Description
Product Model: HE693THM886
Product Brand: GE (General Electric / GE Fanuc / Horner Electric)
Product Series: Thermocouple Input I/O Modules
Product Features:
• Eight-channel thermocouple input module for direct temperature measurement integration with PLC systems.
• Broad thermocouple type support (E, J, K, N, T, R, S) for versatile industrial applications.
• High resolution (0.5°C) and strong common-mode noise rejection for reliable readings.
• Compact design with low power consumption and wide environmental tolerance.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | HE693THM886 |
| Brand | GE / GE Fanuc / Horner Electric |
| Product Type | Thermocouple Input Module |
| Channels | 8 |
| Supported Thermocouple Types | E, J, K, N, T, R, S |
| Resolution | Approximately 0.5°C |
| Typical Accuracy | ~±0.5°C (Type J) |
| Common Mode Rejection | >100 dB |
| Input Impedance | >20 MΩ |
| Maximum Safe Overload | –30 V to +35 V |
| Common Mode Range | –12 V to +12 V |
| Module Update Rate | ~45 channels/sec |
| Analog – Digital Conversion | Integrating type |
| Power Consumption | ~100 mA @ 5 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 60 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) |
| Weight | ~0.45 kg |
| Mounting | PLC connector / rack interface |
- HE693THM886
- HE693THM886
Technical Features & Benefits
The HE693THM886 is engineered for both industrial resilience and signal fidelity. Its eight independent thermocouple channels each connect directly to field sensors, offering a resolution of approximately 0.5°C. This level of resolution, coupled with a common-mode noise rejection exceeding 100 decibels, ensures that the module delivers dependable thermal readings even on electrically noisy factory floors.
Internally, the module uses an integrating analog-to-digital conversion scheme that stabilizes readings and suppresses noise, particularly over long cable runs. For applications involving distributed temperature profiling — such as multi-zone ovens or chemical reactors — this conversion approach translates to consistent and repeatable values among channels, a key aspect when multiple points feed into a single control strategy.
Operating requirements are modest: with only about 100 milliamperes of 5 V DC power demand, the HE693THM886 fits easily into standard I/O backplane supply budgets without imposing a heavy load on system power design. Its input impedance above 20 megaohms minimizes loading on thermocouple circuits, preserving sensor precision.
Environmental tolerance is also engineered for factory conditions. The module typically operates reliably from 0 °C to 60 °C with non-condensing humidity between 5 % and 95 %, making it appropriate for many indoor industrial spaces where ambient conditions vary. With a compact and lightweight form factor, the device integrates smoothly into existing automation racks or retrofitted control stations.
One of the practical benefits field engineers often highlight is the HE693THM886’s channel-to-channel isolation and wide thermocouple type support. Engineers can deploy mixed sensor types across a single module — for example, using J-type thermocouples on some channels and K-type on others — then let the PLC configuration software apply appropriate scaling and compensation. This flexibility reduces inventory complexity and enables more adaptive control system design with fewer variant modules on hand.




WhatsApp: +86 16626708626
Email:
Phone: +86 16626708626