{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic694chs398-rx3i-5-slot-serial-expansion-backplane","title":"GE Fanuc IC694CHS398 RX3i 5-Slot Serial Expansion Backplane","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC694CHS398\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a 5-slot serial expansion backplane engineered for PACSystems RX3i, enabling high-speed remote I\/O expansion. This module allows the installation of additional RX3i or Series 90‑30 I\/O modules in distributed locations while maintaining robust communication with the main CPU baseplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for scalable automation systems, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC694CHS398\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports up to 50 ft (15 m) of expansion cabling and requires a dedicated Serial Expansion Power Supply in the leftmost slot (IC694PWR321, IC694PWR330, or IC694PWR331). Hot-swap of modules is not supported on this backplane, ensuring stable serial communication across chained expansion racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Serial Expansion Backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlots: 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Modules: RX3i I\/O modules (standard and high-speed serial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeftmost Slot Requirement: Serial Expansion Power Supply required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot-Swap: Not supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion Connector: 25-pin D-type for daisy-chain connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Voltage: 5 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Current Draw: 170 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption: 0.85 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Power Supplies: IC694PWR321, IC694PWR330, IC694PWR331\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion \u0026amp; Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports up to seven serial expansion backplanes in a chain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum cable distance between backplanes: 50 ft (15 m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires DIP-switch configuration for correct rack addressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical \u0026amp; Physical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (H × W × D): 5.12 × 10.43 × 5.59 in (130 × 265 × 142 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.19 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: Panel or enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection: IP20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-slot serial expansion backplane for RX3i PACSystems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed serial I\/O extension with daisy-chain capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with RX3i and Series 90‑30 modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires serial expansion power supply in the leftmost slot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports up to 50 ft (15 m) cabling for distributed I\/O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial-grade construction suitable for scalable systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for distributed or remote I\/O installations, modular control systems, and large-scale PACSystems RX3i expansions requiring reliable serial communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I hot-swap modules on this backplane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, hot-swap is not supported; all modules must be installed with power off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What power supply is required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The leftmost slot must contain IC694PWR321, IC694PWR330, or IC694PWR331.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How far can expansion racks be from the main CPU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Up to 50 ft (15 m) using recommended cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many expansion backplanes can I chain together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Up to seven serial expansion backplanes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43930948042840,"sku":"IC694CHS398","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC694CHS398.jpg?v=1774952853","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic694chs398-rx3i-5-slot-serial-expansion-backplane","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}