Description

The Emerson / GE Fanuc VersaMax IC200MDL241 is a high-voltage, 16-point discrete AC input module designed to interface with 240 V AC field devices such as pushbuttons, limit switches, and selector switches. It converts high-voltage AC field signals into 16 bits of digital data across the VersaMax local backplane bus. The module’s inputs are structured into two isolated groups of eight, allowing for versatile field wiring configurations.

Technical Specifications

Field Reliability & Integration Constraints

When deploying the IC200MDL241 in critical safety and control infrastructure, the following electrical and installation constraints must be enforced:

• Thermal Derating Curve: Under normal operating conditions at 240 V AC, all 16 points can remain active simultaneously up to the maximum operating temperature (+60 °C). However, if your utility line voltage drifts to the absolute upper range boundary of 264 V AC, you must cross-reference the OEM thermal derating curve. At 264 V AC, having all 16 inputs active simultaneously is only permissible up to +45 °C; beyond that, you must limit the number of concurrently active inputs to prevent internal component overheating.
• Leakage Current Overlapping: Triac or solid-state field sensors often exhibit an internal off-state leakage current. Ensure your field proximity sensors have an off-state leakage current well below 1.5 mA. If sensor leakage exceeds 1.5 mA, the voltage drop across the module’s internal 38.5 k\Omega reactive impedance can exceed 40 V AC, causing the channel to register a permanent “false-on” state even when the sensor is open.
• Group Isolation Configuration: The 16 points are divided into two distinct electrical banks (Points 1–8 and Points 9–16), each equipped with an independent common terminal. This enables you to isolate distinct field circuits or source power from separate phases of a 240 V AC distribution network, provided phase-to-phase spacing margins align with the 250 V AC continuous isolation threshold.

Supply Chain & Commercial Terms

Commercial Availability Notice

• Product Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed Surplus or Current Production) / Refurbished (Fully tested and certified)
• Warranty Period: 12-month comprehensive warranty from the date of shipment
• Lead Time: Ships within 1 to 2 business days from active stock availability
• Pricing Structure: Listed prices are indicative and subject to current global market material costs. Contact our sales engineering team for a formal, firm quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary difference between the IC200MDL240 and the IC200MDL241?

The IC200MDL240 is rated for 120 V AC nominal circuits (operating range of 0 to 132 V AC), whereas the IC200MDL241 is optimized for 240 V AC nominal utility levels (operating range of 0 to 264 V AC). Their threshold voltages and internal reactive input impedances are completely different.

Does this module require an external 24 V DC or AC power supply to drive its logic?

No. The IC200MDL241 draws all its required internal logic operating power directly from the 5 V DC line of the VersaMax backplane bus (consuming up to 110 mA). No external power supply is needed for the module itself, though the field loop contacts must be supplied with the appropriate 240 V AC wetting voltage.

Can I hot-swap this module while the rest of the PLC rack is running?

Yes, if the module is installed on a hot-swappable carrier (such as the IC200CHS002). However, you must lock out or isolate the high-voltage 240 V AC field wiring power prior to pulling the module body away from the carrier base. Removing the module under live 240 V AC field load risks arcing across the physical carrier pins.