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GE IC693ALG221F GE Intelligent Platforms 4-Channel Analog Input Card

Product Model: GE IC693ALG221F
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms
Product Series: GE Series 90-30 PLC Analog I/O Modules

Product Features:
• Four precision analog current input channels for real-world measurements
• Supports both 4-20 mA and 0-20 mA industrial signal ranges
• High isolation (1500 V) between field and logic for noise immunity
• Fast update rate and 12-bit conversion for responsive data acquisition

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Description

Product Model: GE IC693ALG221F
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms
Product Series: GE Series 90-30 PLC Analog I/O Modules

Product Features:
• Four precision analog current input channels for real-world measurements
• Supports both 4-20 mA and 0-20 mA industrial signal ranges
• High isolation (1500 V) between field and logic for noise immunity
• Fast update rate and 12-bit conversion for responsive data acquisition

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Model GE IC693ALG221F
Brand GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms
Product Family Series 90-30 Analog I/O
Module Type 4-Channel Analog Current Input
Current Input Ranges 4-20 mA (default), jumper-selectable 0-20 mA
Resolution 12-bit conversion
Update Rate ~2 ms for all channels
Input Impedance ~250 Ω
Input Filter Response ~325 Hz
Isolation 1500 V RMS field-to-logic
Accuracy ±0.1 % full scale + 0.1 % reading
Operating Voltage Backplane +5 VDC; isolated +24 V supply
Indicators Status LEDs (power/operation)
Mounting Series 90-30 PLC rack slot
Lifecycle Status Mature/legacy part
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Product Role & System Fit

In industrial PLC architectures, analog data links the physical process to the control logic. The GE IC693ALG221F plays this role for current-based analog sensors by accurately capturing real-world signals and translating them into digital values the PLC can process. Designed for the GE Series 90-30 family of programmable logic controllers, this module serves as a crucial input channel extension that expands a system’s ability to monitor continuous process variables.

Each of its four channels accepts standard process current signals — 4-20 mA (default) and jumper-selectable 0-20 mA ranges — and uses an onboard 12-bit analog-to-digital converter to turn these into precise digital data. This data feeds into ladder logic, function blocks, or PID loops running in the PLC CPU, enabling fine-grained control over processes like flow control, temperature regulation, or level feedback.

The backplane design aligns with the Series 90-30 architecture: the module plugs into a compatible rack slot and shares bus power and communications with the CPU and other I/O cards. With proper wiring and configuration, the GE IC693ALG221F becomes an indispensable part of the PLC’s I/O matrix, letting systems scale both in channel count and measurement complexity without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Because it’s part of a mature, decades-proven PLC platform still widely found in running plants worldwide, the GE IC693ALG221F integrates with common automation software used by engineers for maintenance and upgrades. While GE Fanuc’s original support tools are legacy, many third-party automation toolchains still support signal mapping, diagnostics, and historical trend logging tied to these analog inputs.