The GE Fanuc IC693TCM302, also cataloged as the IC693TCM302 Temperature Control Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for temperature monitoring and loop control within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC systems.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693TCM302 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc Emerson |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg) |
| Dimensions | Single-slot Series 90-30 module |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 150 mA at 5 VDC (internal backplane) |
| Channels | 8 thermocouple inputs / 8 control outputs |
| Output Voltage Range | 18 to 30 VDC |
| External Power Supply | 18 to 36 VDC (2.5 A inrush) |
| Load Current | 100 mA per output channel |
| Off-State Leakage Current | 0.1 mA maximum |
| Overload Threshold Current | 700 mA typical at 2 ms minimum |
| Max Thermocouple Impedance | 30 Ohms |
| Operating Modes | Automatic mode, Manual mode |
| Status Display | 12 status LEDs for channel state and fault diagnosis |
The IC693TCM302 processes thermocouple sensor inputs and directly drives digital control outputs while executing temperature loop algorithms locally on the module. High-speed data exchange with the central processing unit is maintained over the Series 90-30 backplane bus without burdening main ladder logic execution. Dedicated channel diagnostics continuously evaluate loop continuity to detect open-circuit and reverse-polarity faults, updating status registers across the backplane in real time while maintaining strict firmware flash compatibility across Series 90-30 hardware revisions.
Q: What power source is required to drive the output channels of the IC693TCM302?
A: While internal logic draws 150 mA at 5 VDC from the Series 90-30 backplane, the field control outputs require an external 18 to 36 VDC power supply to provide output driving voltage.
Q: How does the module indicate hardware or sensor connection faults?
A: The front panel includes 12 diagnostic LED indicators that report real-time channel status and fault conditions, including open-circuit thermocouples and reverse-polarity wiring connections.
Q: What is the maximum allowable thermocouple loop impedance for the input channels?
A: Input channels support a maximum thermocouple wiring loop impedance of 30 Ohms to ensure measurement accuracy across the conversion circuitry.
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