IC200ALG320E GE Fanuc VersaMax 4 Channel Analog Output Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200ALG320E
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Analog Output Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC200ALG320E VersaMax Analog Output Module
Configured for 4-20 mA current loop control in VersaMax PLC platforms, the GE Fanuc IC200ALG320E (IC200ALG320 Analog Output Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. The hardware converts digital logic signals into 4 channel-sourcing current outputs with 12-bit analog resolution to operate field actuators, control valves, and variable speed drives.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200ALG320E |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.28 kg (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 mm x 90 mm x 40 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 50 mA max @ 5 VDC backplane; 240 mA max total current consumption |
| Output Channels | 4 analog current-sourcing outputs |
| Output Signal Range | 4-20 mA DC nominal |
| Analog Resolution | 12 bits |
| Output Accuracy | 0.3% typical, +/-1% maximum full scale |
| External Power Supply | 18 to 30 VDC |
| Update Rate | 0.3 ms maximum |
| Output Grouping | Single group, single-ended wiring configuration |
| Diagnostics | Loss of user side power detection |
| Default Output Action | Hold last state or force to 4 mA |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Network Integration
The module leverages high-speed internal logic interfaces to maintain backplane bus communication velocity across the VersaMax rack structure. Direct system integration enables rapid update rates down to 0.3 ms per cycle, while firmware flash compatibility maintains continuous output execution without signal disruption during online controller program downloads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the module respond when user-side 24 VDC external power is interrupted?
A: The module executes built-in diagnostic routines to detect loss of user-side power immediately. Upon fault assertion, output channels transition to their pre-configured default state—either holding the last valid analog value or forcing current to 4 mA—while flagging a diagnostic fault on the CPU backplane.
Q: Is external power required to drive the 4-20 mA current sourcing outputs?
A: Yes. The 5 VDC backplane rail powers only the internal logic interface (drawing up to 50 mA). An external 18 to 30 VDC supply must be wired to the module terminals to power the 4-20 mA current loops, drawing up to 240 mA depending on load resistance.
Q: Can the module outputs be configured for differential signal execution?
A: No. The output channels share a common internal ground in a single-ended wiring configuration. Field wiring must terminate according to single-group sourcing standards.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Secure the module onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail or panel subplate using the integrated locking mechanism on the VersaMax carrier chassis.
- Wire 4-20 mA current loop field cables using twisted, shielded conductors. Route all low-voltage analog cables in isolated wiring ducts separated from AC power lines and motor drives by at least 200 mm.
- Ground the cable shield drain wires at a single termination point on the system earth ground bar to avoid creating ground loops across the analog signal path.
- Verify that external 24 VDC power connections match polarities on the carrier terminal block before energizing the loop power supply.