GE Fanuc IC693CPU360-DH CPU Processors PLC Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC693CPU360-DH
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: CPU Processors
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC693CPU360-DH Series 90-30 CPU Module
The GE Fanuc IC693CPU360-DH, also cataloged as the IC693CPU360 CPU Processor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for central logic execution and multi-rack I/O orchestration within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693CPU360-DH |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.68 kg (1.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Single-slot Series 90-30 module form factor |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 670 mA from +5 VDC backplane bus supply |
| Microprocessor | 80386EX (25 MHz clock speed) |
| User Program Memory | Up to 240 KB (RAM and Flash storage) |
| Execution Speed | 0.22 ms per 1K Boolean contacts |
| Discrete I/O Capacity | 2,048 inputs (%I), 2,048 outputs (%Q) |
| Register Memory | Configurable up to 32,640 words |
| Baseplate Expansion | 8 baseplates total (1 local + 7 expansion/remote) |
Deterministic Backplane Execution & Memory Allocation
The central processing unit manages deterministic logic execution over high-speed backplane bus communication velocity Licences. Driven by a 25 MHz 80386EX microprocessor, the module processes Boolean contacts at 0.22 ms per 1K logic block while coordinating data across 2,048 discrete input and output points. Firmware flash compatibility enables dynamic memory allocation across user registers, supporting up to 32,640 words for analog values and variables. The integrated battery-backed real-time clock maintains continuous calendar data, and onboard Flash memory preserves system programming during extended primary power interruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do firmware revisions impact the maximum user program memory on this module?
A: Firmware Release 9.0 and later unlocks the full 240 KB user program memory capacity and floating-point math functions, whereas earlier firmware revisions restrict available program memory to 80 KB.
Q: How can engineers establish primary network communications given that the module lacks an onboard Ethernet port?
A: Serial communication operates through the RS-485 port on the system power supply module via SNP/SNP-X protocols; modern Ethernet networking requires installing an optional option module (such as the IC693CMM321) into an adjacent rack slot.
Q: What power bus limits must technicians confirm before installing this CPU module into a baseplate slot?
A: The installation requires a dedicated 670 mA current allocation from the baseplate +5 VDC bus line, necessitating an accurate power balance calculation across all adjacent I/O modules.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Power Disconnection & ESD Grounding: Turn off all power to the target PLC rack before insertion, and attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to an unpainted metal grounding surface.
- Module Slot Placement: Install the module strictly into slot 1 (the leftmost slot next to the power supply unit) of the primary Series 90-30 baseplate, pushing until the top and bottom card latches snap securely.
- Battery Engagement: Connect the internal lithium battery leads to the CPU circuit terminals before initial startup to ensure real-time clock running and RAM retention.
- Serial Interface Cabling: Connect serial communication links to the RS-485 port on the power supply, using shielded twisted-pair wire routed at least 30 cm away from high-voltage AC lines.
- Baseplate Grounding: Ensure the baseplate chassis ground lug connects directly to the panel ground bus bar using heavy-gauge copper conductor wire to prevent noise-induced scan faults.