VersaMax Micro IC200UAL005 GE 23 Point PLC Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200UAL005
Condition:New with Original Package
Product Type: Programmable Logic Controllers
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE IC200UAL005 VersaMax Micro 23 Controller
Configured for discrete and analog processing in small machine control environments, the GE IC200UAL005 (IC200UAL005 Micro 23 PLC) provides direct physical/electrical execution. This compact programmable logic controller integrates discrete I/O, multi-channel analog interfaces, and serial communication pathways onto a single 24 VDC powered platform. Operating within the VersaMax Micro hardware family, the unit executes real-time ladder logic while directly terminating field device instrumentation through its onboard physical terminal strip.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200UAL005 |
| Brand | General Electric (GE) / VersaMax Micro |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.68 kg (1.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 76 mm x 90 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 8 W (Input Power Supply Rating at 24 VDC) |
| Controller Type | VersaMax Micro 23 Point PLC |
| Supply Voltage | 24 VDC (-20% / +25%) |
| Discrete DC Inputs | 13 channels (24 VDC, 0 to 30 VDC range, 7.5 mA typical) |
| Relay Outputs | 9 channels (Form A relay) |
| Discrete DC Output | 1 channel (24 VDC) |
| Analog Inputs | 2 channels (0 to 10 VDC or 4 to 20 mA, 12-bit resolution) |
| Analog Output | 1 channel (0 to 10 VDC or 4 to 20 mA) |
| Inrush Current | 1 A at 30 V DC (10 ms duration) |
| Auxiliary DC Output | 24 VDC (200 mA maximum load) |
| Communication Ports | 2 built-in serial ports (RS-232, RS-485) |
| High-Speed Counters | Up to 4 Type A counters or 1 Type A + 1 Type B (10 kHz maximum) |
| PWM Output | 1 channel (5 kHz maximum) |
| Isolation | 1500 V RMS field-to-logic, 500 V RMS between groups |
| Programming Software | VersaPro 1.1 or higher, Proficy Machine Edition |
Firmware Flash Compatibility and I/O Density Scaling
The IC200UAL005 leverages embedded CPU firmware to maintain real-time program execution with a typical scan rate of 1.1 ms per key logic cycle. Firmware flash compatibility ensures seamless logic synchronization when deploying code compiled via Proficy Machine Edition or VersaPro platforms. For applications requiring footprint expansion beyond the core 23 points, the controller supports local I/O density scaling. Engineers can cascade up to 4 expansion modules via the right-side expansion bus port, increasing system capacity up to 135 total I/O points without degrading local backplane timing structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much current can the auxiliary 24 VDC output terminal provide to external field sensors?
A: The onboard auxiliary 24 VDC supply delivers a maximum of 200 mA. Connecting field devices that exceed this current threshold will trip internal thermal protection circuits, requiring an external 24 VDC power supply for additional transducer loops.
Q: What programming packages support configuration and downloading to the IC200UAL005?
A: The controller supports logic development, hardware configuration, and firmware monitoring through VersaPro software version 1.1 or higher, as well as Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer.
Q: Can the onboard analog input channels accept 4-20 mA current signals directly?
A: Yes. The 2 built-in analog input channels support 12-bit conversion for both 0-10 VDC voltage modes and 4-20 mA current loop configurations based on physical wiring connections and software register setup.
Field Installation Guidelines
- DIN-Rail Mounting: Snap the controller securely onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail or fasten it to a metal backplate using the mounting tabs. Ensure structural clearance of at least 50 mm above and below the unit for convection cooling.
- Power Supply Wiring: Connect the 24 VDC system power source to the designated input terminals using twisted-pair wire. Verify line polarity before energizing to prevent input power section damage.
- Analog Signal Shielding: Terminate all 0-10 VDC and 4-20 mA analog input/output wiring using shielded twisted-pair cables. Ground the shield drain wire at one end only to prevent ground loop noise from corrupting 12-bit resolution data.
- Inductive Load Suppression: Install external flyback diodes across DC inductive loads or RC snubbers across AC relay output loads. Relying solely on internal relay contacts without surge suppression risks contact pitting and premature relay failure.
- Serial Port Noise Separation: Maintain physical separation between RS-232/RS-485 serial communication cables and high-voltage AC power conductors within cable trays and control panel ducting.