{"product_id":"ge-ic660tba026-genius-i-o-terminal-assembly","title":"GE IC660TBA026 Genius I\/O Terminal Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for distributed bus signal termination in Genius I\/O industrial control systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC660TBA026\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC660\u003c\/strong\u003e terminal assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field wiring distribution and backplane communication linking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe part numbering structure follows standard GE industrial hardware conventions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIC660\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designates the GE Genius I\/O hardware product platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTBA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specifies a Terminal Block Assembly configured for passive field wire termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e026\u003c\/strong\u003e: Identifies the specific electronic block mapping variant and pin configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC660TBA026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE (General Electric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.30 lbs (0.59 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Genius modular block footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 deg C to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive pass-through (0 W active internal draw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial token-passing Genius Bus (via paired electronic block)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew clamp field wiring termination strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfinet \/ EtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks and I\/O Density\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terminal assembly maintains physical signal continuity for distributed nodes operating across token-passing communication architectures. By isolating field wiring terminations from active electronic blocks (such as the IC660EBA026 and IC660BBA026), the hardware architecture allows rapid module exchange without disturbing field-side wire loops. I\/O density scaling and internal low-impedance copper conduction paths ensure stable signal throughput and deterministic bus update cycles across decentralized industrial networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the IC660TBA026 terminal assembly be separated from its electronic block while system power is active?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. All system and field power supplies must be completely isolated and de-energized prior to disconnecting electronic blocks to prevent bus disruption and electrical arcing across terminal pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Which electronic units are mechanically and electrically compatible with this terminal assembly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The IC660TBA026 is engineered to interface directly with companion GE Genius I\/O units including the IC660EBA026 bus interface block and IC660BBA026 base modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the required tightening torque limits for the field wiring screw terminals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Field conductors must be secured using calibrated drivers set between 0.5 Nm and 0.6 Nm to ensure secure clamping without stripping the terminal block threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the terminal assembly securely onto a grounded standard DIN rail or directly to a backpanel using approved mechanical fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure all incoming shielded twisted-pair cables for the Genius Bus are properly terminated at designated grounding bars to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect all mechanical guide pins and connector receptacles for alignment prior to docking any electronic block modules to prevent bending or shearing pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66832666886259,"sku":"IC660TBA026","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/IC660TSS1002_Cocoai_1_cba7501f-81a4-43cf-bc66-54b00b50e120.jpg?v=1791621874","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/ge-ic660tba026-genius-i-o-terminal-assembly","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}