IC200UDR005-BD IC200UDR005-BD-MICRO-CONTROLLER-VERSA-MAX-GE-FANUC

GE Fanuc IC200UDR005-BD | VersaMax Micro PLC — 28 Points / 16 DC Inputs / 11 Relay Outputs / 100–240V AC / DIN Rail / IP20

Small Controller, Complete Capability

The IC200UDR005-BD is the VersaMax Micro PLC — GE Fanuc's compact standalone programmable logic controller for machine control, process automation, and small to medium industrial applications. With 28 I/O points built into the base unit, an integrated AC power supply, and the ability to expand with additional VersaMax Micro I/O modules, the IC200UDR005-BD provides a complete PLC capability in a compact DIN rail package.

The base I/O configuration divides into three distinct output types in one unit. The single DC transistor output (Q1) handles fast-switching loads at 24V DC — drives, solid-state relays, or other transistor-input devices where relay switching speed is insufficient. The eleven relay outputs (Q2 through Q12) switch AC and DC loads at 2A per contact — suitable for contactor coils, solenoid valves, lamps, and interlock relays across the full 24V DC to 240V AC range. This mixed output arrangement — one transistor plus eleven relays — covers the output requirements of most small machine applications without additional modules.

The 100–240V AC supply spans the full international mains voltage range. The same IC200UDR005-BD unit operates in North American (120V), European (230V), and Asian (220V) panel environments without hardware changes. The -BD suffix identifies this as a specific production revision of the IC200UDR005 base unit.

Key Specifications

Class I Division 2 — Rated for Hazardous Location Panels

The IC200UDR005-BD carries Class I Division 2 Group A, B, C, D hazardous location approval with Temp Code T4. This allows installation in control panels located in areas where flammable gases may be present under abnormal conditions. For process industries, oil and gas facilities, and chemical plants where the control panel is within or adjacent to a classified area, the Division 2 rating eliminates the need for a separate purged or explosion-proof enclosure for the PLC itself.

FAQ

Q1: How is the IC200UDR005-BD expanded with additional I/O?

Snap additional VersaMax Micro expansion I/O modules directly onto the right side of the base unit. The modules clip together mechanically and connect electrically through the side connectors — no separate carrier or backplane is required. VersaMax Micro expansion modules add discrete inputs, discrete outputs, analogue inputs, and analogue outputs in compact module sizes matched to the Micro PLC form factor.

Q2: What is the difference between Q1 (DC output) and Q2–Q12 (relay outputs)?

Q1 is a transistor (DC solid-state) output — it switches 24V DC loads up to 0.75A without mechanical contacts, enabling faster switching and longer service life for high-cycle loads. Q2 through Q12 are relay contacts — each is an isolated Form A (normally open) dry contact rated 2A at 24V DC or 240V AC. The relays can switch AC loads and different DC voltages on each output independently.

Q3: Does the IC200UDR005-BD require a separate programming device or cable?

The IC200UDR005-BD is programmed using GE Fanuc's programming software (Proficy Machine Edition or similar) over the serial programming port built into the unit. A programming cable (USB to serial or RS-232) connects the programmer's PC to the PLC's serial port. Ethernet programming requires a separate Ethernet expansion module.

Q4: What happens to the relay outputs during a PLC power failure?

All relay outputs de-energise when the PLC loses power — the relay contacts return to their open (de-energised) state. The machine connected to the relay outputs must be designed to be safe in the output-off state during power failure. Define the fail-safe behaviour for each relay output in the machine's safety analysis before programming the PLC.

Q5: Where is the IC200UDR005-BD sourced?

Through the GE Fanuc VersaMax Micro PLC aftermarket — Emerson Automation authorised distributors and the established GE Fanuc VersaMax surplus and repair market. The IC200UDR005-BD (-BD revision) appears alongside -BF and -BG revisions from the same base unit — all serve the same function. Confirm the specific revision if required for a certified installation replacement.