{"product_id":"ic693chs398-ge-fanuc-i-o-chassis-series-90-30-5-slot-expansion-baseplate","title":"IC693CHS398 GE Fanuc I\/O Chassis Series 90-30 5-Slot Expansion Baseplate","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe GE IC693CHS398 is a 5-slot expansion baseplate engineered to increase the I\/O capacity of the Series 90-30 PLC platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis chassis allows for the remote or local extension of a PLC system by connecting to the primary CPU baseplate through a dedicated expansion bus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNow part of the Emerson Automation lifecycle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe IC693CHS398 provides the physical and electrical framework for adding specialized I\/O modules,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring that the central processor can manage a higher density of field devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module is essential for scaling automation systems without the need for additional standalone controllers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eKey Technical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSlot Density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides 5 dedicated slots for I\/O and option modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eExpansion Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a 25-pin D-type female connector for bus interconnection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSystem Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScalability is CPU-dependent; supports up to 4 baseplates for CPUs 331-341,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand up to 7 baseplates for high-performance CPUs (350 and above).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes a dedicated left-side slot for a Series 90-30 power supply module (required for operation).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eBus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports a maximum interconnecting cable length of 50 feet (15 meters) from the CPU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eInternal Current Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsumes 170 mA from the 5VDC logic bus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModule Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecifically designed for discrete and analog I\/O; does not support PCM,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eADC,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBEM,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor CMM311 modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMechanical keying in slots ensures only compatible modules are inserted,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epreventing hardware damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe IC693CHS398 is a core component in distributed control architectures across various industries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eManufacturing Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit is used to extend the reach of the PLC to remote conveyor sections,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereducing the amount of field wiring required by placing the I\/O closer to the sensors and actuators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWithin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTurbine Control Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe expansion baseplate allows for high-density monitoring of auxiliary equipment while maintaining high-speed communication with the central logic solver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is also frequently utilized in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWater Treatment Facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere localized expansion racks handle geographically dispersed pump stations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy ensuring a common ground and secure physical connections,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe IC693CHS398 maintains the signal integrity necessary for mission-critical automation and heavy-duty industrial processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519061450925,"sku":"IC693CHS398","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/ge-fanuc-ic693chs398-expansion-baseplate-vqgnojj03qp.jpg?v=1766985935","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/ic693chs398-ge-fanuc-i-o-chassis-series-90-30-5-slot-expansion-baseplate","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}