{"product_id":"ic693cbl304-ge-series-90-30-pcm300-splitter-cable-1ft","title":"IC693CBL304 GE Series 90-30 PCM300 Splitter Cable 1ft","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #003366;\"\u003eGE Fanuc IC693CBL304\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized, highly compact 1-foot (0.3-meter) port expansion \"Wye\" cable engineered exclusively for the Series 90-30 Programmable Coprocessor Module (IC693PCM300). This ultra-lightweight adapter, weighing only \u003cstrong\u003e0.14 kg (0.31 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, serves as a signal splitter, separating combined RS-232 and RS-485 communications from a single physical port on the PCM host module into two distinct, isolated connections. Equipped with a space-saving right-angle male connector on the module side and dual-female connectors on the output end, it delivers seamless signal routing without adding physical strain or bulky weight to your PLC rack assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Protocol Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effortlessly splits combined lines to deliver dedicated RS-232 signals on one leg and RS-485 signals on the other, allowing simultaneous dual-port operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-Angle \u0026amp; Compact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module-end connector features a right-angle profile, and at a minimal weight of just \u003cstrong\u003e0.14 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it fits neatly into tight control panels and shallow enclosures without straining delicate ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encased in high-quality, continuous electrical shielding to block electromagnetic interference (EMI) and preserve communication speeds in noisy industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90\/70 to 90\/30 Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standardizes physical connections, making the Series 90\/70 PCM interface fully compatible with Series 90\/30 PCM module hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #003366; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIC693CBL304\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBrand \/ Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Series 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003ePort Expansion (Wye \/ Splitter) Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eModule Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIC693PCM300 (Programmable Coprocessor Module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1 foot (approx. 30 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eConnector 1 (Module End)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eRight-Angle Male Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnector 2 (Device End)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eDual-Female Connectors (Port 1 and Port 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eShielding Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eContinuous high-coverage shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.14 kg (0.31 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eMax Units Per Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eOne Wye cable per PCM module\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eDiscontinued \/ Obsolete (Available as legacy support)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Installation \u0026amp; Safety Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqual Potential Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure that the IC693CBL304 cable shielding, the host PCM module, and the PLC baseplate are all tied to the same electrical ground potential. \u003cem\u003eCaution:\u003c\/em\u003e Ground loops or mismatched voltage potentials can permanently damage connected programming terminals or internal module electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlign Right-Angle Connector Carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e When plugging the right-angle male end into the PCM module, line up the pins smoothly before applying pressure to avoid bending the pins in the module's communication port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dual-female end splits the signals into Port 1 and Port 2. Refer to your system program configuration to ensure the RS-232 serial link and RS-485 serial link are mapped and connected to the correct corresponding output ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Why does this cable split into two connections from a single physical port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA1: The IC693PCM300 module consolidates both RS-232 and RS-485 pinouts into a single high-density connector to save space. The IC693CBL304 Wye cable acts as a hardware splitter, separating these signal lines into two independent physical ports (Port 1 and Port 2) to allow simultaneous connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What happens if the cable and baseplate are not grounded at the same potential?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA2: Failure to ground the system at equal ground potential will lead to stray currents flowing through the communications line. This can cause communication faults, signal corruption, or catastrophic hardware damage to the PCM module, the cable, and connected programmer devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is the IC693CBL304 cable included when I buy the IC693PCM300 module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA3: Yes, this Wye cable was originally supplied standard inside the box with the IC693PCM300 module. 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