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Product Model: GE IC697MDL940F
Product Brand: GE Fanuc (Emerson Automation)
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC
Product Features:
- Sixteen relay output channels with combined Form C and Form A configurations
- Supports AC and DC load switching across a broad voltage range
- Individually fused outputs with LED status indicators for fast diagnostics
- Designed for robust performance and signal isolation in industrial PLC systems
- IC697MDL940F
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC697MDL940F |
| Manufacturer | GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC |
| Module Type | Discrete Relay Output Module |
| Number of Outputs | 16 relay outputs |
| Output Configuration | 8 × Form C individually isolated; 8 × Form A (2 groups of 4) |
| Rated Voltage | 120/240 VAC or 5/24/125 VDC |
| Maximum Load Current | 2.0 A per point (varies by voltage) |
| Load Capacity | Up to 16 A per module, 4 A per group |
| Backplane Current | ~750 mA from 5 V bus |
| Output Isolation | 1500 V to backplane |
| Response Time | ~10 ms ON/OFF |
| Inductive Switching Frequency | 20 cycles/minute |
| Contact Material | Silver alloy |
| LEDs | Per-output status |
| Mounting | Series 90-70 chassis slot |
| Protection | Built-in fuses and snubber circuits |
Product Role & System Fit
In programmable logic controller (PLC) architectures, discrete output modules are the interface that permits the controller’s logical decisions to be manifested in the physical world. The GE IC697MDL940F is a dedicated discrete relay output card in the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC I/O family. Its core role is to energise or de-energise actuators and signaling devices based on commands from a PLC CPU, translating internal logic decisions into switched power to field devices.
This module integrates into a Series 90-70 rack alongside CPU modules, discrete input modules, analog I/O cards, and communication interfaces. Once installed, it becomes part of the high-reliability control network that large machines, process cells, or utility control systems depend on. The Series 90-70 platform’s shared backplane ensures power distribution and communication between modules; the mechanical keying and slot design help prevent mis-insertion and simplify field maintenance.
Within this ecosystem, GE IC697MDL940F occupies a discrete output position, offering electrical isolation and switching capacity tailored to high-amperage loads. For control systems that drive many electromechanical devices, having a robust output stage is critical — faulty outputs can result in failed actuation, unscheduled stops, or safety breaches. This module’s design incorporates built-in fuses per output and snubber circuits, which together help protect against transient voltage spikes that are common in industrial environments.
