GE IC660TBD024 Genius Discrete I/O Terminal Base Assembly For 32-Point Digital I/O Block IC660BBD024
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Part Number: IC660TBD024 (Terminal Wiring Base, matched electronic core IC660EBD024, full unit IC660BBD024)
Product Type: DIN rail mount Genius distributed discrete I/O terminal base, universal 32-channel digital DI/DO wiring chassis, sink type NPN interface
Matching Platform: GE Series 90-30 / 90-70 PLC Genius fieldbus DCS, power plant, petrochemical, oil&gas distributed discrete signal remote station
Core Function: Multi-row compression screw field terminal strip, total 32 configurable digital DI/DO circuits, support 5/12/24VDC sink signal, compatible 2-wire/3-wire proximity switches, Genius bus communication terminals, HHM handheld diagnostic port, selectable input filter 1~100ms, open wire / short circuit channel fault detection, EEPROM local configuration storage, Class1 Div2 hazardous area certification, surge & EMI noise suppression circuit, output last-value hold on communication loss
1. Product Overview
IC660TBD024 is the field wiring terminal base for GE Genius universal 32-point discrete I/O module IC660EBD024; complete assembled unit model IC660BBD024. It is a modular distributed I/O base under GE Fanuc Genius fieldbus system, DIN rail mounted, acting as physical wiring bridge between field discrete sensors/actuators and internal digital processing electronic core IC660EBD024.
Equipped with multi-row compression screw terminals, supporting 32 independent circuits freely configured as digital input (DI) or digital output (DO). Compatible with 5V TTL, 12VDC, 24VDC sink NPN signals, directly connect limit switches, pushbuttons, flame detectors, proximity sensors, solenoid valves, alarm relays and other field discrete devices. Integrated Genius bus communication terminals for real-time data exchange with main PLC via Genius serial fieldbus. Front reserved HHM handheld monitor port for on-site module parameter configuration, signal calibration and fault diagnosis without upper computer software.
Built-in multi-stage RC filter and surge absorption circuits suppress industrial high-frequency EMI interference; each channel supports open wire break detection, short-circuit fault alarm, upload fault codes to PLC control system. Onboard EEPROM solidifies channel direction (input/output), filter time, fault reporting enable/disable, CPU redundancy parameters; supports output hold last state when Genius bus communication fails.
Class1 Div2 explosion-proof hazardous area certified, full industrial anti-corrosion plastic housing, conformal coated PCB. Suitable for long-term stable operation in high-dust, high-EMI power plant, petrochemical and offshore automation cabinet environments. Cannot run independently; must pair with IC660EBD024 electronic core to form complete 32-point mixed DI/DO Genius remote I/O station.
This model is classic legacy spare hardware for GE Genius distributed control systems, widely used for DCS cabinet renovation, discrete signal channel maintenance and fault replacement.
2. Complete Technical Specifications
• Matching Electronic Core: IC660EBD024 (32 configurable discrete DI/DO sink circuit)
• Field Terminals: Multi-row compression screw terminals, support multi-strand field cable wiring
• Signal Voltage Rating: 5VDC TTL / 12VDC / 24VDC sink NPN, operating range 10~30VDC nominal 24V
• Channel Capacity: Total 32 circuits, each channel configurable Input or Output
• Output Load: Max 0.5A per channel steady-state, block total inrush 16A (4~10ms transient)
• Input Filter: Software selectable filter time 1ms ~ 100ms
• Isolation Strength: 850Vrms isolation between internal circuit blocks
• Communication Interface: Genius fieldbus serial terminal, compatible with Series 90 PLC master stations
• Local Diagnostic Port: HHM handheld monitor interface for on-site calibration & configuration
• Onboard Storage: EEPROM saves channel mode, filter, redundancy and fault logic parameters
• Diagnostic Functions: Channel open wire detection, short-circuit alarm, output hold last state, unit OK / I/O active LED status indicators
• Ambient Temperature: Operating 0℃ ~ +60℃; Storage -40℃ ~ +100℃
• Safety Certification: Class1 Div2 Groups ABCD, Ex nA IIC T4X hazardous area certification
• Mounting: Standard 35mm DIN rail mounting
• Overall Dimension: 224mm(H) × 90mm(W) × 112mm(D), net weight ~1.8kg
• Power Dissipation: Max 18W full load power consumption
• PCB Protection: Full IPC-CC-830 conformal coating, anti-static industrial circuit board
• Compliance Standards: IEC 61000 industrial EMC anti-interference, UL508 industrial control safety specification
3. Core Hardware Advantages
1. Universal 32-channel mixed DI/DO terminal base design, single base freely switch input/output mode, high-density wiring reduces cabinet cable quantity
2. Multi-voltage compatibility (5/12/24VDC sink), directly connect proximity switches, solenoid valves and relays without extra signal conversion modules
3. Adjustable digital input filter 1~100ms, effectively filter field contact bounce and electromagnetic noise to avoid false triggering
4. Independent HHM local diagnosis port + full-channel wire break/short self-diagnosis, fast on-site fault positioning without upper computer PLC software
5. Hazardous area explosion-proof DIN rail modular base, EEPROM retains configuration after electronic core replacement, no re-download required; stable continuous operation in harsh industrial cabinet environments
4. Typical Application Scenarios
• Thermal power plant Series 90 PLC Genius distributed DCS valve, breaker, flame discrete signal remote station terminal base
• Petrochemical refinery distributed control cabinet 32-point mixed digital input/output wiring terminal assembly
• Oil & gas pipeline remote monitoring station Genius fieldbus discrete I/O spare terminal base module
• Water treatment plant distributed pump, valve, flow switch signal collection modular I/O base
• Old GE Genius DCS cabinet renovation, daily discrete channel wiring fault replacement spare IC660TBD026 terminal assembly
GE Fanuc © IC660TBD024 Genius Discrete I/O Terminal Base Assembly For 32-Point Digital DI/DO Module
