GE IC200CHS003C I/O Carrier Module

The GE IC200CHS003C serves as a mounting base for VersaMax I/O modules. This carrier holds any VersaMax discrete or analog module securely. You will find it in distributed control systems across manufacturing plants. It provides electrical connections between the module and field wiring. Therefore, this unit simplifies system assembly and maintenance.

This carrier measures 114 mm in height and 68 mm in width. Its depth reaches 56 mm for DIN rail mounting. The unit weighs approximately 0.22 kilograms. It contains no active electronic components at all. A 36-pin header connects directly to the I/O module above. Additionally, you get 20 screw terminals for field device wiring.

Key Technical Specifications

Internal Architecture and Energy Storage

The GE IC200CHS003C stores absolutely no electrical energy internally. It contains no capacitors, inductors, or semiconductor devices. Twenty screw terminals connect directly to a 36-pin header through copper traces. Each trace provides a short electrical path with minimal resistance. A high-temperature plastic housing protects all connections from contamination. You get a built-in ground terminal for drain wire connections. The carrier also includes a slide latch for module retention.

Connection Interfaces and Signal Wiring

You will find 20 screw terminals arranged in two rows of ten. Each terminal accepts solid or stranded copper wire easily. Use a 3mm flathead screwdriver to tighten each screw securely. Strip 6 mm of insulation before inserting each wire. Then, insert the bare copper into the square terminal opening. Tighten the screw to 0.6 Nm of torque maximum. The GE IC200CHS003C includes a 36-pin male header on top. This header plugs directly into any VersaMax I/O module’s bottom connector. Align the header pins carefully before latching the module.

Installation and Mounting Steps

You mount this carrier onto standard 35 mm DIN rail. First, hook the top clip onto the rail edge. Then, push the bottom toward the rail until it clicks. Slide the carrier along the rail for easy panel layout. Connect all field wiring before snapping on the I/O module. Label each terminal with its corresponding channel number clearly. The GE IC200CHS003C requires no external power supply at all. It simply routes signals between field devices and the I/O module. For high-vibration areas, add end stops on both rail ends. Snap the chosen I/O module onto the carrier until the latch locks.