IC693CBL303 GE Fanuc Series 90-30 Datasheet & Technical Manual

IC693CBL303 GE FanucSeries 90-30 Programming Cable

IC693CBL303 GE FanucSeries 90-30 Programming Cable

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The GE Fanuc IC693CBL303, also cataloged as the IC693CBL303 Hand-Held Programmer Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for serial...

SKU: IC693CBL303

Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
Product No.: IC693CBL303
Product Type: Programming Cables
Product Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Weight: 450g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

Description Reviews

The GE Fanuc IC693CBL303, also cataloged as the IC693CBL303 Hand-Held Programmer Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for serial communications and power delivery within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC systems.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	IC693CBL303
Brand	GE Fanuc Emerson
Origin	United States
Weight	1.00 lbs (0.45 kg)
Dimensions	Standard 2 m length cable assembly
Operating Temp	0 to 60 deg C
Power Consumption	Passive bus-powered link
Product Line	Series 90-30
Cable Type	Belden 9508
Conductor Size	24 AWG (0.22 mm2)
Cable Length	6 feet (2 meters)
Connector Type	Canon DA15S 15-pin D-subminiature male (both ends)
Hood Assembly	AMP 207470-1 connector shell
Hardware Kit	AMP 207871-1 (2 metric screws and 2 screw clips)
Signal Protocol	RS-485 serial point-to-point / HHP detection signal

Backplane Bus Communication and Firmware Interfaces

The IC693CBL303 maintains deterministic serial links between the IC693PRG300 Hand-Held Programmer (HHP) and the 15-pin D-sub serial port integrated into the Series 90-30 PLC power supply unit. Beyond signal transmission for firmware programming and status monitoring, the internal conductor arrangement routes supply power directly to the HHP terminal. The physical pinout carries a dedicated loopback status signal indicating positive connection verification to the processing unit, maintaining real-time communication velocity and system diagnostics across the backplane network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the IC693CBL303 cable be extended beyond its standard 2-meter length?

A: Extensions are not recommended without proper impedance matching. Custom extension lengths increase loop capacitance and exposure to electromagnetic interference, which degrades signal integrity across the RS-485 serial interface.

Q: How does the PLC detect that the Hand-Held Programmer is connected via this cable?

A: The cable assembly features an internal signal connection integrated into the 15-pin connector array. When mated to the power supply serial port, this dedicated pin set completes a detection loop that alerts the PLC CPU of an active hardware interface.

Q: Does the IC693CBL303 require an external power supply to operate the attached terminal?

A: No. The cable routes 5 VDC power directly from the Series 90-30 power supply serial port pins to the hand-held programming unit alongside data lines.

Field Installation Guidelines

Power down the controller frame or verify local safety clearance prior to connecting hardware terminals to avoid transient electrical arcing on the port pins.
Align the 15-pin male DA15S D-subminiature connector with the serial port located on the GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC power supply module.
Fully seat the connector shell and tighten the two AMP metric jack-screws to 0.4 Nm using a calibrated screwdriver to ensure continuous chassis grounding and strain relief.
Route the 24 AWG Belden 9508 cable clear of high-voltage AC conductors, motor leads, and variable frequency drive outputs to prevent noise coupling.
Connect the remaining 15-pin male D-sub end to the IC693PRG300 Hand-Held Programmer terminal and secure the mounting hardware before initiating system communication.

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