{"product_id":"general-electric-ic697mdl253-series-90-70-discrete-input-module","title":"General Electric IC697MDL253 Series 90-70 Discrete Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC697MDL253 is a high-performance 24-volt AC discrete input module designed specifically for the Series 90-70 programmable controller platform. This module provides 32 input points arranged in four isolated groups of eight points each, allowing each group to operate on a different phase of the AC supply system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for industrial applications, the IC697MDL253 features a resistive input structure with current-voltage characteristics that comply with IEC Type 1 standards. It offers seamless compatibility with a wide range of control devices, including pushbuttons, limit switches, selector switches, and both two-wire and three-wire electronic proximity switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegration is streamlined via LED status indicators located at the top of the module for rapid diagnostic viewing on the logic side. The unit utilizes a detachable field wiring terminal board and incorporates mechanical keying to prevent incorrect slot placement during maintenance or replacement procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e32 Isolated Input Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organized into four independent groups of eight points each for multi-phase AC supply flexibility.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eProximity Switch Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully supports both two-wire and three-wire electronic proximity sensors.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in Filtering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 20 ms input filter delay time to suppress electrical noise.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Logic-side ON-OFF status indicators for every individual input channel.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Slot Keying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents inadvertent module substitution during field maintenance.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDetachable Terminal Board:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simplifies wiring installation and replacement without disturbing field cables.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Industrial Automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitoring machine status, panel pushbuttons, and limit switches.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Phase AC Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applications requiring isolated input groups tied to separate AC supply phases.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eProximity Sensing Networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interfacing with 2-wire and 3-wire proximity detectors in harsh environments.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSeries 90-70 PLC Upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct replacement or expansion for legacy General Electric rack-based control architectures.\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneral Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIC697MDL253\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Sinusoidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInputs per Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e32 (4 isolated groups of 8 inputs each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1500 V RMS (input to backplane), 500 V RMS (between input groups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 mA typical at rated voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.6 kOhms typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOn-State Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e13.5 to 30 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOff-State Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to 5 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOn-State Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 mA to 15 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOff-State Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 to 2 mA (2 mA minimum at 5V input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n   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