IC693ALG222E single ended and differential input channel module

Description

Product Description
IC693ALG222E is a 16 channel analog voltage input module suitable for the GE Fanuc 90-30 series. This PLC will provide you with 16 single ended or 8 differential input channels. Analog inputs have easy-to-use configuration software suitable for two input ranges: -10 to+10 and 0 to 10 volts. This module converts analog signals into digital signals. IC693ALG222E receives two input signals: unipolar and bipolar. The unipolar signal range is 0 to+10 V, while the bipolar signal range is -10V to+10V. This module can be installed in any I/O slot in the 90-30 programmable control system. A connector block will be installed on the module for connecting to user devices.

The number of channels in IC693ALG222E can be single ended (1 to 16 channels) or differential (1 to 8 channels). The power requirement for this module is 112mA from the 5V bus, and a 41V power supply from the 24V DC power supply is also required to power the converter. Two LED indicators indicate the status of the user’s power supply and the status of the module. These two LEDs are Module OK and Power Supply OK, respectively. The former displays the status of power on, while the latter checks whether the power supply is above the required minimum level. The IC693ALG222E module can be configured using logic master programming software or through handheld programming. If the user chooses to program the module through handheld programming, they can only edit the active channel, not the active scanning channel. This module uses a% AI data table to record analog signals for use by programmable logic controllers.

technical specifications
Number of channels: 1 to 16 single ended or 1 to 8 differential
Input voltage range: 0 to+10V or -10 to+10V
Calibration: Factory calibration: 2.5mV per count or 5mV per count
Update rate: 6 milliseconds (all 16) or 3 milliseconds (all 8)
Input filter response: 41 Hz or 82 Hz
Energy consumption: 112 mA from the+5VDC bus or 41 mA from the+24 VDC bus

Upgrade plan: Smaller industrial processes can be applied to PLC systems, but if the process needs to be expanded or upgraded, more PLC hardware and databases need to be added and maintained separately. This is a time-consuming, laborious process, and prone to errors. DCS systems are easier to upgrade, such as managing user trust from a central hub, making maintenance and upkeep easier.
Integration requirement: For single machine devices, PLC system is the ideal choice. When multiple PLC systems are configured in the factory, there is a requirement for interconnectivity. This is generally difficult to implement as it typically requires the use of communication protocols to map data. Integration is certainly not a problem, but when there is a need for changes, the user’s trouble arises: once a PLC system is changed, it may cause the two PLCs to be unable to communicate normally, which is because the data mapping is affected. For DCS systems, there is no need for mapping at all, and configuration changes are just a simple process; The controller is built-in to the system.

Functional requirements: Some industries and facilities require historical databases, streamlined alarm management, and central control rooms with universal user interfaces. Some require integration of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), advanced control, and asset management. These applications are built into the DCS system, making it easy to add to automation engineering applications without the need for independent servers or increasing integration costs. In this regard, DCS systems are more cost-effective and can improve productivity and reduce risks.

Life cycle investment return rate: The demand for facilities varies by industry. For small-scale process engineering, there is no need for expansion or integration with other process areas, so PLC systems have a good return on investment. DCS systems may have high installation costs, but from a full lifecycle perspective, the increased production and safety benefits brought by DCS systems will offset some of the costs.

Balancing short-term demand with long-term vision is crucial for operational certainty and improving factory operation and maintenance.