GE IC200ALG260D VersaMax Analog Input Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200ALG260D
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Analog Input Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE IC200ALG260D VersaMax Analog Input Module
The GE IC200ALG260D, also cataloged as the IC200ALG260 Analog Input Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for converting 4-20 mA analog transmitter signals into digital data within GE VersaMax PLC platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200ALG260D |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66.8 x 50 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 100 mA at 5 VDC (backplane current consumption) |
| Number of Channels | 16 isolated analog inputs |
| Input Signal Range | 4-20 mA DC |
| Resolution | 12-bit A/D conversion |
| Accuracy | +/-0.25% of full scale |
| Update Rate | 1 ms per channel |
| Isolation | 250 VAC continuous, 1500 VAC for 1 min (channel-to-channel and channel-to-logic) |
| Input Impedance | 250 ohm |
Backplane Bus and I/O Density Scaling
The module handles high I/O density scaling by processing 16 isolated current channels within a single VersaMax carrier slot. It communicates directly over the backplane bus, transferring 12-bit converted data to the main CPU at an update rate of 1 ms per channel. Integrated firmware flash compatibility preserves internal parameter mapping and scaling registers during CPU scan cycles, preventing data corruption across extended backplane configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the module require an external loop power supply for two-wire 4-20 mA transmitters?
A: Yes, the module processes incoming 4-20 mA current signals through an internal 250 ohm input impedance load, but the loop excitation power must be supplied by an external 24 VDC power source.
Q: What level of galvanic isolation protects the PLC backplane from field signal surges?
A: The module provides 250 VAC continuous isolation and withstands up to 1500 VAC for 1 minute between individual channels and between field-side input circuitry and the backplane logic ground.
Field Installation Guidelines
Follow these installation standards to maintain signal integrity and avoid ground loops:
- Snap the carrier base firmly onto a standard 35 mm DIN-rail and ground the rail to the main panel earth connection.
- Wire 4-20 mA field transmitter leads using twisted, shielded pair cables to reduce electromagnetic interference.
- Terminate signal cable shields strictly at one end—preferably at the PLC cabinet grounding bar—to avoid noise induced by ground potential differences.
- Keep analog signal wiring physically separated from high-voltage AC lines and motor drive outputs by maintaining a minimum routing distance of 200 mm.