IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
GFK-1522L
Nov 2019
PACSystemsTM VersaMax
16BIT, 8 ISOLATED INPUT ANALOG INPUT MODULE
(IC200ALG240)
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Product Description
Analog Input Module IC200ALG240 is an intelligent module that accepts input signals from up to eight analog devices
and provides input data with 16 bits of resolution.
FLD
PWR OK
ANALOG INPUT 16BIT
VOLT/CURR ISO 8CH
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In current mode, a separate power supply may be required for isolated inputs. Module features include:
• Eight isolated 4-20mA current input channels
• Sixteen-bit converter resolution
• Open wire detection
• High-accuracy factory calibration
The following additional features are software-configurable:
• Per-channel selection of 4-20mA current or +/–10V voltage inputs
• Selectable input filter to reject normal mode AC pickup noise
• Selection of default/hold last state operation
• Per-channel selection of default values
• Per-channel selection of under-range and over-range diagnostics levels
• Per-channel selection of alarm levels
• Per-channel scaling
Host Interface
The module provides eight words of analog input data.
Diagnostics
The module reports over/under range, open wire, loss of field power supply, and high/low alarm diagnostics.
LED Indicators
The green FLD PWR LED indicates the presence of both backplane power and field power for the analog field-side
circuits. The absence of either backplane or field power turns off the FLD PWR LED.
The OK LED indicates module status:
• On green indicates normal operation
• Flashing green indicates boot mode or update
• Flashing amber indicates self-diagnostic error
• Off indicates no 3.3V backplane power
Preinstallation Check
Carefully inspect all shipping containers for damage. If any equipment is damaged, notify the delivery service
immediately. Save the damaged shipping container for inspection by the delivery service. After unpacking the
equipment, record all serial numbers. Save the shipping containers and packing material in case it is necessary to
transport or ship any part of the system.
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Module Characteristics
Channels Eight inputs
Module ID FFFF9802
Isolation:
User input to logic (optical) and to 250VAC continuous; 1500VAC for 1 minute
frame ground,
Group to Group Not applicable
Channel to channel 250VAC continuous; 1500VAC for 1 minute
LED indicators FLD PWR LED indicates the presence of both logic power and user power. OK LED
indicates module status.
Backplane current consumption 5V output: 15mA maximum.
3.3V output: 120mA maximum
External power supply:
Range +19.5 to +30VDC including ripple
Current consumption 100mA maximum plus load currents
Thermal derating None
Diagnostics High/Low Limit, Over/Under-range, Open Wire, Loss of Field Power Supply, Non-volatile
memory fault
Input Characteristics
Input operating range Current mode: +1 to 20mA
Voltage mode: +/-10VDC
Accuracy at 25 degrees C +/- 0.1% maximum of full scale
Temperature coefficient Current mode: 45ppm/C typical, 90 ppm/C maximum
Voltage mode: 30ppm/C typical, 60 ppm/C maximum
Analog Resolution (1 LSB) Current mode: 381 nA nominal
Voltage mode: 381 V nominal
Channel data update rate Approximately 20 mS max. @ 50 Hz filter frequency
Approximately 16.7 mS max. @ 60 Hz filter frequency
Channel-to-channel crosstalk 70dB minimum
rejection
Input default Configurable
Field input DC resistance Current mode:150 Ohms
Voltage mode:760 KOhms
Field input filter Type: Digital w/programmable notches at 50 or 60 Hz
3 dB Corner Frequency: 10Hz 25%
Normal mode (power line frequency) 35 dB minimum
rejection
Field Input Ranges Current mode: Approximately 0 mA to +25 mA
Voltage mode: Approximately –12.5 V to +12.5 V
Maximum field input (without Current mode: 35 mA continuous
damage) Voltage mode: 17.5 V continuous
Compatibility
Firmware version 1.25 is compatible with all hardware versions of the ALG240.
