{"product_id":"ic697chs790-general-electric-mark-i-and-ii-standard-rack","title":"General Electric IC697CHS790 Series 90-70 9-Slot PLC Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC697CHS790 is a robust 9-slot mounting rack designed for the Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) architecture. This baseplate provides a reliable foundation for CPU, communication, and I\/O modules within the IC697 system, supporting flexible, high-density industrial control configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine (9) dedicated slots for I\/O and processor modules, plus one (1) dedicated power supply slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility with all standard IC697 PLC module types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports system expansion by allowing two racks to be interconnected to share a single power supply unit (requires IC697CBL700 cable kit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated slot sensing technology eliminates the need for physical module jumpers or DIP switches for addressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for rear-panel mounting in 10-inch deep enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack identification configured via four jumpers located on the backplane behind the power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC697CHS790\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 (plus 1 power supply slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4 Watts at 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Requirement (I\/O Bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegister Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 Kilobytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.34 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the rack is mounted in an environment with adequate ventilation; while fans are generally not required, maintain clearance for heat dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the system completely before inserting or removing any I\/O or power supply modules to prevent electrical damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign a unique rack number (0 to 7) using the backplane jumpers; the CPU rack must always be designated as Rack 0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen interconnecting multiple racks, ensure the total power consumption does not exceed the capacity of the shared power supply module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriate ESD-safe handling procedures when installing modules into the rack slots to prevent damage to sensitive backplane components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I configure I\/O addressing for this rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI\/O point references and slot addressing are handled entirely through software, such as Logicmaster 90-70 or Proficy Machine Edition. There are no physical DIP switches or jumpers required on the individual I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this rack for turbine control applications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the IC697CHS790 serves as a standard backplane for various GE automation systems, including turbine control and monitoring, process manufacturing, and high-speed fluid control networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the purpose of the leftmost slot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leftmost slot is specifically reserved for the installation of a plug-in AC or DC IC697 power supply module.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213360496892,"sku":"IC697CHS790","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_cf8d0660-f154-4b38-a6c5-b34ac94a8651.jpg?v=1788234985","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/ar\/products\/ic697chs790-general-electric-mark-i-and-ii-standard-rack","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}