Description
GE IC697ALG440RR
Product Overview
The GE IC697ALG440RR is a high-reliability 16-channel analog input expander module engineered for mission-critical industrial automation systems, particularly within GE’s Series 90-70 PLC platform. As the redundant version of the IC697ALG440, it delivers dual-channel signal acquisition with automatic failover capabilities, ensuring continuous operation in environments where downtime is unacceptable. Designed for precision data acquisition, the module supports configurable voltage (-10V to +10V DC) or current (4-20 mA) inputs with 16-bit resolution and 14-bit monotonicity, making it ideal for applications such as process control, power generation, and offshore oil platforms.
The GE IC697ALG440RR is a high-reliability 16-channel analog input expander module engineered for mission-critical industrial automation systems, particularly within GE’s Series 90-70 PLC platform. As the redundant version of the IC697ALG440, it delivers dual-channel signal acquisition with automatic failover capabilities, ensuring continuous operation in environments where downtime is unacceptable. Designed for precision data acquisition, the module supports configurable voltage (-10V to +10V DC) or current (4-20 mA) inputs with 16-bit resolution and 14-bit monotonicity, making it ideal for applications such as process control, power generation, and offshore oil platforms.
The IC697ALG440RR features a redundant VME backplane interface and dual power inputs, enabling seamless integration with GE’s Series 90-70/30 PLCs in fault-tolerant configurations. Its software-based configuration via Proficy Machine Edition eliminates physical jumpers, while the removable 40-pin terminal block simplifies field wiring. Engineered for harsh conditions, the module operates reliably across -40°C to +85°C and includes transient overvoltage protection up to 500V RMS, ensuring stability in corrosive or high-vibration environments. When paired with modules like the IC697RCM711 (redundancy communication module), it forms a robust redundant I/O subsystem, providing real-time data synchronization between active and standby channels.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
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Product Model | IC697ALG440RR |
Manufacturer | GE |
Product Type | 16-Channel Redundant Analog Input Expander Module |
Input Channels | 16 differential (configurable for voltage/current) |
Voltage Range | -10V to +10V DC |
Current Range | 4-20 mA |
Resolution | 16-bit with 14-bit monotonicity |
Accuracy | Voltage: ±0.01% of full scale; Current: ±0.05% of full scale |
Power Requirements | Dual 5V DC inputs (0.8A per input) |
Communication Interface | Redundant VME backplane with FIP protocol support |
Isolation | 500V RMS (inputs 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 | 0.42 kg (0.93 lbs) |
Redundancy Features | Automatic failover (<10ms), dual power paths, redundant communication links |
Main Features and Advantages
High availability: The IC697ALG440RR’s redundant architecture ensures zero downtime by automatically switching to the standby channel in the event of a failure, critical for applications like nuclear power plants and offshore drilling rigs. Its dual power inputs and redundant communication links eliminate single points of failure, while real-time diagnostics (via LED indicators) provide immediate status updates on power, communication, and channel health.
High availability: The IC697ALG440RR’s redundant architecture ensures zero downtime by automatically switching to the standby channel in the event of a failure, critical for applications like nuclear power plants and offshore drilling rigs. Its dual power inputs and redundant communication links eliminate single points of failure, while real-time diagnostics (via LED indicators) provide immediate status updates on power, communication, and channel health.
Precision and scalability: With 16-bit resolution and factory-calibrated accuracy, the module delivers reliable data acquisition for processes requiring tight control, such as pharmaceutical dosing or semiconductor wafer inspection. It supports up to 120 analog inputs when combined with base converter modules like the IC697ALG230, offering flexibility for both small-scale and large-scale industrial systems.
Rugged design: Built to withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and transient voltage spikes, the IC697ALG440RR excels in harsh industrial environments. Its optional IP65 enclosure further protects against dust and moisture, reducing maintenance costs in sectors like mining and chemical processing.
Seamless integration: Compatible with GE’s Series 90-70/30 PLCs, the module works seamlessly with redundancy communication modules (e.g., IC697RCM711) and dual-redundant racks (e.g., IC697CHS770), enabling easy deployment in existing or upgraded systems.
Application Areas
The GE IC697ALG440RR is specifically designed for high-reliability applications across industries:
The GE IC697ALG440RR is specifically designed for high-reliability applications across industries:
- Power Generation: Monitors turbine performance and generator excitation systems in thermal and nuclear power plants, ensuring continuous energy output.
- Oil & Gas: Manages wellhead pressure and flow rates in offshore platforms, where system failures could lead to environmental or safety risks.
- Process Manufacturing: Controls critical parameters in chemical reactors and water treatment plants, maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Aerospace: Supports precision testing of aircraft components by capturing high-resolution sensor data in wind tunnels and engine test cells.
- Pharmaceuticals: Ensures accurate monitoring of bioreactors and sterile environments, where any deviation could compromise product integrity.
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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 IC697ALG440RR. Connect dual power inputs and redundant VME backplane cables, ensuring shielded wiring for noise-sensitive applications. Configure redundancy parameters (e.g., failover priority, communication timeout) via Proficy Machine Edition, and verify synchronization between active and standby channels using diagnostic tools.
Installation before preparation: Power down the PLC system and ensure proper grounding. Use ESD protection when handling the IC697ALG440RR. Connect dual power inputs and redundant VME backplane cables, ensuring shielded wiring for noise-sensitive applications. Configure redundancy parameters (e.g., failover priority, communication timeout) via Proficy Machine Edition, and verify synchronization between active and standby channels using diagnostic tools.
Maintenance recommendations: Inspect redundant communication links and power connections monthly 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. Perform quarterly health checks using GE’s diagnostic software to validate redundant channel functionality and recalibrate inputs annually to ensure accuracy.
Product Assurance
The GE IC697ALG440RR 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 24/7 assistance for redundancy configuration, troubleshooting, and firmware updates, ensuring optimal operation throughout the module’s lifecycle.
The GE IC697ALG440RR 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 24/7 assistance for redundancy configuration, troubleshooting, and firmware updates, ensuring optimal operation throughout the module’s lifecycle.
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