Description
Sourcing the GE Fanuc / Emerson VersaMax IC200ALG326. 8-channel, 13-bit analog current output module (4-20 mA / 0-20 mA). Certified units with 1-year warranty.
Product Overview
The GE Fanuc / Emerson VersaMax IC200ALG326 is an 8-channel, 13-bit analog current output module. Operating as a current-sourcing device within the VersaMax I/O family, this module is designed to control actuators, variable speed drives, and control valves. It interfaces directly with VersaMax CPUs or Network Interface Units (NIUs) across a standard backplane carrier, providing reliable signal isolation and independent channel configuration.
Technical Specifications
Ensure exact hardware compliance for your control panel layout by reviewing the parameters below:
| Parameter | Value |
| Model Number | IC200ALG326 |
| Product Line | VersaMax I/O / Series 90-30 compatible |
| Number of Channels | 8 Single-ended (1 group) |
| Output Type | Current Sourcing |
| Default Current Range | 4 to 20 mA |
| Optional Current Range | 0 to 20 mA (configured via jumper) |
| Resolution | 13-bit (0-20 mA: 2.5 µA / 4 counts) |
| Update Rate | 15 ms maximum (per module) |
| External Field Power | 18 to 30 V DC (24 V DC nominal) |
| Backplane Current Draw | 50 mA maximum at +5 V DC |
Operational Realities & Lifecycle Strategy
From a technical reliability perspective, the IC200ALG326 is prone to field issues if external 24 V DC loop power surges occur or if the terminal carrier ground reference drifts. When hot-swapping these units under field conditions, improper alignment on the plastic carrier base can cause transient communication faults on the rest of the rack.
- Stocking Recommendation: Min 1 unit / Max 2 units per physical plant utilizing VersaMax rack systems.
- Buffer Stock Strategy: Keep on-shelf inside original ESD bags with a spare terminal baseplate to avoid field installation delays.
- Not Recommended For: High-speed servo loops or high-frequency applications requiring update rates under 2 ms.
