{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-cnc-ic690usb901-converter-cable","title":"GE Fanuc IC690USB901 USB to SNP Converter Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GE Fanuc IC690USB901 is a specialized converter cable designed to facilitate communication between a standard USB port on a computer and the serial programming port of GE Fanuc Series 90-30 and Series 90-20 PLC systems. This cable serves as a critical interface tool for programming, configuration, and diagnostics, replacing older RS-232 serial cables that require dedicated COM ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables USB-to-SNP (Series Ninety Protocol) communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with GE Fanuc Series 90-30 and Series 90-20 PLC platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated converter electronics within the cable assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable molded cable ends for industrial reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-meter cable length for flexible workstation positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a standard USB connector and a 15-pin male serial connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cable is primarily used by automation engineers and maintenance technicians for connecting programming software (such as CIMPLICITY or Proficy Machine Edition) to GE Fanuc PLC hardware. It is essential for field service, logic updates, and troubleshooting of legacy Series 90 control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC690USB901\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB to 15-Pin Male SNP Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 75 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30, Series 90-20 PLCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.18 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the PLC is powered correctly before attempting to connect or disconnect the 15-pin serial end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the necessary driver software on your host computer before plugging the USB end into the PC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid routing the cable alongside high-voltage power lines or heavy machinery to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) that could disrupt data transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle the 15-pin connector carefully to avoid bending the pins during insertion into the PLC port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the COM port settings in your programming software match the virtual COM port assigned by the USB driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cable require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the IC690USB901 is powered directly through the USB port of the host computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cable be used with other brands of PLCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, this cable is specifically engineered for the GE Fanuc SNP protocol and is not compatible with other manufacturers' serial protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50880301269244,"sku":"IC690USB901","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_820009db-9dbb-41fd-8eda-07a25659c40f.jpg?v=1785584750","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/ar\/products\/ge-fanuc-cnc-ic690usb901-converter-cable","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}