Features:
- Provides two continuous DC analog input channels for Series Three control.
- Supports 1-5 VDC and 1-10 VDC signal ranges.
- Uses 300 mA from the +5 V rack supply with no assigned +12 V load.
IC630MDL316 converts two changing voltage measurements into values that a Series Three program can process.
Each channel's transmitter output, selected range, zero point, full-scale value, and controller scaling must describe the same measurement.
IC630MDL316B represents thirty +5 V load units, so its 300 mA demand belongs in every rack-capacity calculation.
The General Electric IC630MDL316 2-Channel DC Analog Input Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
General Electric IC630MDL316 2-Channel DC Analog Input Module Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Choosing the electrical span for each measurement
- Available spans: IC630MDL316B accepts 1–5 VDC and 1–10 VDC analog inputs.
- Interpretation: One measured voltage represents a different percentage of scale in the two ranges.
- Field match: The transmitter output must agree with the range expected by the Series Three program.
- Recordkeeping: The selected span should remain attached to the individual channel record.
Keeping the two measurements independent
- Channel count: IC630MDL316 provides two DC analog input paths.
- Identification: Each path should retain its own field-device name, terminal record, and controller reference.
- Comparison: A raw voltage reading can be checked against the displayed engineering value without disturbing the other channel.
- Fault isolation: A shared module or +5 V problem can affect both paths, while a field-source fault may remain local to one.
Aligning voltage range with program scaling
- Zero point: The lower endpoint used by the program must match the chosen electrical range.
- Full scale: The upper endpoint must represent 5 V or 10 V as appropriate.
- Plausible errors: A mismatched range can produce a stable but incorrect process value.
- Commissioning check: Compare the applied voltage, raw channel reading, and converted engineering value together.
Reserving enough +5 V capacity
- Load units: IC630MDL316B uses thirty Series Three +5 V units.
- Current: Thirty units at 10 mA each equal a 300 mA +5 V allocation.
- Other rail: The module uses no +12 V allocation.
- Capacity check: Confirm at least 300 mA remains on +5 V before installing or moving IC630MDL316.