Description
GE IC694ALG223 PACSystems RX3i Analog Input Module
Product Overview
The GE IC694ALG223 is a high-performance analog input module designed for GE’s PACSystems RX3i programmable automation controllers, serving as a critical component in industrial automation systems across manufacturing, energy, and chemical sectors. As part of the IC694 Series, this module specializes in converting continuous physical signals (such as pressure, temperature, and flow) from field sensors into digital data that the RX3i controller can process, enabling precise real-time monitoring and control.
Featuring 16 single-ended analog input channels, the GE IC694ALG223 supports configurable current ranges: 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA (standard), and 4–20 mA (enhanced), making it compatible with a wide range of industrial sensors. Its 12-bit resolution and ±0.25% full-scale accuracy (at 25°C) ensure precise signal conversion, critical for applications like turbine speed regulation or chemical reactor temperature control. The module’s photoelectric isolation (250 V AC continuous, 1500 V AC for 1 minute) protects the RX3i controller from voltage spikes and electromagnetic interference (EMI), ensuring signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.
In automation systems, the IC694ALG223 integrates seamlessly with the RX3i backplane, communicating via the controller’s proprietary bus to minimize latency. Its compact design (fitting within standard RX3i racks) maximizes space efficiency, while onboard diagnostics alert operators to sensor faults or wiring issues. By combining high channel density, flexibility, and reliability, the GE IC694ALG223 enhances system performance, reduces wiring complexity, and simplifies scalability in industrial settings.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
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Product Model | IC694ALG223 |
Manufacturer | GE |
Product Type | Analog Input Module (PACSystems RX3i) |
Series | IC694 (PACSystems RX3i) |
Input Channels | 16 (single-ended) |
Input Ranges | 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA (standard), 4–20 mA (enhanced) |
Resolution | 12-bit |
Accuracy | ±0.25% of full scale @ 25°C; ±0.5% over operating temperature range |
Update Rate | 6 ms |
Isolation | Photoelectric isolation (250 V AC continuous; 1500 V AC for 1 minute) |
Input Impedance | 250 Ω |
Physical Dimensions | 118 mm (H) × 160 mm (W) × 85 mm (D) |
Weight | 0.45 kg |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
Power Requirements | 20–30 V DC (external); 5 V DC (backplane, 120 mA) |
Certifications | CE, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 142 |
Main Features and Advantages
High measurement accuracy:
The IC694ALG223 delivers ±0.25% full-scale accuracy at 25°C, ensuring precise conversion of sensor signals. This level of precision is critical for applications like chemical reactor temperature control, where even small deviations can affect product quality or safety. Over its operating temperature range (0°C to 60°C), accuracy remains within ±0.5%, maintaining reliability in fluctuating industrial environments.
The IC694ALG223 delivers ±0.25% full-scale accuracy at 25°C, ensuring precise conversion of sensor signals. This level of precision is critical for applications like chemical reactor temperature control, where even small deviations can affect product quality or safety. Over its operating temperature range (0°C to 60°C), accuracy remains within ±0.5%, maintaining reliability in fluctuating industrial environments.
Flexible input configurations:
With support for 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA current ranges, the module adapts to diverse sensors—from pressure transducers in water treatment plants to flow meters in oil pipelines. The enhanced 4–20 mA mode provides additional noise immunity, making it suitable for long cable runs (up to 100 meters) where signal degradation is a risk.
With support for 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA current ranges, the module adapts to diverse sensors—from pressure transducers in water treatment plants to flow meters in oil pipelines. The enhanced 4–20 mA mode provides additional noise immunity, making it suitable for long cable runs (up to 100 meters) where signal degradation is a risk.
Robust isolation protection:
Photoelectric isolation (250 V AC continuous, 1500 V AC for 1 minute) safeguards the RX3i controller from ground loops and voltage spikes, common in facilities with heavy machinery or variable frequency drives. This isolation prevents signal corruption, reducing the risk of erroneous control actions.
Photoelectric isolation (250 V AC continuous, 1500 V AC for 1 minute) safeguards the RX3i controller from ground loops and voltage spikes, common in facilities with heavy machinery or variable frequency drives. This isolation prevents signal corruption, reducing the risk of erroneous control actions.
High channel density:
16 single-ended channels in a compact form factor maximize rack space efficiency, ideal for large-scale systems requiring multiple sensor inputs—such as automotive assembly lines monitoring 16 robotic arm pressure sensors simultaneously. This density reduces the number of modules needed, lowering overall system costs.
16 single-ended channels in a compact form factor maximize rack space efficiency, ideal for large-scale systems requiring multiple sensor inputs—such as automotive assembly lines monitoring 16 robotic arm pressure sensors simultaneously. This density reduces the number of modules needed, lowering overall system costs.
Rapid update rate:
A 6 ms update rate ensures real-time data acquisition, enabling the RX3i controller to respond quickly to dynamic process changes. For example, in power generation, this speed allows immediate adjustments to turbine fuel flow based on incoming pressure readings.
A 6 ms update rate ensures real-time data acquisition, enabling the RX3i controller to respond quickly to dynamic process changes. For example, in power generation, this speed allows immediate adjustments to turbine fuel flow based on incoming pressure readings.
Seamless PACSystems integration:
Designed exclusively for the PACSystems RX3i platform, the IC694ALG223 plugs directly into the RX3i backplane, eliminating the need for external adapters. It works with GE’s Proficy Machine Edition software for configuration, calibration, and diagnostics, simplifying setup and reducing commissioning time.
