IC693APU300 | GE Fanuc High Speed Counter Motion Control

Product Description of IC693APU300

IC693APU300 is a high speed single slot counter belonging to the 90-30 series of PLCs. The module can be used where pulse input rates are greater than the PLCs input capability or where a significant percentage of the PLC’s processing capability is required.

The high-speed counter allows direct processing of rapid pulse signals of up to 1 MHz for industrial applications such as material handling, meter proving and velocity measurement. With the direct processing capability, the high-speed counter can detect inputs, count and respond with outputs without the need of communicating with a CPU. It’s configurable to count either up or down, both up and down or to count the difference existing between two variables. The module can be configured to provide either 1 complex counter, 2 identical and complex counters, or 4 identical and independent simple counters. The module comes with 12 positive source inputs with an input voltage range of either 5 V DV or 10 to 30 V DC. Furthermore, you’ll find 4 positive source outputs, internal module diagnostics, and a removable terminal board used during field wiring. The IC694APU300 module provides two modes of operation when used in an RX3i system: Classic and Enhanced. By default, the module operates in classic mode. However, if you desire to use enhanced features, select ‘Enhanced mode’ using the machine edition configuration tool.

Enhanced features include Support for up to 1 MHz input frequency from external devices and up to 2 MHz internal oscillator at clock input 1, support for both 32-bit counters and Z input events, configurable outputs, rollover detection flag and support for firmware updates over the backplane from the RX3i CPU. IC693APU300 also has a windowing feature that allows a user to define a range of counter accumulator values where the strobe is recognized as a valid input. Should the counter accumulator go outside this range, the strobe input is ignored. Since the module is considered an open type equipment, it should be installed into an enclosure with minimal pollution. For wiring connections, use copper wire with a minimum rating of 90 degrees Celsius. If two wires are allowed, then they should be of the same type. Before wiring, replacing modules, batteries, fuses or any other serviceable component, it’s recommended to TURN OFF the power. This is to avert any mishaps that may occur. Moreover, the product should be mounted in an enclosure certified for use in Zone 2, Group IIC, and rated IP54 minimum. During field wiring, shielded cable must be used for all cables connecting to the IC694APU300 High-speed Counter. The shielded cable should possess a high frequency ground within 6 inches of the IC694APU300 module.

Detail of IC693APU300

The IC693APU300 is a High-Speed Counter (HSC) module that belongs to the Series 90-30 PLC Platform that is formerly produced by GE Fanuc Automation, however, recently acquired by Emerson Automation. This HSC module is specially designed for use in a variety of processes but not limited to Turbine flowmeter, Meter proving, Velocity measurement, Material handling, Motion Control, and Process Control. For metering applications, this HSC module can be used to generate the totalized supplied or received material which can be a reference of billing and payment or simply for monitoring consumption and operation efficiency. For motion control, this module can be used to pair with encoders, accepting high-speed, low-level voltage signals that represent the position or the amount of motion that the load has traveled which can be a reference of control. In Material handling applications, this module can be used for rapid counting of products to implement accurate sorting of materials and goods produced. With process control, the module can be used to measure high-speed Process Variables such as magnetic speed pickups. The IC693APU300 features Twelve (12) Positive logic inputs, operating at 5VDC or 10-30 VDC signal voltages. It also has Four (4) Positive Logic outputs that generate 500 mA at 10-30 VDC or 20 mA at 4.75 to 6 VDC rated output voltages. This high-speed counter module has a maximum count rate of 200 kHz and accepts a signal switching frequency of up to 8 kHz. This module is categorized as an option module therefore, it can be installed to any available I/O slots of Series 90-30 baseplates.

The GE IC693APU300 High-Speed Counter Module is a single-slot counter module from GE Fanuc. It is suitable to use in applications such as Turbine flowmeter, Meter proving, Velocity measurement, Material handling, Motion control, and Process control. The main benefit of this counter module is that it is capable of processing rapid signal pulses that are rated at up to 80 kiloHertz of frequency. This high-speed counter module can sense inputs and outputs as well as count input and output responses without communicating with the CPU. The IC693APU300 High-Speed Counter Module can count both up and down and it can count the difference between 2 changing values. In order to indicate the operating status and configuration parameter’s status, the module has 2 green LEDs on its top face. The IC693APU300 High-Speed Counter Module can be arranged to have 4 identical independent simple counters, 1 complex counter, and 2 identical independent complex counters. Some of the features of this high-speed counter module include counts per time-based register for each counter, a removable terminal board for field wiring, and internal module diagnostics. The power for the module is drawn from the 5 Volts DC rated Bus of the PLC backplane. The IC693APU300 High-Speed Counter Module can be installed in any Series 90-30 baseplate. Never install this module in an enclosure that is only accessible with the use of tools. This module cannot be removed or replaced without shutting down the PLC properly. It can be configured by using the Logicmaster 90-30/20, Hand-Held Programmer, Logic Developer-PLC, or VersaPro software. This module can be used in industrial applications which have pulse input rates that exceed the input capability of the PLC such as meter proving, material handling, velocity measurement, motion control, and turbine flow meter applications.