Description
GE IC697ALG324
Product Overview
The GE IC697ALG324 is a high-performance analog output module designed for precision control in industrial automation systems, particularly within GE’s Series 90-70 PLC platform. As a 4-channel module, it delivers configurable voltage (-10V to +10V DC) or current (4-20 mA) outputs with 16-bit resolution and 14-bit monotonicity, ensuring smooth signal transitions for critical applications like process control and machinery regulation. Its removable 40-pin terminal block simplifies field wiring, while software-based configuration via GE’s Proficy Machine Edition eliminates physical jumpers, enhancing flexibility and reducing setup time.
The GE IC697ALG324 is a high-performance analog output module designed for precision control in industrial automation systems, particularly within GE’s Series 90-70 PLC platform. As a 4-channel module, it delivers configurable voltage (-10V to +10V DC) or current (4-20 mA) outputs with 16-bit resolution and 14-bit monotonicity, ensuring smooth signal transitions for critical applications like process control and machinery regulation. Its removable 40-pin terminal block simplifies field wiring, while software-based configuration via GE’s Proficy Machine Edition eliminates physical jumpers, enhancing flexibility and reducing setup time.
Engineered for rugged environments, the IC697ALG324 supports an extended operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and features isolation up to 500V RMS between outputs and the backplane, protecting against transient overvoltages. This makes it ideal for use in harsh settings such as offshore oil platforms, chemical plants, and power generation facilities. The module’s compatibility with the VME backplane ensures seamless integration with GE’s Series 90-70/30 PLCs, providing reliable analog control in both legacy and modern systems.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
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Product Model | IC697ALG324 |
Manufacturer | GE |
Product Type | 4-Channel Analog Output Module |
Output Channels | 4 independent (configurable for voltage/current) |
Voltage Range | -10V to +10V DC |
Current Range | 4-20 mA (with 0-22.5 mA optional) |
Resolution | 16-bit with 14-bit monotonicity |
Accuracy | Voltage: ±2.5 mV; Current: ±5 µA at 4 mA/20 mA |
Power Requirements | 5V DC (0.8A per input) |
Communication Interface | VME backplane |
Isolation | 500V RMS (outputs isolated from backplane) |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Protection Rating | IP65 (with optional enclosure) |
Dimensions | 118 mm x 70 mm x 25 mm (4.65″ x 2.75″ x 0.98″) |
Weight | 0.38 kg (0.84 lbs) |
Main Features and Advantages
Precision control: The IC697ALG324 offers 16-bit resolution and tight accuracy, making it suitable for applications requiring fine-tuned adjustments, such as pharmaceutical dosing or semiconductor manufacturing. Its 14-bit monotonicity ensures no missing codes during signal transitions, critical for maintaining process consistency.
Precision control: The IC697ALG324 offers 16-bit resolution and tight accuracy, making it suitable for applications requiring fine-tuned adjustments, such as pharmaceutical dosing or semiconductor manufacturing. Its 14-bit monotonicity ensures no missing codes during signal transitions, critical for maintaining process consistency.
Rugged design: With a wide temperature range and optional IP65 enclosure, the module withstands extreme conditions, including high vibration and corrosive environments. This durability reduces downtime and maintenance costs in sectors like mining and offshore energy.
Flexible integration: Compatible with GE’s Series 90-70/30 PLCs, the IC697ALG324 supports redundant configurations when paired with modules like the IC697RCM711 (redundancy communication module). Its VME backplane interface allows seamless integration with modern GE systems via adapter modules, extending the lifespan of legacy installations.
Diagnostic capabilities: Built-in LED indicators provide real-time status monitoring for power, communication, and channel faults, enabling quick troubleshooting. The module also supports self-calibration, ensuring long-term accuracy without manual adjustments.
Application Areas
The GE IC697ALG324 excels in industries where precise analog control is essential:
The GE IC697ALG324 excels in industries where precise analog control is essential:
- Process Manufacturing: Regulates valves, pumps, and actuators in chemical reactors and water treatment plants, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Power Generation: Controls steam turbine speed and generator excitation systems, optimizing energy output in thermal and nuclear power plants.
- Oil & Gas: Manages wellhead pressure and flow rates in offshore platforms, where reliability under harsh marine conditions is critical.
- Packaging Machinery: Drives servo motors and conveyors in high-speed production lines, maintaining synchronization and reducing waste.
- HVAC Systems: Adjusts variable-frequency drives (VFDs) for climate control in large facilities, enhancing energy efficiency.
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Installation and Maintenance
Installation before preparation: Power down the PLC system and ensure proper grounding. Use ESD protection when handling the module. Connect the 40-pin terminal block to field devices, ensuring shielded cables are used for noise-sensitive applications. Configure channel parameters (signal type, scaling) via Proficy Machine Edition and verify output integrity using diagnostic tools.
Installation before preparation: Power down the PLC system and ensure proper grounding. Use ESD protection when handling the module. Connect the 40-pin terminal block to field devices, ensuring shielded cables are used for noise-sensitive applications. Configure channel parameters (signal type, scaling) via Proficy Machine Edition and verify output integrity using diagnostic tools.
Maintenance recommendations: Inspect wiring connections quarterly for corrosion or looseness. Clean the module with a dry, anti-static cloth to prevent dust buildup. Replace the IC697ACC701 battery every 5-7 years to maintain memory retention. Monitor status LEDs monthly and recalibrate outputs annually using GE-certified equipment to ensure accuracy.
Product Assurance
The GE IC697ALG324 is backed by a 1-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Rigorously tested to meet industrial standards (IEC 61131-2, UL 508), it ensures reliable performance in critical applications. GE’s global technical support network provides assistance for installation, troubleshooting, and firmware updates, ensuring optimal operation throughout the module’s lifecycle.
The GE IC697ALG324 is backed by a 1-year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Rigorously tested to meet industrial standards (IEC 61131-2, UL 508), it ensures reliable performance in critical applications. GE’s global technical support network provides assistance for installation, troubleshooting, and firmware updates, ensuring optimal operation throughout the module’s lifecycle.
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