Description

GE IC693MDL930D – Comprehensive PLC Digital Output Module Introduction

Product Description

Product Parameters

1. Product Model: GE IC693MDL930D
2. Module Type: Digital output module (GE Series 90-30 compatible)
3. Output Channels: 16 discrete digital output channels
4. Output Type: Relay output (Form C – SPDT: Single Pole Double Throw)
5. Maximum Load Capacity: 2A @ 240V AC / 2A @ 30V DC per channel
6. Response Time: ≤ 10ms (on/off switching)
7. Operating Voltage: DC 5V (powered by PLC backplane)
8. Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C
9. Humidity Tolerance: 5% – 95% non-condensing
10. Mechanical Dimensions: 89mm × 127mm × 76mm (length × width × height)
11. Mounting Type: Chassis-mounted (GE Series 90-30 standard slot)
12. Certifications: CE, UL listed, RoHS compliant

Advantages and Features

1. High Channel Density: With 16 discrete output channels in a compact form factor, GE IC693MDL930D maximizes rack space utilization in PLC chassis, reducing the need for additional modules and lowering hardware costs.
2. Versatile Relay Output: The Form C relay output of GE IC693MDL930D supports both AC and DC loads, making it compatible with a wide range of industrial devices such as motors, solenoid valves, indicator lights, and contactors.
3. Robust Load-Bearing Capacity: Each channel of GE IC693MDL930D can handle up to 2A current, eliminating the need for external relays in most low-to-medium power control scenarios and simplifying system wiring.
4. Seamless Series 90-30 Compatibility: Tailored exclusively for GE’s Series 90-30 PLC systems, GE IC693MDL930D achieves plug-and-play integration with no additional configuration, streamlining installation and reducing setup time.
5. Reliable Switching Performance: The ≤10ms fast response time and industrial-grade relay components ensure GE IC693MDL930D delivers consistent switching operations, supporting real-time control of time-sensitive industrial processes.

Application Cases in Application Fields

1. Automotive Parts Manufacturing: A North American automotive component factory integrated GE IC693MDL930D into its stamping production line. The module’s 16 channels controlled hydraulic presses, conveyor belts, and safety interlocks, reducing equipment misoperations by 20% and improving production safety.
2. Packaging Automation: A European packaging machinery manufacturer adopted GE IC693MDL930D in its carton sealing and labeling lines. The relay outputs drove label dispensers, sealing rollers, and batch counters, synchronizing the entire packaging process and cutting material waste by 15%.
3. Chemical Plant Control: An Asian petrochemical facility deployed GE IC693MDL930D to manage its chemical storage tank valves. The module’s robust load capacity controlled 16 pneumatic valves, ensuring precise opening/closing operations and complying with strict process safety standards.
4. Warehouse Logistics System: A global e-commerce warehouse used GE IC693MDL930D in its automated sorting system. The module’s channels controlled conveyor diverters, barcode scanners, and alarm indicators, optimizing the sorting speed by 25% and reducing delivery delays.

Comparisons with Competing Products

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

Selection Suggestions

1. Align with Series 90-30 Ecosystem: Prioritize GE IC693MDL930D if your existing setup is a GE Series 90-30 PLC, as it guarantees full compatibility with the chassis and other modules, avoiding compatibility risks.
2. Assess Load and Channel Needs: Choose GE IC693MDL930D for applications requiring 16 digital output channels with up to 2A load per channel, such as controlling motors, valves, or industrial actuators.
3. Prioritize Versatility: Opt for GE IC693MDL930D if your system uses both AC and DC loads, as its Form C relay output eliminates the need for separate modules for different load types.
4. Consider Safety Certifications: Select GE IC693MDL930D for deployments in North America or markets with strict safety requirements, thanks to its UL certification and compliance with global industrial standards.

Precautions

1. Load Capacity Control: Do not exceed the 2A per channel load limit of GE IC693MDL930D, as overloading can damage the internal relays and shorten the module’s service life.
2. Proper Wiring Practices: Follow the module’s wiring diagram to connect loads, ensuring correct polarity for DC circuits and avoiding short circuits that may cause permanent damage to GE IC693MDL930D.
3. Regular Relay Inspection: Periodically check the relay contacts of GE IC693MDL930D for wear or oxidation, especially in high-frequency switching applications, and replace the module if switching performance deteriorates.
4. Anti-Static Handling: Use anti-static gloves when installing or maintaining GE IC693MDL930D, as electrostatic discharge can damage the module’s internal electronic components and affect output stability.

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