Description
The General Electric IC610MDL158 is a Series One discrete source output module engineered to provide sixteen 24 VDC output circuits for controlling industrial loads within automation architectures. Operating as a critical interface between the controller logic and field actuators, this module manages discrete ON/OFF switching tasks for devices such as relay coils, solenoid valves, motor starters, and pilot indicator lights. The 16 output channels are organized into two isolated groups of 8 circuits, allowing each group to be tied to a single common power source or separate independent DC power supplies depending on application requirements.
Field wiring terminates directly onto a removable terminal board mounted on the module faceplate, facilitating fast maintenance and replacement without disturbing cabinet wiring. Each terminal accommodates up to one 12 AWG or two 14 AWG conductors. Individual LED indicators on the front panel provide real-time status visibility for each output channel, while internal 5 Amp fuses protect each 8-circuit group against overcurrent conditions, ensuring robust protection in demanding industrial control panels.
Features
- Sixteen discrete 24 VDC source output channels arranged in two isolated 8-circuit groups
- Maximum switching capacity of 0.5 Amps per circuit with temperature-dependent derating curves
- Removable terminal board supporting up to one 12 AWG or two 14 AWG wires per screw terminal
- Dual internal 5 Amp fuses protecting each output common group against fault conditions
- Front-panel logic-side LED indicators for immediate individual channel state verification
- Fast resistive load response time of 0.1 ms OFF-to-ON and 1.0 ms ON-to-OFF
Applications
- Discrete actuator control in manufacturing and process automation systems
- Solenoid valve and pneumatic cylinder actuation in packaging machinery
- Interface switching for interposing relay coils and motor starter interfaces
- Control panel pilot light and optical indicator array driving
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Brand |
General Electric |
| Series |
Series One |
| Catalog Number |
IC610MDL158 |
| Product Type |
Source Output Module |
| Output Points |
16 circuits |
| Operating Voltage |
5 to 24 VDC |
| Peak Voltage |
40 VDC |
| Maximum Current |
0.5 Amps per point |
| ON Voltage Drop |
1.5 VDC max (0.8 VDC at 0.5 A typical; 0.7 VDC at 0.1 A typical) |
| Maximum Leakage Current |
10 mA at 40 VDC |
| Response Time |
0.1 ms OFF to ON (resistive), 1.0 ms ON to OFF (resistive) |
| Internal Protection |
(2) 5 Amp fuses in output common line (one per 8-circuit group) |
| Internal Power Consumption |
12 mA for each ON circuit |
| Field Wiring Termination |
Removable terminal board (accepts 1 x 12 AWG or 2 x 14 AWG) |
| Circuit Indicators |
Logic side LEDs |
| Country of Origin |
United States |