The GE IC698ACC720, also cataloged as the IC698ACC720 Faceplate, operates as a dedicated hardware component for physical slot sealing and electromagnetic interference containment within PACSystems RX3i chassis environments.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC698ACC720 |
| Brand | GE |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg) |
| Dimensions | Double-slot module width layout |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 0 W (Passive hardware assembly) |
| Shielding Type | Shielded construction |
| Package Quantity | Pack of 6 units |
As a passive mechanical component, this hardware contains no active electronics and operates entirely without backplane bus communication velocity licences. However, the installation of shielded double-slot faceplates directly influences local rack environmental integrity. By closing unpopulated slot openings, the component stabilizes the interior forced-air thermal pathway required to sustain high-velocity bus transactions. It protects adjacent active hardware from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and physical debris, facilitating stable configuration profiles across maximum I/O density scaling limits.
Q: Can these faceplates be installed or removed while the host chassis backplane is energized?
A: Yes. Since this is a passive mechanical component with no electrical interfaces, it supports removal and insertion while under power without causing bus logic errors or electrical disruptions to operational modules.
Q: What is the purpose of the integrated shielding on this double-slot component?
A: The shielded architecture serves to complete the continuous Faraday cage structure of the enclosure when empty slots exist, preventing electromagnetic radiation from corrupting the high-speed data packets on the backplane bus.
Q: Does this faceplate require any firmware configuration or software allocation within the hardware configuration table?
A: No. The item is entirely mechanical and is not recognized by the operating system or system firmware, requiring no entry in the PLC memory or peripheral configuration mapping.
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