{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-plc-system-ic693chs398-multi-rack-slave-baseplate","title":"GE Fanuc PLC System IC693CHS398 Multi-Rack Slave Baseplate","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;\"\u003eIC693CHS398\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5-slot I\/O Expansion Baseplate developed by GE Fanuc for the Series 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platform. Designed explicitly as a secondary non-CPU sub-rack, this module allows control engineers to expand local physical I\/O density by linking directly to a master CPU chassis. Possessing a solid open-frame enclosure with a net weight of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.62 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact baseplate provides structural rigid positioning and integrated electrical pathways for multi-rack automation architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ePhysical Slot Form-Keying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 5 unique, specifically sized I\/O slots that eliminate the risk of accidental incorrect module insertion, preventing damage to the backplane pins during maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consumes an exceptionally small internal logic current of just 170 mA at +5VDC, keeping system thermal footprints low and saving the power supply module's energy for field equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Multi-Rack Linking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes a standard right-hand 25-pin D-type female interface connector to smoothly daisy-chain downstream expansion layouts over an aggregate cable run of up to 50 feet (15 meters).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Panel Mount Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing only \u003cstrong\u003e0.62 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, the chassis is highly optimized for fast installation onto control panels via pre-molded structural mounting tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIC693CHS398\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;\"\u003eProduct Series \/ Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSeries 90-30 PLC System (GE Fanuc)\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;\"\u003eBaseplate Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eI\/O Expansion Baseplate (Non-CPU Rack Topology)\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;\"\u003eTotal Available Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e6 Slots Total (1 x Power Supply Slot | 5 x I\/O and Option Slots)\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;\"\u003eLocal Master Processor Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eRequires active connection to 1 Master CPU Baseplate\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;\"\u003eBus Extension Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e25-pin D-shell Female Connector Interface\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;\"\u003eMaximum Expansion Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eUp to 50 feet (15 meters) aggregate system limit\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;\"\u003eBackplane Operating Metrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e+5VDC Bus Voltage | 170 mA Logic Current Draw\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;\"\u003ePhysical Frame Metrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eNet Weight: Approx. 0.62 kg | 10.43 x 5.12 x 5.59 inches\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;\"\u003eRack Node Addressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eConfigurable via integrated hardware DIP switch settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Installation 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\u003ePower Loop Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This expansion rack requires its own dedicated Power Supply Module installed in the unnumbered leftmost slot to power up its local 5-slot I\/O segment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Common Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e For safe operations and robust data signal transfers, you must connect this expansion rack and all other baseplates to a single, high-quality common ground point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Exclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not attempt to fit PCM, ADC, Bus Expansion Modules (BEM), or CMM311 cards into this rack. These advanced modules are strictly designed to operate on a master CPU baseplate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Mounting Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasten the \u003cstrong\u003e0.62 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e frame securely onto a flat, vibration-free back panel inside the enclosure using the provided structural mounting tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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: Can a master CPU module be installed directly into Slot 1 of this baseplate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA1: No. The IC693CHS398 has zero CPU slots. It is exclusively an expansion sub-rack and must always receive its processing logic commands from a primary CPU baseplate via its 25-pin D-shell expansion connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How many expansion baseplates can be chained to a single master CPU node?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA2: The maximum number depends on your processing unit. Standard Series 90-30 CPUs (CPU 331, 340, and 341) support a maximum of 4 expansion baseplates. High-performance models (CPU 350 and higher) can expand to manage a maximum of 7 baseplates simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Which pre-made communication cables are compatible with this expansion port?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA3: This unit supports several continuously shielded Series 90-30 cables depending on the distance between panels, including the IC693CBL312 (0.5 ft \/ 0.15 m), IC693CBL300 (3 ft \/ 1 m), IC693CBL301 (6 ft \/ 2 m), IC693CBL313 (25 ft \/ 8 m), and the IC693CBL302 (50 ft \/ 15 m) which features a built-in termination block.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050827153540,"sku":"IC693CHS398","price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC693CHS398-1.jpg?v=1782312498","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/uz\/products\/ge-fanuc-plc-system-ic693chs398-multi-rack-slave-baseplate","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}