IC200CHS022K GE Compact I/O Carrier Module

Description

• Product Model: IC200CHS022K
• Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
• Product Series: VersaMax Compact I/O
• Product Features:
  • 36 IEC box-style screw terminals (A1–A18, B1–B18) for field wiring
  • Rated for up to 2 A per point, 8 A for power/ground
  • Withstands 0–264 VAC continuous, 300 VAC transient
  • DIN-rail or panel mountable; includes hinged wiring card holder for organized cabling

Applications & Industry Context

The IC200CHS022K carrier is designed for use in VersaMax I/O systems, a modular and compact distributed I/O platform originally developed by GE Fanuc and now maintained by Emerson Automation. It provides a flexible, rugged, and field-ready interface for integrating I/O modules into control systems used in manufacturing, process control, water/wastewater, HVAC, and other automated facilities.

In a typical application, this carrier acts as the “base” for one I/O module — for example, a digital input module or analog input module — and provides the field wiring interface. This allows engineers to place I/O modules closer to sensors and actuators, reducing cable lengths and improving signal integrity.

Because of its 36 terminal points, this carrier can support up to 32 I/O points (depending on module) plus common power/ground connections. That makes it well-suited for small remote control boxes or local panels where space is limited but field wiring is required.

The module’s ability to handle up to 264 VAC per terminal and tolerate up to 300 VAC transients also makes it useful in industrial environments with noisy AC lines or surges. This means it’s reliable for real-world installations — not just in clean, lab-style control cabinets.

Finally, the DIN-rail mounting and compact footprint make the IC200CHS022K a go-to choice for retrofit applications or greenfield systems where compactness and robust field wiring are both required. Because the wiring is handled at the carrier, replacing or upgrading I/O modules doesn’t necessarily require re-terminating all the field wires. That saves labor and reduces risk during maintenance.