IC694ALG232 GE PACSystems RX3i Analog Input Modules
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC694ALG232
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Analog Input Module
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC694ALG232 PACSystems RX3i Analog Input Module
Configured for precision analog signal acquisition in PACSystems RX3i automation architectures, the GE Fanuc IC694ALG232 (IC694ALG232 Analog Input Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC694ALG232 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | USA / Global Manufacturing |
| Weight | 2.27 kg (5 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard PACSystems RX3i single-slot module chassis |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 112 mA @ 5 VDC (backplane), 110 mA @ 24 VDC (user supplied) |
| Input Channels | 16 single-ended voltage input channels |
| Signal Ranges | -10 V to +10 V, 0 to 10 V |
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Conversion Speed | 5 ms (single-ended), 3 ms (differential) |
| Backplane Bus Interface | Occupies one RX3i slot; PCI bus architecture |
| Diagnostic Functions | Channel health monitoring, overrange/underrange detection |
| Certifications | UL, UL HAZLOC Zone 2, CE, ATEX Class 1 Division 2, Marine (ABS, BV, DNV, GL, KRS, LR) |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & I/O Density Scaling
The GE Fanuc IC694ALG232 processes high-density analog voltage signals across its 16 single-ended input channels, routing digitized data straight across the high-speed RX3i PCI backplane bus. Utilizing a 16-bit analog-to-digital resolution engine with conversion speeds down to 3 ms, the module eliminates processing latency during real-time closed-loop operations. Onboard diagnostics continuously evaluate channel health and flag overrange or underrange conditions directly to the CPU while maintaining firmware flash compatibility and deterministic network timing across the PLC backplane chassis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the IC694ALG232 support live module insertion and removal during controller operation?
A: Yes, the module supports hot-swap capability on active RX3i universal backplanes, allowing system maintenance and replacement without shutting down power to adjacent rack modules.
Q: How does the module handle backplane logic power and external field current requirements?
A: The module draws 112 mA from the 5 VDC backplane supply for core PCI bus communication while utilizing a separate 110 mA @ 24 VDC user-supplied external loop source for analog conversion circuitry.
Q: How are channel signal limits monitored by the onboard diagnostics?
A: Integrated hardware monitoring routines evaluate each input channel in real time, setting dedicated fault flags whenever an input voltage exceeds or drops below the configured -10 V to +10 V or 0-10 V operating ranges.
Field Installation Guidelines
To ensure maximum signal integrity and prevent ground loop interference in industrial control enclosures, execute the following field assembly practices:
- Seat the module firmly into its designated RX3i universal backplane slot until the top and bottom rack latches click securely into position.
- Connect all high-density terminal block wiring using shielded twisted-pair cables for sensitive -10 V to +10 V voltage signal runs.
- Ground cable shields at one designated system ground bar only to eliminate circulating current loops across remote sensor enclosures.
- Keep signal lines physically separated from high-voltage AC motor power leads and inductive load wiring within cabinet wire ducts.
- Confirm the external 24 VDC field power supply maintains stable regulation within specified limits before energizing analog input loops.