{"product_id":"ge-ic697chs783-series-90-70-vme-integrator-chassis","title":"GE IC697CHS783 Series 90-70 VME Integrator Chassis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC697CHS783\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity 17-Slot VME Integrator Rack belonging to the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 and PACSystems RX7i controller families. Built with a highly flexible VME standard C.1 compliant backplane, this chassis permits seamless co-processing by hosting both standard GE modules and 3rd-party VME-based boards. It serves as the ultimate structural and communications foundation for advanced, high-speed industrial data processing and large-scale plant automation setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17-Slot VME Backplane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports open-architecture VME standard C.1 for mixing 3rd-party and proprietary modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Mounting Profiles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible engineering adapts to standard 19-inch front racks or 10-inch deep rear panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Latches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust molded alignment latches hold plug-in cards firmly against heavy machinery vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable Rack ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard physical jumpers (JP1–JP4) allow rapid hardware address tuning across multi-rack networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 6px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 6px;\"\u003eData\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIC697CHS783\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Card Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e17 Slots (VME Standard C.1 Compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Power Drawing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e3.3A @ 5 VDC and 1.1A @ 12 VDC (Single power source compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Net Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e8.2 kg (18.08 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e11.15\" (H) × 19.00\" (W) × 7.50\" (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Fitting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003eFits 10-inch deep back enclosures (Rear-mount option)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress Jumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e4 Hardware Jumpers (JP1 through JP4) for Rack ID allocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e−20°C to +60°C (−4°F to 140°F); 5% to 95% RH non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Cooling Link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSupports IC697ACC721 120VAC ball-bearing fan tray (20,000-hour lifespan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack ID Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set physical hardware jumpers JP1 to JP4 to define the rack ID before mounting the unit. Misconfigured jumpers cause immediate I\/O addressing bus conflicts with the CPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Load Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Given the substantial 8.2 kg empty base weight, ensure your standard 19-inch rack rails or enclosure sub-panels are fully anchored to sustain the total weight load once all 17 slots are populated with heavy boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Optimizations:\u003c\/strong\u003e For ambient operations trending near the +60°C maximum limit, or when using power-hungry 3rd-party VME computing cards, always fit the optional IC697ACC721 ball-bearing fan tray to prevent hot-spot stagnation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What does VME Standard C.1 compliance mean for this integrator rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1: It indicates an open-architecture backplane interface. Instead of restricting you to standard GE Fanuc modules, it allows engineers to integrate specialized 3rd-party VME-bus cards (like custom network links or high-speed processing modules) directly into the same hardware loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can the IC697CHS783 chassis operate from separate power supplies for the 5V and 12V rails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2: No. The internal backplane power distribution network is strictly optimized for a unified, single power source supply configuration that manages both the 3.3A @ 5VDC and 1.1A @ 12VDC loads simultaneously to maintain system synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How do the molded latches prevent hardware failures in high-vibration plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3: Microphonic vibration can cause slotted cards to walk out of their backplane seating over time, inducing tracking data faults. The factory-molded mechanical latches lock each module faceplate into the rigid frame, guaranteeing consistent, vibration-proof electrical contact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050815193220,"sku":"IC697CHS783","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC697CHS783.jpg?v=1779981833","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/products\/ge-ic697chs783-series-90-70-vme-integrator-chassis","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}