Brand:GE Fanuc PLC Item No.:GE IC697MDL251 Product Origin: USA Product Dimensions:292 mm × 229 mm × 38 mm Product Weight:0.5 kg Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The GE IC697MDL251 is a discrete AC input module for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system. It is designed to acquire field ON/OFF signals from industrial devices such as switches, pushbuttons, limit switches, and proximity sensors, and transmit them to the PLC CPU for processing.
This module is widely used in industrial automation systems requiring reliable AC signal acquisition with group isolation, especially in environments with electrical noise and multi-phase power distribution.
Technical Specifications
The IC697MDL251 is a 16-point AC input module with group isolation.
Parameter
Specification
Model
IC697MDL251
Product Type
Discrete Input Module
Series
GE Fanuc Series 90-70
Input Type
AC Digital Input
Number of Inputs
16 points
Input Configuration
4 groups of 4 points (group isolated)
Rated Voltage
120 VAC
Operating Range
~85–132 VAC
Input Current
~10 mA per point
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Input Filter
~20 ms typical
Isolation
1500 VAC (group-to-group / field-to-backplane)
Backplane Current
~0.35 A @ 5 VDC
Wiring
Removable terminal block
Indicators
LED per input channel
Slot Requirement
Single-slot module
Applications
This module is commonly used in:
Manufacturing automation systems
Conveyor and material handling systems
Power plant auxiliary systems
Water and wastewater treatment plants
Industrial machine control panels
Packaging and assembly lines
Process monitoring systems
Advantages
Reliable 120 VAC industrial input handling
Group isolation improves wiring flexibility and safety
Strong resistance to electrical noise
LED diagnostics for quick troubleshooting
Compatible with a wide range of industrial field devices
Stable long-term operation in harsh environments
Seamless integration with GE 90-70 PLC systems
Technical FAQs
1. What is IC697MDL251 used for?
It is used to read AC digital ON/OFF signals into a PLC system.
2. How many inputs does it have?
16 inputs arranged in 4 isolated groups.
3. What voltage does it support?
120 VAC (approximately 85–132 VAC range).
4. Is it an input or output module?
It is an AC input module.
5. What is group isolation?
It means each group of 4 inputs is electrically separated for flexible wiring.
6. What is the response time?
Approximately 20 ms filtering delay.
7. What industries use it?
Manufacturing, power generation, water treatment, and process industries.
8. Is it still used today?
Yes, mainly in legacy GE 90-70 systems and maintenance applications.
