GE IC693APU300 – Series 90-30 High-Speed Counter (HSC) Module

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Product Introduction:

The IC693APU300 is a high-performance, single-slot high-speed counter module manufactured by General Electric (GE Fanuc) for the Series 90-30 PLC system. It is engineered to process rapid pulse signals independently of the PLC CPU, offloading high-frequency counting tasks that would otherwise consume excessive CPU bandwidth or exceed standard input limits. With on-board processing, it directly captures, counts, and triggers outputs based on predefined logic, delivering real-time precision for motion and process control applications.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: General Electric (GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation)
Model: IC693APU300
Series: Series 90-30 PLC System
Module Type: High-Speed Counter (HSC) Module
Input Channels: 12 positive source inputs (sink/source configurable)
Output Channels: 4 positive source outputs
Maximum Input Frequency: 80kHz (external pulse signals)
Counter Configurations: 1 complex counter, 2 complex counters, or 4 simple independent counters
Input Voltage Ranges: 5VDC or 10–30VDC (field-selectable)
Output Voltage Ranges: 4.75–6VDC (TTL) or 10–30VDC (sourcing)
Count Modes: Up, down, up/down quadrature, difference counting
Counter Resolution: 32-bit signed integer
Backplane Power: 5VDC at 150mA maximum
Field Power: 10–30VDC external supply
Isolation: 250VAC continuous (channel-to-backplane)
Dimensions (W×H×D): 110mm × 66.8mm × 50mm
Weight: 0.32kg (0.71lbs)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing)
Certifications: CE, UL, CSA
Mounting: DIN rail or Series 90-30 baseplate

Key Features

Independent High-Speed Processing: Operates autonomously without CPU intervention, reducing PLC load and ensuring sub-millisecond response for fast pulses up to 80kHz.
Flexible Counter Modes: Supports up/down counting, quadrature encoding, and difference counting for position, speed, and flow monitoring.
Multi-Counter Configuration: User-selectable 1, 2, or 4 counter layouts to balance complexity and channel count.
On-Board Logic & Triggers: Configurable output strobes, windowing (valid count range filtering), and rollover detection for automated control sequences.
Diagnostic LEDs: OK (module status), CFG (configuration), and input/output activity indicators for real-time troubleshooting.
Removable Terminal Board: Simplifies field wiring and replacement without reworking connections.
Software Configurable: Set parameters via Hand-Held Programmer, Logicmaster 90-30, VersaPro, or Logic Developer-PLC; no jumpers required.