Description
Product Model: GE IC697MDL240C
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC I/O
Product Features:
- 16 isolated digital input channels handling discrete signals from field devices
- Designed for 120 VAC industrial sensor compatibility and robust noise immunity
- LED channel status indicators for quick diagnostics and monitoring
- Mechanical keying and reliable installation for Series 90-70 backplane systems
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC697MDL240C |
| Manufacturer | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC |
| Module Type | Discrete Input Module |
| Number of Input Channels | 16 isolated inputs |
| Rated Input Voltage | 120 VAC (47–63 Hz) |
| Input Filter Delay | 20 ms typical |
| Input Current | ~10 mA ON state |
| Backplane Supply Current | ~0.25 A from 5 V bus |
| Isolation | High voltage isolation to backplane and between inputs |
| Status Indicators | Per-channel LED |
| Environment | Industrial operating range |
| Mounting | Series 90-70 chassis slot |
| Wiring | Detachable terminal board |
| Compatibility | GE Series 90-70 PLC I/O racks |
- IC697MDL240C
Product Role & System Fit
In industrial process control and discrete manufacturing environments, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) serve as the decision engines behind automated machinery and safety interlocks. The GE IC697MDL240C module is a discrete input card engineered to interface physical field signals — such as limit switches, pushbuttons, and proximity detectors — with a central PLC. Installed in a GE Series 90-70 rack, this module converts external electrical events into recognisable logic states that the CPU processes to enact automated sequences, alarms, and interlocks.
The Series 90-70 platform was widely adopted across industries that value reliability and modular expandability. Within that ecosystem, the GE IC697MDL240C provides essential discrete input functionality: sixteen independent channels each detect ON/OFF states and relay those directly into the controller’s logic engine. Its isolated input architecture supports connections from various AC supply phases without electrical interference influencing other channels, making it a trusted choice for control engineers who need dependable signal integrity in noisy industrial environments.
Because PLC I/O configurations expand or contract based on machine complexity, this input module fits into a larger matrix of output and analog modules, power supplies, and CPUs. Its mechanical keying ensures accurate installation into the Series 90-70 backplane — the overarching electrical backbone that distributes power and data buses among racks of modules. Field technicians will appreciate this tactile fit-and-lock design that minimises the risk of incorrect replacement in service scenarios.




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