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GE IC693ALG391C

Technical Specifications

  • Output Channels: 2 independent channels
  • Current Output Ranges:
    • 0–20 mA
    • 4–20 mA
  • Voltage Output Ranges:
    • 0–5 VDC
    • 1–5 VDC
  • Resolution:
    • 4–20 mA: 4 µA (1 LSB = 4 µA)
    • 0–20 mA: 5 µA (1 LSB = 5 µA)
    • 1–5 V: 1 mV (1 LSB = 1 mV)
    • 0–5 V: 1.25 mV (1 LSB = 1.25 mV)

Detailed content

  • Update Rate: 5 ms per channel (synchronized with PLC scan cycles)
  • External Supply Voltage: 20–30 VDC
  • Maximum Output Load:
    • Current mode: 850 Ω (0–20 mA/4–20 mA)
    • Voltage mode: 5 mA (minimum 2 kΩ load)
  • Isolation: 1500 VAC between field and logic sides
  • Power Consumption:
    • 30 mA from +5 VDC backplane supply
    • 215 mA from isolated +24 VDC backplane or user-supplied source

Key Features

  • High Precision: Factory-calibrated to 4 µA per count for 4–20 mA signals, ensuring minimal deviation (±8 µA at 25°C).
  • Dual-Mode Output: Supports both current and voltage signals, enhancing flexibility for diverse applications.
  • Fast Response: 5 ms update rate enables real-time control in dynamic processes.
  • Robust Design: Withstands voltage ripple up to 10% and isolates field-side signals from logic circuits for safety.
  • 12-Bit Resolution: Provides 4,096 discrete steps per channel, ensuring smooth analog signal representation.

Application Scenarios

  • Process Control: Regulates valves, actuators, and pumps in chemical, oil & gas, and water treatment plants.
  • Data Acquisition: Transmits sensor data (e.g., pressure, temperature) to monitoring systems via 4–20 mA loops.
  • Signal Conversion: Interfaces with legacy devices requiring analog inputs, such as motor drives or HMI panels.
  • Modulating Systems: Adjusts flow rates, heater outputs, or damper positions in HVAC or power generation systems.

Compatibility

  • Designed exclusively for Series 90-30 PLCs (GE/Emerson).
  • Requires isolated +24 VDC power supply or backplane-sourced voltage for operation.

Industrial Advantages
The IC693ALG391C’s combination of high accuracy, dual-signal support, and rapid updates makes it ideal for industries demanding reliable analog control, such as manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. Its isolation and compliance with industrial standards ensure safe integration into harsh environments.

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