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GE Fanuc IC693ALG392 8-Channel Analog Current Output Module

  • Model: IC693ALG392
  • Brand: GE Fanuc
  • Series: Series 90-30
  • Core Function: Converts digital PLC commands into 8 channels of high-accuracy analog voltage or current signals.
  • Product Type: Analog Output Module
  • Key Specs: 8 Channels | 0 to 20 mA / 4 to 20 mA / -10 to +10V | 12-Bit Resolution
  • Condition: New Original / New Surplus
  • Inventory Status: Legacy OEM item requiring strategic stocking; held in buffer stock to ensure continuous plant operation.
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Description

Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Value
Manufacturer GE Fanuc
Part Number IC693ALG392
Series Series 90-30
Module Type Analog Output Module
Output Channels 8 single-ended channels
Output Ranges 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA, -10 to +10 V, 0 to 10 V
Resolution 12-bit binary (1 to 4000 counts for 4–20 mA)
Update Rate 5 ms for all 8 channels
Load Impedance (Current Mode) 0 to 850 ohms at 24 V DC external supply
Load Impedance (Voltage Mode) 2,000 ohms minimum
External Power Requirement 24 V DC (user-supplied for current loops)
Isolation 1,500 V AC optical isolation (field side to backplane)
Backplane Power Consumption 110 mA at 5 V DC, 315 mA at 24 V DC (isolated)

 

Product Introduction & Supply Chain Strategy

The GE Fanuc IC693ALG392 is an 8-channel analog output module engineered for Series 90-30 PLC systems. It converts internal digital words (%AQ registers) into precise current or voltage signals to control proportional valves, variable frequency drives (VFDs), strip-chart recorders, and field actuators.

Procuring this module as New Surplus provides a strategic risk mitigation strategy against sudden End-of-Life (EOL) line stoppages. Securing genuine, unused inventory avoids the high failure rates and drift errors common in second-hand market parts while protecting your capital expenditure.

 

Installation & Configuration Guide

Stage 1: Pre-Installation (Prep & Safety)

  1. Complete Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols on the CPU rack power supply and external 24V DC field supplies.
  2. Put on an anti-static wrist strap linked to a verified earth ground to guard against ESD damage.
  3. Photograph or document the existing 20-pin terminal block wiring, field signal loop connections, and slot positioning on the baseplate.

Stage 2: Removal

  1. Press the release levers on the 20-pin terminal block and pull the wiring harness clear of the module.
  2. Depress the module retention latch located at the bottom of the IC693ALG392.
  3. Tilt the bottom of the module outward and unhook the top notch from the Series 90-30 baseplate rail.

Stage 3: Installation (Clone & Seat)

  1. Align the top rear hook of the IC693ALG392 with the top slot of the target baseplate location.
  2. Rotate the bottom of the card inward until the lower latch snaps firmly into the baseplate.
  3. Reconnect the pre-wired 20-pin terminal connector and tighten the retaining screws to secure the wiring harness.

Stage 4: Power-On & Testing

  1. Verify that external 24V DC power is present across the designated field power terminals on the connector.
  2. Energize the baseplate rack power supply and confirm the module completes its startup diagnostic routine without CPU errors.
  3. Force output channels via Proficy Machine Edition or Logicmaster 90 to 4 mA (1 count) and 20 mA (4000 counts), verifying output signal accuracy with a calibrated multimeter.
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Firmware/Software Versions & Upgrade Notes

  • CPU Compatibility: Operates in any standard I/O slot of a Series 90-30 baseplate controlled by CPU models (CPU311 through CPU374) with firmware version 5.0 or higher.
  • Software Configuration: Output ranges (4–20 mA, 0–20 mA, ±10 V), channel enable states, and default output values on CPU stop are configured through hardware software setup (Proficy Machine Edition or Logicmaster 90) rather than hardware DIP switches.
  • Replacement Precautions: When replacing an IC693ALG392, ensure the software configuration file matches the exact slot location. Replacing an older or lower-density analog card with an ALG392 requires re-allocating %AQ address ranges in the hardware configuration to prevent memory space overlap.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this IC693ALG392 module brand new or pulled from a used system?

This product is a Brand New Surplus unit. It is not used, not pulled from a decommissioned plant, and not refurbished. All modules undergo rigorous quality verification to ensure OEM-level reliability.

Why should our plant purchase New Surplus instead of lower-cost refurbished analog cards?

Analog output modules utilize precision Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) and operational amplifiers that degrade under thermal cycles and continuous operation. Refurbished parts frequently display calibration drift, output ripple, and failing isolation channels. New Surplus guarantees original factory tolerance, full operational life, and zero prior component stress.

What quality testing is performed on this unit before shipping?

Every goes through a complete inspection sequence. This includes verifying serial numbers, checking backplane connector pins, performing insulation continuity checks, and executing live functional power testing on a Series 90-30 rack to confirm signal output accuracy.

Can I hot-swap the while the PLC system is powered on?

No. Series 90-30 baseplates do not support hot-swapping under power. Always disconnect power to the rack before extracting or inserting the card to prevent damage to the backplane communication bus and internal logic components.

Does the module require an external power supply to generate current output signals?

Yes. Current loop outputs require an external user-supplied 24V DC power source wired to the module’s terminal block to drive current loops through field loads up to 850 ohms.

What warranty coverage comes with this New Surplus module?

This module includes a comprehensive 1-year functional warranty. If any operational anomaly or hardware issue arises during normal operation within 12 months, we will instantly ship a replacement from our active buffer inventory.