{"product_id":"general-electric-ic660bbd120-genius-high-speed-counter-block","title":"General Electric IC660BBD120 Genius High-Speed Counter Block","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC660BBD120 is a high-speed counter block designed for industrial automation applications requiring direct processing of rapid pulse signals up to 200 kHz. As part of the Genius I\/O product line, this module performs high-speed counting, frequency measurement, and pulse evaluation independently without placing processing overhead on the main CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit features 12 digital inputs and 4 solid-state outputs, alongside a dedicated +5 VDC output and a CMOS\/TTL-compatible oscillator output. It supports flexible configuration options to operate as four identical independent 16-bit simple counters (Type A), two independent 24-bit counters (Type B), or one complex 24-bit differential counter (Type C). Direct I\/O processing enables the block to sense incoming pulses, evaluate counts against programmable presets, and trigger outputs autonomously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect pulse signal processing up to 200 kHz frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 configurable inputs and 4 solid-state outputs with individual status LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports Type A (four 16-bit), Type B (two 24-bit), and Type C (one 24-bit differential) counter configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in +5 VDC output (200 mA capacity) and internal oscillator output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual power capability supporting 115 VAC or 10 VDC to 30 VDC operation with automatic DC backup switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced fault diagnostics including Failed Switch detection and short-circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoftware-configurable parameters and Hand-held Monitor compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurbine flowmeter monitoring and rate measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeter proving applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVelocity and speed measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed material handling and sorting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecise motion control feedback loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneral Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIC660BBD120\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGenius High-Speed Counter Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e93V to 132VAC or 10V to 30VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRequired Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e60 mA typical (AC) \/ 200 mA typical, 300 mA max at 12V (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 configurable digital inputs (single-ended or differential)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 solid-state DC outputs (0.5 A max per output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax Count Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e200 kHz (high-frequency filter selected)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0 degC to 60 degC (32 degF to 140 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e-40 degC to 100 degC (-40 degF to 212 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerminals 1 through 4 provide connections for the Genius serial communication bus, supporting shielded twisted-pair cabling and terminating resistors at bus ends. Terminals 5 through 46 are allocated for field wiring, accommodating power supplies, discrete sensor inputs, encoder signals, and output load connections depending on whether the block is configured for Type A, B, or C operation. A dedicated grounding screw ensures proper chassis and shield bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit is classified as open equipment and must be housed inside an appropriate protective electrical enclosure with adequate ventilation clearance of at least 2 inches above and below the block. Secure the module using 8-32 mounting hardware with star washers to guarantee ground integrity. Connect the dedicated green ground screw directly to the system ground using a minimum AWG 12 wire lead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53770190127467,"sku":"IC660BBD120","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/ic660bbd120_1200x1200_d0ed86f6-fe74-4597-ae73-fa5bd0ed02ed.jpg?v=1787738055","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/general-electric-ic660bbd120-genius-high-speed-counter-block","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}