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GE Fanuc IC670ALG620 Field Control I/O

Configured for Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) acquisition in Field Control I/O systems, the GE Fanuc IC670ALG620 (IC670ALG620 Analog Input Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. This hardware component interfaces four independent RTD sensors to a central controller, eliminating external signal transmitters. The unit supports 3-wire and 4-wire configurations and executes automatic lead resistance compensation across all channels. Operating with a 15-bit plus sign resolution, the device transmits diagnostic data to the Bus Interface Unit (BIU) during open sensor, short circuit, and out-of-range anomalies.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model IC670ALG620
Brand GE Fanuc
Origin USA
Weight 0.45 kg
Dimensions Standard Field Control footprint
Operating Temp 0 to 60 deg C
Power Consumption 190 mA maximum from BIU
Number of Channels 4 independent channels
Supported RTD Types Platinum, Nickel, Copper
Digital Resolution 15 bits plus sign
Conversion Time 210 ms at 60 Hz / 230 ms at 50 Hz
Isolation 1500 VAC (1 minute), 250 VAC (Continuous)
Normal Mode Rejection 60 dB at 50/60 Hz
Common Mode Rejection 120 dB at 50/60 Hz
Maximum Lead Resistance 5 ohms per lead

Industrial Control Backplane and Network Integration

The hardware utilizes high-velocity backplane bus communication to transfer process variables and diagnostic bits to the head-end Bus Interface Unit. The determinism of the industrial network relies on the fixed conversion timings of the internal analog-to-digital matrix, executing at 210 ms on 60 Hz networks and 230 ms on 50 Hz networks. Scaling of the multi-channel I/O density occurs directly via the modular backplane structure. Digital filtering routines achieve a common mode rejection factor of 120 dB, suppressing industrial electromagnetic interference and preventing firmware execution calculation errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum distance or line resistance allowed for the sensor connections?

A: The hardware supports a maximum lead resistance of 5 ohms per wire. Exceeding this limit degrades the accuracy of the internal compensation circuit.

Q: How does the module handle a completely severed sensor wire?

A: The hardware triggers an open circuit diagnostic bit. The module immediately updates the status register and transmits a fault signal to the Bus Interface Unit.

Q: Can 3-wire and 4-wire RTD sensors be mixed on the same module?

A: Yes, the four input channels operate independently. Terminal block wiring configurations determine the compensation loop structure for each channel.

Field Installation Guidelines

  • Mount the module vertically on the standard Field Control I/O chassis to ensure optimal natural convection cooling.
  • Terminate all sensor shields at the designated chassis ground bar. Maintain a single-point grounding topology to eliminate ground loops.
  • Route low-voltage analog RTD wiring through dedicated conduits separate from high-voltage AC power distribution lines.
  • Verify that the terminal block screws are torqued to factory specifications before powering the backplane bus.

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