Features:
- Presents 36 spring-clamp positions for field conductors.
- Supports one VersaMax I/O module in a horizontal orientation.
- Accepts single or paired copper conductors within defined gauge limits.
The spring mechanism on General Electric IC200CHS005 holds stripped copper conductors without screw torque, while individual release openings support orderly wiring changes.
Thirty-two terminals carry I/O points and four provide common or power paths; each point is limited to 2 A and each power or ground terminal to 8 A.
A hinged transparent cover protects the terminations, and provision for an auxiliary strip gives panel builders another place to arrange shared connections.
The General Electric IC200CHS005 VersaMax Spring-Style I/O Carrier may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
General Electric IC200CHS005 VersaMax Spring-Style I/O Carrier 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.
Spring Wiring Details
- Terminal Bank: Thirty-six spring clamps place field wiring directly on the carrier.
- Single Wire: One solid or stranded copper conductor may range from AWG 14 through AWG 22.
- Wire Pair: Two conductors can share a point when neither exceeds AWG 18.
- Access: Release openings permit conductor removal without applying screw-terminal torque.
Electrical Loading Limits
- Per Point: Each signal terminal carries no more than 2 A.
- Shared Paths: Power and ground connections are rated for a combined maximum of 8 A each.
- Working Voltage: The terminal system is applied at up to 264 VAC.
- Transient Ceiling: Short-duration voltage transients must remain at or below 300 VAC.
Rail Assembly Guidance
- Orientation: The attached I/O module lies parallel to the DIN rail.
- Rail Contact: A grounded conductive rail supplies the intended EMC connection.
- Module Security: Keying dials and the latch coordinate identification and retention.
- Auxiliary Strip: Molded notches along the lower edge accept optional terminal-strip hardware.
Application Considerations
- Frequent Rewiring: Spring clamps are useful where field conductors may be released and reinserted during maintenance.
- Mixed Cable Sizes: The published single- and dual-wire ranges support several panel conductor schemes.
- Horizontal Panels: The parallel module arrangement suits layouts with width available along the rail.
- Covered Termination: The protective door is suited to cabinets where labeled, enclosed field connections are preferred.