Designed exclusively for the PACSystems RX3i platform, the IC694ALG223 plugs directly into the RX3i backplane, eliminating the need for external adapters. It works with GE’s Proficy Machine Edition software for configuration, calibration, and diagnostics, simplifying setup and reducing commissioning time.

Application Areas
The GE IC694ALG223 excels in industries requiring precise analog signal monitoring and control:
- Energy Sector:
Monitors steam pressure in thermal power plants, generator winding temperatures, and fuel flow rates in gas turbines. Its accuracy ensures efficient energy conversion and compliance with grid stability standards. - Chemical Processing:
Measures reactor vessel pressure, chemical concentration, and jacket temperature in batch processing. The module’s isolation protects against corrosive environment-induced electrical noise, ensuring consistent product quality. - Manufacturing:
Integrates with robotic systems to monitor hydraulic pressure, motor torque, and conveyor belt tension in automotive and electronics production lines. Rapid update rates enable immediate adjustments to prevent equipment wear. - Water and Wastewater:
Tracks flow rates in pipelines, pH levels in treatment tanks, and pump discharge pressure. The 4–20 mA range compatibility works seamlessly with submersible sensors in harsh, wet environments.
Specific applications include monitoring boiler feedwater flow in power plants, regulating reactor temperature in pharmaceutical production, and controlling paint viscosity in automotive finishing lines.
Related Products
- GE IC694ALG392 (PACSystems RX3i Analog Input Module):
A 16-channel differential input variant, offering higher noise immunity than the IC694ALG223 for environments with extreme electrical interference (e.g., steel mills). - GE IC694CPU313 (PACSystems RX3i Controller):
The central processing unit that processes data from the IC694ALG223, executing control logic for industrial processes. - GE IC694AOG130 (PACSystems RX3i Analog Output Module):
Complements the IC694ALG223 by converting digital controller signals into analog outputs, driving valves or variable-speed drives in closed-loop systems. - GE IC694BEM331 (PACSystems RX3i Ethernet Interface):
Enables remote monitoring of IC694ALG223 data via Ethernet/IP, integrating with SCADA systems for centralized plant management. - GE IC694PSA040 (PACSystems RX3i Power Supply):
Provides regulated 5 V DC and 24 V DC power to the IC694ALG223 and other RX3i modules, ensuring stable operation in fluctuating mains environments. - GE IC694MDL740 (PACSystems RX3i Digital Output Module):
Works alongside the IC694ALG223 to actuate alarms or shutdown systems when analog readings exceed threshold limits (e.g., high pressure in a chemical tank).
Installation and Maintenance
Pre-installation preparations:
Ensure the PACSystems RX3i rack is securely mounted, grounded, and ventilated (ambient temperature 0°C to 60°C). Verify compatibility with the RX3i controller firmware using Proficy Machine Edition. Insert the IC694ALG223 into an empty slot, securing it with the front panel screw to prevent vibration-induced disconnections. Connect field sensors to the terminal block using shielded twisted-pair cables, routing them away from high-voltage lines to minimize EMI. Configure input ranges and filtering via Proficy software, calibrating with a precision current source for optimal accuracy.
Ensure the PACSystems RX3i rack is securely mounted, grounded, and ventilated (ambient temperature 0°C to 60°C). Verify compatibility with the RX3i controller firmware using Proficy Machine Edition. Insert the IC694ALG223 into an empty slot, securing it with the front panel screw to prevent vibration-induced disconnections. Connect field sensors to the terminal block using shielded twisted-pair cables, routing them away from high-voltage lines to minimize EMI. Configure input ranges and filtering via Proficy software, calibrating with a precision current source for optimal accuracy.
Maintenance suggestions:
Perform quarterly visual inspections to check for loose terminal connections or damaged cables. Calibrate the IC694ALG223 annually using a certified current calibrator to maintain ±0.25% accuracy—critical for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals. Clean dust from the module’s vents biannually with compressed air, especially in dusty environments like cement plants. Monitor Proficy diagnostics for sensor faults (e.g., open loops), addressing issues promptly to avoid process disruptions. Store spare IC694ALG223 modules in anti-static packaging at 10–30°C with <60% humidity, testing them yearly to confirm functionality.
Perform quarterly visual inspections to check for loose terminal connections or damaged cables. Calibrate the IC694ALG223 annually using a certified current calibrator to maintain ±0.25% accuracy—critical for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals. Clean dust from the module’s vents biannually with compressed air, especially in dusty environments like cement plants. Monitor Proficy diagnostics for sensor faults (e.g., open loops), addressing issues promptly to avoid process disruptions. Store spare IC694ALG223 modules in anti-static packaging at 10–30°C with <60% humidity, testing them yearly to confirm functionality.

Product Guarantee
Our company offers a one-year quality warranty service for the IC694ALG223, covering hardware malfunctions not caused by human factors. During the warranty period, if the product shows abnormal performance or functional failure, we will provide replacement services. In addition, for discontinued models or urgent demands, relying on our global supply chain network, we can quickly respond to customers’ procurement needs for scarce spare parts, and provide reliable services to support the continuous and stable operation of industrial systems.
As a leading enterprise in the industrial control industry established in 2007, with 17 years of experience, we are an import and export trade distribution company specializing in major brands of industrial control parts. We stock many unpopular and discontinued models, including the IC694ALG223, and our supply channel advantages ensure a large number of in-stock items to meet customers’ urgent spare part needs. Our main business covers distribution and trade of PLC modules, DCS cards, ESD system cards, and more, with a focus on reliable service and timely delivery.
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