The GE IC693CBL305, also cataloged as the IC693CBL305 Wye Communication Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for serial signal bifurcation within Series 90-30 platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693CBL305 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc Emerson |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg) |
| Dimensions | 30.5 cm (1 foot) total length |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C (standard industrial range) |
| Power Consumption | 0 W (passive component) |
| Product Type | Wye Communication Cables |
| Product Line | Series 90-30 |
| Application | Communications Coprocessor (CMM / PCM) modules |
| Conductor Material | 28 AWG wire sizing |
| Shielding | Continuous wire shield protection |
| Connector Type | 25-pin RS-232 / RS-485 interfaces |
| Interface Geometry | Right-angle master connector to dual labelled branch connectors |
While functioning as a passive electrical interface, this cable supports high-velocity serial links used during system initialization and firmware flash compatibility runs across adjacent CMM or PCM modules. The internal 28 AWG conductors maintain precise signal impedance boundaries required for non-deterministic backplane bus communication velocity and serial diagnostic configurations, preventing signal attenuation across both separated communication channels.
Q: What specific hardware interfaces are exposed by this cable assembly?
A: The single combined port on the CMM or PCM coprocessor module is split into two distinct physical electrical lines. Port 1 is dedicated to routing RS-232 serial signals, whereas Port 2 routes either RS-232 or RS-485 serial signal protocols to separate 25-pin connector ends.
Q: Can this cable be hot-plugged while active communication is occurring?
A: No. Plugging or unplugging the passive cable during active serial data transmission will interrupt the electrical circuit loop, resulting in immediate communication frame errors, timeout faults, or data corruption flags within the host controller software module.
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