GE Fanuc IC693CPU364-CH 90-30 CPU Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC693CPU364-CH
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 IC693CPU364 Series 90-30 CPU Module
The GE Fanuc IC693CPU364-CH, also cataloged as the IC693CPU364 CPU module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for executing user logic program scans and processing I/O signal traffic within Series 90-30 PLC backplanes.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693CPU364-CH (Base Model: IC693CPU364) |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.77 kg (1.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard Series 90-30 Single-Slot Module Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1.51 A at +5 VDC (backplane bus load) |
| Microprocessor | Intel 80486DX / 80386EX running at 25 MHz |
| User Memory | 240 KB RAM (battery-backed) plus Flash storage |
| Typical Scan Rate | 0.22 ms per 1K of logic (Boolean contacts) |
| Embedded Ethernet Port | 1x Ethernet Interface (AAUI / 10BaseT) |
| Serial Interfaces | Port 1: RS-485 (SNP); Port 2: RS-232 (SNP/MPI) |
| Serial Protocols | SNP, SNPX, Modbus RTU (Master/Slave) |
| Discrete I/O Capacity | Up to 4000 discrete points |
| Register Memory | 9999 Word Registers (%R), 4096 Boolean Bits (%M) |
| Diagnostics / Indicators | RUN, STOP, OK, BAT, and I/O ENABLE status LEDs |
Deterministic Backplane Execution & Processing Performance
Engineers integrate the GE Fanuc IC693CPU364 processor into the CPU slot of Series 90-30 baseplates to maintain deterministic control cycle execution across local and expansion racks. Running at a 25 MHz clock frequency, the processor executes Boolean logic at 0.22 ms per 1K instructions while managing backplane bus communication velocity across connected discrete and analog I/O modules. Integrated 10BaseT Ethernet networking and onboard serial protocol engines offload network communication handling from the main scan loop, ensuring firmware flash compatibility and predictable scan execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is user logic program RAM retained during control enclosure power outages?
A: The CPU uses a backplane-mounted lithium battery pack plugged into the rack power supply module to supply continuous retention voltage to the 240 KB volatile RAM memory bank.
Q: Which physical connectors are available on the module for direct Ethernet communication links?
A: The embedded Ethernet subsystem provides an AAUI connector interface that attaches to a standard 10BaseT transceiver for direct twisted-pair local area network integration.
Field Installation Guidelines
Technicians must insert the CPU module exclusively into Slot 1 of a Series 90-30 baseplate with system power disconnected. When connecting serial devices to Port 1 or Port 2, technicians should utilize shielded cables with the shield braid grounded at the chassis frame ground terminal to prevent ground noise from disrupting register transfers. The AAUI transceiver or Ethernet cable connection must be secured using locking latches to maintain uninterrupted network link continuity under plant vibration.