Sale!

IC200ALG328 GE VersaMax Industrial Analog Output Control Board

Product Model: IC200ALG328
Product Brand: General Electric (GE) / GE Fanuc / Emerson
Product Series: VersaMax Analog I/O Modules
Product Features:
12 single-ended current outputs with precise loop control for field devices.
Selectable current range: 4–20 mA default or 0–20 mA via jumper.
High 13-bit resolution yielding fine signal steps for smooth process modulation.
• Dual LEDs for status and power indication, aiding troubleshooting.

Categories: , , , , Brand:

Description

Product Model: IC200ALG328
Product Brand: General Electric (GE) / GE Fanuc / Emerson
Product Series: VersaMax Analog I/O Modules
Product Features:
12 single-ended current outputs with precise loop control for field devices.
Selectable current range: 4–20 mA default or 0–20 mA via jumper.
High 13-bit resolution yielding fine signal steps for smooth process modulation.
• Dual LEDs for status and power indication, aiding troubleshooting.

IC200CPUE05
IC200ALG328

Technical Specifications

Specification Description
Product Model IC200ALG328
Manufacturer General Electric / GE Fanuc / Emerson
Series VersaMax Analog I/O Modules
Module Type Analog Output (Current)
Channels 12 single-ended
Output Type Current (0–20 mA, 4–20 mA)
Resolution ~13-bit (~2.5 µA resolution)
Update Rate ≤15 ms
External Supply 18–30 V DC
Backplane Power 5 V @ 50 mA max
Isolation 250 VAC continuous; 1500 VAC transient
LEDs FLD PWR, OK
Mounting VersaMax backplane
Channel Crosstalk ≥70 dB typical

Product Role & System Fit

In distributed programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, precise analog output is essential for controlling field events such as valve actuation, proportional drives, and flow regulation. The IC200ALG328 plays that role within the VersaMax architecture, acting as a dedicated analog output module that translates digital logic into real-world current signals.

Unlike discrete digital outputs — which simply switch ON/OFF — current analog boards like the IC200ALG328 deliver continuous signals that can represent setpoints, actuator commands, or control values. This is especially valuable in loops where modulation — not just switching — drives processes: for instance, maintaining a temperature profile in a thermal oven or adjusting pump speed based on feedback loops.

This module is typically mounted on a VersaMax backplane rack alongside CPLD or CPU units. It interfaces with the PLC logic over the backplane bus and with field devices through its analog output terminals, making it a fundamental building block in many medium-to-large automation installations — from process plants to machine controls.