{"product_id":"ge-8164-4002-digital-i-o-cards","title":"GE 8164-4002 Digital I\/O Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE 8164-4002\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e8164-4002\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for 24 VDC discrete signal switching and actuator execution within GE GEM 80 PLC platforms.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8164-4002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE \/ GEM 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.17 lbs (0.53 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 23.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane bus powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-Way Digital Output Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 A per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGEM 80 PLC I\/O Racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and I\/O Density Scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-density field actuation, the 8164-4002 controls up to 32 discrete 24 VDC loads rated at 0.5 A per channel. The module manages high I\/O density scaling while isolating backplane control logic from field-side inductive transients, preventing electrical noise from slowing backplane bus communication velocity or disturbing execution cycles on adjacent processor cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can channels on this 32-way digital output module be hot-swapped during PLC rack operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. Primary backplane power and external 24 VDC field load supplies must be de-energized and locked out prior to removing or inserting the module to prevent electrical arcing or backplane logic corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the maximum load current capacity per channel for the 8164-4002 module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Each individual output channel is rated for a maximum switching capacity of 0.5 A continuous at 24 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the GEM 80 rack and isolate all external 24 VDC field power sources prior to installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the module chassis guides with the target slot on the GEM 80 backplane and insert until the connectors fully mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasten top and bottom retaining screws securely to guarantee mechanical retention and solid frame grounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire field outputs ensuring proper fuse protection per group and solid earth ground bonding for field cable shields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45460365410419,"sku":"8163-4002","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/8163-4002_20_Cocoai_27149238-97cf-4b88-84ca-d079bb7960ea.jpg?v=1788847934","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/ge-8164-4002-digital-i-o-cards","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}