IC693CHS397 5-Slot Modular CPU Baseplate

Overview

Place of Origin:	USA
Brand Name:	GE
Model Number:	IC693CHS397
Packaging Details:	Original new Factory Sealed
Delivery Time:	5-7 days
Payment Terms:	T/T
Supply Ability:	In stock

Specifications

Description

The GE Fanuc IC693CHS397 is a 5-slot modular CPU baseplate. To operate the baseplate, users must plug a power supply module into the left slot. This slot is unique in size and type, in that in only supports a power supply module. This slot is not numbered. In slot 1, a CPU or special option module must be installed. Similar to slot 2, this slot is unique in size and type, in that it can only support a CPU module or else a special option module, for example a FIP Remote I/O Scanner (IC693BEM330). Slot 1 is labeled CPU/1.

For all slots numbered 2 and above, users can install option modules or I/O modules. These slots are of a unique size and type, so they will support either of these. The modular CPU baseplate can support expansion and remote baseplates. Therefore, on the right end of the baseplate, there is a female expansion connector. This is a 25-pin D-type, which allows users to connect to either an Expansion or Remote baseplate.

If any additional features are desired, the user can accommodate them. This is because the CPU is modular. This enables the user to replace or change it to a different type. For any one system, a maximum of one CPU baseplate may be used. Any additional ones must be an expansion or remote baseplate. By default, a modular CPU baseplate such as the IC693CHS397 is always assigned Rack Number 0.

Applications

Water Treatment Plants: Often found in lift stations where humidity corrodes cheaper enclosures; this metal-reinforced base resists moisture ingress better than standard plastic racks.

Automotive Assembly: Can you afford a 4-hour downtime while waiting for a custom panel modification? This unit drops into existing Series 90-30 layouts instantly.

Food & Beverage Processing: Withstands washdown areas when installed inside NEMA 4X cabinets, maintaining stable 24VDC distribution to sensitive analog scales.

Oil & Gas: If your site experiences temperature swings from -20°C at night to +50°C by noon, the wide thermal rating prevents boot failures during startup.

Pharmaceutical Packaging: Supports mixed modules (thermocouple inputs next to high-speed counters) without signal noise issues, provided grounding is correct.

Installation Pitfalls Guide

1 Firmware Version Mismatch: Wait, the chassis doesn’t have firmware, right? Correct. But if you pair this base with a brand-new CPU that has a firmware version too recent for your old I/O modules, the whole system hangs. Always check the compatibility matrix for your specific mix of cards before powering up.

2 DIP Switch / Jumper Misconfiguration: Some revisions of this base have jumpers for termination resistors or voltage selection. Take a photo. Then take another one. Compare it exactly to the old unit. Factory defaults rarely match your site’s specific wiring needs.

3 Terminal / Wiring Incompatibility: The pin spacing on later revisions can sometimes differ slightly from very early 90-30 bases. Cross-check the wiring diagram on the door of your cabinet against the new label. Don’t force a connector; if it doesn’t slide in smoothly, stop and check the keying.

4 Power Supply Undersizing: This chassis draws power for itself and passes it to the modules. If you have four high-current output modules plugged in, a weak 24VDC supply will sag, causing random resets. Calculate the total load of all inserted cards and add a 20% headroom buffer.

5 ESD Damage: It’s dry in the winter, and static electricity loves to fry backplane traces. Skip the wrist strap once, and you might hear a faint pop on first power-up. Ground yourself before touching the exposed pins on the back of the slots.

FAQ

Q: Does the IC693CHS397 come with a warranty?

A: Yes, the IC693CHS397 includes a 1-year warranty.

Q: How many slots does the IC693CHS397 have?

A: The IC693CHS397 has five (5) slots.

Q: What is the maximum supported distance by the IC693CHS397 if expansion and remote I/O baseplates are used?

A: If an expansion baseplate is used, up to 50 feet (15 meters) is permitted; if a remote I/O baseplate is used, up to 700 feet (213 meters) is allowed.

Q: How many I/O modules can be installed on the IC693CHS397?

A: Up to four (4) I/O modules can be installed.

Q: Does the IC693CHS397 support installation of an expansion baseplate?

A: Yes, the IC693CHS397 supports installation of an expansion baseplate.

Q: What is the maximum cable distance when installing an expansion baseplate?

A: Maximum allowable total cable distance is 50 feet (15 meters).