{"product_id":"emerson-ic694chs392-expansion-base-pacsystems-rx3i","title":"Emerson IC694CHS392 Expansion Base PACSystems RX3i","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Emerson \u003cstrong\u003eIC694CHS392\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the IC694CHS392 10-slot Serial Expansion Backplane, operates as a hardware component for expanding the input\/output capacity of a primary controller rack via an expansion bus cable within the PACSystems RX3i control platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC694CHS392 is configured as a standard 10-slot serial expansion baseplate utilizing high-speed serial backplane communication exclusively. It requires the leftmost slot to be dedicated to a compatible serial power supply module such as the IC694PWR331, IC694PWR330, or IC694PWR321.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC694CHS392\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson (GE Fanuc)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePACSystems RX3i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 usable module slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Speed Serial connection only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15 meters (50 feet) using specialized I\/O expansion cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mA @ 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.12 x 17.44 x 5.59 inches (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for modular expansion, the backplane integrates a bus connector provision at its right end to facilitate daisy-chaining optional or additional expansion cables. System configuration relies on user-set integrated DIP selection switches located on the assembly. The unit maintains robust signal integrity across expansion distances up to 15 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and Electrical Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert a compatible serial power supply (IC694PWR331, IC694PWR330, or IC694PWR321) into the leftmost slot of the expansion base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIP Switch Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Properly set the integrated DIP selection switches before physical module installation and mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swapping Prohibition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the system is completely powered down before swapping components; hot installation and removal of modules is strictly prohibited on this expansion backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabling and Daisy-Chaining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Link the base to the primary controller rack using specialized I\/O expansion cables, utilizing the right-end bus connector for additional daisy-chained segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How many usable module slots does the IC694CHS392 provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The expansion base provides 10 usable module slots for system expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What type of backplane communication does this base support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: It supports high-speed serial connection exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What power supply models are compatible with the leftmost slot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The leftmost slot must be dedicated to a compatible serial power supply such as the IC694PWR331, IC694PWR330, or IC694PWR321.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the maximum supported expansion distance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: It supports connection distances up to 15 meters (50 feet) using specialized I\/O expansion cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the internal 5 VDC current consumption of the backplane?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module consumes 150 mA @ 5 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Are modules hot-swappable on this expansion base?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, hot installation and removal of modules is strictly prohibited; the system must be powered down before component swapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How are optional expansion cables linked?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: It features a bus connector provision at the right end of the assembly for linking optional or additional daisy-chained expansion cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What configuration step is required before physical installation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The integrated DIP selection switches must be properly set by the user prior to physical module installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68159392579757,"sku":"IC694CHS392","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/ic694chs392.jpg?v=1794288580","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/emerson-ic694chs392-expansion-base-pacsystems-rx3i","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}