GE IC200ALG264 Analog Input Module

Technical Specifications

• Number of Channels: 15 single-ended input channels
• Input Signal Ranges: Accepts 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA input signals
• Resolution: 15-bit analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) for accurate signal representation
• Update Rate: 7.5 milliseconds per channel, ensuring timely response to changes in industrial field conditions
• Input Accuracy: At 0-3°C, the module exhibits an input accuracy of ±0.5% (typical) and a full-scale accuracy of ±0.25%. At 10-55°C, the full-scale accuracy is ±0.6%.
• Backplane Current Consumption: 100 mA, ensuring reliable operation when powered by the backplane
• Isolation: 350 VAC continuous and 1500 VAC for one minute between the module and backplane, with no isolation between channels within the same group
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to 55°C (extended range optional), suitable for a wide range of industrial environments
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C, ensuring module longevity even in harsh conditions
• Environmental Humidity: Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing), making it suitable for high-humidity industrial settings

Functional Features

• High Precision: The 15-bit ADC resolution ensures accurate and stable data acquisition, providing reliable signal representation for industrial automation applications.
• Multi-Channel Input: With 15 single-ended input channels, the module can simultaneously collect multiple analog signals, enhancing system flexibility and efficiency.
• Fast Update Rate: The 7.5-millisecond update rate enables real-time monitoring and control, ensuring timely response to process changes.
• Diagnostic Capabilities: The module can detect error conditions such as internal power loss and open-circuit faults (in 4-20 mA mode only). These diagnostic states are reported to the CPU for error indication and displayed on HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Configuration Flexibility: The input range (0-20 mA or 4-20 mA) can be easily configured using terminal jumpers, reducing setup time and complexity.
• LED Indicators: The built-in module OK LED status indicator provides visual feedback on module power status and configuration, facilitating quick troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Compact Design: The module’s compact design saves space and facilitates easy installation and maintenance in various industrial automation environments.

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation: Widely used in manufacturing plants to monitor and control various industrial equipment, such as PLCs, sensors, and actuators, ensuring efficient and reliable operation.
• Process Control: Essential for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing plants to monitor and control process variables like temperature, pressure, flow, and level, enhancing product quality and process efficiency.
• Power Generation and Distribution: Deployed in substations and power plants to monitor and control critical infrastructure, enhancing grid reliability and efficiency through real-time data acquisition and analysis.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Utilized to monitor and control various parameters such as pH levels, chlorine content, and flow rates in water treatment plants, ensuring water quality and distribution.
• Oil and Gas: Installed in remote and hazardous locations to monitor and control production processes, withstanding extreme temperatures and resistive to explosive atmospheres, ensuring safe and efficient operation.