GE IC600KD514 Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) with pushbuttons and indicators

Description

Factory floors and process plants demand clear, immediate visibility into machine states, alarms, and production data to keep shifts running without guesswork. The GE IC600KD514 delivers that as a rugged operator interface in industrial automation setups like metal forming presses, packaging lines, and wastewater lift stations, where operators need pushbutton control and status lamps to sequence batches, acknowledge faults, or override safeties during peak demand. It addresses downtime drivers such as misreads from cluttered panels or delayed responses to sensor trips, integrating directly with Series Six PLCs for real-time feedback on conveyor jams, temperature drifts, or fill levels.​

Maintenance teams specify the GE IC600KD514 for control systems in environments with dust, oil mist, and vibration, like automotive paint shops or food extruders, ensuring tactile inputs stay reliable when touchscreens falter. Applicable in control systems tied to discrete I/O and analog loops, it supports operator interventions that prevent scrap or spills, from manual jogs on winders to reset sequences on fillers. Retrofit projects on legacy GE Fanuc racks often feature this module, bridging old logic to modern SCADA without full HMI overhauls​

In utility substations or mining conveyors, the GE IC600KD514 handles push-to-start logic for pumps and breakers, with legend plates customized for site-specific modes like local/remote or auto/manual. Its panel-mount design thrives amid electrical noise from VFDs and welders, providing illuminated feedback that cuts human error in low-light shift changes. Operators value how it fits industrial automation workflows, linking hand-off-auto selectors to PLC diagnostics for faster troubleshooting and compliance logging.​

Product Introduction & Positioning

The GE IC600KD514 is an operator interface terminal (OIT) from GE Fanuc’s IC600 Series Six family, serving as a hardwired HMI with pushbuttons, selector switches, and LED indicators for direct machine and process interaction. It mounts into control consoles, connecting via discrete wiring to PLC inputs/outputs for status display and command issuance within the rack-based automation architecture.​

Positioned at the human-machine boundary, the GE IC600KD514 translates PLC bit states into visual cues and operator actions, fitting between field devices and central logic solvers in multi-rack enclosures. This setup supports fault-secure operation, where switch debounce and lamp test functions prevent contact bounce or false reads in high-cycle environments.​

Integrators favor the GE IC600KD514 for its plug-and-play alignment with IC600 CPUs and power supplies, offering customizable overlays that adapt to OEM panels without software dependencies. In control systems blending legacy discrete control with emerging networks, it provides the tactile reliability that keeps critical sequences operator-driven amid digital transitions.

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Key Technical Features & Functional Benefits

The GE IC600KD514 ensures responsive operator interaction through momentary and maintained switches rated for thousands of cycles, with debounce logic that filters noise for clean PLC signals. Bright LEDs confirm states instantly, even in daylight, supporting modes like acknowledge/reset that speed alarm clearance without ladder delays​

Hardware ruggedness suits the GE IC600KD514 for front-panel exposure, with sealed membrane switches against contaminants and NEMA-rated bezels for washdown areas. Weight around 18 pounds reflects sturdy aluminum construction, while standard cutouts match existing enclosures for seamless upgrades​

Compatibility spans IC600 I/O modules and remote drops, with the GE IC600KD514 wiring directly to discrete points for standalone or networked use. It integrates with Genius bus for status polling, enabling legend updates tied to recipe changes or seasonal ops​

Longevity stems from overrated contacts and thermal-stable lamps, letting the GE IC600KD514 endure 24/7 duty with minimal bulb swaps. Self-test buttons verify functionality onsite, tying into PLC health routines for proactive panel checks.​

Detailed Technical Specifications

Related Modules or Compatible Units

IC600CP624 – Power supply module providing 24VDC rails essential for IC600KD514 lamp and switch operation in Series Six racks.​

IC600LX605 – CPU module that processes IC600KD514 inputs for ladder logic execution and status mapping.​

IC600CB537 – Exciter control sharing IC600 architecture, with IC600KD514 for local operator overrides on generators​

IC600CP620 – Alternative power supply compatible with IC600KD514-equipped panels for legacy voltage needs.​

IC600LX624 – Memory expansion pairing with IC600KD514 for extended program storage in operator-heavy apps.​

IC693MDL730 – Output module driving IC600KD514 lamps from PLC discrete signals.​

Installation Notes & Maintenance Best Practices

Cutout and gasket the GE IC600KD514 per template for flush mounting, routing discrete wires through shielded conduit to minimize EMI pickup from adjacent drives. Torque switch terminals consistently and label back-of-panel harnesses matching PLC point lists, verifying debounce timing aligns with scan rates during dry runs. Ground frame solidly to rack chassis, and position away from heat sources to preserve LED life.​

Keep the GE IC600KD514 clean with mild wipes on overlays, inspecting switch feel and lamp brightness quarterly against baseline photos. Cycle test all functions under PLC simulation to catch sticky contacts early, logging cycles via maintenance software. Overlay swaps for recipe changes require downtime coordination, with spares shelved nearby for sub-30-minute panel recovery