Module GE Fanuc IC200MDL730 24V Output

IC200MDL730 VersaMax 8‑Point DC Output Module

The IC200MDL730 is a discrete output module from the GE Fanuc VersaMax series, now part of Emerson Automation.

Technical specifications

• Brand: GE Fanuc
• Model: IC200MDL730
• Series: VersaMax I/O
• Outputs: 8 discrete (one group)
• Output voltage: 17.5‑30 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
• Output current: 2.0 A per point at 30 VDC
• External supply: 18‑30 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
• Response time: 0.5 ms
• Protection: Short circuit, overcurrent
• Backplane draw: 50 mA at 5 VDC
• LED indicators: Per point, OK, FLD PWR
• Isolation: None (group or point‑to‑point)
• Module ID: FFFF8140

Frequently asked questions

1. What external power supply should I use with the IC200MDL730?
Use a 24 VDC nominal supply rated 18‑30 VDC. The supply must handle the total load current plus module overhead. For 8 outputs at 2 A each, we recommend a supply with at least 16 A capacity.

2. How does the short circuit protection work?
The module detects excessive current on an output and shuts down that point. An amber LED lights to indicate the fault. The VersaMax CPU logs the event. The output automatically recovers after removing the short.

3. Can I use the IC200MDL730 with inductive loads like relays?
Yes, but connect a suppression diode across the inductive load. The module has no internal clamping, so an external diode protects the output from voltage spikes during turn‑off.