{"product_id":"general-electric-ic694alg223-input-module","title":"General Electric IC694ALG223 Input Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIC694ALG223 (IC694ALG223)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-density,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehigh-availability 16-channel analog current input module designed by GE Fanuc for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePACSystems RX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtroller architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineered to convert continuous field transmitter loops into high-resolution,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeterministic digital counts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis high-performance module provides up to 16 single-ended input channels that can be configured across multiple current spans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCritical processing infrastructures—such as municipal water treatment plants,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epaper milling lines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand automated chemical distribution hubs—rely on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIC694ALG223 (IC694ALG223)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto monitor key process variables like pressure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflow,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand level signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy supporting a specialized 4 to 20 mA Enhanced operational range,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe module delivers sub-zero digital scaling down to 0 mA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis capability allows the RX3i CPU to instantly detect open-wire circuit faults,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eisolating instrumentation drops before they disrupt system interlocks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethereby minimizing costly facility downtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eAdvanced Subsystem \u0026amp; Signal Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe internal hardware layout,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ediagnostic telemetry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand data processing paths of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIC694ALG223\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurrent loop interface card ensure consistent performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePer-Channel Engineering Scales:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures standalone runtime configuration for 4 to 20 mA (0 to 32000 counts),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0 to 20 mA (0 to 32000 counts),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 4 to 20 mA Enhanced (-8000 to +32000 counts) ranges,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadjustable for each individual channel terminal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eProactive Broken Wire Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Enhanced current selection utilizes a negative digital offset where a complete drop to 0 mA maps to a -8000 digital count value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis allows application logic to distinguish between a standard low-scale process variable and a physical cable break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDynamic Backplane Reference Allocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaximizes rack efficiency by adjusting its memory requirements based on active channels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econsuming between 1 and 16 %AI registry slots for signal inputs and 8 to 40 %I bit allocations to transmit high\/low alarm statuses to the RX3i CPU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eComprehensive Diagnostic Status Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOutfitted with two green faceplate LEDs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe top \"MODULE OK\" LED flashes clear diagnostic patterns during startup self-testing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile the bottom \"User Supply OK\" LED monitors the integrity of the external 24 VDC power source to ensure the analog-side electronics run smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003ePerformance Specifications \u0026amp; Engineering Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Metric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Automation Specification Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIC694ALG223\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson Automation Solutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl System Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePACSystems RX3i Advanced Controller Platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Channel Single-Ended Analog Current Input Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable Signal Spans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA Enhanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog-to-Digital Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull 12-Bit Analog Resolution Scaling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Calibration Increments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 uA per count (4-20 mA) \/ 5 uA per count (0-20 mA \u0026amp; Enhanced)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Hardware Update Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 milliseconds total across all 16 active lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Conversion Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\/- 0.25 percent of full scale at 25 deg C ambient condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Thermal Temperature Drift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+\/- 0.5 percent of full scale over entire specified range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Breakdown Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 VDC continuous between field wiring and logic side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Frequency Cross-Talk Rejection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater than 80 dB from DC to 1 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Power Demand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 mA from 5 VDC backplane bus \/ 65 mA from external 24 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Thermal Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 60 deg C Baseplate Ambient Operating Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003ePACSystems Rack Deployment \u0026amp; Diagnostic FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWhat causes the top faceplate LED to execute a series of slow flashes before turning completely OFF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis specific flash pattern indicates that the IC694ALG223 has failed its internal power-up self-diagnostics or has encountered a critical code execution error during runtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf cycling power to the PACSystems RX3i backplane does not restore a solid green \"MODULE OK\" indication,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit indicates an internal hardware component failure,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the card must be replaced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHow does the IC694ALG223 configuration interact with the RX3i CPU memory tables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe module transfers data dynamically based on your software settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach enabled channel consumes one %AI reference word to transmit analog value counts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdditionally,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif high\/low alarm limits are set,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe module uses up to 40 %I bit references to pass real-time process limits and channel health status directly to the controller rack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCan an external loop power drop be identified through the module’s configuration flags?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module monitors the user-side power supply continuously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the external +24 VDC supply connected to Terminal 18 drops below operational thresholds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe lower \"User Supply OK\" LED turns OFF,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the module transmits a dedicated user-side supply fault status bit back to the RX3i CPU to trigger safe system interlocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eField Engineering \u0026amp; Installation Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTwisted-Pair Shield Grounding and Noise Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTo maintain 12-bit conversion accuracy in high electromagnetic environments,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall field instrumentation must be wired using twisted-pair shielded cables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTerminate the shield drain wires directly into the designated grounding studs on the RX3i terminal block assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the shield grounded at a single point inside the enclosure to eliminate ground loops that can corrupt single-ended analog measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eExternal Loop Power and Terminal Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe analog processing circuitry requires an external +24 VDC power source wired directly to Terminal 18,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith its negative return line landed on the User Common terminal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure this power source is highly stable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a maximum voltage ripple threshold under 10 percent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epreventing external electrical noise from creating signal fluctuations across the active measurement channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRemovable Terminal Assembly Fastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe module features a removable terminal block to allow for pre-wiring and rapid hot-swapping without disconnecting individual field lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen re-seating the terminal assembly onto the plastic card face,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003everify that the alignment hooks match perfectly and tighten the center securement screw to 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 N-m (4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 inch-lbs) to ensure solid connections under continuous low-frequency machinery vibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695407493483,"sku":"IC694ALG223","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/general-electric-ic694alg223-input-module-vttxqyiaq0g_324b7680-5ea1-4b4e-a33d-ecba6beb37f8.jpg?v=1766134942","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/general-electric-ic694alg223-input-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}