GE IC693MDL930 4 Amp Isolated Relay Output Module

Technical Specifications
Module Type: Discrete Output / Relay Output Module
Compatible System: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC
Output Type: 8 individually isolated Form A (normally-open) relay outputs
Rated Voltage (Nominal): 24 VDC; 120/240 VAC
Operating Voltage Range: 5 to 30 VDC; 5 to 250 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Maximum Load Current (per point): 4 Amps resistive; 2 Amps pilot duty
Maximum Inrush Current: 5 Amps
Minimum Load: 10 mA
Maximum Total Module Load: 20 Amps for UL installations
Response Time: 15 ms maximum (On and Off)
Isolation Voltage: 1500 V between field side and logic side; 500 V between output groups
Internal Power Consumption: 6 mA from 5V bus (all outputs on); 70 mA from relay 24V bus (all outputs on)
Fuses: None on module
LED Indicators: 8 green LEDs for individual point ON/OFF status (top row A1-A8); bottom row of 8 LEDs inactive on this model
Physical Identification: Red color-coded insert on hinged door exterior left edge indicating a high-voltage module
Installation: Occupies any I/O slot in a 5-slot or 10-slot baseplate of a Series 90-30 PLC
Dimensions: 5.1 cm × 12.7 cm × 12.7 cm
Weight: 0.3 kg

Key Features
Individually Isolated Relay Outputs: Each of the 8 output points is isolated from all other points and has a separate common terminal, enabling a single module to switch loads operating at different voltages or from different power sources simultaneously.
Wide Operating Voltage Range: Compatible with both DC voltages (5-30 VDC) and AC voltages (5-250 VAC), allowing flexible control of diverse field device types without voltage-specific modules.
High Isolation Protection: 1500V isolation between field wiring and PLC logic protects the controller from damaging voltage transients and ground faults, while 500V between output groups prevents cross-channel interference.
High-Capacity Switching: 4 Amps resistive and 2 Amps pilot duty per point accommodates direct control of motor starters, solenoids, and medium-power actuators without interposing relays.
No Fuse Design: The module contains no internal fuses; load circuit overcurrent protection must be provided externally during installation. This simplifies maintenance but requires proper external circuit protection planning.
LED Status Indication: Individual green LEDs for each output point provide immediate visual confirmation of ON/OFF status, accelerating field troubleshooting and commissioning.
Red High-Voltage Identification: The red color-coded insert on the hinged door provides a visual safety warning that the module handles high voltage, reducing the risk of accidental contact during maintenance.
Flexible Slot Installation: Installs in any available I/O slot on a 5-slot or 10-slot Series 90-30 baseplate, providing configuration flexibility in rack design.

Application Scenarios
Motor Control Systems: Controlling motor starters and contactors in manufacturing conveyors, pump stations, and material handling equipment. The 4 Amp resistive capacity directly handles most standard contactor coils without auxiliary relays.
Valve and Actuator Control: Switching solenoid valves and pneumatic actuators in process industries including chemical processing, water treatment, and oil refining. The individually isolated outputs accommodate mixed AC and DC valve actuation voltages within a single module.
Indicator and Alarm Signaling: Driving panel lamps, stack lights, and audible alarms for equipment status indication and safety alert systems. The 10-250 VAC range supports standard industrial indicator voltages.
Mixed-Voltage Load Control: Industrial applications where multiple output devices operate at different voltages—for example, 24 VDC solenoids alongside 120 VAC indicator lamps—all controlled by one module without external voltage conversion.

Installation and Wiring Considerations
The user must supply AC or DC power for all field devices connected to this module; the module provides only the switching contacts. Each output point has its own common terminal—these must be individually wired and are not internally connected. External overcurrent protection (fuses or circuit breakers) is required for each load circuit, as no fuses are present on the module. The hinged door insert contains circuit wiring information on the inside surface and allows circuit identification recording on the outside surface. This module can be placed in any I/O slot of a 5-slot or 10-slot baseplate in the Series 90-30 system.