{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-series-90-30-bus-expansion-cable-ic693cbl300","title":"GE Fanuc Series 90-30 Bus Expansion Cable | IC693CBL300","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693CBL300\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC693CBL300\u003c\/strong\u003e Bus Expansion Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for interconnecting baseplate expansion ports, CPUs, and remote racks within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC platforms.\u003c\/p\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\u003eIC693CBL300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc Emerson\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\u003e0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 1-meter cable assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive physical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Shielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous foil\/braid shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst End Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-pin D-sub male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond End Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 25-pin D-sub (1 male, 1 female Wye structure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-chain rack expansion configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30 baseplates and remote I\/O drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterministic Network Routing and Backplane Bus Signal Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC693CBL300 expansion cable preserves high backplane bus communication velocity across multi-rack baseplate setups by providing low-impedance parallel routing for high-speed I\/O scan traffic. The integrated continuous cable shield minimizes high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) and cross-talk, preventing bit errors across the 25-pin expansion bus. By maintaining signal rise times and propagation delays within exact Series 90-30 timing tolerances, the cable preserves deterministic backplane bus updates and ensures stable firmware execution across all expanded I\/O drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the dual-connector end on the IC693CBL300 support multi-rack expansion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The second end features a two-headed Wye configuration containing one male and one female 25-pin D connector. One connector plugs into the baseplate expansion port while the second acts as a pass-through tap to daisy-chain to the next rack expansion cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is external grounding required for the IC693CBL300 cable assembly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Continuous grounding is established through the metallic backshell of the 25-pin D connectors when securely fastened to the grounded baseplate expansion ports. No separate grounding pigtail is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the maximum number of IC693CBL300 cables that can be connected in a single system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The total count of expansion cables depends on the specific Series 90-30 CPU model and its maximum supported expansion rack limit, adhering to the overall backplane distance allowance specified by the CPU system architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove electrical power from all expansion baseplates and CPU racks prior to connecting or disconnecting bus expansion cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the primary male 25-pin D-sub connector into the expansion port of the preceding baseplate and hand-tighten the dual thumbscrews to secure electrical ground continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the 1-meter shielded cable through dedicated low-voltage wire raceways, keeping it separated from high-voltage AC power lines and drive output cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the dual-headed connector end into the target expansion baseplate port, using the auxiliary female socket to attach the next IC693CBL300 cable if continuing the daisy-chain setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that all connector strain relief boots are intact and that hardware lock screws are completely engaged before applying power to the rack power supply modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43778206498906,"sku":"IC693CBL300","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/IC693CBL300.png?v=1785728866","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-series-90-30-bus-expansion-cable-ic693cbl300","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}