GE IC660BBA026 Genius PLC, Analog I/O Module

The GE part number IC660BBA026 is a Genius PLC, Analog I/O Module. It is a component of GE Fanuc’s Genius I/O series, a distributed I/O system designed to work with various GE Fanuc Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Its primary function is to measure and control analog signals in an industrial automation environment. ⚡

Function and Key Features

Analog signals are continuous signals (like voltage or current) that represent a physical quantity such as temperature, pressure, or flow. The IC660BBA026 is designed to handle these signals.

• • Analog I/O: The module has a combination of analog inputs and outputs.
    • Inputs: It receives analog signals from field devices like thermocouples, pressure transmitters, and flow meters.
    • Outputs: It sends analog signals to control devices like variable speed drives, valves, and actuators.
  • Smart Module: Genius I/O modules are considered “smart” because they have an on-board microprocessor. This allows them to perform local diagnostics and report faults to the main PLC without needing to wait for a poll.
  • Distributed Control: The Genius system is designed for distributed control, meaning the I/O modules can be located away from the main PLC, connected via a single communication bus. This reduces the amount of wiring needed and simplifies system design.

Robust Design: Like all GE Fanuc industrial control products, it’s built to withstand the harsh conditions of a factory floor, including electrical noise, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.

Applications

The IC660BBA026 is used in a wide range of industrial applications where precise measurement and control of analog signals are required.

• Process Control: It is used in chemical plants, refineries, and other process industries to control and monitor temperature, pressure, and flow rates.
• Manufacturing: It is used on assembly lines to control things like the speed of a motor, the position of a robotic arm, or the pressure in a hydraulic press.