Description
Product Description
The IC693CHS393 is a 10-slot remote expansion baseplate engineered for the GE Fanuc Series 90‑30 PLC platform. Designed to extend I/O capacity for distributed or remote systems, it provides nine slots for discrete, analog, or specialty I/O modules and one dedicated power supply slot. This module cannot operate independently and relies on a connection to a main CPU rack via a 25‑pin D-sub expansion port.
Supporting cable lengths up to 700 ft (213 m), the IC693CHS393 enables flexible remote installations while maintaining high-speed, stable communication. Built-in isolation protects the system from ground loops and electrical noise, ensuring reliable performance in industrial, energy, water treatment, and process environments. Its compact design allows panel or DIN‑rail mounting, making it suitable for a wide range of distributed control applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
IC693CHS393 |
| Manufacturer |
GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Product Line |
Series 90-30 |
| Product Type |
Remote Expansion Baseplate |
| Total Slots |
10 (1 power supply, 9 I/O/option slots) |
| CPU Slots |
None (non-CPU baseplate) |
| Expansion Connector |
25‑pin D-sub female |
| Max Cable Distance |
700 ft (213 m) to CPU |
| Max Remote Baseplates |
7 (CPU-dependent) |
| Architecture |
Daisy-chain remote I/O expansion |
| Internal Power Consumption |
460 mA @ 5 VDC |
| External Power |
Requires separate Series 90-30 power supply |
| Isolation |
Built-in between logic supply and interface circuits |
| Operating Temperature |
–20 °C to 70 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
–40 °C to 85 °C |
| Humidity |
5–95% non-condensing |
| Dimensions |
10.43 × 5.12 × 5.59 in (W × H × D) |
| Weight |
4.63 lbs |
| Mounting |
Panel or DIN‑rail |
Key Features & Advantages
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Expands remote I/O capacity for Series 90‑30 PLC systems
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Supports up to 700 ft cable length between CPU and remote base
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Nine module slots for flexible I/O configuration
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Built-in isolation reduces interference from ground loops and electrical noise
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Compatible with a wide range of GE discrete, analog, and specialty I/O modules
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Suitable for distributed control in industrial, utility, and process plants
Applications
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Remote I/O expansion in manufacturing lines
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Process control skids and pump stations
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Water/wastewater treatment facilities
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Distributed control systems across large industrial sites
FAQ
Q: Can the IC693CHS393 operate independently?
A: No, it must connect to a main CPU rack via a 25‑pin D-sub expansion connector.
Q: How many I/O modules can be installed?
A: Nine I/O or option modules, plus one dedicated power supply slot.
Q: What is the maximum cable distance to the CPU?
A: Up to 700 ft (213 m).
