The GE IC693CPU323, also cataloged as the IC693CPU323 CPU Baseplate, operates as a dedicated hardware component for embedded real-time program execution within Series 90-30 platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693CPU323 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.96 kg (2.13 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 10-slot Series 90-70/90-30 baseplate format |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Storage Temp | -40 to 85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 2.15 W maximum (430 mA @ +5 VDC bus voltage) |
| Processor Type | 80188 microprocessor @ 10 MHz clock speed |
| Execution Speed | 0.6 ms per 1K Boolean logic |
| User Memory | 12 Kbytes maximum (6 Kbytes for firmware releases prior to v7.0) |
| Discrete I/O Capacity | 320 discrete I/O points (160 %I inputs / 320 %Q outputs maximum combined) |
| Analog I/O Capacity | 64 words %AI inputs, 32 words %AQ outputs |
| Built-in Serial Interface | 1 serial port on power supply connector (SNP slave and SNP-X slave protocols) |
| Baseplate Slots | 1 Power Supply slot, 10 I/O slots (non-expandable) |
| Supported Memory Modules | Battery-backed RAM (battery hosted in power supply module), optional EPROM / EEPROM |
| Expansion Capabilities | None (expansion baseplates, PCM, and CCM modules are not supported) |
The onboard 10 MHz 80188 processor manages local I/O update cycles across the 10-slot backplane architecture, maintaining optimal backplane bus communication velocity during continuous scan execution. Internal bus routing supports firmware flash compatibility alongside optional communication modules including Ethernet, FIP, PROFIBUS, GBC, GCM, and GCM+ modules.
Q: How is the backup battery housed on the IC693CPU323 CPU baseplate?
A: The RAM backup battery is hosted directly inside the attached Series 90-30 power supply module rather than on the baseplate board.
Q: What is the backplane bus current load for the IC693CPU323?
A: The embedded CPU baseplate draws 430 mA from the +5 VDC supply rail.
Q: Can the IC693CPU323 be expanded using expansion baseplates?
A: No, the IC693CPU323 is a non-expandable embedded baseplate unit and does not support expansion baseplate connections or PCM/CCM modules.
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