This module is compatible with:
• PLC CPU firmware version 1.20 or later
• Ethernet NIU EBI001 all versions
• Genius NIU GBI001 Firmware version 1.10 or later. Version 2.0 or above is required to perform software
configuration.
• Profibus NIU PBI001Firmware version 1.10 or later. Version 2.01 or above is required to perform software
configuration.
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• DeviceNet NIU DBI001 Firmware version 1.10 or later. The DeviceNet NIU does not support software configuration.
Therefore, analog modules used with a DeviceNet NIU must be autoconfigured and use only their default
configuration settings.
Product Version History
Revision Date Description
Following Emerson’s acquisition of this product, changes have been made to apply appropriate
branding and registration of the product with required certification agencies. No changes to
IC200ALG240-ME Nov 2019 material, process, form, fit or functionality.
Firmware version 1.25
Upgrade 44A752313-G05
EU RoHS compliant module per directive 2011/65/EU dated 8-June-2011.
IC200ALG240-KE Oct 2016
No changes to features, performance or compatibility.
IC200ALG240-JE Jan 2012 Label change. No changes to features, performance or compatibility.
Firmware version 1.25
Upgrade 44A752313-G04
IC200ALG240-HE Apr 2011
Corrects the issue listed in “Problems Resolved for Revision 1.25” and resolves a component
obsolescence issue.
IC200ALG240-FD Firmware version 1.24
Sept 2010
IC200ALG240-GD Upgrade 44A752313-G03
IC200ALG240-GC Aug 2009 Changed manufacturing location. No changes to compatibility, functionality or performance.
IC200ALG240-FC
Oct 2008 Updated Power Supply OK signal circuitry.
BXIOAI8215-FC
IC200ALG240-EC Firmware version 1.20
Sept 2007
BXIOAI8215-EC Upgrade 44A752313-G02
IC200ALG240-EB
July 2005 Improvement to latching mechanism.
BXIOAI8215-EB
IC200ALG240-DB
Apr 2004 Changed to V0 plastic for module housing.
BXIOAI8215-DB
IC200ALG240-CB
Jan 2004 ATEX approval for Group 2 Category 3 applications.
BXIOAI8215-CB
Firmware version 1.10
IC200ALG240-BB
May 2003 Upgrade 44A752313-G01
BXIOAI8215-BB
Enhanced error detection
IC200ALG240-AA Firmware version 1.00
June 2001
BXIOAI8215-AA Initial product release
Operating Notes
• Default/Hold Last State Configuration: If there is an error on a specific input channel, the module will always report
the Channel Default value from the Input Parameters tab of the module configuration.
• When a Loss of IO Module fault is logged for the module, the CPU or NIU will use the Default/Hold Last State setting
from the Module Parameters tab of the module configuration to determine what value should be reported to the
reference tables.
• The Field Power LED does not always reflect the actual state of field power. It remains off regardless of whether field
power is on or off in the following circumstances:
- Backplane power is off.
- The module has encountered a fatal error and is flashing an error code on the OK LED.
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• If the hot insertion of a module is done improperly, operation of other modules on the same backplane may be
disrupted. See “Installing a Module on a Carrier” in the VersaMax Modules Manual, GFK-1504.
Problems Resolved for Revision 1.25
When the Length parameter is set to less than 8 (default value) in the programming software Settings tab, the input
data is corrupted.
This issue is resolved in release 1.25.
Restrictions and Open Issues
• Additional faults may be logged when a new configuration containing parameter changes such as the Alarm High
limit or Alarm Low limit in the hardware configuration of an analog module is stored followed by a Clear All
operation. The additional faults are logged against the previous configuration. This issue is observed when Machine
Edition is connected to Versamax CPUs (IC200CPU001, IC200CPU002, IC200CPU005 and IC200CPUE05) and does
not occur with Versamax NIUs (IC200GBI001, IC200EBI001, IC200PBI001, and IC200DBI001).
