GE IC693CPU360
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GE IC693CPU360

  • Product Introduction: This is a mid-range CPU module for the GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC family. It features 128KB of user memory, supports up to 2048 I/O points, and includes an integrated Ethernet port for programming and HMI connectivity. The IC693CPU360 is one of the most commonly deployed CPUs in the 90-30 lineup, suitable for medium-complexity automation tasks including sequential control, data handling, and moderate motion applications. It does not include a math coprocessor, so floating-point math is handled in software (slower than CPU365 or CPU372).
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Description

GE IC693CPU360

  • Technical Specifications:
    • User Memory: 128KB (can be expanded to 256KB with optional memory module)
    • Program Memory: 128KB non-volatile flash (retains program without battery)
    • Data Memory: 128KB battery-backed RAM
    • I/O Capacity: Up to 2048 discrete I/O points or 512 analog I/O points
    • Ethernet Port: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 (for programming, HMI, peer-to-peer)
    • Backplane Bus: Genius Bus, 10Mbps
    • Scan Time: 0.5ms per 1K words of logic (typical)
    • Instruction Set: Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Instruction List, SFC
    • Power Supply: 5VDC internal, 24VDC from backplane
    • Power Consumption: ~5W
    • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
    • Dimensions: Full-width IC693 module (approx. 165mm x 98mm x 130mm)
  • Functional Features:
    • Integrated 10/100 Ethernet port — no separate comm module needed for programming
    • Supports GDLR (Global Data Logic Read) for fast peer-to-peer data exchange
    • Supports GENIUS slave and master modes
    • Battery-backed RAM retains data and program on power loss
    • LED indicators: Power (green), Run (green), Fault (red), Stop (amber)
    • Supports online editing and forced I/O for troubleshooting
    • Compatible with Proficy Machine Edition (PME) and iFIX for HMI
  • Application Scenarios:
    • Medium-complexity sequential control in manufacturing
    • Packaging machine control with 100-500 I/O points
    • Water/wastewater treatment plant PLC control
    • Material handling system coordination
    • Bottling and canning line automation
    • Small to medium process control loops
  • Performance Parameters:
    • Logic Execution Speed: ~0.5ms per 1000 instructions
    • Boolean Instructions: 0.2 microseconds per instruction (typical)
    • Analog Processing: 10ms per channel scan (typical)
    • Ethernet Throughput: 10Mbps full-duplex
    • Communication Ports: 1 Ethernet (built-in), 1 Genius port (on backplane)
    • MTBF: Greater than 200,000 hours
  • Material Composition:
    • Housing: UL94 V-0 flame-retardant polycarbonate
    • PCB: 6-layer FR-4 with gold-plated edge connector
    • Battery: 3.6V lithium battery (CR2032 type) for RAM backup — 5 year life
    • Ethernet Connector: RJ-45 with integrated magnetics (isolation transformer)
    • Isolation: Opto-isolated backplane interface
  • Structural Features:
    • Full-width IC693 module
    • Front panel: 4 LED status indicators + 1 mini-DIN Ethernet port
    • Backplane edge connector with gold-plated contacts
    • Battery compartment accessible from front (no tools required)
    • DIN-rail or chassis mount
  • Working Principle:
    • The CPU fetches instructions from flash memory, decodes them, and executes logic in a continuous scan cycle. Inputs are read from the backplane bus via Genius Bus, logic is executed, and outputs are written back to the backplane. The Ethernet port handles programming, HMI communication, and peer-to-peer data exchange independently of the scan cycle. The battery-backed RAM preserves data tables and program variables during power outages.
  • Installation Requirements:
    • Install in IC693CHS or IC693ACC chassis (90-30 rack)
    • Connect Ethernet cable to programming PC or HMI (straight-through CAT5/CAT5e)
    • Ensure chassis power supply provides stable 24VDC (IC693PWR330 or equivalent)
    • Insert module fully until backplane connector seats completely
    • Configure IP address via PME software before first Ethernet communication
  • Usage Precautions:
    • Replace battery every 5 years even if not expired — data loss occurs without battery
    • Do not exceed 2048 I/O points — add remote I/O if more needed
    • Do not connect Ethernet to untrusted networks without firewall — the CPU has no built-in security
    • Use surge protector on Ethernet line in industrial environments
    • Do not hot-swap — power down chassis before insertion/removal
    • For floating-point intensive applications, consider upgrading to IC693CPU372 (has math coprocessor)

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