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About the IC200CPU001

The IC200CPU001 is Emerson Automation’s VersaMax series of compact controllers, formerly known as the GE Intelligent Platform (GE IP).

It is a DIN-rail or panel-mounted central processing unit (CPU) module capable of handling up to 2048 discrete inputs

2048 discrete outputs and 34 KB of memory that can be allocated to user programs, analogue input and analogue output data, and internal registers.

The CPU is also equipped with 1024 points of discrete internal bits, 256 points of discrete temporary bits and 1280 points of global discrete bits.

The IC200CPU001 has a typical Boolean www.cniacs.com execution speed of 1.8 ms / K. It supports floating-point mathematical calculations and data processing, override functions

and is equipped with a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) with an accuracy of 100 ppm (0.01%) or +/- 9 seconds/day.

for internal timer and counter commands, 23 ppm (.0023%) or +/- 2 sec/day @ 30C; and

100 ppm ((0.01%) or +/- 9 sec/day @ full temperature range for logic scheduling or scheduling-based logic sequences.

The available integrated communication ports for the IC200CPU001 are one (1) RS232 and one (1) RS485 communication interface.

These interfaces support a variety of industrial communication protocols such as SNP slaves, RTU slaves, and serial I/O and can be used to implement distributed I/O architectures,

Human Machine Interface (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other applicable and compatible partner devices.

These CPU modules are configured using CIMPLICITY Machine Edition Logic Developer, VersaPro or Control Programmer.

The IC200CPU001 CPU is a user-configurable CPU manufactured by GE Fanuc with 2 serial ports and 34 KB of configurable memory.

The CPU uses non-volatile memory to store programs. It supports programming in ladder diagrams and instruction lists.

It has 1024 points for discrete internal bits and 256 points for temporary bits.The global discrete bits of the CPU consist of 1280 points.

The Boolean execution speed of the CPU is 1.8 ms/K. The IC200CPU001 CPU supports floating point and overclocking.

The CPU is equipped with built-in RS-232 and RS-485 ports. For internal communication, the CPU uses SNP slave and serial I/O protocols.

The CPU’s memory is battery-backed and it has a real-time clock. The clock adds time stamps to critical time events during operation.

The real-time clock accuracy is 100 ppm over the entire temperature range.

The GE Fanuc Versamax IC200CPU001 CPU can be easily mounted using a DIN rail with power supply.

About the IC200ALG230

The IC200ALG230 is an analogue input module from the Versamax modular I/O and control platform.

It is a compact analogue input module with four (4) individually configurable analogue input channels for voltage or current.

The module supports the interfacing of analogue signals, in particular unipolar 0 to 10VDC and bipolar +/-10 VDC voltage signals, as well as 4-20 mA current signals.

The IC200ALG230 is equipped with www.cniacs.com two (2) status LEDs for local reporting of the module’s operational status.

Specifically, the INT Power LED indicates that internally generated field power is being supplied and the OK LED indicates that backplane power is actively supplied to the module.

The analogue input module has two (2) jumpers for setting the module’s mode of operation, either voltage or current and unipolarity for bipolar data.

The IC200ALG230 has a built-in analogue-to-digital converter with a resolution of 4?A = 8 counts (configured for current operation) and 2.5 mV = 8 counts (for voltage configuration).

The module has a typical response time of 0.4 ms and a filter response of 5.0 ms.

The module’s input data can be configured to hold to a *later state or to go to a defined value if a module error is detected.

The IC200ALG230 can be fitted with an auxiliary I/O terminal for signal wiring.

The terminal part number is IC200TBM001. 002 or 005.

Additionally, the terminal I/O bracket is available with catalogue number IC200CHS001. 002 or 005.

In addition, the terminal I/O bays can be used with compact terminal I/O bays catalogue number IC200CHS001. 002. or 005. catalogue number IC200CHS022. 025. and connector I/O bays part number IC200CHS003.

The GE Fanuc IC200ALG230 module is part of the Versamax product line.

It is an analogue input module compatible with 4 current inputs or 4 voltage inputs.

The IC200ALG230 analogue input module does not require an external power supply because it draws power from the power supply on the Versamax PLC backplane.

It is designed to interface with a Versamax PLC or Programmable Logic Controller system in a commercial or industrial environment.

All 4 of its inputs are single-ended and they are arranged in groups of 1. The IC200ALG230 Analogue Input Module draws 5 mA of backplane current at 125 V output voltage.

By default, its input voltage is +/- 10 volts DC bipolar, but it can be configured to have 0 to 10 volts unipolar.

Configuration of the GE Fanuc Versamax IC200ALG230 Analogue Input Module can be accomplished using 2 jumpers on the carrier terminals.

About the IC200CHS002

The IC200CHS002 is a VersaMax I/O carrier module. The module offers a modular approach because it allows for servicing,

troubleshooting, and replacement of I/O modules without removing existing wiring terminals.

Typically, this carrier module provides installation and field wiring as well as backplane communications for hosted modules.

The module primarily has 36 terminals arranged in two (2) strips labelled A1 through A18 and B1 through B18.

