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IC694ALG392-BB GE FANUC RX3i Analog Output Module

Product Model: IC694ALG392-BB
Product Brand: GE (Fanuc / Emerson)
Product Series: RX3i PACSystems

Product Features:
• Eight configurable single-ended analog output channels with both current and voltage support
• High-resolution conversion for precise signal generation (15–16 bit)
• Fast 8 millisecond update rate across all channels
• Designed for versatile integration with RX3i PLC systems and demanding control loops

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Description

Product Model: IC694ALG392-BB
Product Brand: GE (Fanuc / Emerson)
Product Series: RX3i PACSystems

Product Features:
• Eight configurable single-ended analog output channels with both current and voltage support
• High-resolution conversion for precise signal generation (15–16 bit)
• Fast 8 millisecond update rate across all channels
• Designed for versatile integration with RX3i PLC systems and demanding control loops

Technical Specifications Table

Specification Detail
Model IC694ALG392-BB
Series GE RX3i PACSystems
Module Type Analog Output Module
Output Channels 1 to 8 selectable single-ended
Output Ranges 0–10 V, –10 to +10 V; 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA
Resolution 15–16 bit (range dependent)
Update Rate ~8 milliseconds (all channels)
Power Requirements 110 mA @ +5 VDC (backplane); 315 mA @ +24 VDC (user supply)
External Supply 20–30 V DC
Isolation 250 VAC continuous; 1500 VAC 1 min
Diagnostics Open-wire fault reporting
Mounting PACSystems RX3i backplane slot
Integration Configurable via PAC Machine Edition
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Product Role & System Fit

The IC694ALG392-BB from GE (Fanuc / Emerson) is a high-density analog output module engineered to serve as a precision interface between programmable controllers and field actuators in complex automation systems. Within a distributed control or programmable automation setup, this output module converts digital process values into analog voltage or current signals that drive control elements such as proportional valves, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), dampers, and other analog-driven devices. The module sits in any available I/O slot of a PACSystems RX3i rack and communicates directly with the PLC’s CPU or higher-level controller to ensure seamless signal flow from logic to real world outputs.

With eight single-ended output channels, the IC694ALG392-BB offers substantial flexibility. Each channel can be configured individually for either current (0–20 mA or 4–20 mA) or voltage (0–10 V unipolar or –10 to +10 V bipolar) output ranges, enabling a single module to serve a variety of control needs in one footprint. A typical application would involve routing calibrated analog outputs from a PID control loop in the PLC to field devices that require proportional command signals. This modular role is especially important in hybrid control strategies that combine digital logic with analog regulation — for example, temperature control loops in process plants or speed modulation commands in material handling systems.

Because it is part of the RX3i PACSystems platform, the IC694ALG392-BB integrates cleanly with other GE modules and third-party network interfaces. A processor such as an RX3i CPU reads process data, computes the necessary control outputs, and updates each channel of the module in a tightly synchronized 8 millisecond cycle. This low latency is critical in applications where dynamic responses matter — such as fine-tuning servo valves in hydraulic presses or maintaining quality-critical variables like temperature and pressure within tight bands.

From an architectural perspective, the IC694ALG392-BB functions as a backbone analog output node that simplifies both hardware and software complexity. Rather than using separate current and voltage cards or relying on external converters, automation engineers can configure output modes via system software tools. This reduces cabinet space usage and inventory overhead, offering a compact but powerful solution in mid-to-large scale industrial controls.