{"product_id":"temperature-control-moduleic693tcm302b-ge-fanuc","title":"Temperature Control ModuleIC693TCM302B GE Fanuc","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693TCM302B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as a dedicated high-performance processor for precise thermal regulation within the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC system\u003c\/strong\u003e. This module offloads complex\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecalculations from the main CPU, providing autonomous control for up to two independent temperature loops. It directly interfaces with various thermocouples and RTDs to monitor and maintain setpoints in heating and cooling applications. We supply this unit in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New factory condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure the highest measurement accuracy and control stability for your process loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated Temperature Control (PID)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Independent Loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.1% of span (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Junction Compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal or External\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Power Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mA from +5V backplane bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8 x 13 x 13.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.66 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed Processing Power\u003c\/strong\u003e: By executing PID algorithms locally on the module, the IC693TCM302B prevents the PLC CPU scan time from impacting temperature control precision. This ensures a consistent, high-speed update rate for sensitive thermal processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Tuning Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e: The module features an integrated auto-tuning function. This allows engineers to automatically calculate optimal PID constants for a specific thermal mass, drastically reducing the time required for system commissioning and startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sensor Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e: The hardware eliminates the need for external temperature transmitters. You wire thermocouples or RTDs directly to the module, reducing potential points of failure and minimizing electrical noise interference associated with long signal conversion chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Output Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e: The module manages various output types, including time-proportioning (for solid-state relays) or analog outputs (via the PLC backplane), adapting to different heater and valve control strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this module support both Thermocouples and RTDs simultaneously?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the IC693TCM302B is highly flexible. You can configure each of the two channels independently to accept either a thermocouple or an RTD, depending on your specific sensor requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does this \"B\" revision differ from the original \"A\" version?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"B\" revision indicates an updated hardware platform with improved firmware stability and component longevity. It remains fully backward compatible with all Series 90-30 racks that previously used the IC693TCM302A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs there a need for external calibration?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module performs continuous self-calibration and internal cold-junction compensation. However, we recommend verifying the loop accuracy during annual maintenance to account for sensor drift in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this product a new or surplus unit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee this IC693TCM302B is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e. It ships in the original GE Fanuc factory packaging with all security seals intact to ensure authentic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE FANUC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52266731635000,"sku":"IC693TCM302B","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/IC693TCM302B2.jpg?v=1777254883","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/temperature-control-moduleic693tcm302b-ge-fanuc","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}