{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic200uei008-versamax-micro-expansion-unit-8-point-24vdc-input","title":"GE Fanuc IC200UEI008 VersaMax Micro Expansion Unit | 8-Point 24VDC Input","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200UEI008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-density discrete input expansion module designed specifically for the Emerson (formerly GE Fanuc) VersaMax Micro controller series. This module allows engineers to scale their control systems by adding eight independent 24VDC digital inputs without upgrading the base CPU. It is an essential component for applications requiring additional sensor feedback, offering a dedicated 200mA power output to simplify field device wiring and reduce the need for external power distribution blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware parameters for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200UEI008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare detailed below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Density\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 Discrete inputs (Sink\/Source compatible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 VDC nominal (Range: 19.2 to 30.0 VDC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Current\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically 7.0 mA per point at 24 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1500 VAC between field side and logic side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40mA from the 5V PLC bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 VDC at 200 mA available for field sensors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.0 Watts maximum at full load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5ms typical input filter delay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Scalability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supports up to 4 units per Micro PLC base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: 35mm DIN-rail or panel mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 95mm Height x 90mm Depth x 76mm Width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: -20°C to 60°C operating; -40°C to 85°C storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200UEI008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis commonly utilized in the following industrial contexts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConveyor Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Interfacing with photo-eyes, proximity switches, and limit sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogic Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adding safety interlock monitoring to existing machine control panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Sensing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Providing localized I\/O points for distributed machine subsystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Comparison: IC200UEI008 vs. IC200UEX011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200UEI008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides 8 dedicated inputs, whereas the IC200UEX011 is a mixed module providing both 8 inputs and 6 relay outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200UEI008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a lower thermal footprint compared to mixed relay modules, making it ideal for enclosures with limited ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC200UEI008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes a dedicated 200mA sensor power supply, which is often omitted in larger mixed-signal expansion units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the IC200UEI008 addressed in the PLC configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003eThe module is automatically recognized by the VersaMax Micro CPU. Addressing is determined by the module's physical position in the expansion chain (Slot 1 through Slot 4), typically starting at the next available %I address in the PAC Machine Edition software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require a separate 24VDC power feed?\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, the module requires a 24VDC input to power the field-side circuitry and to provide the 200mA sensor excitation voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52274379063605,"sku":"IC200UEI008","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/IC200UEI0081__1.jpg?v=1769671979","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic200uei008-versamax-micro-expansion-unit-8-point-24vdc-input","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}