Overview

The IC670MDL730 from GE Fanuc is a Field Control Module designed to provide high-performance input and output control for industrial automation systems, with features focused on reliability, precision, and protection.

Features

• Output Per Module: 8 outputs per module
• Individual Point Status Indicators: Green for active, Yellow for fault
• Internal and External Power Supply: Green status indicator for both
• Protection: Short-circuit and overcurrent protection for each output

Technical Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

• User Input Voltage: 18-30 VDC, 24 VDC nominal
• Output Voltage Range: 17.5 VDC to 29.5 VDC
• Continuous Load Current: 2.0 Amps maximum per point, 8 Amps maximum per module
• Inrush Current per Point: 10 Amps maximum for 10ms
• Steady State Overcurrent Trip Point: 2.25 to 2.75 Amps
• Output Voltage Drop: 0.5 volts maximum
• Output Leakage Current: 0.5mA at 30 VDC maximum
• Response Time:
  • On: 500 µs maximum
  • Off: 500 µs maximum
  • Short Circuit Response Time: 20 Amps for 100 µs
  • Time Between Retries: 1.5 ms maximum

Isolation and Protection

• Isolation:
  • User terminal to logic: 250 VAC continuous, 1500 VAC for 1 minute
  • User terminal to frame ground: Group to group
  • No isolation between individual points in a group
• Protection for Each Output:
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Overcurrent protection
  • MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) protection

Current and Power

• Current Drawn from Bus Interface: 125 mA maximum
• Unit Power Supply: Supported by output characteristics

Indicators and Status Monitoring

• Point Status Indicators:
  • Green: Active
  • Yellow: Fault
• Internal 5V Status: Green status indicator for both BIU and external supply

Environmental and Performance Considerations

• Designed for use in industrial automation systems where high reliability, fast response times, and protection against faults are critical.
• Ensures smooth, uninterrupted operation with short-circuit and overcurrent safeguards in place, contributing to long-term system reliability.