GE IC660BBA104K

• Product Series (Disputed):

  • Series 90-30 PLC

  • Series 90-70 PLC

  • PACSystems RX3i

  • Modicon M340

  • Drive 660

• Module Type (Disputed):

  • Analog I/O Block (4 Inputs, 2 Outputs)

  • Communication Module (RS-485, Ethernet)

  • Digital Output Module (16 Channels)

  • Expanded I/O Module (Mixed Signals)

• I/O Details (Disputed):

  • Source A: 4 Inputs (4-20mA) and 2 Outputs (4-20mA)

  • Source B: 16 Digital Output Channels

  • Source C: 16 mixed points including 8 Digital, 4 Analog, 2 Pulse, and 2 Serial

  • Source D: 4 Analog Output Channels (12-bit resolution)

• Power Supply (Disputed):

  • 115 VAC / 125 VDC

  • 24 VDC

  • 5 VDC Backplane / Optional 24 VDC

• Supported Protocols (Disputed):

  • Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP

  • RS232, RS485

  • Genius Bus

• Operating Temperature (Disputed):

  • 0°C to 60°C

  • -20°C to 60°C

  • 0°C to 55°C

  • -25°C to 55°C

Key Functional Features (Disputed)

• Multi-Signal I/O Expansion: Some sources describe the device as an expansion module for the GE Drive 660 series, supporting a combination of digital, analog, pulse, and serial communication signals on a single unit .

• Genius Bus Communication: Sources citing the Series 90-30 version specify it acts as a Genius I/O block, using a Hand-held monitor for configuration and broadcasting 8 bytes of engineering data to a Bus Switching Module .

• Advanced Diagnostics: One source specifies that the Analog I/O version features input open wire detection, individual high/low alarms per channel, and over/under range signal detection .

• Redundant Communication Paths: The “Communication Module” variant description highlights a dual-port design that supports redundant communication to enhance system reliability in critical applications .

Application Scenarios (Disputed)

• Series 90-30 PLC Integration: Interfacing with legacy GE Series 90-30 systems to provide distributed analog I/O and diagnostics, applicable in process industries using Genius bus networks .

• Dual-Port Communication Gateway: Serving as a network bridge for Series 90-70 PLCs to enable SCADA and HMI connectivity with redundant data paths in power plants and refineries .

• Digital Actuator Control: Operating as a 16-channel digital output module within PACSystems RX3i racks to control relays, solenoids, and motor starters in discrete manufacturing .

• Drive-Based Automation: Expanding the local I/O capabilities of a GE Drive 660 variable frequency drive for direct motor monitoring and control tasks .