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IC697MDL250 GE Industrial Digital Input Unit

Product Model: IC697MDL250
Product Brand: GE
Product Series: GE Series 90-70

Product Features:

  • 24VDC discrete input module engineered for industrial reliability
  • Fully compatible with GE Series 90-70 racks and controllers
  • Designed for noise-resistant performance in demanding environments
  • Ideal for high-density digital signal acquisition in automated systems
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Description

Product Model: IC697MDL250
Product Brand: GE
Product Series: GE Series 90-70

Product Features:

  • 24VDC discrete input module engineered for industrial reliability
  • Fully compatible with GE Series 90-70 racks and controllers
  • Designed for noise-resistant performance in demanding environments
  • Ideal for high-density digital signal acquisition in automated systems
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IC697MDL250
Specification Value
Module Type 24VDC Discrete Input Module
Product Model IC697MDL250
Brand GE
Series GE Series 90-70
Number of Inputs 32 points
Input Voltage Range 24VDC nominal
Input Type Sourcing or sinking (field-wired)
Isolation 1500V between field and logic
Input Threshold Designed for noise-immune switching
Backplane Requirements Standard Series 90-70 rack slot
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (typical panel environment)
Wiring Method Removable terminal or standard GE connector

Technical Features & Benefits

The GE IC697MDL250 is built with durability and signal accuracy at its core. One of its defining attributes is the way it manages 24VDC inputs with a balance of sensitivity and noise immunity. Some digital modules require fine-tuning or expensive filtering accessories, but this unit comes equipped with internal circuitry that smooths bounce, filters spurious transients, and stabilizes line fluctuations. In long cable runs—common in heavy industry—this extra engineering significantly reduces the risk of ghost signals or intermittent data.

Input response time is another strong point. While the exact millisecond timing isn’t always the headline specification, field technicians know that deterministic reaction matters when dealing with fast-cycling machines. The IC697MDL250 offers consistent detection characteristics that keep sequences in sync, especially in applications with mechanical cams or contact timing dependencies. The board’s design ensures minimal processing overhead, easing the load on the PLC CPU.

Module construction is robust, from the conformal-coated electronics to the mechanically secure connectors. GE engineered the Series 90-70 line to survive industrial vibration and electrical interference, and this module follows that tradition. Even after years in cabinet environments with elevated temperatures or airborne particles, the IC697MDL250 tends to remain stable. Many units pulled from retired panels show minimal corrosion or degradation.

Compatibility is a major benefit as well. The module integrates cleanly with classic 90-70 racks, allowing mixed configurations with analog boards, communication modules, and high-speed I/O. For plants running hybrid installations—where older GE equipment coexists with modern SCADA or updated field devices—the IC697MDL250 provides seamless continuity. It does not require firmware updates, CPU configuration patches, or unusual rack slot positioning. Technicians simply insert it, land the wires, and validate the channel addresses.

And finally, one of the unsung benefits: replacement availability. Because many facilities rely on Series 90-70 hardware, having a dependable, known-good module such as IC697MDL250 makes lifecycle management easier. Technicians appreciate that the module behaves predictably regardless of revision or manufacturing cycle. This consistency translates to easier troubleshooting and lower long-term maintenance overhead.