GE IC670ALG620 Field Control RTD Input Module

The GE IC670ALG620 Field Control RTD Input Module is designed to connect RTD temperature sensors to the GE Field Control system. It enables precise monitoring and control in industrial automation applications. The module supports four 3-wire or 4-wire RTDs, allowing for flexibility in temperature measurement setups. Configuration is straightforward, utilizing a handheld device connected to the main Bus Interface Unit (BIU), which acts as the central processing unit for distributed control.

Key Features of the GE IC670ALG620 RTD Input Module

• Multi-Channel Support: Handles up to four 3-wire and/or 4-wire RTDs.
• Fast Scan Time: The scan time is 210 ms at 60 Hz and 230 ms at 50 Hz, ensuring quick data processing.
• Comprehensive Fault Detection: Monitors open RTD, input shorts, underrange, overrange, and high/low alarms.
• Excellent Noise Rejection: Provides 60 dB rejection at 50/60 Hz, ensuring stable performance in noisy environments.
• Precise Temperature Sensitivity: Offers accuracy of ±0.004% of reading or ±1.5mV per °C (referred to input) within the 0 to 60°C range.
• Low Lead Resistance: Maximum lead resistance of 5 ohms per lead, ensuring reliable measurements over long cable distances.

Technical Specifications

Product Description

The GE IC670ALG620 is a versatile and efficient RTD input module designed for the GE Field Control system. It supports up to four RTDs, providing flexibility in industrial applications. This module integrates seamlessly into the Field Control system, allowing you to monitor and control temperature with high precision.

With a scan time of 210 ms at 60 Hz and 230 ms at 50 Hz, the IC670ALG620 ensures rapid data acquisition, essential for real-time control. Furthermore, it features a fault detection system, including alarms for open RTD connections, input shorts, and both underrange and overrange conditions. These safeguards help to maintain system integrity and avoid failures.

The GE IC670ALG620 also excels in noise rejection, with 60 dB of attenuation at 50/60 Hz, ensuring reliable performance in electrically noisy environments. Its temperature sensitivity of ±0.004% guarantees accurate readings across a wide temperature range, and it supports long-distance measurement with a maximum lead resistance of 5 ohms per lead.

Applications

The GE IC670ALG620 module is ideal for industrial control systems requiring accurate and reliable RTD input. It finds applications in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and process control. This module enables precise temperature monitoring, making it essential for temperature-sensitive operations like chemical processing and HVAC control.