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General Electric IC655MDL577 is a 115/230 VAC Output Module that provides high-density AC load switching for Series Five control racks.
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Technical specifications for IC655MDL577

  • Manufacturer:
    General Electric
  • Part Number:
    IC655MDL577
  • Product Family:
    GE Intelligent Platforms
  • Product Type:
    115/230 VAC Output Module
  • Stock:
    1
  • Output Circuit Type:
    Triac
  • Number of Circuits:
    32
  • Internal Grouping:
    Four groups of eight circuits
  • Operating Voltage:
    15 to 265 VAC, 48 to 63 Hz
  • Peak Voltage:
    265 VAC
  • Maximum Operating Current:
    1 A per circuit; 3 A per common; 12 A per module
  • Maximum Leakage Current:
    2.5 mA at 265 VAC, 60 Hz
  • ON-State Voltage Drop:
    1.5 VAC at 1 A
  • Smallest Recommended Load:
    10 mA at 15 VAC
  • Maximum Inrush Current:
    10 A for 10 ms; 5 A for 100 ms
  • OFF-to-ON Response:
    < 1 ms at 60 Hz
  • ON-to-OFF Response:
    < 1 ms plus one-half cycle
  • Status Indicators:
    Logic-side point indicators with address display function
  • Internal Fuses:
    5 A fast-blow; one per eight-circuit group
  • Internal 5 VDC Consumption:
    580 mA typical; 640 mA maximum; 18 mA per energized point
  • Terminal Block:
    Removable front terminal block
  • Field Power:
    User-supplied AC source; one hot connection per group
  • Tariff Code:
    8538900000
  • Country of origin:
    USA
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Field Power Layout Load Behavior Protection & Addressing Thermal Loading

Features:

  • Thirty-two triac outputs provide dense AC load control in one Series Five I/O position.
  • Four separately fed eight-channel banks keep field-power distribution organized.
  • Logic-side indication supports both point-state viewing and starting-address confirmation.
The removable terminal block keeps the field conductors together during module exchange, reducing rewiring while preserving the four-bank layout.

Each group has its own hot terminal, so compatible AC feeds can be arranged by bank. Commissioning records should identify every source before the block is transferred.

Turn-on response is fast, while turn-off includes the AC half-cycle behavior of the triac stage. Load diagnosis should therefore separate electrical switching time from the motion of the connected device.

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GE Fanuc IC655MDL577 115/230 VAC Output Module Manuals, Datasheets, Links 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.

How the four output banks are supplied

  • Bank structure: The thirty-two outputs are divided into four groups of eight circuits.
  • Hot terminals: Every group has its own field-source connection instead of one shared module feed.
  • Terminal retention: The removable block preserves the bank wiring during a controlled module exchange.
  • Source planning: Cabinet documentation should identify the compatible AC supply assigned to each group.

What the triac channels require

  • Light-load check: A connected device must draw enough current for reliable switching, especially at low AC voltage.
  • Off-state reading: Leakage through the output stage can produce a meter indication after a channel is commanded off.
  • Turn-on timing: Electrical response is documented below one millisecond at 60 Hz.
  • Turn-off timing: Allow the sub-millisecond delay plus one-half AC cycle before judging the field device.

Service clues available at the module

  • Group fusing: One 5 A fast-blow fuse protects each eight-output bank.
  • Point display: Logic-side indicators show the commanded state without depending on field voltage.
  • Address mode: The indicator set can display the configured starting I/O address.
  • Fault isolation: Compare fuse condition, indicator state, and the assigned terminal group before changing logic.

Limits that shape simultaneous output use

  • Point current: Each circuit has its own steady-current limit.
  • Common current: The eight-channel bank limit can be reached before every point reaches its individual rating.
  • Module total: Current across all four groups must remain within the full-card ceiling.
  • Ambient effect: Use the documented derating curve when several loads remain on in a warm cabinet.
Description
General Electric IC655MDL577 is a Series Five 115/230 VAC Output Module that places thirty-two solid-state AC switching points in one rack position. The card is arranged for user-powered loads that need high channel density without combining every output into a single electrical bank.

Four separately fused banks divide the outputs of IC655MDL577 into groups of eight, each with its own hot connection. This structure lets the field wiring use compatible AC feeds by bank and keeps a fault in one group from being treated as a module-wide terminal arrangement.

A logic-side indicator is provided for every commanded point on IC655MDL577, and the same display hardware can show the configured starting address. Comparing those indications with load-side measurements helps separate a PLC command or addressing issue from a field-power or triac-circuit problem.

Current allocation for IC655MDL577 has to satisfy the point, common, and complete-module limits at the same time. The manufacturer derating information also ties simultaneous loading to enclosure temperature, so the final channel plan must be checked as a populated bank arrangement rather than as thirty-two independent one-amp outputs.
Alternative Names
IC655-MDL577 IC655MDL-577 IC 655 MDL 577 IC655 MDL577 GE Fanuc IC655MDL577 General Electric IC655MDL577 GE Fanuc Series Five IC655MDL577 IC65SMDL577
Technical notes
IC655MDL577 rack budgeting must include its base 5 VDC demand plus the additional current drawn by every energized point.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
Why can a meter still indicate voltage after an IC655MDL577 output is off?
When working with IC655MDL577, the triac channel has a documented off-state leakage path. Check the reading with an appropriate test load and confirm the connected device is not so light that leakage alone creates a misleading voltage.
What should be investigated when one IC655MDL577 group fuse opens repeatedly?
On IC655MDL577, de-energize the field source, isolate the eight outputs in that bank, inspect for shorts, and compare each load startup demand with the permitted inrush envelope before replacing the 5 A fast-blow fuse.
How can a technician confirm that IC655MDL577 is assigned to the expected I/O range?
During IC655MDL577 troubleshooting, use the module address-display function and compare the indicated starting address with the Series Five configuration before reconnecting or troubleshooting field circuits.
Why may a very small AC load fail to operate reliably from IC655MDL577?
In an IC655MDL577 installation, the load must draw enough current for the triac output to operate as intended. Compare the device demand with the documented minimum load, especially on low-voltage AC circuits.
Can the four IC655MDL577 output banks use different AC sources?
Before servicing IC655MDL577, each eight-circuit group has its own hot connection, so compatible sources can be separated by bank when wiring, identification, and electrical segregation are maintained.
What causes an IC655MDL577 installation to exceed its safe loading even when no single point exceeds 1 A?
While evaluating IC655MDL577, the common and whole-module current limits apply at the same time as the per-point limit. Total the energized channels by bank and across the card, then apply the temperature derating curve.
What must be added to the rack power calculation after installing IC655MDL577?
With IC655MDL577 in operation, include the module base 5 VDC consumption and the incremental demand for every output that may be on simultaneously; field load power is supplied separately and does not replace this backplane calculation.

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