Product Overview

The General Electric IC695CHS012 is a 12-slot universal backplane used in PACSystems RX3i PLC rack assemblies. It provides the mechanical mounting structure and the internal bus connections required for the CPU and I/O modules to communicate within a chassis. The backplane is designed to support mixed module populations, enabling system builds that combine newer RX3i hardware with compatible legacy-style modules where applicable.

For panel builders and maintenance teams, the IC695CHS012 offers a standardized rack foundation for modular expansion, clear slot identification for configuration control, and practical wiring points to support stable cabinet grounding and 24 V distribution practices.

Key Technical Characteristics

• Model / order number: IC695CHS012

• Module type: Universal backplane

• Product family: PACSystems RX3i

• Slot capacity: 12 slots

• Backplane architecture: Dual-bus design for mixed module support

• Module support: PCI-based and serial I/O module compatibility

• Legacy support reference: Designed to support integration with Series 90-30 compatible modules where applicable

• Orientation: Horizontal rack mount design with labeled slot positions

• Power consumption

• 5 VDC bus current: 240 mA

• 3.3 VDC bus current: 600 mA

• Field wiring feature: Terminal strip for isolated 24 V input distribution

• Grounding provisions: Dedicated grounding points for cabinet bonding

• Maintenance feature: Supports hot-swap capable system maintenance when used with compatible modules and system design rules

• Condition: Brand new

• Product lifecycle status: Active

• Country of origin: USA

• Availability: In stock

• Minimum order quantity: 1

• Approximate dimensions: 20 × 11.5 × 5.7 cm

• Approximate weight: 0.9 kg

• HS code: 8537101190

• System application: DCS and industrial automation control cabinets

• Communication service: Ethernet router

Industrial Applications

• PACSystems RX3i PLC rack builds requiring a 12-slot universal backplane

• Modular I/O expansion for industrial automation and process control cabinets

• Control panel retrofits where mixed module support is required

• Maintenance replacement for damaged or aging RX3i chassis backplanes

• OEM machine control systems using rack-based PLC architectures