PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Overview
The General Electric IC695HSC308 is an eight-channel high-speed counter module for the PACSystems RX3i controller platform. It provides sixteen high-speed inputs and fourteen discrete outputs for demanding industrial counting tasks. Operating count rates reach 1.5 MHz with configurable input filtering. The module handles counting ranges between -2147483648 and +2147483647 with an internal oscillator accuracy of plus or minus 100 ppm.
This module processes inputs and controls discrete outputs directly without requiring continuous CPU intervention. Each counter channel supports up to four setpoints with turn-on and turn-off values. The hardware supports removal and insertion under power along with terminal block detection. System diagnostics display counter, terminal block, and I/O status via integrated front LEDs.
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Weight | 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg) |
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| Product Description | High-speed counter module |
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| Compatibility | PACSystems RX3i |
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| Counter types | Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type Z, and User defined counters |
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| Counters | 8 |
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| Inputs | 16 |
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| Number of Counter Channels | 8 counters |
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| Output Voltage Range | 4.7 to 40 Volts DC |
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| No. of I/Os | 16 inputs and 14 outputs |
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| Outputs | 14 |
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| Power Requirements | 561 milliamps at 3.3 Volts DC, 94 milliamps at 5 Volts DC |
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| High Speed Counter | Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type Z, and User Defined |
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| Compatible applications | Turbine flowmeter, Meter proving, Velocity measurement, Material handling, Motion control, Process control |
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| Maximum Count Rates | 1.5 MHz |
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| Counting Range | -214 7483648 to +2147483547 |
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| Hot insertion/extraction | Supported |
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| I/O Interrupts | Supported |
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| Oscillator Accuracy over Operating Temperature Range | ±100 PPM |
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| Module Fault Reporting | Supported |
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| Oscillator Drift Over Time | ±5 PPM/year maximum |
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| Backplane Current draw | 94mA maximum @ 5V; 561mA maximum @ 3.3V |
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| Input Voltages | 5VDC nominal: 4.7VDC to 5.5VDC; 12 to 24VDC nominal: 10VDC to 26.4VDC |
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| Output Current Rating | 1.5A maximum per channel; 10.5A maximum per module |
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| Output Delay time | Off to On: 125uS @ 1.5A; On to Off: 85uS @ 1.5A |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Features
- Provides eight counter channels with sixteen high-speed inputs and fourteen outputs.
- Accepts pulse frequencies up to 1.5 MHz with configurable input digital filtering.
- Operates across a counting span from -2147483648 to +2147483647.
- Supports counter Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type Z, and user-defined modes.
- Executes autonomous onboard setpoint output control without real-time CPU intervention.
- Offers Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) and terminal block detection.
- Includes status indicator LEDs for module diagnostics, field wiring, and I/O channel states.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Applications
- Turbine flowmetering and high-accuracy meter proving systems.
- Encoder integration and velocity measurement in industrial machinery.
- High-speed material handling and package totalizing operations.
- Direct process control loops requiring low-latency setpoint switching.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Connections / Interfaces
- Compatible with Box-style terminal blocks catalog number IC694TBB032.
- Compatible with Extended Box-style terminal blocks catalog number IC694TBB132.
- Supports Spring-style terminal blocks catalog number IC694TBS032.
- Supports Extended Spring-style terminal blocks catalog number IC694TBS132.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Installation Guidelines
- Mount the module directly into any compatible PACSystems RX3i backplane slot.
- Ensure terminal block connections are seated firmly to enable automatic terminal detection.
- Observe proper polarity across DC output channels to prevent wiring faults.
- Removal and insertion under power may be performed while the RX3i backplane is active.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Configuration Guidelines
- Select counter operating mode among types A through E, Z, or user-defined structures.
- Configure digital input filters to match specific field signal pulse characteristics.
- Map discrete outputs directly to counter setpoints to eliminate controller latency.
- Set hardware interrupt thresholds for immediate CPU event notification when required.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compatibility
- Installs in GE PACSystems RX3i universal backplanes.
- Interfaces with field encoders, turbine flowmeters, and high-frequency digital sensors.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compliance and Certifications
- ATEX
- CE
- UL/CUL 508
- ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 (1604)
COMPATIBILITY
Compatibility & Replacement
COMPATIBLE MODELSInstalls in GE PACSystems RX3i universal backplanes. Interfaces with field encoders, turbine flowmeters, and high-frequency digital sensors.
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PART VERIFICATION
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PRODUCT FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum frequency input supported by the IC695HSC308?
The module supports input signals up to a maximum frequency of 1.5 MHz with configurable input filtering.
Can the IC695HSC308 control outputs without main controller interaction?
Yes. The module processes inputs and updates mapped setpoint outputs directly without requiring CPU intervention.
Which terminal blocks work with the IC695HSC308 module?
It accepts IC694TBB032 box-style, IC694TBB132 extended box-style, IC694TBS032 spring-style, and IC694TBS132 extended spring-style terminal blocks.
What is the counting range of the IC695HSC308?
The counting range spans from -2147483648 to +2147483647 across its counter channels.
