Product Details
Product Description
The IC694MDL916 relay output module from GE Fanuc PACSystems RX3i series provides sixteen individually isolated Form A (Normally Open) relay outputs. Designed for flexible AC/DC switching, it supports a wide voltage range and robust isolation, making it suitable for industrial automation systems requiring reliable relay-based control.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer: GE Fanuc Emerson
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Product Line: PACSystems RX3i
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Part Number: IC694MDL916
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Product Type: Relay Output Module
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Number of Channels: 16 isolated relay outputs
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Contact Form: Form A (Normally Open)
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Operating Voltage Range: 0–125 VDC / 5–250 VAC
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Nominal Output Voltage: 5/24/125 VDC; 120–240 VAC
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Output Current per Channel:
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Minimum: 10 mA
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Maximum: 4 A (5–250 VAC resistive/general purpose)
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Maximum: 4 A (5–30 VDC resistive)
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Maximum: 200 mA (125 VDC resistive)
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Pilot duty: 2 A per output (5–30 VDC, 5–250 VAC)
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Lamp load: 2 A per output (5–30 VDC, 5–250 VAC)
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Switching Current: 4 A maximum
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Switching Frequency: 20 cycles per minute maximum
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Response Time: ≤ 10 ms
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Relay Contact Life: 200,000–1,000,000 operations depending on load type
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Isolation (Field to Backplane & Frame Ground): 250 VAC continuous; 1500 VAC withstand for 1 minute
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Isolation (Point-to-Point): Yes
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Isolation (Group-to-Group): 250 VAC continuous; 1500 VAC withstand for 1 minute
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Backplane Current Draw: 300 mA at 5 VDC (all outputs ON); 150 mA at 24 VDC relay power (all outputs ON)
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Terminal Block Options: IC694TBB032 (box-style), IC694TBB132 (extended box-style), IC694TBS032 (spring-style), IC694TBS132 (extended spring-style)
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Installation: RX3i PACSystems PLC I/O slots
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Configuration Software: Proficy Machine Edition v5.5 SP2 or later
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Weight: 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg)
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Lifecycle Status: Active
Application Scenarios
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Industrial automation systems requiring AC/DC relay switching
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Applications needing isolated outputs for safety and reliability
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Environments where pilot duty and lamp load switching are common
FAQ
Q: How many relay outputs does this module provide? A: 16 individually isolated Form A (Normally Open) relay outputs.
Q: What voltage ranges are supported? A: 0–125 VDC and 5–250 VAC.
Q: What is the maximum switching current? A: 4 Amps for resistive loads at 5–250 VAC or 5–30 VDC.
Q: What is the expected relay contact life? A: Between 200,000 and 1,000,000 operations depending on voltage and load type.
Additional Information
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