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GE IC697MDL240C GE Fanuc Industrial PLC I/O Interface Board

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

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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
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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.