IC693CHS397C Series 90-30 Expansion Port Baseplate

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Product Overview The GE Fanuc IC693CHS397C serves as a rugged 5-slot expansion baseplate for the Series 90-30 PLC family. It provides the...

SKU: IC693CHS397C

Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
Product No.: IC693CHS397C
Product Type: PLC Baseplates
Product Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Weight: 600g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

Description Reviews

Product Overview

The GE Fanuc IC693CHS397C serves as a rugged 5-slot expansion baseplate for the Series 90-30 PLC family. It provides the physical and electrical framework required to interconnect I/O modules, power supplies, and CPUs. This expansion rack extends system capacity by facilitating high-speed backplane communication through its integrated expansion port. We supply this unit as 100% Brand New and Original, specifically the Revision C version, which incorporates the most reliable bus architecture for mission-critical industrial process control.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Product Type	Expansion Baseplate / I/O Rack
Number of Slots	5 Total (1 Power Supply, 4 I/O or CPU)
Expansion Port	1 (D-type 25-pin connector)
Default Rack Address	Rack 0 (Fixed)
System Compatibility	GE Fanuc / Emerson Series 90-30
Mounting Type	Panel Mount via integrated tabs
Operating Temperature	0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature	–40°C to +85°C
Physical Weight	1.31 lbs (0.60 kg)
Certification	UL, CE, CSA

Engineering Advantages

Optimized Footprint: The compact 5-slot design solves space constraints in crowded control cabinets. It provides a localized I/O solution without the excessive width of a standard 10-slot rack.
Seamless Bus Integration: The integrated expansion port allows direct connection to a CPU baseplate or other expansion racks via a standard expansion cable. This ensures low-latency data transfer across the entire PLC system.
Rugged Mechanical Mounting: Built-in mounting tabs facilitate fast, secure installation directly onto backpanels. The rigid frame resists vibration and mechanical stress common in heavy manufacturing environments.
Pre-Configured Addressing: The baseplate features a pre-set rack address (Rack 0). This simplifies system setup by eliminating the need for complex DIP switch configurations, ensuring the CPU recognizes the rack immediately upon startup.
Universal Module Support: The backplane architecture accommodates the full range of Series 90-30 discrete, analog, and specialty modules, allowing for complete customization of your automation hardware.

FAQs

1. What is the difference between a "Base" rack and an "Expansion" rack like the IC693CHS397C?

While both hold modules, an expansion rack like the IC693CHS397C includes a specialized port on its right side. This port allows you to connect the rack to a primary CPU baseplate using an expansion cable, effectively increasing the number of I/O points available to a single CPU.

2. Does the IC693CHS397C require its own power supply?

Yes. Every Series 90-30 baseplate, including this 5-slot expansion model, requires a dedicated power supply module (such as the IC693PWR321 or IC693PWR330) installed in the leftmost slot to power the backplane and installed modules.

3. Can I install a CPU in this expansion rack?

While the slots are physically compatible, the CPU typically resides in the "Base" rack (Rack 0). In expansion configurations, this rack usually houses I/O or communication modules. However, the IC693CHS397C supports remote CPU configurations in specific multi-rack architectures.

4. Is the IC693CHS397C compatible with PACSystems RX3i modules?

No. This baseplate utilizes the Series 90-30 backplane bus. While some RX3i modules are backward compatible with 90-30 racks, we recommend using this baseplate exclusively with Series 90-30 modules to ensure full diagnostic capability and electrical safety.

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