• When more than 20 faults are sent to a GBC70 within a single Genius scan, under rare conditions one fault or fault
contact may not be reported by the GBC70. This has been observed when simultaneous open wire condition occurs
in all eight channels of IC200ALG240 module or if several I/O modules in a GNIU rack generate multiple faults
simultaneously. This issue has only been observed when the GBC70 was in a rack with an RX7i CPU.
• When 45 or more faults are sent to a GBC70 within a single Genius scan, a few faults or fault contacts may not be
reported by the GBC70. This is most likely to be caused by the sudden loss of numerous blocks at each bus controller
in the system. The resulting PLC diagnostics and diagnostic contacts may be incorrect.
Diagnostics
Over-Range: The module reports an Over Range fault if an input value is greater than approximately +12.5 volts or
25mA.
Under-Range: The module reports an Under Range fault if an input value is approximately 0mA on a current channel or
–12.5 volts on a voltage channel.
Open Wire: The module reports an Open Wire fault on current inputs if the configuration of the low end of the range is
greater than or equal to approximately 2.0mA, but the input is not detecting current.
Loss of Field Power Supply: The module reports a Loss of Field Power fault if field power is not present (also indicated by
the FLD PWR LED). Inputs default as specified by the configuration.
High Limit: The module reports a High Alarm fault if an input value is greater than or equal to the value specified by the
“Alarm High” configuration parameter.
Low Limit: The module reports a Low Alarm fault if an input value is less than or equal to the value specified by the
“Alarm Low” configuration parameter.
Calibration
The module is calibrated at the factory. For most applications, no further calibration is required. It is possible to perform
recalibration by changing a module’s scaling so its scaled data agrees with metered values.
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Field Wiring Terminals
Number Connection Number Connection
A1 Shield Termination B1 Shield Termination
A2 VIN1- B2 VIN5-
A3 IIN1- B3 IIN5-
A4 VINIIN1+ B4 VINIIN5+
A5 Shield Termination B5 Shield Termination
A6 VIN2- B6 VIN6-
A7 IIN2- B7 IIN6-
A8 VINIIN2+ B8 VINIIN6+
A9 Shield Termination B9 Shield Termination
A10 VIN3- B10 VIN7-
A11 IIN3- B11 IIN7-
A12 VINIIN3+ B12 VINIIN7+
A13 Shield Termination B13 Shield Termination
A14 VIN4- B14 VIN8-
A15 IIN4- B15 IIN8-
A16 VINIIN4+ B16 VINIIN8+
A17 DC- B17 No connection
A18 DC+ B18 No connection
A 24 volt power supply must be connected to A17 and A18 to operate the module. The power wiring does not require
shielding. Current inputs are applied with positive current flow into VININn+ and out of IINn-. Both negative terminals
IINn- and VINn- of the channel should be connected together for best accuracy on current ranges. Voltage inputs are
applied between VININn+ and VINn- with positive to VININn+.
Wiring Connections for Carriers with Two Rows of Terminals
Shield Connections
V I AI1 V I AI2 V I AI3 V I AI4
A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
NC NC
V I AI5 V I AI6 V I AI7 V I AI8
Wiring Connections for Carriers with Three Rows of Terminals
A V I AI4 B V I AI8
NC NC
13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18
I AI2 V I AI3 I AI6 V I AI7
7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12
V I AI1 V V I AI5 V
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Cable Shield Connections
If the module is installed on a Terminal-style I/O Carrier or a Compact Terminal-style I/O Carrier, the cable shield can be
connected directly to the carrier.
If the module is installed on a Connector-style I/O Carrier, the cable shield can be connected directly to an Interposing
Terminal. A shielded interposing cable (shielded cables are available separately) must be used between the Connector-
style I/O Carrier and the Interposing Terminal. An Auxiliary I/O Terminal can be added to the Interposing Terminal if
additional shield connections are required.
Installation in Hazardous Locations
• EQUIPMENT LABELED WITH REFERENCE TO CLASS I, GROUPS A, B, C & D, DIV. 2 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS IS
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY
WARNING
• EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2;
• EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR WIRING
MODULES; AND
• EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA
IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.
