The GE IC660BBA103 is a precision thermocouple input block from GE Fanuc’s Genius I/O family, designed for distributed industrial automation that demands accurate temperature monitoring across multiple sensor types. With support for six thermocouple channels grouped in isolated pairs, built-in cold junction compensation, and robust diagnostics, this block delivers reliable thermal data for process control, HVAC systems, and environmental sensing networks. It’s powered by 115 VAC or 125 VDC, making it adaptable to common industrial power sources.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Module Type | Thermocouple Input Block |
| Model | IC660BBA103 |
| Power Supply | 115 VAC or 125 VDC (nominal) |
| Operating Voltage Range | 93–132 VAC or 105–145 VDC |
| Analog Inputs | 6 thermocouple channels (grouped in 3 pairs) |
| Supported Thermocouple Types | J, K, T, E, B, R, S, N |
| Cold Junction Compensation | Internal and external support |
| Isolation | 1500 V block-to-block; 300 V group-to-group |
| Heat Dissipation | ~9 W max |
| Status Indicators | “Unit OK”, “I/O Enabled” LEDs |
| Genius Bus Protocol | Supported |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 224 × 85 × 99 mm (~8.83″ × 3.34″ × 3.91″) |
| Approx. Weight | ~1.8 kg (~4 lbs) |
| Operating Temp. | 0 °C – 60 °C |
| Storage Temp. | –40 °C – 100 °C |
| Humidity | 5 % – 95 % non-condensing |
— Thermocouple support covers common industrial sensor standards, enabling field connections without external signal conversion.
Recommended Related Models
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| IC660BBA100 | Analog block with 4 inputs & 2 outputs (115 VAC) |
| IC660BBA101 | RTD temperature input block |
| IC660BBA020 | 24/48 VDC analog I/O block |
| IC660BBA025 | 6-output current analog block |
Popular GE Genius I/O Components
| Category | Representative Models |
|---|---|
| Genius CPU Controllers | IC660CPU001, IC660CPU002 |
| Analog Blocks | IC660BBA100, IC660BBA023 |
| Digital I/O Blocks | IC660BBD010, IC660BBD020 |
| Bus Drivers | IC660EBD024 |
