The Inovance GE20-RTC is a GE20 expansion card for Easy series PLCs – real-time clock (rtc) expansion card.
Expansion cards like the GE20 range are the cheapest way to add a missing function to a compact PLC: the card is fitted in the slot on the front of the CPU and configured in AutoShop.
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The ratings in the table are taken from the official Inovance Easy series PLC brochure (inovance.eu).
Technical data
| Model | GE20-RTC |
|---|---|
| Material code | 01480031 |
| Description | Real-time clock (RTC) expansion card |
| Function | Real-time clock |
| RTC accuracy | 120 s/month |
| RTC format | YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/SS |
| Battery | CR2302 lithium, 3-year life, removable |
| Expansion slot | B |
| Fits | Easy302, Easy320, Easy502, Easy523 (not Easy301) |
| Card size | 54 x 30 x 1.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 55 °C |
| Brand | Inovance |
| Condition | New, original |
Typical applications
- Adding I/O to an Easy PLC
- Extra RS232/RS485 or CAN ports
- Clock and data logging functions
- Replacement of a failed card
Compatibility and replacement
Order with the exact card model GE20-RTC; GE20 cards with similar names differ in channels, signal type or slot, so check the label on the old card.
The card is configured in AutoShop together with the PLC program; keep the project file ready when you replace it.
Replacement checklist
- Communication ports used (RS485, CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT)
- Expansion modules and cards fitted
- Program backup (AutoShop project)
Frequently asked questions
Which PLCs does it fit?
Easy302, Easy320, Easy502 and Easy523; GE20 cards are not applicable to the Easy301 CPU.
What does it add?
Real-time clock (RTC) expansion card.
Which slot does it use?
Slot B, according to Inovance.
What is the rtc accuracy?
120 s/month, according to Inovance.
What is the rtc format?
YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/SS, according to Inovance.
Can you help me identify the right replacement?
Yes. Send us a photo of the label of the old part, or its full order code, and we will confirm the exact match or the official successor before quoting.
Can I get a price and delivery time?
Prices are quoted on request. Send the order number, quantity and delivery country on WhatsApp and we will reply with price and delivery time; air shipping is usually 5 to 7 days once ready, with a 1-year warranty.
Before you order
Compare the complete order number on the old unit with this page, including the suffix: in most ranges the last characters set the coil voltage, current range or version. If the label is worn, send us a photo and we will identify the part.
Every part RendatSP supplies is new and original, carries a 1-year warranty and ships worldwide by air in 5 to 7 days once ready (shipping, payment and warranty). Send us the order number and quantity on WhatsApp or through the inquiry form and we will quote the same working day. Agents in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Algeria and Jordan.
