GE IC752DPH000 Model H DataPanel Operator Interface

Description

The GE IC752DPH000 is typically deployed anywhere a compact, rugged operator interface is needed to sit right on a machine or panel and provide basic yet reliable access to control logic. In real plants, it shows up on small packaging lines, pump skids, HVAC and utility panels, and light process equipment where a full industrial PC or large HMI would be excessive, but simple pushbuttons do not offer enough flexibility. Engineers use the GE IC752DPH000 to let operators start and stop equipment, select recipes, adjust setpoints, and confirm alarms directly at the panel, without walking back to a central control room. It is frequently described as a “Model H DataPanel” and used in industrial automation projects built around GE Fanuc PLCs and PACSystems controllers, especially in brownfield sites keeping legacy hardware alive while still demanding dependable daily operation.​

Because it operates from low-voltage DC and offers a front-mounted bezel, the GE IC752DPH000 integrates easily into control cabinets and machine enclosures. OEMs like it for skid-mounted systems shipped worldwide, as the display can withstand transport, vibration, and moderate electrical noise when properly installed. In typical control systems, this unit functions as a local operator terminal tied to PLCs via serial or fieldbus links, often complementing a higher-level SCADA or HMI system that aggregates data and trends. For maintenance technicians, it provides a straightforward way to check status words, diagnostic bits, and simple menus, making it applicable in control systems where quick, reliable human interaction with programmable controllers is more important than rich graphics.​

Product Introduction & Positioning

The GE IC752DPH000 is a GE Fanuc “Model H DataPanel” operator interface, designed as a compact, panel-mounted HMI terminal for machine-level control and monitoring. It belongs to a mature family of GE operator interfaces intended to work closely with GE Fanuc PLC platforms, delivering a simple, text- or basic-graphic-based interface rather than a full PC-based HMI. In the overall architecture of a control system, it sits between the PLC and the operator: the controller executes logic and I/O handling, while the DataPanel presents key parameters, prompts, and alarms through a rugged front panel.​

Within the GE ecosystem, the GE IC752DPH000 is often paired with Series 90-30, 90-70, or PACSystems controllers as a local access point for machine operation, troubleshooting, and commissioning. It typically connects via serial communications, using configuration tools from GE (for example, WinCfg support is referenced for this model family) to define screens, keys, and data fields. This positions the GE IC752DPH000 as a cost-effective operator interface where engineers need a proven, supported device rather than a custom PC or large touchscreen. For integrators managing mixed fleets of equipment, its role is clear: a standard, known DataPanel that fits the same cutouts and wiring practices across multiple machines.

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Key Technical Features & Functional Benefits

One of the core strengths of the GE IC752DPH000 is its low-voltage DC power input, specified in product listings as around 24 VDC and generally described with a working range roughly from 9–35 VDC at about 600 mA. This makes it easy to run from the same control power supply as PLC I/O and relays, simplifying cabinet design and reducing the number of separate power rails required. In practice, that means fewer failure points and easier troubleshooting when field technicians are tracing power issues in a crowded panel.​

The hardware design of the GE IC752DPH000 focuses on robustness and straightforward integration. It features a front bezel intended for mounting from the front of the panel, giving a clean, sealed appearance once installed, and is described in internal price lists as supporting “all WinCfg functionality,” which indicates full compatibility with GE’s configuration environment for this DataPanel line. A compact, industrial enclosure helps it withstand the mechanical stresses common in OEM equipment shipping and daily operation. For engineers, this translates to confidence that the unit will survive in real plant conditions rather than just in a lab.​

Functionally, the GE IC752DPH000 is designed to act as a human interface layer for PLC variables, registers, and status flags. Screens can be configured to show values, prompts, and simple menus, giving operators quick access to the information they actually need: motor run status, alarm codes, timing values, and setpoints. This direct connection between front-panel keys or soft keys and PLC data reduces the need for external indicators and pushbuttons. Over the life of the system, the DataPanel helps cut wiring complexity while still providing a clear and repeatable way for operators to interact with the control logic.​

Detailed Technical Specifications

Related Modules or Compatible Units

IC752DPH000-BB – Specific variant of the same DataPanel model, often referenced by distributors as the standard orderable sub-model for this unit.​
IC752DFT000 – Another GE Fanuc operator interface from a similar family, used as an industrial control panel display and indicating a comparable role on machine fronts​
IC752CTD450 – More powerful touch display station used where a full color HMI with Windows-based runtime and CIMPLICITY integration is required.
IC752CTD400 – Related display station variant intended for older Windows environments, suitable for plants with established GE CIMPLICITY projects​
GE Series 90-30 PLC modules (e.g., IC693CPUxxx) – Common controllers connected to the GE IC752DPH000 for basic machine and process control.
PACSystems RX7i or RX3i CPUs – Newer GE controllers that can still expose data points to a GE IC752DPH000 where legacy-style operator panels are retained.

Installation Notes & Maintenance Best Practices

When planning installation of the GE IC752DPH000, pay close attention to panel cutout dimensions and panel stiffness so the front bezel seats evenly against the metal without distortion. Because it mounts from the front, ensuring a clean, burr-free opening helps the gasket form a consistent seal and prevents stress on the housing. The 24 VDC supply should be taken from a regulated, filtered control power source, with appropriate fusing or circuit protection sized for roughly 600 mA plus margin. Grounding practices should follow standard control panel guidelines, bonding the panel and providing a low-impedance reference to minimize electrical noise on the communications and signal wiring.​

From a maintenance perspective, the GE IC752DPH000 benefits from periodic checks of supply voltage, terminal tightness, and front-panel cleanliness. Because it is a mature, discontinued product, it is wise to document configuration files and keep backup copies of the panel program produced by the configuration software, so a replacement unit can be commissioned quickly if required. Visual inspection of the front bezel, display, and keys or soft keys should be part of routine panel checks, especially on machines exposed to dust, moisture, or frequent cleaning. Where spare parts are limited due to discontinuation, many users also keep at least one refurbished or remanufactured unit on the shelf to reduce downtime risk.