Features:
- Hosts one VersaMax fieldbus communications module.
- Extends station backplane communication through the carrier joint.
- Allows the communications position to use any station slot.
General Electric IC200CHS006 is purpose-built for the communications layer of a VersaMax station rather than for a standard I/O terminal block.
Compatibility across the VersaMax fieldbus module range lets the same carrier serve supported network interfaces without changing the mechanical base.
DIN-rail engagement speeds assembly, while the latch point and optional panel screws address retention under the mechanical demands of the installation.
The General Electric IC200CHS006 VersaMax Communications Carrier may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
General Electric IC200CHS006 VersaMax Communications Carrier Manuals,Datasheets,Link
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Fieldbus Module Fit
- Module Class: The carrier is intended for a VersaMax fieldbus communications module.
- Range Support: Every VersaMax fieldbus communications module uses this carrier format.
- Station Location: No fixed slot is required for the communications carrier.
- Retention Point: The module latch engages the carrier opening after insertion.
Backplane Connection Setup
- Carrier Joint: A mating connector continues the VersaMax backplane from the preceding base.
- Module Link: The upper interface passes backplane signals to the installed communications module.
- Station Order: Any-slot placement permits the network interface to follow the required station arrangement.
- Alignment: Full connector engagement should be confirmed before the latch is secured.
Carrier Mounting Details
- DIN Rail: The base snaps onto a standard 7.5 x 35 mm rail.
- EMC Path: Electrical continuity through an unpainted grounded rail supports EMC protection.
- Panel Holes: Direct fastening increases resistance to mechanical vibration and shock.
- Narrow Profile: The 66.8 mm carrier width preserves station rail space around the fieldbus module.
Application Considerations
- Network Stations: Use the carrier to introduce a supported fieldbus interface into a modular VersaMax node.
- Slot Planning: Any-slot capability allows communications placement to follow cabinet routing needs.
- Module Changes: A common carrier format can simplify exchange among compatible fieldbus modules.
- Vibration Zones: Rail-plus-panel attachment suits control enclosures with higher mechanical stress.