GE IC695HSC304 High-Speed Counter Module

Description

The GE IC695HSC304 is a 4-channel high-speed counter module designed for the PACSystems RX3i control platform. It enables direct processing of rapid pulse signals up to 1.5 MHz, ideal for motion control, material handling, turbine flowmetering, and other time-critical industrial applications.

Specifications

• Model Number: IC695HSC304

• Counter Channels: 4

• High-Speed Inputs: 8

• High-Speed Outputs: 7

• Counter Types: A, B, C, D, E, Z, and User-Defined

• Maximum Count Rate: 1.5 MHz (40 MHz internal oversampling)

• Counting Range: –2,147,483,648 to +2,147,483,647

• Input Voltage Ranges:

  • 5 VDC nominal (4.7–5.5 VDC)

  • 12–24 VDC nominal (10–26.4 VDC)

• Peak Input Voltage: 35 VDC

• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ

• Output Voltage Range: 4.7 to 40 VDC

• Output Current:

  • 1.5 A max per channel

  • 10.5 A max per module

• Surge Current: 4.5 A < 450 µs

• Isolation: 250 VAC continuous; 2500 VAC for 1 minute

• Power Consumption:

  • 64 mA @ 5 VDC

  • 457 mA @ 3.3 VDC

• Mounting: RX3i Universal Backplane

• Dimensions: Approx. 34 × 145 × 140 mm

Features

• High-Speed Counting: Processes pulse signals up to 1.5 MHz without CPU intervention

• Programmable Limit Switch (PLS): Supports up to 4 setpoints per counter

• Input Interrupts: Configurable for real-time event handling

• Flash Memory: Allows firmware upgrades

• Hot-Swappable: Supports insertion/removal without system shutdown

• Diagnostic LEDs: Status indicators for module, field, and terminal block

• Flexible Counter Modes: Includes quadrature, homing, and user-defined logic

• Thermal Derating Charts: Ensures safe operation under varying load and temperature conditions

• Terminal Block Detection: Alerts on insertion/removal events

• Robust Isolation: Optical isolation between field and backplane for enhanced safety