{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic697alg230f-8ch-10-10v-4-20ma-converter-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC697ALG230F 8Ch -10\/10V 4-20mA Converter Module","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe GE Fanuc \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a365d;\"\u003eIC697ALG230F\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance analog base converter module engineered for the robust Series 90-70 programmable logic controller (PLC) platform. Designed to anchor complex, large-scale data acquisition networks, this module features 8 high-precision onboard input channels capable of reading standard voltage signals from -10 to +10 Volts as well as industrial current loops from 4 to 20 milliamps. Offering an exceptional analog-to-digital conversion resolution of 16 bits, it translates complex field instrumentation signals into highly granular data for central processor evaluation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eCore Technical Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eMassive Input Channel Scalability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eWhile operating as an 8-channel base unit out of the box, the IC697ALG230F serves as the primary master control hub for downstream input expansion. By bridging with compatible extension modules, the system can scale up to an impressive maximum of 120 total input channels per local rack, centralizing expansive field-sensor arrays efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity 16-Bit Resolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThe integration of premium 16-bit analog processing ensures meticulous signal reproduction. This fine resolution enables the module to detect microscopic fluctuations in field pressure, temperature, flow, and level metrics, making it ideal for precision-critical chemical, pharmaceutical, and high-tolerance manufacturing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eFast, Responsive Update Cycles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eWith an ultra-stable update loop operating between 2.4 milliseconds and 2.8 milliseconds, the module executes real-time capture of changing analog statuses. This responsive performance prevents data lag between the physical process layer and the processor's supervisor control loops, enhancing safety and monitoring accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7fafc; border-bottom: 2px solid #cbd5e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748; font-size: 10pt; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748; font-size: 10pt; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; width: 35%;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eGE Fanuc (Series 90-70 PLC Platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eIC697ALG230F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eModule Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eAnalog Input Base Converter Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eOnboard Input Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e8 Channels (Expandable up to 120 total inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eAnalog Output Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e16 bits (High-precision signal translation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eVoltage Input Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e-10 V DC to +10 V DC nominal range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCurrent Input Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e4 to 20 milliamps (mA) field loop tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eSystem Update Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e2.4 ms to 2.8 ms (Fast data cycle capture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eCurrent Signal Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e±0.05% of Full Scale, ±0.1% of active value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eTerminal Interface Layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e40-pin block connector layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePower Draw Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0.8 Amps (4 Watts total) at +5 Volts DC logic bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e4.0 cm x 21.8 cm x 29.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003eComponent Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e0.66 kg (1.45 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eInstallation and Maintenance Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eI\/O Wiring and 40-Pin Terminal Interfacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eField instrumentation cables must be neatly stripped and landed onto the integrated 40-pin terminal blocks. To minimize cross-channel interference and inductive noise injection from adjacent motor lines, ensure all analog paths utilize high-quality shielded twisted-pair cabling with single-point grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eModule Insertion and Backplane Power Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eAlways isolate the PLC rack's primary power supply prior to inserting or slide-locking the IC697ALG230F module into its chassis slot. Engaging the module while the backplane is energized can trigger sudden 0.8 Amp current surges on the +5V logic bus, causing irreparable circuit board damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c5282; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Thermal Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eBecause the base converter dissipates 4 Watts of energy during continuous operation, proper air convection must be maintained within the enclosure. Periodically inspect enclosure ventilation slots to ensure heavy industrial dust and metallic particulates do not blanket the internal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1a365d; font-size: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eQ1: Can the IC697ALG230F simultaneously process both voltage and current analog inputs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eA1: Yes. The base converter module is highly flexible and capable of accepting -10 to +10V voltage inputs as well as 4 to 20 mA current loops, allowing it to interface with a wide range of industrial sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eQ2: How does the maximum channel capacity expansion operate on this unit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eA2: The module features 8 physical channels directly onboard. However, it functions as a base converter architecture, meaning it can be linked to additional expansion hardware to monitor up to 120 total analog inputs per system subset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d3748;\"\u003eQ3: What are the exact power draw specifications required from the Series 90-70 rack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eA3: The IC697ALG230F draws a nominal current of 0.8 Amps directly from the +5 Volt DC backplane power supply bus, translating to a steady thermal power dissipation of 4 Watts during standard operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCommercial Contact Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:sale@etowonauto.com\" style=\"color: #1a365d; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esale@etowonauto.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050831839364,"sku":"IC697ALG230F","price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC697ALG230F.jpg?v=1779376335","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/az\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic697alg230f-8ch-10-10v-4-20ma-converter-module","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}