range with nominal 24 V DC industrial signaling
  • 1500 V isolation between field interface and controller logic
  • Compact single-slot design with LED status indicators
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Description

Product Model: GE IC693MDL645G
Product Brand: GE Fanuc (Emerson Series 90-30)
Product Series: Series 90-30 PLC I/O Modules
Product Features:

  • 16 discrete DC input channels with positive/negative logic support
  • Accepts 0–30 V DC range with nominal 24 V DC industrial signaling
  • 1500 V isolation between field interface and controller logic
  • Compact single-slot design with LED status indicators
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IC693MDL645G

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Model Number GE IC693MDL645G
Manufacturer GE Fanuc / Emerson Series 90-30
Module Type Positive/Negative Logic DC Input
Input Points 16 discrete channels
Nominal Input Voltage 24 V DC
Input Voltage Range 0–30 V DC
Input Current ~7 mA at rated voltage
Isolation 1500 V field-to-logic
Response Time ~7 ms on/off
Backplane Power 80 mA @ 5 V, 125 mA @ 24 V

Technical Features & Benefits

The GE IC693MDL645G is a mature solution for discrete DC input needs in Series 90-30 programmable logic controllers. Its 16 individual channels interface with field devices using either sourcing or sinking logic — offering installation flexibility for signals irrespective of polarity conventions. The positive/negative logic capability means that in practice, you can wire sensors that pull the input to common (sink) or push current out (source) without requiring separate module variants.

A core benefit is the module’s 1500 V isolation between the field circuitry and the PLC logic backplane. High isolation protects the CPU and adjacent I/O from transient surges or noise events, a common challenge in industrial electrical environments. With disturbances from motors, solenoids, and inductive loads, this isolation ensures a cleaner input image table within the PLC’s memory, reducing false triggers.

Each input is accompanied by a dedicated LED that reflects its live status — a simple yet valuable diagnostic feature that technicians use daily during commissioning and troubleshooting. This immediate visual feedback accelerates fault isolation and confirms correct field device behavior without requiring a connected PC or programming terminal.

Performance-wise, the GE IC693MDL645G responds in about 7 ms for both on and off transitions, which is more than adequate for typical discrete sensing applications like pushbuttons, safety interlocks, limit switches, or proximity sensor outputs in packaging, material handling, and machine control systems.

The module’s backplane current draw is modest — approximately 80 mA at 5 V and 125 mA at isolated 24 V when all inputs are active — making power budgeting straightforward during rack design.