GE IC693350-EK

• Battery Backup: Field-replaceable lithium battery for memory and clock retention
• Keystation Switch: RUN, STOP, and PROG modes for operational control
• Mounting: Compatible with 5-slot and 10-slot Series 90-30 baseplates (IC693CHS397, IC693CHS392)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: –40°C to 85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing, non-condensing
• Dimensions: 130 mm (W) × 115 mm (H) × 100 mm (D)
• Weight: Approximately 350 grams

Key Features

• High-speed processing for fast scan times and real-time control
• Large memory capacity supports complex ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text programs
• Battery-backed memory ensures program and data retention during power loss
• LED status indicators for power, run/stop, fault, and battery condition
• Dual communication ports:
  • One RS-232 port for programming, HMI connection, or printer interface
  • One RS-485 port supporting Modbus RTU master/slave and SNP/SNPX protocols
• Supports peer-to-peer communication using GE’s Series Network Protocol (SNP and SNPX)
• Password protection and physical keyswitch prevent unauthorized access and changes
• Firmware upgradeable via programming software or serial connection
• Hot standby configurations supported with dual CPU setups for redundancy

Functional Capabilities

• Executes control logic using ladder diagrams, function blocks, and structured text
• Handles high-speed counting, timing, and data manipulation tasks
• Manages up to 512 discrete inputs and outputs and 128 analog I/O points depending on configuration
• Supports communication with HMIs, SCADA systems, drives, and other PLCs
• Enables data logging, messaging, and alarm handling through serial networks
• Provides system diagnostics and error reporting for troubleshooting

Communication Protocols Supported

• Modbus RTU (master and slave)
• Modbus ASCII
• SNP (Series Network Protocol)
• SNPX (enhanced protocol for communication through Ethernet gateways)
• Support for connection to Proficy HMI, iFIX, and Cimplicity via standard drivers

Applications

• Discrete manufacturing automation including assembly lines and machining centers
• Material handling and conveyor control systems
• Packaging machinery and production lines
• Building automation and utility management
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Legacy system upgrades and retrofits where Series 90-30 PLCs are in service
• Integration of multiple devices using Modbus and SNP protocols

Compatibility and Integration

• Fully compatible with all GE Series 90-30 I/O modules including discrete, analog, and specialty modules
• Works with standard Series 90-30 power supplies, baseplates, and terminal blocks
• Programmable using Proficy Machine Edition (PME) and legacy VersaPro software
• Connects to operator interfaces, barcode readers, and motor drives via serial links
• Integrates into larger networks using Modbus RTU to TCP gateways

Environmental and Mechanical

• Designed for industrial environments with resistance to vibration and electromagnetic interference
• DIN rail mounting per EN 50022 standard
• Compact design fits standard control cabinets
• Operating altitude up to 2,000 meters