{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic697alg230f-base-converter-module-10vdc-4-20ma","title":"GE Fanuc IC697ALG230F Base Converter Module 10VDC 4-20mA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE Fanuc IC697ALG230F serves as the high-precision base converter module for the Series 90-70 PLC ecosystem. This module anchors the analog subsystem, converting raw voltage (±10 VDC) and current (4–20 mA) signals from field transmitters into digital data for the CPU. It features eight differential input channels, providing superior noise rejection for critical measurements in power generation, chemical processing, and water treatment. As a base converter, the IC697ALG230F manages signal processing for itself and controls additional expander modules, making it the primary interface for large-scale analog data acquisition in complex VME-based architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\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 Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIC697ALG230F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Differential Analog Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoltage: ±10 VDC; Current: 4–20 mA (Default)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-bit to 16-bit depending on configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.01% of full scale; ±0.02% of value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.05% of full scale; ±0.1% of value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4 ms to 2.8 ms (system dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;10 k$\\Omega$ (Voltage inputs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalvanic isolation between channels and system backplane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 Amps (4 watts) @ +5 Volts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–20°C to +70°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle slot in Series 90-70 VME rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Precision Differential Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe IC697ALG230F utilizes differential wiring for all 8 channels. This configuration effectively cancels out common-mode noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring that the PLC receives accurate data even when sensor cables run near high-voltage motor leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive System Expandability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module acts as the \"master\" for the analog subsystem. By interfacing with IC697ALG440 (voltage) or IC697ALG441 (current) expander modules, the system scales up to 120 analog inputs. This architecture allows facilities to expand their monitoring capabilities without consuming valuable CPU slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Signal Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module delivers update rates as fast as 2.4 ms. This low-latency performance enables the PLC to execute real-time control loops for dynamic process variables such as turbine steam pressure or high-speed flow regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Thermal Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith an operating temperature range extending up to +70°C, the IC697ALG230F survives in unconditioned industrial cabinets where standard commercial electronics fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Fault Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module continuously monitors for overrange, underrange, and open-wire conditions. It identifies broken 4–20 mA loops instantly, allowing the safety logic to trigger an orderly shutdown or alert maintenance personnel before process deviations occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix voltage and current signals on the same IC697ALG230F?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can configure individual channels for either ±10VDC or 4-20mA loops through the software configuration, providing maximum flexibility for diverse sensor arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require a separate power supply for the current loops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module draws its logic power (0.8A) from the PLC backplane. However, field-side current loops typically require an external 24VDC user supply to power the transmitters, depending on your wiring configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the IC697ALG230F handle extremely high-resolution requirements?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the base ADC provides 12-bit resolution, the module utilizes oversampling and filtering techniques to provide effective resolution up to 16 bits, significantly reducing signal noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product \"Brand New\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee that this IC697ALG230F is 100% Brand New and Original GE Fanuc\/Emerson equipment. 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