IC200ALG326 GE Fanuc VersaMax Analog Output Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200ALG326H
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 IC200ALG326 VersaMax Analog Output Module
The GE Fanuc IC200ALG326, also cataloged as the IC200ALG326 Analog Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for converting digital controller commands into analog loop signals within GE Fanuc VersaMax PLC platforms. The module converts 15-bit resolution data across 8 single-ended output channels to drive field devices using standard 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA current signals. Channel configurations update within a maximum velocity of 15 ms while optical isolation barriers maintain galvanic separation between internal backplane processing logic and external field circuits.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200ALG326 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Origin | USA / Assembled globally |
| Weight | 0.60 kg (1.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 120 mm x 90 mm x 50 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 50 mA max at 5 VDC (backplane current draw) |
| Output Channels | 8 single-ended channels |
| Output Current Range | 4-20 mA (default), 0-20 mA (jumper configurable) |
| Output Resolution | 15 bits |
| Module Update Rate | 15 ms maximum |
| Isolation Voltage | 250 VAC continuous; 1500 VAC for 1 minute |
| Diagnostic Support | Integrated diagnostics with 2 status LEDs |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & I/O Density Scaling
The IC200ALG326 module interfaces with the VersaMax high-speed backplane structure, executing 15-bit digital-to-analog signal updates without introducing processing latencies to adjacent modules. Engineers scale total I/O density within compact panel footprints due to the low backplane power draw of 50 mA at 5 VDC. System maintainability across generation changes remains consistent because firmware flash compatibility supports operation within legacy GE Fanuc rack configurations and contemporary Emerson control nodes alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the IC200ALG326 module handle output behaviors when CPU communication encounters a fault state?
A: The module contains configurable output default states that allow individual channels to hold their last valid state or transition to a designated minimum or maximum mA current value during a communication timeout.
Q: What physical hardware modification changes the default current output range from 4-20 mA to 0-20 mA?
A: Engineers configure the module channel output range between 4-20 mA and 0-20 mA by inserting or repositioning physical jumper blocks directly on the module base prior to field terminal wiring.
Q: Can the IC200ALG326 module be inserted into or extracted from a live VersaMax rack?
A: Field technicians must shut down primary system power and field loop power prior to inserting or removing the module from its carrier base to protect electronic contacts against arcing.
Field Installation Guidelines
Mount the VersaMax carrier onto standard 35 mm DIN rail or directly to a metallic backplate inside the enclosure using mounting screws. Align the IC200ALG326 module housing with the carrier slots and apply firm pressure until the retention latches snap securely into position. Connect signal field wiring to the removable terminal block using shielded twisted-pair cables, keeping analog output lines separated from high-voltage AC conductors by at least 300 mm. Ground all cable shield drains at a single low-impedance earth ground bar near the enclosure entry point. Ensure operating ambient temperatures within the enclosure remain between 0 and 60 deg C to maintain signal conversion accuracy within specified limits.