SPECIFICATIONS
Part No.: IC200ALG260
Manufacturer: General Electric
Product Type: Expandable CPU Module
Availability: In Stock
No. of channels: 8 single ended, one group
Voltage Range: -10 to +10 volts DC, 0 - 10 VDC
Current Range: 4 - 20 mA
Update Rate: 0.4 ms
Input Filter Response: 5.0 ms
Power Consumption: 130 mA from +5V bus
Series: VersaMax
Functional Description
IC200ALG260 is an expandable CPU module developed by GE Fanuc. It is an advanced 8-channel, 12-bit Voltage/Current Analog Input Module from the GE Fanuc Versamax series, designed to interface with various analog devices in industrial automation systems. This module is engineered to accommodate both voltage and current inputs.
Features
- Eight Isolated Input Channels: Provides eight independent, isolated input channels, ensuring reliable and noise-free operation. This isolation helps prevent interference and enhances signal integrity, making it suitable for complex industrial environments.
- 16-bit Resolution: The module supports 16-bit resolution for input data, offering high precision in both monitoring and control tasks. This resolution allows for accurate measurements across a wide range of analog signals.
- Flexible Input Options: Each channel can be individually configured to accept either 4-20mA current or ±10V voltage inputs. This flexibility allows the module to interface with various sensor types and signal ranges, providing adaptability to different industrial applications.
- Software-Configurable Features: The module comes with several software-configurable options such as selectable input filters and default values for each channel. This makes the module adaptable to specific operational requirements, enabling users to fine-tune the system based on the environment or application needs.
- Customizable Performance: Users can configure underrange and overrange levels, as well as select specific input filters for each channel, ensuring the module performs optimally in diverse application scenarios. These customizable features enhance the module’s versatility and robustness.
Diagnostics and Indicators
- Equipped with extensive diagnostics, allowing it to detect and report various fault conditions. These include underrange/overrange, open wire, loss of power, non-volatile memory faults, and high or low alarm conditions. This diagnostic functionality helps reduce downtime and facilitates faster troubleshooting.
- The module includes LED indicators such as INT PWR and OK. These provide visual feedback on the module’s operational status. The INT PWR indicator shows the internal power status, while the OK indicator signals the availability of backplane power, making it easy for operators to monitor the system.
Power Requirements
- 24V Power Supply: The module requires a 24V power supply connected to terminals A17 and A18 for isolated input operations, ensuring reliable and stable performance in critical applications.
- Power Consumption: Draws 130 milliamps from a 5V bus voltage source for its operations. Proper connection of the current flow is essential when using the current mode input. Both negative terminals of the channel need to be connected to ensure accurate measurements.
Compatibility and Installation
- It is compatible with PLC CPU firmware version 1.20 or later, ensuring smooth integration with modern automation systems and allowing users to benefit from the latest advancements in industrial control technologies.
- One of the standout features of this module is its support for hot insertion. This means that the module can be inserted or removed from the system while it is powered, without causing any disruption to the overall operation. This feature is particularly useful for systems that require frequent maintenance or expansion.
- The module can be installed on terminal-style I/O carriers or compact versions of the same style. This modular installation setup enhances ease of use, and the cable shield can be directly connected to the carrier to improve signal integrity and reduce noise interference.
Performance Specifications
- Offers a fast 0.4 milliseconds-rated update time and a 5 milliseconds input filter time. This ensures quick and accurate data acquisition, which is critical for real-time control and monitoring applications.
- In current mode, the module operates with a 4 to 20mA input range, a 200 Ohms input impedance, and a resolution of 4 microamps. These specifications allow for precise current measurements and ensure that the module responds swiftly to input changes, making it suitable for applications where fast and accurate data is essential.
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
- It has compact dimensions of 4.3 x 2.63 x 1.956 inches, making it suitable for installation in various industrial settings where space might be a constraint.
- It is designed for use in distributed I/O systems, enabling easy expansion of the input capabilities in a Versamax system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IC200ALG260?
It is an expandable CPU module developed by GE under VersaMax series.
Does the module provide diagnostic features?
Yes, it has comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, including under/over range detection, open wire detection, loss of power, non-volatile memory fault detection, and high/low alarm conditions.
What LED indicators are present?
INT PWR LED Indicates the presence of internally-generated field power in the analog field-side circuit. OK LED Indicates the presence of backplane power.
What power supply is required for the module?
The module requires a 24V power supply connected to terminals A17 and A18 for operation.
How is it configured?
Configuration is done through software, allowing the selection of input types (voltage or current), input filters, default values, and under/over range levels for each channel.
