GE IC697ALG441 | 16-Channel Voltage Input Expander

• Model & Brand: GE Fanuc IC697ALG441, Series 90-70 analog input voltage expander. GE documentation identifies it as a 16-channel voltage analog expander module.
• Physical Dimensions: Exact OEM mechanical dimensions were not reliably located in the reviewed documentation. For cabinet planning, verify the installed Series 90-70 rack/card envelope against the original system drawing rather than using an aftermarket estimate.
• Estimated Shipping Weight: GE’s controller catalog specifies approximately 0.4 A from the 5 V bus, but a dependable OEM net-weight figure for the IC697ALG441 was not located. Some secondary listings report approximately 0.4 kg, while others quote substantially different freight weights. Use actual packed gross weight for shipping paperwork.
• What’s in the Box: The normal spare is the IC697ALG441 module. This is an expander, so the complete analog subsystem also requires the appropriate base converter module and expansion-bus arrangement. The IC697ALG441 does not replace the base converter by itself.
• Field Interface: The analog expander uses the Series 90-70 terminal-board arrangement. The documented wiring shows the expansion connection and field terminals associated with the analog subsystem.
• Packaging: Retain the ESD-safe packaging, catalog label, and revision information with the spare. This is especially important for legacy Series 90-70 inventory because multiple historical variants exist.

Product Introduction

The IC697ALG441 sits inside the legacy GE Fanuc Series 90-70 analog-input subsystem rather than functioning as a self-contained modern analog card. The architecture uses the IC697ALG230 base converter together with voltage or current expander modules; up to seven expansion modules can be connected, allowing the subsystem to reach as many as 120 analog inputs.

As a voltage expander, the IC697ALG441 provides 16 analog voltage inputs and accepts bipolar or unipolar ranges including ±10 V, ±5 V, 0–10 V, and 0–5 V. Converted values are presented through the Series 90-70 analog-input reference architecture. There are no user DIP switches or jumpers for normal configuration; scaling is handled through the PLC programming/configuration environment (an important distinction when replacing a card in an old rack).

Core Technical Specifications

The original GE Fanuc documentation identifies the 16-channel voltage expander function, the supported voltage ranges, 312.5 µV/LSB resolution, and 0.4 A at the 5 V bus.

Power and Thermal Note

The published 0.40 A at 5 VDC figure corresponds to about 2 W of electrical input to the module. Cabinet thermal calculations should still use the actual Series 90-70 rack configuration and approved installation data rather than assuming all 2 W becomes enclosure heat.

GE IC697ALG441

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

This is a legacy Series 90-70 module, and certification evidence is considerably less transparent than for newer PACSystems hardware.

• CE Mark: Do not assume current CE applicability from the GE brand alone. The exact certification record should be checked against the relevant historical product documentation.
• UL / cUL: Series 90-70 equipment was produced with North American agency approvals across the product family, but an exact certificate for this particular expander was not established from the reviewed sources.
• ATEX / IECEx: No reliable evidence was found that the standalone carries independent ATEX or IECEx certification. Do not use it as a hazardous-area claim without exact documentation.
• Marine approvals: DNV, ABS, or other marine approval should be treated as unverified unless the exact module and installation configuration are covered by an applicable certificate.
• System-level compliance: Because the ALG441 is part of a larger analog subsystem, regulatory acceptance may depend on the complete rack, enclosure, wiring, grounding, power supply, and end-use environment.

For compliance files, mark unsupported certifications as “verification required” instead of copying certifications from newer GE product generations.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep the in an ESD shielding bag whenever it is not installed. The module is legacy electronics with exposed connector interfaces; repeated handling creates more risk than benefit.

Protect the analog connector and terminal interface from oxidation and contamination. Do not use aggressive contact cleaners during routine warehouse inspection. A clean visual inspection is preferable, with electrical cleaning performed only under an approved maintenance procedure (particularly important when a card has been stored for many years).

Track the complete part identity. Use , not simply “ALG441,” on the warehouse label and ERP record. The Series 90-70 family contains closely related analog products, including the IC697ALG440 current expander and IC697ALG230 base converter. Confusing those cards can result in an electrically incorrect spare being issued to the maintenance team.

Keep temperature cycling and condensation under control. Because the original documentation reviewed here does not provide a dependable exact storage-temperature specification for this particular card, follow the Series 90-70 cabinet/storage requirements in the site’s controlled maintenance documentation rather than inserting a generic industrial-electronics range.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

The is not a modern standalone I/O module. It belongs to the Series 90-70 analog subsystem and must be installed in the appropriate rack architecture together with the required base converter.

Before installation:

• Confirm the card is actually , not IC697ALG440 or IC697ALG230.
• Verify the rack/backplane and slot assignment against the original Series 90-70 system drawing.
• Confirm the analog subsystem includes the required IC697ALG230 base converter.
• Check the expansion-bus wiring before inserting the replacement.
• Verify the field terminal wiring for all 16 voltage channels.
• Confirm the signal range used by each process instrument before restoring the card to service.
• Inspect connector contacts for oxidation, bent pins, or mechanical damage.
• Use grounded ESD controls during handling.
• Maintain cabinet ventilation and sufficient service clearance around the Series 90-70 rack; use the plant’s approved mechanical drawing instead of an arbitrary generic clearance dimension.

Do not treat the as a direct substitute for the current-input IC697ALG440. Their channel functions are different even though they belong to the same expander family.

Buyer’s FAQ

Q1. What HS tariff code should be used for the ?

There is no dependable binding tariff ruling identified for this exact legacy part. Because the is an analog input expander for industrial programmable-control equipment, classification commonly falls under HS provisions associated with parts or assemblies of electrical control apparatus, but the final national tariff code should be confirmed by the importing broker.

Do not copy a generic PLC HS code into the customs file without reviewing the module’s actual function.

Q2. What Country of Origin should be declared?

The COO should come from traceable manufacturing or commercial documentation, not the seller’s current shipping location. For legacy GE Fanuc hardware, retain whatever original label, supplier declaration, or historical documentation is available.

The purchase order, commercial invoice, packing list, and COO statement should carry the same exact identification.

Q3. Is shipping insurance worthwhile for one module?

For a critical Series 90-70 installation, usually yes. The physical card is relatively small, but replacement availability is limited because this is a legacy platform and current inventory is largely surplus, remanufactured, or specialist stock. Current suppliers still list the , while other sources explicitly describe the broader family as beyond normal OEM lifecycle.

Photograph the module, catalog label, connector area, ESD packaging, and carton before dispatch. Those records support a freight claim if physical damage occurs.

Q4. Does the contain firmware or require a firmware update?

The is an analog expansion module, not a modern intelligent network node with a user-managed firmware package. Its operation depends primarily on the Series 90-70 analog subsystem configuration and the associated base converter/PLC architecture.

Do not buy the card based on a “latest firmware” claim. Verify the exact hardware part number, analog subsystem arrangement, voltage range, and configuration documentation instead.

Lifecycle & Asset-Control Note

The is a legacy Series 90-70 voltage analog expander. GE’s historical documentation identifies it as the 16-channel voltage expansion module, while current secondary sources still show specialist inventory and remanufactured availability.

Because the requested identifier IC607ALG441 could not be independently verified, the safest procurement practice is to compare the physical nameplate against before issuing a purchase order. Do not use the unverified IC607ALG441 designation as an interchangeability reference.