The module is compatible with 32-point I/O modules or high-density I/O devices in the same VersaMax product family.

The module has 4 common/power connections and embeds keying dials that are set to match the designated keying positions of the module hosting the I/O carrier.

The hardware also has carrier mating connectors for quick assembly and connection to the backplane. It also features a module latch hole for locking the hosted IO module into place.

The terminals of the IC200CHS002 are capable of withstanding transient voltages up to 300 VAC.

During normal operation, each terminal is designed for a voltage range of 0-264 VAC and a current rating of 2 amps per terminal and 8 amps per power/common terminal.

Each terminal supports termination of up to 2 wires* with recommended wire sizes from AWG # 14 (average 2.1mm2 cross section)

to AWG #22 (average 0.36mm2 cross section) for single wire connections, AWG #18 (average 0.86mm2 cross section)

Used to connect two (2) wires in a single terminal for terminal shorting.

The GE Fanuc IC200CHS002 carrier is a Versamax series boxed terminal I/O carrier.

Designed for industrial automation applications, Versamax products provide a versatile and flexible I/O structure for local/remote configurations.

There are 3 types of I/O carriers in the Versamax product line, they are Terminal Carriers, Compact Terminal Carriers and Connector I/O Carriers.

The IC200CHS002 carrier has 36 IEC box terminals.The IC200CHS002 carrier provides backplane communications, mounting connections, and field wiring for one I/O module.

The dimensions of the IC200CHS002 carrier are 110.5 x 70 x 139.7 mm.

The terminals on the IC200CHS002 carrier are compatible with solid/stranded copper wire with a cross-sectional area of 0.36 to 2.1 square millimetres, or 86 conductors with a cross-sectional area of 2.0 square millimetres.

Copper wire rated to 194 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended for use with the Versamax IC200CHS002 carrier module.

Recommended terminal torque for the IC200CHS002 bracket is 0.37 to 0.45 pounds per foot.

The IC200CHS002 bracket is supplied with a label that can be inserted into the module’s clear door.

The IC8CHS2 carrier can accommodate current levels of 200 amps per power and ground connection or 002 amps per point.

About the IC200ALG264

The IC200ALG264 is the analogue input module in the VersaMax I/O product family of distributed I/O modules and components.

The IC200ALG264 is a compact, multifunctional input module designed to be mounted in a remote location and transmit I/O data via industrial communication protocols.

The module primarily features fifteen (15) analogue input channels designed to accept 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA input signals.

These input channels are equipped www.cniacs.com with separate analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) circuits with a digital conversion resolution of 15 bits and an analogue resolution of 0.5 µA.

The analogue resolution is 0.5 µA = 1 (4-20 mA range) and 0.625 µA = 1 count (0-20 mA range).

The module has an input accuracy of +/-0.5% (typical) and +/-0.25% of full scale** at an ambient temperature of 0-3 degrees Celsius.

+/-0.5% input accuracy (typical) and +/-0.25% full scale** at 0-3 degrees Celsius ambient temperature, and +/-60% full scale** at 1-0 degrees Celsius ambient temperature.

The IC200ALG264 is capable of detecting error conditions such as internal power loss in both operating modes and open circuit detection when operating in 4-20 mA mode only.

These diagnostic conditions are reported to the CPU for error indication and correctly displayed to the Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

The module’s operating mode or range selection is set by using terminal jumpers. To configure 4-20 mA, the terminal jumpers must be unloaded, which is the default configuration.

Otherwise, install the jumper for 0-20 mA operation.

The IC200ALG264 has a built-in module OK LED status indicator.Tis LED indicates that the module has successfully powered up and downloaded using a valid configuration.

It has a ** backplane current consumption of 100 mA.

The IC200ALG264 module is an analogue input module designed and marketed by GE Fanuc Automation.

This particular module is part of the Versamax family of I/O modules. It provides interfaces for 15 different current inputs, enabling different devices to be connected to the main processor.

The module works perfectly when using the backplane power supply. User transceivers connected to the module require an external power supply.

The GE Fanuc Automation IC200ALG264 analogue input module offers different diagnostic functions that can detect internal power losses used for field circuits.

It can also report open-circuit faults on each of its channels. These diagnostic modes are available when used in 4-channel 20 mA mode.

The GE Fanuc Automation IC200ALG264 analogue input module comes with a set of 15 single-ended channels.

About the IC200MDD846

The GE Fanuc IC200MDD846 Hybrid I/O Module is a GE Fanuc product that is part of the Versamax family.

The module is designed to increase machine flexibility by integrating discrete input and output points into a single module.

For the module to operate efficiently, the IC200CHSxxx carrier base is required.

The IC200MDD846 hybrid module has a set of 8 input points that draw current from the input devices connected to it and send it to the common line.

It also has a set of 8 output points with 8 output points capable of handling 2 Amp** current loads.

The input points of this hybrid module are positive logic type or source line type inputs, while the output points are type A relays which come with silver contacts, fixed coils and moving frames.

