GE IC9033C2C2 LOG-X ASSEMBLY

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The GE part number IC9033C2C2 refers to a LOG-X Assembly, which is a component of GE’s legacy Directo-Matic control systems. Its primary function is to perform a logical AND operation on a series of input signals. ⚙️

Function and Features

The Directo-Matic control system was one of GE’s early solid-state logic systems, used in industrial applications before the widespread adoption of modern PLCs. The LOG-X assembly is a key part of this system’s logic.

• Logical AND Operation: The “LOG-X” name is a reference to a logical AND gate. An AND gate outputs a true signal only if all of its inputs are true. The assembly receives multiple input signals, and its output is only activated when all of these inputs are active simultaneously.
• Component of a Control System: This assembly is a hardware module that performs a specific logical function. In a control system, this function is critical for interlocking and safety. For example, a motor might be allowed to start only if the “start” button is pressed AND a safety gate is closed AND the lubrication system is running.
• Solid-State Logic: The Directo-Matic systems were an early step away from traditional relay logic. They used solid-state components like transistors and diodes to perform the logic, making them more reliable and faster than their electromechanical predecessors.
• Robust Design: Like other GE industrial control products of its era, it was built to withstand the harsh conditions of a factory floor, including electrical noise, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.

Applications

The IC9033C2C2 is a legacy component primarily found in older industrial plants and facilities that still operate GE’s Directo-Matic systems. It is used in:

• Machine Control: Implementing safety and sequencing interlocks for machine control applications.
• Process Control: Managing logical sequences in process control systems, such as in chemical or paper plants.
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