Features:
- 6 channels in three isolated groups (2 channels per group); 300V group‑to‑group isolation; 1500V block‑to‑block isolation.
- Internal CJC (0‑60°C) user‑adjustable to zero; open wire detection (<5 seconds); overrange/underrange; high/low alarm.
- Operates 0‑60°C; stores -40‑100°C; 5‑95% humidity; 4 lb (1.8 kg) metal housing; 9W power consumption; compatible with Genius I/O bus.
The IC660EBA023 6232BP10820 provides six analog input channels specifically designed for thermocouple sensors. The channels are arranged in three isolated groups of two channels each, with 300V isolation between groups. This means a short circuit or voltage spike on one group will not affect the other groups. Block‑to‑block isolation is rated at 1500V for one minute, protecting the Genius I/O bus and the host controller from field wiring faults. The input range is -25.0 mV to +150 mV, covering the typical output of J, K, T, E, R, S, and B thermocouples. Resolution is less than 4 µV, providing approximately 0.1°C resolution for most thermocouple types.
Thermocouples measure the temperature difference between the measurement junction and the reference junction (cold junction). To obtain the absolute temperature, the cold junction temperature must be known. The IC660EBA023 6232BP10820 includes an internal cold junction compensation (CJC) sensor that measures the terminal block temperature from 0‑60°C. The typical offset is ±2°C, but it is user‑adjustable to zero at any temperature by performing a one‑point calibration. For applications requiring higher accuracy, the block also supports external cold junction measurement using a separate sensor with a scaling factor of 1 mV = 1°C (or 1 µA = 1K).
The IC660EBA023 6232BP10820 is built to survive in harsh industrial environments. Its metal housing (the terminal assembly, IC660TBA023, is included) provides mechanical protection and electromagnetic shielding. The operating temperature range is 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F), allowing installation in unheated control rooms or outdoor cabinets with additional protection. Storage temperature ranges from -40°C to +100°C (-40°F to +212°F), accommodating extreme conditions during transport or plant shutdowns. Humidity tolerance is 5% to 95% non‑condensing, suitable for humid environments such as pulp and paper mills or wastewater treatment plants.
The IC660EBA023 6232BP10820 GE Thermocouple Input Block may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL)by the manufacturer (OEM).
GE IC660EBA023 6232BP10820 Thermocouple Input Block Manuals,
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GE IC660EBA023 6232BP10820 Thermocouple Input Block Specs
General
- Manufacturer GE
- Model IC660EBA023 6232BP10820
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
IC660BBA023,IC660TBA023,IC660EBA103
Important Notice:Other accessories,manuals,cables,calibration data,software,etc.are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.All prices are
shown in USD.
- Process Industries: Monitoring temperatures in chemical reactors, distillation columns, and pharmaceutical vats.
- Power Generation: Tracking exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), bearing temperatures, and cooling system performance.
- Metal & Mining: Controlling heat-treatment furnaces and kilns where precise thermal profiles are mandatory.
- High Channel Isolation: Features three groups of isolated inputs (2 channels per group) with 300V DC group-to-group isolation and 1500V AC isolation to ground, protecting the controller from high-voltage surges.
- Sophisticated Cold Junction Compensation (CJC): Built-in CJC ensures accurate readings across a wide range of ambient temperatures, eliminating the need for external compensation hardware.
- Rapid Maintenance (MTTR): The electronics assembly can be replaced without disturbing the field wiring on the terminal block, significantly reducing downtime during repairs.
- Remote Distributed I/O: Ideal for sprawling plants; the Genius bus supports cable runs up to 7,500 feet (2,275 meters), allowing temperature data to be collected far from the central PLC.
- High-Noise Environments: Used in areas with heavy electromagnetic interference (EMI), such as near high-voltage motor starters, where its isolated architecture prevents signal corruption.
- Safety Interlock Systems: Serving as a reliable input for logic controllers (like the Series 90-70 or PACSystems RX3i) to trigger emergency shutdowns if critical temperature thresholds are exceeded.