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Product Model: IC200MDL740C
Product Brand: GE (General Electric)
Product Series: VersaMax
Product Features:
• Sixteen discrete DC positive logic output channels for versatile control
• Operates at 10.2–30 VDC (nominal 12/24 VDC) suitable for most automation power systems
• Compact industrial design with LED point-level status indication
• Hot-insertion capable for minimal downtime during maintenance or replacement
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200MDL740C |
| Series | GE VersaMax |
| Module Type | Positive Logic Discrete Output |
| Number of Output Points | 16 |
| Output Type | Sourcing (Positive Logic) |
| Output Voltage Range | 10.2 to 30 VDC (nominal 12/24 VDC) |
| Max Load Current per Point | 0.5 A (resistive) |
| On/Off Response Time | ~0.5 ms / ~0.5 ms |
| Backplane Current Consumption | ~45 mA @ 5 V |
| External Power | Required (10.2–30 VDC) |
| LED Indicators | Per point + status LEDs |
| Mounting | VersaMax rack slot |
| Hot Insertion | Supported |
| Typical Industrial Use | Machine control, process cabinets |
- IC200MDL740C
Product Role & System Fit
The IC200MDL740C is a discrete output module developed for the GE VersaMax PLC family, where its primary role is to command external devices based on logic decisions from the controller. Within an automation system, processors execute logic to determine when physical devices should be energized — be it solenoids, indicator lamps, motor starters, or valve drivers. The IC200MDL740C brings those decisions into the real world by supplying discrete DC outputs that switch loads according to program logic.
Because this module uses positive logic (also called sourcing outputs), it supplies current to loads connected to an external 10.2–30 VDC field power supply. This sourcing type is pervasive in industrial controls and gives flexibility when interfacing with a wide range of DC devices. The module does not require point-to-point isolation between outputs, meaning all outputs share common reference if configured that way, which simplifies wiring in many standard projects.
In terms of system architecture, the IC200MDL740C mounts into the VersaMax I/O rack alongside other modules — digital inputs, analog I/O, and specialty units — each addressing distinct field signals. The rack’s backplane supplies the communication path to the PLC CPU. Because the module is hot-insertion capable, technicians can replace it without shutting down the entire system, provided the CPU and backplane support that feature. This plays an important role in minimizing production interruptions.
Compatibility within the VersaMax family makes the IC200MDL740C attractive in both new installations and retrofit upgrades. Many plants still operating vintage GE PLC hardware have standardized spares around this module due to its ubiquity and ease of integration. When specifying I/O, engineers ensure the CPU’s backplane power budget accounts for the module’s consumption (roughly 45 mA at 5 V) plus any external field current requirements.
