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IC200ALG328D GE VersaMax 12-Channel Analog Output Module

Product Model: IC200ALG328D

Product Brand: GE Fanuc (Emerson Intelligent Platforms)

Product Series: VersaMax Product Features:

  • High-Density 12-Channel Design delivering 13-bit resolution for precise 4-20mA current-sourcing outputs
  • Easy Range Configuration via jumpers for flexible 0-20mA or 4-20mA operation without rewiring
  • Robust Industrial Build with spring-clamp terminals, supporting up to 750mA total load for demanding field devices
  • Seamless VersaMax Integration compatible with CPUs, NIUs, and Profibus/Ethernet networks for scalable automation
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Product Model: IC200ALG328D

Product Brand: GE Fanuc (Emerson Intelligent Platforms)

Product Series: VersaMax Product Features:

  • High-Density 12-Channel Design delivering 13-bit resolution for precise 4-20mA current-sourcing outputs
  • Easy Range Configuration via jumpers for flexible 0-20mA or 4-20mA operation without rewiring
  • Robust Industrial Build with spring-clamp terminals, supporting up to 750mA total load for demanding field devices
  • Seamless VersaMax Integration compatible with CPUs, NIUs, and Profibus/Ethernet networks for scalable automation

I’ve been wiring up PLC panels since the days when GE Fanuc was still figuring out how to pack more punch into smaller footprints—back when analog modules meant bulky enclosures and endless calibration headaches. Fast forward two decades, and the IC200ALG328D reminds me why VersaMax became a staple in tight-budget upgrades. It’s not flashy, but in the trenches of process control, where every channel counts and reliability isn’t optional, this little beast delivers without fanfare. If you’re retrofitting a skid or expanding a remote I/O station, trust me—this module’s the quiet hero that keeps actuators humming and valves dancing to your logic.

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Specification Details
Channels 12 (single-ended, current-sourcing)
Resolution 13-bit (8192 levels)
Output Range 4-20mA default; 0-20mA via jumper
Max Load per Channel 20mA; total 750mA across all channels
Accuracy ±0.3% of span at 25°C
Update Rate 1ms per channel (cyclic)
Isolation 250V working; channel-to-backplane
Power Consumption 300mA @ 5VDC (backplane)
Terminals 36 spring-clamp (14-22 AWG)
Operating Temperature 0–60°C (32–140°F)
Humidity 5–95% non-condensing
Dimensions (HxWxD) 111 x 40 x 75 mm (module only)
Certifications UL, CE, C-Tick; Class I Div 2

Installation & Maintenance Insights

Slipping the IC200ALG328D into your VersaMax rack is about as painless as these things get—I’ve done dozens in under an hour, even with apprentices handling the grunt work. Start by powering down the station and verifying backplane voltage (steady 5VDC, no ripples over 100mV). Slot it into any I/O position post-CPU or NIU; the carrier latches with a satisfying click, no tools required. For wiring, those spring-clamps are a godsend—strip your 14-22 AWG twisted pairs to 8mm, push into the A-side terminals for signals (pins 1-12 for channels, 13-24 commons), and B-side for power if needed. Pro tip: Label channels on-site; I’ve chased crossed loops in dim pump houses more times than I’d like.

Jumper config happens pre-install—locate the three-position block on the board (check the silkscreen), set for 4-20mA (default open) or 0-20mA (shorted), and you’re set. Ground the shield at one end only to dodge noise. Power up, scan in Proficy, and assign %AQ offsets—expect green OK LED steady, no flashing faults. For remote drops via Profibus, the NIU handles addressing; just ensure baud rates match. Maintenance? Annual visual: Dust off vents, torque-check any added ferrules. Diagnostics shine here—%AQ status bits flag shorts or opens per channel, and loop calibrators confirm 4mA at 0% without disassembly. In a dusty aggregate plant, we added conformal coating post-install; extended life by years. Firmware? Rare updates via SD card on newer CPUs, but these hold steady. Keep spares handy—turnaround’s quick, but Murphy loves analog downtime. With these steps, your IC200ALG328D runs like clockwork, week in, week out.