Carriers - GE VersaMax PLC User Manual

1.5 Carriers

Terminal-style I/O Carrier
Auxiliary I/O Terminal Strip
Introduction
For public disclosure
Carriers provide mounting, backplane communications, and field wiring connections for
all types of VersaMax modules. I/O modules can be installed on carriers or removed
without disturbing field wiring.
There are three basic I/O Carrier types:
• Terminal-style I/O carriers. Modules mount parallel to the DIN rail.
• Compact Terminal-style I/O Carriers. Modules mount perpendicular to the DIN rail.
• Connector-style I/O Carriers. Modules mount perpendicular to the DIN rail. These
carriers are normally used with Interposing I/O Terminals as illustrated below.
Refer to the VersaMax Modules, Power Supplies, and Carriers User Manual (GFK-1504)
for information about VersaMax I/O Carriers.
Terminal-style I/O carriers have 36 individual terminals for direct connection of field
wiring. Auxiliary I/O Terminal Strips are available for applications requiring additional
wiring terminals.
Compact Terminal-style
I/O Carrier
Connector-style I/O
Carrier and
Interposing Terminals
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