GE IC694APU305

• Control Functions:
  • Absolute and relative positioning
  • Jogging (manual movement)
  • Homing (reference point search)
  • Electronic gearing (slave mode)
• Acceleration/Deceleration Profiles: Linear ramp control with programmable rates
• Interrupt Inputs: 4 high-speed inputs for emergency stop, limit switches, and home sensing
• Power Supply: Powered via backplane; no external power required
• Backplane Current Draw: 500 mA at 5 VDC
• Module Slot Requirement: Occupies one slot in a 5- or 10-slot Series 90-30 rack
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: –40°C to 85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Mounting: DIN rail or chassis mounting using standard Series 90-30 baseplates
• Dimensions: 130 mm (W) × 115 mm (H) × 100 mm (D)
• Weight: Approximately 320 grams

Key Features

• High-speed pulse output supports fast and precise motor control
• Real-time position feedback via quadrature encoder input for closed-loop control
• Supports multiple motion profiles including point-to-point, continuous jog, and homing routines
• Programmable acceleration and deceleration ramps to reduce mechanical stress
• Hardware-based interrupt inputs for immediate response to limit switches and emergency stops
• Position latching function captures encoder position on external trigger (e.g., sensor input)
• Electronic gearing allows the axis to follow a master encoder or another motion axis
• LED indicators for module status, pulse output, encoder activity, and fault conditions
• Configurable through Proficy Machine Edition (PME) software using function blocks and motion instructions
• Compatible with standard Series 90-30 CPUs and I/O modules

Functional Capabilities

• Executes complex motion sequences using pre-programmed move tables
• Monitors actual position and compares with target for error detection
• Provides real-time diagnostics including over-speed, following error, and hardware faults
• Supports homing routines using multiple methods (e.g., home switch with index pulse)
• Enables synchronization between motion commands and external events
• Allows dynamic updating of target position and speed during operation

Applications

• Precision positioning in packaging and labeling machines
• Web handling systems for tension control and registration
• Material cutting and dispensing equipment requiring accurate length control
• Automated assembly systems with single-axis movement
• Rotary indexing tables and turntables
• Machine tools for drilling, tapping, and routing operations
• Integration with vision systems where synchronized motion and inspection are required
• Retrofitting legacy machinery with modern motion control capabilities

Compatibility and Integration

• Designed for use with GE Series 90-30 PLC systems and compatible CPUs (e.g., IC693CPU350)
• Works with all standard 90-30 baseplates and power supplies
• Connects directly to stepper drivers and servo amplifiers with pulse/direction inputs
• Interfaces with linear and rotary encoders for position feedback
• Programmable using motion function blocks in Proficy Machine Edition (PME)
• Integrates with HMI systems for operator control and monitoring of motion parameters

Environmental and Mechanical

• Built for industrial environments with resistance to electrical noise and vibration
• Optical isolation on encoder and interrupt inputs for improved signal integrity
• Compact design allows installation in standard control cabinets
• Operating altitude up to 2,000 meters above sea level