{"product_id":"general-electric-pacsystems-rx7i-ic698chs009-9-slot-rack","title":"General Electric IC698CHS009 PACSystems RX7i 9-Slot I\/O Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC698CHS009 is a 9-slot I\/O rack designed for the PACSystems RX7i series. It serves as the central backplane for the system, facilitating high-speed data communication and power distribution across CPUs, I\/O modules, and power supplies. Engineered to support both modern RX7i components and legacy Series 90-70 I\/O modules, this rack provides a flexible, high-bandwidth VME64 architecture for demanding industrial automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9-slot capacity for RX7i CPUs, I\/O modules, and power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVME64 backplane architecture for high-speed I\/O throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlot-sensing capability eliminates the need for manual DIP switches or jumpers for I\/O addressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic daisy-chaining of interrupt acknowledgement and bus grant signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports both 100W (convection-cooled) and 350W (fan-assisted) power supply modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard VME modules and Series 90-70 I\/O devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive assembly lines and robotic control systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower utility substations and water treatment facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy machinery control in metal and steel production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated batching and high-volume packaging in food and beverage processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefinery safety and chemical process control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC698CHS009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePACSystems RX7i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 12 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating (100W PSU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Amps at 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating (350W PSU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Amps at 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Width (1-8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm (Single-slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Width (9)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.6 mm (Double-width support)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP 54 or higher\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 enclosure rated for the operating environment (minimum IP 54).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the #8-32 ground studs located on the sides of the rack for chassis grounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to earth ground using a minimum of AWG #12 (3.3 mm²) wire, utilizing a ring terminal and star washer for a secure connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf using a 350W power supply, an optional fan assembly (e.g., IC698CPE020\/CRE020) is required for adequate cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways power down the rack before inserting or removing any CPU or I\/O modules to prevent electrical damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the IC698CHS009?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IC698CHS009 is a 9-slot rear-mount rack for the GE Fanuc PACSystems RX7i series. It acts as the backbone of the PLC system, managing data and power distribution across all installed modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat power supplies are compatible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rack is designed to support RX7i power supplies, specifically the 100W convection-cooled units and the 350W units which require active cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow are modules addressed in this rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rack features automatic slot-sensing technology, which eliminates the need for manual configuration via DIP switches or jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use double-width modules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, slot 9 is specifically designed to accommodate double-width modules (40.6 mm wide).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this rack compatible with older Series 90-70 modules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the IC698CHS009 is designed for backward compatibility, allowing the integration of Series 90-70 I\/O and standard VME modules alongside newer RX7i hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51087643902204,"sku":"IC698CHS009","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_a537baf0-2bfb-420a-9b84-57aa5158e498.jpg?v=1788023570","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/general-electric-pacsystems-rx7i-ic698chs009-9-slot-rack","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}