{"product_id":"pacsystems-rx3i-ic695hsc308-high-speed-counter-module","title":"PACSystems RX3i IC695HSC308 High-Speed Counter Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE PACSystems RX3i IC695HSC308 serves as a high-performance, multi-channel High-Speed Counter (HSC) module designed for the most demanding motion control and position-tracking applications. This module executes high-velocity pulse processing independently of the PLC scan time, allowing it to capture events up to 1 MHz. With eight independent 32-bit counter channels, it interfaces directly with quadrature encoders, flow meters, and proximity sensors. Engineers deploy the IC695HSC308 in complex machine automation and energy systems where real-time speed monitoring and sub-millisecond event synchronization remain critical to operational success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIC695HSC308\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePACSystems RX3i PLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Independent Counter Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 1 MHz (Mode Dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounter Resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-bit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 VDC TTL or 24 VDC (Configurable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulse, Quadrature, Frequency, Time Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel-to-PLC Backplane Isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRX3i PCI Bus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraws power from RX3i Backplane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC695HSC308 provides technical solutions for high-precision motion and flow applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior High-Frequency Capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1 MHz input capability allows the module to track ultra-high-speed machinery and high-resolution encoders without dropping pulses. This ensures absolute position accuracy during rapid acceleration and deceleration phases in motion control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Real-Time Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy offloading pulse counting to the dedicated 32-bit onboard hardware, the module ensures that high-speed inputs never impact the PLC CPU scan rate. This hardware-based counting provides deterministic performance, even when all eight channels operate simultaneously at maximum frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Signal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module supports both 5 VDC TTL and 24 VDC signal levels. This flexibility allows technicians to integrate a wide variety of field devices, from delicate lab-grade encoders to rugged industrial flow sensors, without requiring external signal conditioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Electrical Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated channel-to-backplane isolation protects the RX3i system logic from field-side electrical noise and transient voltage spikes. This robustness prevents data corruption in harsh environments near high-power variable frequency drives (VFDs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this GE IC695HSC308 unit 100% Brand New?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We supply the IC695HSC308 in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econdition. Each module arrives in factory-sealed industrial packaging to guarantee hardware integrity and a full operational lifespan in your RX3i system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the IC695HSC308 measure frequency and velocity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In addition to standard pulse counting, you can configure the channels for frequency measurement and time-interval measurement. This makes the module ideal for monitoring turbine speeds or calculating flow rates in process control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module support A\/B phase quadrature encoders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The IC695HSC308 supports full quadrature encoder inputs (A, B, and Z\/Index signals). The 32-bit resolution ensures the module can track extremely long travel distances without counter overflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I configure the input voltage levels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage level selection occurs via hardware wiring and software configuration within the PACSystems RX3i programming environment. 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