{"product_id":"ge-ic698chs117-rx7i-pacsystem-i-o-rack","title":"GE IC698CHS117 Rx7i PACsystem I\/O Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC698CHS117\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC698CHS117\u003c\/strong\u003e PACSystems RX7i I\/O Rack, operates as a dedicated hardware component for chassis mounting and backplane bus distribution within Rx7i PACsystem networks. The structural assembly houses the mechanical tracking rails and electrical interconnects necessary to establish physical routing between processing elements and localized interface cards.\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\u003eIC698CHS117\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\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.90 kg (13.00 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.2 x 19.0 x 7.5 inches (H x W x D)\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\u003e350 W maximum capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVME64 Integration Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Available Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 I\/O slots plus 1 dedicated power supply slot (Slot 0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Slot Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Slot Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating Rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 A @ 5.0 VDC, 12 A @ 12 VDC, 4 A @ -12 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum IP 54 rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear wall vertical installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control and Network Determinism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC698CHS117 relies on an integrated VME64 backplane bus communication velocity layout to deliver four times the standard bandwidth capacity of conventional VME configurations. This enhanced electrical tracing layout ensures high-speed data propagation across localized points, allowing rapid I\/O density scaling profiles without encountering standard transmission bottlenecks. Hardware addressing remains strictly software-defined through firmware flash compatibility routines, matching real-time module presence verification via automated slot-sensing traces directly embedded in the backplane PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can single-width and double-width hardware units be intermixed across slots 1 through 18?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The 18-slot architecture accepts variations of up to 15 standard single-width modules, 8 double-width modules, or a combined configuration of both layouts, provided Slot 1 is maintained for primary processing allocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the VME64 backplane system support unpowered hot-swapping of I\/O hardware?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The IC698CHS117 requires total power isolation via the main 350 W power supply module before physical cards are unseated or inserted into the chassis tracks to prevent permanent signal degradation on the data lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install the open-frame chassis within a secure industrial enclosure certified to a minimum rating of IP 54 to prevent atmospheric contamination or moisture intrusion from degrading exposed backplane components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Supply Capacities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure that maximum cross-module electrical loads do not exceed the specific current rail limitations of 60 A at 5.0 VDC and 12 A at 12 VDC delivered from the Slot 0 power supply unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Grounding Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure the metallic backplate of the chassis straight to the structural master grounding terminal of the enclosure utilizing heavy-gauge copper braid to attenuate high-frequency electrical emissions and external noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43623335002202,"sku":"IC698CHS117","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/IC698CHS017.png?v=1783564834","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/ge-ic698chs117-rx7i-pacsystem-i-o-rack","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}