IC693CPU363

Description

Product Description: GE Fanuc IC693CPU363 Series 90-30 CPU Module

Product Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Processor	80386EX, 25 MHz
Memory	240 KB user memory (configurable for %R, %AI, %AQ; 28-word system registers)
I/O Capacity	2,048 discrete inputs/outputs; up to 8 baseplates (1 local + 7 remote/expansion)
Communication	3 serial ports (RS232/RS485): 2 front-panel (RJ45/15-pin sub-D), 1 via power supply (SNP/SNP-X slave). Optional Ethernet/Profibus modules.
Power Supply	+5 VDC, 890 mA
Operating Temperature	0–60°C (32–140°F); storage: -40–85°C
Scan Rate	0.22 ms/kB (boolean logic)
Memory Storage	RAM + Flash (firmware upgradable)
Floating-Point Math	Firmware-based (v9.0+)
Expansion Support	7 remote/expansion baseplates

IC693CPU363

Advantages and Features

1. Multi-Protocol Connectivity: Three serial ports (2 front-panel, 1 power-supply) support SNP/SNP-X, RTU, and legacy GE protocols, reducing hardware costs.
2. Flexible Memory Configuration: 240 KB user memory configurable via LogicMaster (16,384 words) or Control V2.2 (32,640 words) for complex applications.
3. High Reliability: Industrial-grade design with wide temperature range and flash memory for firmware updates without EPROM replacement.
4. Advanced Functions: Built-in PID, 高速计数器 (HSC), 脉宽调制 (PWM), and periodic subroutines for machine automation.
5. Scalability: Supports up to 8 baseplates (2,048 I/O points) for distributed control systems.

Application Areas and Use Cases

• Industries: Manufacturing, packaging, water treatment, and material handling.
• 典型应用案例:
  A water treatment plant integrated the IC693CPU363 to manage pump systems and chemical dosing. Its three serial ports enabled simultaneous communication with sensors (RS485), HMIs (RS232), and a SCADA system (Ethernet module). The module’s 240 KB memory stored complex PID algorithms, reducing manual adjustments by 30% and improving process efficiency.

Competitor Comparison

• Higher I/O Density: 2,048 points vs. ~256 in entry-level models.
• Legacy Compatibility: Seamless integration with GE Fanuc Series 90-30 I/O (e.g., IC693MDL730, IC693PWR330H) and software.
• Multi-Port Architecture: Three serial ports (vs. 1–2 in competitors) for concurrent device connectivity.
  

  IC693CPU363

Selection Recommendations

1. Compatibility: Ensure alignment with Series 90-30 baseplates (e.g., IC693CHS392) and I/O modules.
2. Memory Requirements: Choose based on application complexity (e.g., 128–32,640 words for register memory).
3. Communication Needs: Use optional Ethernet/Profibus modules for networked systems.
4. Environment: Verify temperature/humidity conditions (0–60°C operation).

Precautions

1. Power Stability: Use a regulated +5 VDC supply (890 mA max) to avoid voltage drops.
2. Firmware Updates: Regularly update flash firmware via serial port for protocol support (e.g., floating-point math in v9.0+).
3. Grounding: Connect frame ground to reduce EMI interference.
4. Battery Replacement: Replace the clock battery (GE part 44A725214-001) every 5–7 years.