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Product Model: IC697MDL653E
Product Brand: GE
Product Series: Series 90-70 / IC697 I/O modules
Product Features:
- 32 discrete input channels, arranged in 4 groups of 8 (positive/negative logic, proximity-switch compatible)
- 24 V DC nominal, input voltage range –3 V to +30 V DC, typical input current ≈ 10 mA per channel
- Group isolation (each 8-input group isolated from each other), and 1,500 V isolation to backplane
- Selectable input filtering, LED status indicators per input, no DIP switches or jumpers needed
- IC697MDL653E
- IC697MDL653E
| Specification | Value / Notes |
|---|---|
| Module Model | IC697MDL653E |
| Brand / Series | GE / Fanuc / Emerson, Series 90-70 / IC697 |
| Type | Discrete Input Module |
| Number of Inputs | 32 (arranged as 4 groups of 8) |
| Input Voltage Rating | 24 V DC nominal |
| Acceptable Input Voltage Range | –3 V to +30 V DC |
| Input Current (ON) | ~10 mA per channel |
| Input OFF Leakage Current | Up to ~2 mA (without turning ON) |
| Isolation to Backplane | 1,500 V DC |
| Isolation Between Groups | 500 V (group to group) |
| Logic Wiring | Positive / Negative logic support |
| Input Filter | Selectable (e.g. 1 ms, 10 ms) |
| Diagnostic LEDs | Yes, one per input channel |
| Backplane Current Draw | ~0.3 A (300 mA) @ 5 V DC |
| Slot / Mounting | Standard IC697 I/O slot configuration |
| Application | Discrete inputs in industrial control systems |
| Status / Lifecycle | Likely legacy / obsolete — many listings label “discontinued / obsolete” |
Product Role & System Fit
In systems built around the GE IC697 (Series 90-70) PLC architecture, the IC697MDL653E functions as a high-density discrete input module. Its purpose is to interface 24 V DC field devices — pushbuttons, limit switches, proximity sensors, etc. — to your control rack. The “MDL” designation signals “Modular Discrete Logic Input,” and the “653E” suffix indicates a later hardware revision.
When you assemble a control rack, you would mount the IC697MDL653E in one of the I/O slots. It communicates over the backplane with the CPU, sending it the digital input states for logic evaluation. Because the module supports both positive and negative logic wiring, it’s flexible to match existing field wiring conventions. Over time, as systems evolve, this module helps absorb new input demands without needing multiple low-channel modules, saving space and wiring.
In retrofit scenarios, if your plant already uses a mix of older discrete input modules (for example, 8- or 16-point variants), replacing or supplementing them with the 32-point IC697MDL653E gives headroom and simplifies rack expansion. Because it’s part of the IC697 series, it’s mechanically keyed and backplane compatible with other modules in the same family.