Description of Configurable Features
Channel Active: Each channel can be configured as either active or inactive. If a channel is inactive, it is not scanned and
the module returns a value of 0.
Low Alarm Limit and High Alarm Limit: Each input channel can have a low alarm limit and a high alarm limit. If an input
reaches one of its limits, the module reports the actual value and sends the appropriate diagnostic input bit. Alarms do
not stop the process or change the value of the input.
Alarm limits can be set anywhere over the dynamic range of the signal. The range for each is –32,768 to +32,767. The
high alarm limit must be greater than the low alarm limit. If alarm reporting is not wanted, alarm limits can be set
beyond the dynamic range of the signal so they will never be activated.
Scaling: The module converts electrical signals (either current or voltage, as configured) into digital output values for
the CPU or NIU. By default, the module converts this data from 1 millivolt or 1 microamp “internal units” for convenience
in scaling and comparing to actual meter measurements.
The module’s default scaling can be changed to tailor the data for a specific application. Typically, engineering units
represent millivolts or microamps. But they may also represent physical units such as degrees or centimeters per
second. When reconfiguring scaling, it is important to be sure that the chosen Engineering Units values would not result
in Over-range or Under-range output levels.
The scaling for each channel can be configured independently. Scaling is configured by selecting corresponding low and
high Engineering Units values and low and high Span values for two points.
During operation, the module will use the straight line defined by these two pairs of configured scaling values to convert
internal values to current or voltage signal levels that represent appropriate engineering units.
Fault Reporting: By default, the module is configured for fault reporting. The module reports faults as soon as they are
detected. Once a fault has been reported, the same fault is not reported again until the fault has been cleared. Fault
reporting can be disabled via configuration. If disabled, faults are not reported.
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Table of Configurable Features
The default parameters of this module can be used in many applications. The module can be software-configured when
it is installed in a PLC system, or an I/O Station controlled by a Network Interface Unit that supports software
configuration, as listed on the previous page.
The module is configured at startup. After configuration, the module begins providing signals from the voltage or
current output devices connected to it to the CPU or NIU.
Parameter Description Default Choices
Analog Input Data Starting offset for the module’s analog input data. user selectable
Reference
Analog Input Data Word length of the module’s analog input data. 8 0–8
Length
Line Frequency Specifies the line filter frequency. 60 Hz 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Report Faults Enables or disables Fault Reporting for the entire Module. Enabled Enabled,
Disabled
%AI Default / Hold Specifies whether the module will go to the specified channel defaults (see Default Default /Hold
Last State below) or hold their last states if power or communications are lost.
Current / Voltage Specifies whether the channel will be a voltage or current input. I (Current) I (Current),
If the Channel type is Current, the range is 4 to 20mA. V (Voltage)
If Channel type is Voltage, the range is –10 to +10V.
Channel Active Specifies if the channel should input data received from the CPU or NIU. If Active Inactive (off),
a channel is “inactive” space is still allocated for it. Active (on)
Span Low Actual current (in microAmps) or voltage (in milliVolts) to be scaled from 4,000 A 0 to 25,000 A
low engineering units value. –10,000 to
+10,000mV
Span High Actual current in microAmps or voltage in millivolts to be scaled from the 20,000 A 0 to 25,000 A
high engineering units value. –10,000 to
+10,000mV
Engineering Low The engineering units value that is considered equivalent to the low span 4000 0 to 25,000 A
(actual) value. –10,000 to
+10,000mV
Engineering High The engineering units value that is considered equivalent to the high span 20000 0 to 25,000 A
(actual) value. –10,000 to
+10,000mV
Alarm Low The low alarm limit for the channel, in engineering units. 4000 -32768 to
+32767
Alarm High The high alarm limit for the channel, in engineering units. 20000 -32768 to
+32767
Default The value to be input when the module is in a default condition. 0 -32768 to
+32767
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