Description
The General Electric IC693CPU360 is a high-performance single-slot central processing unit module designed specifically for the Series 90-30 programmable logic controller platform. Powered by an 80386EX microprocessor operating at a speed of 25 MHz, this CPU module delivers reliable execution speeds with a typical scan rate of 0.22 milliseconds per 1K of Boolean logic contacts. It provides extensive memory capacity supporting up to 240K bytes of user program memory (dependent on firmware release and configured word memory allocations) and utilizes both RAM and Flash memory storage.
This controller module supports a maximum system configuration of up to 8 baseplates, combining a CPU baseplate with up to 7 expansion and/or remote baseplates. It features a built-in serial port utilizing the PLC power supply connector that natively supports SNP and SNP-X slave protocols. For advanced communication requirements, the unit supports LAN multidrop connectivity as well as optional communication modules including Ethernet, FIP, Profibus, GBC, GCM, and GCM+.
Features
- Powered by an 80386EX processor running at 25 MHz for rapid instruction execution
- Supports up to 240K bytes of maximum user program memory with firmware Release 9.0 and later
- Accommodates up to 8 baseplates per system (1 CPU baseplate plus 7 expansion and/or remote baseplates)
- Equipped with 1 built-in serial port supporting SNP slave and SNP-X slave communication protocols
- Provides extensive I/O capacity including 2,048 discrete input points and 2,048 discrete output points
- Features dual RAM and Flash memory storage with battery-backed clock functionality
- Includes native support for floating-point math in firmware Release 9.0 and later
Applications
- Discrete manufacturing and assembly automation lines
- Process control and monitoring systems
- Water and wastewater treatment facility management
- Material handling and conveyor control systems
- OEM machine building and custom industrial equipment
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
General Electric |
| Product Catalog Number |
IC693CPU360 |
| Product Type |
Single-Slot CPU Module |
| Series |
Series 90-30 |
| Processor Type |
80386EX |
| Processor Speed |
25 MHz |
| Power Supply Load Requirement |
670 mA from +5 VDC supply |
| Maximum User Program Memory |
Up to 240K Bytes (Firmware Release 9.0+) |
| Discrete Inputs (%I) / Outputs (%Q) |
2,048 points / 2,048 points |
| Internal Coils (%M) |
4,096 bits |
| Typical Scan Rate |
0.22 ms per 1K Boolean contacts |
| Baseplate Capacity |
Up to 8 baseplates per system |
| Built-in Serial Ports |
1 port (SNP slave and SNP-X slave protocols) |
| Memory Storage Type |
RAM and Flash |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 60 degrees Celsius (32 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
Connections / Interfaces
The IC693CPU360 module occupies a single slot on the Series 90-30 CPU baseplate. It features one built-in serial port that interfaces through the connector located on the PLC power supply, supporting SNP and SNP-X slave protocols directly. Additional communication expansions are supported via backplane connectivity for LAN multidrop, as well as optional plug-in modules such as Ethernet, Profibus, FIP, GBC, GCM, and GCM+ modules.
Installation Guidelines
Ensure all power to the Series 90-30 baseplate is turned off before installing or removing the CPU module. Insert the module firmly into the designated CPU slot of the baseplate, securing it properly to ensure reliable backplane pin engagement. Verify that the power supply can adequately provide the required 670 mA load from the +5 VDC supply before powering on the system.