Description

The General Electric IC693CHS397K is a 5-slot CPU baseplate designed for the Series 90-30 PLC system. This baseplate serves as the primary mounting and communication backplane for the CPU, power supply, and I/O modules. It is engineered to support a single CPU module in the first slot, with the remaining four slots available for I/O or specialty option modules. The unit features an integrated expansion bus connector, allowing for the connection of additional expansion or remote baseplates to scale the control system as required.

Features

• 5-slot configuration: 1 dedicated CPU/specialty slot and 4 I/O module slots.
• Supports Series 90-30 power supply modules.
• Integrated 25-pin D-type female connector for expansion bus communication.
• Supports expansion and remote baseplate configurations up to 15 meters (50 feet).
• Panel-mount design for secure installation in control cabinets.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

• Ensure the baseplate is securely mounted to a flat, clean panel surface using appropriate hardware.
• Always power down the system before inserting or removing any modules from the baseplate slots.
• Ensure proper grounding of the baseplate to the enclosure backplane to mitigate EMI/RFI interference.
• When using the expansion connector, ensure the cable is routed away from high-voltage AC lines to prevent signal noise.
• Verify that the total power consumption of all installed modules does not exceed the capacity of the power supply module used.

FAQ

Can this baseplate be used as an expansion base?

No, the IC693CHS397K is designed specifically as a CPU baseplate. Only one CPU baseplate is permitted per Series 90-30 system.

What type of modules can be installed in slots 2 through 5?

Slots 2 through 5 are designed to accommodate standard Series 90-30 I/O modules and compatible option modules.