{"product_id":"general-electric-is230stcih6a-discrete-input-module","title":"General Electric IS230STCIH6A Discrete Input Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE IS230STCIH6A Discrete Input Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for contact‑input acquisition in Mark VIe control systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE IS230STCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eIS230STCIH6A\u003c\/strong\u003e discrete input module) provides direct electrical termination and excitation monitoring for 24 contact channels using the STCI terminal board and PDIA I\/O pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS230STCIH6A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark VIe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscrete Input Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 contact inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcitation Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 V dc nominal (100–140 V dc range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreshold Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% of excitation voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Suppression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge and high‑frequency filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN‑rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS230 standard module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Abbreviation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTCI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCousin Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS230SNCIH6A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfinet \/ EtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of GE’s Mark VIe architecture, the IS230STCIH6A aligns with deterministic I\/O acquisition cycles governed by the controller’s scheduling window. The PDIA I\/O pack performs excitation monitoring, fault detection, and contact‑state sampling at fixed intervals. Backplane bus communication velocity remains consistent across simplex installations, and firmware flash compatibility resides entirely in the I\/O pack. I\/O density scaling is achieved through the STCI terminal board, which provides 52 physical terminals for wiring while maintaining 24 logical contact channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the IS230STCIH6A be hot‑swapped?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No. The module must be removed only with cabinet power isolated to avoid unintended contact‑state transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What faults can the module detect?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Loss of communication with the I\/O pack, loss of excitation voltage, and non‑responding contact inputs during test mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the module support redundant configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: The IS230STCIH6A is designed for simplex operation. Redundancy is handled at the controller and network level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain proper polarity and wiring discipline on all contact inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate shields to chassis ground to minimize surge and high‑frequency interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure DIN‑rail mounting provides full mechanical engagement before energizing the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep contact wiring isolated from high‑energy conductors to reduce induced noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify excitation voltage presence during commissioning to avoid false contact‑state readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect terminal screws for secure engagement to prevent intermittent input behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157597270206,"sku":"IS230STCIH6A","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/general-electric-is220ucsah1a-embedded-controller-module-y0k3ogv1tj1.png?v=1759132199","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/general-electric-is230stcih6a-discrete-input-module","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}