{"product_id":"ic693chs397c-series-90-30-expansion-port-baseplate","title":"IC693CHS397C Series 90-30 Expansion Port Baseplate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693CHS397C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion, which incorporates the most reliable bus architecture for mission-critical industrial process control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpansion Baseplate \/ I\/O Rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Total (1 Power Supply, 4 I\/O or CPU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 (D-type 25-pin connector)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefault Rack Address\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRack 0 (Fixed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson Series 90-30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanel Mount via integrated tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–40°C to +85°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.31 lbs (0.60 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUL, CE, CSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Bus Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Mechanical Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuilt-in mounting tabs facilitate fast, secure installation directly onto backpanels. The rigid frame resists vibration and mechanical stress common in heavy manufacturing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Configured Addressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Module Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe backplane architecture accommodates the full range of Series 90-30 discrete, analog, and specialty modules, allowing for complete customization of your automation hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What is the difference between a \"Base\" rack and an \"Expansion\" rack like the IC693CHS397C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Does the IC693CHS397C require its own power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Can I install a CPU in this expansion rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Is the IC693CHS397C compatible with PACSystems RX3i modules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This baseplate utilizes the Series 90-30 backplane bus. 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