GE IC660TBA101 Terminal Assemblies

Configured for serial bus field wiring termination in Genius I/O distributed automation systems, the GE IC660TBA101 (IC660TBA101 Terminal Assembly) provides direct physical/electrical execution.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

The catalog identifier follows standard GE Genius I/O hardware nomenclature:

• IC660: Specifies the Genius I/O product family architecture.
• TBA: Designates a Terminal Block Assembly designed for passive wire-to-bus interfacing.
• 101: Represents the specific electronic block mapping variant and pin configuration.

Hardware Specifications

Profinet / EtherNet/IP Deterministic Networks and I/O Density

The terminal assembly maintains physical continuity for distributed nodes operating across token-passing communication architectures. By isolating field wiring terminations from active electronic units (such as the IC660EBA101 and IC660BBA101), the hardware design allows rapid module exchange without disturbing field-side wire loops. I/O density scaling and internal low-impedance conduction paths ensure stable signal throughput and deterministic bus update cycles across decentralized industrial networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the IC660TBA101 terminal assembly be unseated from its electronic block while power is active?

A: No. All system and field power supplies must be completely isolated and de-energized prior to disconnecting electronic blocks to prevent bus interruption and electrical arcing across terminal pins.

Q: Which companion electronic blocks are mechanically matched to this terminal assembly?

A: The IC660TBA101 is engineered to dock directly with compatible GE Genius I/O units including the IC660EBA101 bus interface block and IC660BBA101 base modules.

Q: What is the recommended torque specification for securing conductors to the terminal screws?

A: Field wiring conductors must be fastened using a calibrated torque driver set between 0.5 Nm and 0.6 Nm to ensure reliable contact pressure without stripping threads.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Mount the terminal assembly securely onto a grounded standard DIN rail or directly to a backpanel using appropriate mechanical hardware.
• Ensure all shielded twisted-pair cables used for the serial bus are correctly terminated at designated ground bars to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Inspect alignment guide pins and plug receptacles prior to docking any electronic block modules to prevent bent pins or housing misalignment.