Each output point of the IC200MDD846 module is isolated. The module also features LED indicators corresponding to each input and output point.

The LEDs indicate that the device is switched on and off, while the ‘OK’ LED indicates the presence of baseboard power.

The IC200MDD846 Versamax Hybrid Module draws all necessary power from the rack mount backplane.

It is rated to supply 300 mA** and has a nominal input voltage of 120 volts AC.

It also has nominal output voltages of 5 volts DC, 24 volts DC or 125 volts DC and 120 volts AC or 240 volts AC.

The module has a voltage drop of 0.3 volts. A network interface unit or CPU is required to perform device processing.

The Discrete Hybrid Module combines inputs and outputs in a compact module to provide maximum flexibility.

Discrete input modules receive signals from input devices such as sensors, pushbuttons, and switches.

Signals from input devices such as pushbuttons and switches that have two states: on or off, open or closed.

Discrete output modules send control signals to devices that also have two states, such as contactors, indicator lights, and intermediate relays.

Discrete hybrid modules combine inputs and outputs in a compact module, thus providing maximum flexibility.

About the IC200DTX650

GE Fanuc manufactures the IC200DTX650 data panel as part of the GE Versamax series.

The operator interface of this data panel has a **storage capacity** of up to 200 stored messages.

The dimensions of the IC200DTX650 Data Panel are approximately 96 x 96 x 50 mm.

All Versamax series data panels, including the GE Fanuc IC200DTX650 Data Panel

are suitable for a variety of applications such as counters and simple timer applications.

In addition, these data panels are www.cniacs.com compatible with the Record Access Full Text Message display.

The IC200DTX650 Data Panel features an LCD and LED display with backlighting, a numeric keypad for data entry, and eight function keys.

The LCD on this panel can display 4 lines of text with up to 16 characters per line*.

The GE Fanuc IC200DTX650 data panel operates on a rated external power supply, rated at 24 volts DC and 80 milliamps.

To operate, this data panel requires the IC200CBL550 cable or equivalent.

The data panel has an active life cycle status and has an operating temperature range of 0 to 50 degrees Celsius.

It also has a NEMA 4 enclosure rating.

The IC200DTX650 data panel is a perfect match for the Data Designer (IC752DDZ000) software used for configuration purposes.

Typically, the Versamax product line offers universally distributed inputs and outputs covering PC and PLC based architectures.

These data panels are designed for commercial and industrial automation, and Versamax I/O also offers a versatile and flexible input and output architecture for remote and local control applications.

About the IC200ALG620

The IC200ALG620 is a VersaMax analogue input module manufactured by Emerson Automation.

The module is specifically designed for temperature measurement and sensor integration with resistance temperature detector (RTD) modules.

The module is a 4-channel RTD/resistance analogue input module that can be used with a variety of RTD sensors.

including platinum 25. 100. and 1000 ohms; copper 10. 50. and 100 ohms; nickel 100 and 120 ohms; and nickel/iron 604 ohms, and direct input resistance value ranges such as 0-500 ohms and 0-3000 ohms.

The IC200ALG620 supports both 3-wire and 4-wire RTD sensors. Each channel has a dedicated analogue-to-digital (ADC) converter circuit with 16-bit conversion resolution.

The module has a measurement accuracy of +/-25.0% (at 15 degrees Celsius) for resistance measurements and +/-0.15% in RTD (temperature) measurement mode.

Each input channel is capable of detecting open RTDs, input shorts, under-range, over-range, non-volatile memory storage faults, wiring faults and high/low alarms.

These faults and alarm conditions are reported to the host programmable logic controller (PLC) for integration.

The module has an update rate of 60 ms per channel at 210 Hz and 50 ms per channel at 230 Hz.

It is also fitted with an OK LED which indicates backplane power supplied to the module when green is lit and module failure when amber is lit.

The module has a backplane current draw of 0 mA at 125.5 VDC bus output and 3 mA at 125.3 VDC bus output.

The IC200ALG620 module is a 16-bit module manufactured by GE Fanuc. It is an analogue input module designed with 4 channels.

It provides 16-bit resolution. It runs on 5 volts and has an update rate of 210 ms.

It is equipped with LED indicators that help the user to know the different status of the module. It has FLD PWR LED and OK LED.

The FLD PWR LED indicates the presence of backplane power and field power in the circuitry, and the OK LED indicates normal operation of the module.

It lights up in amber when there is a diagnostic error in the module. The LED flashes green when the module is being updated or is in startup mode.

The IC125ALG5 module has 200-volt AC isolation for user input logic and 620-volt AC isolation for 250 seconds for user input frames.

It draws a total of 1500 mA. It can be updated at 60 to 125 Hz, depending on the channel.

The module has a common-mode rejection ratio of 50 dB at 60 to 120 Hz over a 50% span.

Normal mode rejection is 60 dB at similar frequencies.The IC100ALG60 module should not exceed 200 degrees Celsius operating temperature in a clean environment.

The IC620ALG60 module is easy to configure and install. During installation, the module should be properly grounded to avoid electrical damage.