{"product_id":"ic693cpu323-ge-embedded-10-slot-plc-baseplate-module","title":"IC693CPU323 GE Embedded 10-Slot PLC Baseplate Module","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eGE Fanuc Series 90-30 IC693CPU323 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e8b57;\"\u003eGE Fanuc IC693CPU323\u003c\/strong\u003e is an integrated high-performance Turbo CPU baseplate unit engineered specifically for the legacy Series 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ecosystem. Providing an efficient, consolidated architecture for industrial automation, this module features a centralized processing system embedded directly onto a rugged 10-slot backplane chassis. By integrating the microprocessor and system memory architecture directly into the backplane circuitry, the IC693CPU323 eliminates the need for standalone central processing cards, reducing hardware footprints and optimizing physical panel layouts. The module maintains a highly lightweight physical profile of \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e8b57;\"\u003e0.5 kg (approximately 1.1 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, facilitating effortless mounting and reducing physical stress inside heavy control cabinets. Powered via an internal system backplane current draw of 430 milliamps running on a standard 5.0 Volts DC logic rail, this embedded assembly delivers an exceptionally stable, cost-effective automation hub tailored for machinery requiring localized, medium-density logic manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eCore Technical Features \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eTurbo Processing \u0026amp; High-Speed Memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by an efficient 10 Megahertz 80188 microprocessor, the IC693CPU323 is engineered to execute advanced mathematical computations and non-Boolean calculations alongside fundamental operational logic. As a Turbo CPU variant, it boasts an impressive typical scan rate of just 0.6 milliseconds per 1K (kilobit) of Boolean logic, ensuring rapid, near-deterministic control cycle times. Application logic, diagnostic counters, and operational configurations are safely handled by a 12 KB user logic memory circuit, backed by battery protection to prevent data volatile loss during unexpected factory facility power blackouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eLocal I\/O Capacities \u0026amp; Specialized Hardware Timers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10-slot chassis architecture offers ample room to accommodate various discrete and analog input\/output modules directly next to the embedded processor. It manages up to a maximum capacity of 320 discrete I\/O channels for versatile control of switches, relays, and motor starters. To manage intricate sequencing loops, high-speed machinery synchronization, and rigorous process durations, the CPU comes pre-configured with 340 internal timers and hardware counters, making it highly robust for complex manufacturing routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eSystem Connectivity \u0026amp; Serial Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor communication, programming, and field diagnostics, the IC693CPU323 platform utilizes 1 built-in high-speed serial communication port. This serial interface allows direct connection to specialized programming PCs running official GE software utilities, local operator interface terminals (OITs), or handheld control programmers. The system can be easily expanded for broader factory networks by deploying specialized Series 90-30 communications modules inside the remaining local rack slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGE Fanuc (Automation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSeries 90-30 PLC System\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIC693CPU323\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eChassis Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10-Slot Baseplate with Fixed Embedded Turbo CPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMicroprocessor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80188 running at 10 MHz clock speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTypical Scan Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #2e8b57; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e0.6 ms per 1K of Boolean logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUser Logic Memory Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 Kilobytes (KB) RAM Application Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Built-in Timers \/ Counters\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e340 dedicated internal control units\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiscrete I\/O Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e320 maximum inputs\/outputs combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Voltage Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.0 Volts DC (VDC) via inner logic rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e430 milliamps (mA) continuous internal draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntegrated Serial Communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 onboard communication port\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Ambient Temp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0 to 60 degrees Celsius (32 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Assembly Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #2e8b57;\"\u003e0.5 Kilograms (kg) \/ approx. 1.1 Pounds net weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eInstallation, Environmental, \u0026amp; Thermal Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eMechanical Layout and Lightweight Panel Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its specialized design, the IC693CPU323 baseplate weighs only \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e8b57;\"\u003e0.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reduced weight significantly simplifies initial physical handling, allowing automation panel builders to quickly position, mark, and fasten the 10-slot chassis to the inner panel wall. Ensure that the selected enclosure back panel is perfectly flat and free of warp to prevent physical distortion of the backplane circuit board. Always use all standard factory-designated rear mounting points with matching structural screws to eliminate potential mechanical stress caused by surrounding shop floor machinery vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eEnvironmental Airflow and Thermal Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC693CPU323 is rated to safely operate in ambient industrial conditions ranging from \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e8b57;\"\u003e0 to 60 degrees Celsius\u003c\/strong\u003e. To maintain proper operation and avoid localized overheating, ensure adequate vertical ventilation space is provided above and below the baseplate array inside your electrical panel enclosure. When calculating the panel thermal load, factor in the baseline 430mA backplane logic current draw at 5V DC consumed by the embedded CPU. Combine this value with the worst-case continuous thermal dissipation ratings of all standard I\/O modules, communication interfaces, and power supplies installed alongside the CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2e8b57; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What exactly makes the IC693CPU323 a \"Turbo\" CPU compared to standard models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1: The Turbo moniker represents enhanced instruction processing efficiency. The IC693CPU323 achieves a highly optimized typical scan rate of 0.6 ms per 1K of Boolean logic loop, enabling it to execute commands far faster than standard non-turbo versions with the same clock speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How does the 0.5 kg net weight affect system configuration considerations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2: The \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e8b57;\"\u003e0.5 kg physical weight\u003c\/strong\u003e refers solely to the unpopulated, empty 10-slot CPU baseplate unit. While the chassis itself is lightweight and easy to mount, engineers must calculate the total structural weight of the fully assembled system after incorporating heavy power supplies and up to ten functional I\/O or networking cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does the IC693CPU323 embedded baseplate require a dedicated external battery module for memory protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3: The volatile 12 KB user RAM relies on a lithium battery backup system. This battery is typically located on the adjacent Series 90-30 power supply module, which mounts directly onto the leftmost slot of the baseplate to provide continuous power to the memory chips when line voltage is shut down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050827448452,"sku":"IC693CPU323","price":163.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC693CPU323.jpg?v=1784201534","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/nb\/products\/ic693cpu323-ge-embedded-10-slot-plc-baseplate-module","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}