Features:
- IC600BF843 measures eight 4–20 mA analog channels.
- Each channel converts input data with 12-bit resolution.
- Open-wire and range checks flag abnormal channel signals.
IC600BF843 converts eight process signals in a common 4–20 mA range, or the equivalent 1–5 V range, into 12-bit values for the Series Six controller.
The module can sequence through all eight channels or repeatedly access one channel for faster sampling of a selected signal.
Overrange, underrange, open-wire, and module-status information accompanies the measured data so the CPU can distinguish signal faults from valid readings.
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General Electric IC600BF843 Analog Input Module Manuals, Datasheets, Links
CPU and input-range compatibility
- Controller families: The manual supports Series Six Plus and qualifying Model 60, Model 600, and Model 6000 CPUs.
- Minimum CPU versions: Documented minimum serial numbers apply to the Model 60, 600, and 6000 CPU families.
- Common range: All eight channels on one IC600BF843 use the same configured input range.
- Signal type: The factory model accepts 4–20 mA current signals and the corresponding 1–5 V voltage function.
Analog-input environmental limits
- Operating temperature: The specified range is 0 to 60 °C at the outside of the rack.
- Storage temperature: The manufacturer lists −20 to +80 °C.
- Relative humidity: IC600BF843 is rated for 5 to 95% non-condensing humidity.
- Transient tolerance: Differential or common-mode transients up to 30 V do not damage the inputs.
Channel sampling and status monitoring
- Sequential access: The CPU can read the eight channels in sequence during normal measurement service.
- Repetitive access: One selected channel can be sampled repeatedly when faster updates are required.
- Resolution: Each reading uses 12 binary data bits, corresponding to one part in 4096.
- Status reporting: Channel and module status are returned to the controller with the conversion data.
Analog-signal diagnostics
- Overrange: IC600BF843 reports when a measured value exceeds the configured range.
- Underrange: A below-range condition is distinguished from a normal in-range measurement.
- Open wire: The status data identifies an open input circuit for maintenance action.
- Module status: Controller-visible health information supports separation of module faults from process-signal faults.