The GE Fanuc IC693CBL301, also cataloged as the IC693CBL301 I/O Bus Expansion Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for interconnecting CPU baseplates to expansion or remote baseplates within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693CBL301 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc Emerson |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.56 lbs (0.26 kg) |
| Dimensions | Single 2-meter (6-foot) cable assembly |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive physical connection |
| Cable Length | 2 meters (6 feet) |
| Shielding Structure | Continuous foil/braid shielding (Belden 8107) |
| Connector 1st End | Single 25-pin D-sub male connector |
| Connector 2nd End | Two-headed 25-pin D-sub (1 male, 1 female Wye layout) |
| Expansion Limits | Up to 7 cables (CPU 350-364), Up to 4 cables (CPU 331-341) |
| Max Aggregate Distance | 50 feet (15 meters) expansion / 700 feet (213 meters) remote |
| Bus Termination Requirement | IC693ACC307 bus terminator plug on final open female port |
The IC693CBL301 preserves system-wide backplane bus communication velocity by transmitting parallel data signals across continuous-shielded Belden 8107 conductor sets. Its low-impedance Wye topology ensures minimal signal distortion and delay when daisy-chaining baseplates across extended rack layouts. Maintaining proper signal integrity prevents bit errors and maintains high-speed scan synchronism across all local expansion and remote baseplates, preserving firmware flash compatibility and predictable scan execution.
Q: What happens if the unused female connector on the final expansion rack is left unterminated?
A: An unterminated expansion bus causes high-frequency signal reflections, leading to erratic communication, intermittent parity errors, and potential loss of remote I/O data scan synchronization. An IC693ACC307 terminator plug must be installed on the open female port.
Q: How many IC693CBL301 cables can be daisy-chained in a single system?
A: Systems using CPU models 350 through 364 support up to 7 expansion cables (maximum aggregate length of 50 feet for expansion baseplates or 700 feet for remote baseplates). Systems using CPU models 331 through 341 support up to 4 expansion cables.
Q: Can the IC693CBL301 bus expansion cable be plugged or unplugged while the PLC is powered?
A: Removal and insertion of expansion bus cables under power is not recommended, as interrupting backplane bus continuity during an active scan cycle triggers immediate CPU system faults.
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