IC693ALG221G | GE Fanuc Analog Input Module

Description 

The GE Fanuc IC693ALG221G is a 4-channel analog current input module designed for the Series 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. It converts analog input signals into digital data for precise monitoring and control in industrial applications.

Technical Specifications 

Information About IC693ALG221G

The GE Fanuc IC693ALG221G is a 4-channel analog current input module designed for use with the Series 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. It provides high-precision conversion of analog current signals into digital data, enabling accurate monitoring and control in various industrial automation applications.

Key Specifications:

• Product Type: Analog Current Input Module
• Series: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC
• Model Number: IC693ALG221G

Analog Input:

• Number of Channels: 4 single-ended analog current inputs
• Input Current Ranges:
  • 0–20 mA
  • 4–20 mA
• Input Impedance: 250 ohms
• Resolution: 12-bit (4 µA per count for 4–20 mA, 5 µA per count for 0–20 mA)
• Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale
• Update Rate: 2 milliseconds for all channels
• Factory Calibration: Yes (no field calibration required)

Power Requirements:

• +5 VDC Bus: 25 mA
• +24 VDC Bus: 100 mA

Isolation & Protection:

• Optical isolation between the field-side and logic-side circuits
• Protection against external noise and voltage transients

Key Features:

• Flexible Input Ranges:
  The IC693ALG221G supports both 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA current input ranges, selectable through jumpers, providing flexibility to accommodate various sensors and transmitters.

• High Accuracy & Resolution:
  With 12-bit resolution and ±0.1% full-scale accuracy, the module ensures precise data acquisition for critical control and monitoring applications.

• Fast Response Time:
  A 2 ms update rate for all channels ensures rapid and accurate data sampling, essential for real-time process control.

• Electrical Isolation:
  The module includes optical isolation between input channels and the system, protecting the PLC and connected devices from voltage spikes and electrical noise.

• Factory Calibration:
  The module comes pre-calibrated, eliminating the need for field adjustments and ensuring consistent performance.

Benefits:

• Improved Process Control:
  High accuracy and fast response time lead to more precise control and monitoring of industrial processes.

• Flexibility:
  The ability to select between 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA ranges makes the module compatible with a wide range of industrial sensors and transmitters.

• Simplified Integration:
  Seamless integration with GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC systems reduces installation and configuration time.

• Enhanced Reliability:
  Robust isolation and noise protection features ensure stable operation in industrial environments.

Applications:

• Process Control:
  Monitoring and controlling flow, temperature, pressure, and level in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries.

• Factory Automation:
  Collecting data from sensors and transmitters for machinery control, material handling, and automated assembly lines.

• Energy Management:
  Measuring and monitoring current signals in power plants and energy distribution systems.

• HVAC Systems:
  Managing and monitoring analog signals from temperature and humidity sensors in large-scale HVAC installations.

The IC693ALG221G remains a reliable solution for existing GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC installations, providing precise analog current input capabilities with high accuracy, fast response, and robust protection features.