{"product_id":"general-electric-ic693chs398-5-slot-expansion-baseplate","title":"General Electric IC693CHS398 5-Slot Expansion Baseplate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC693CHS398 is a 5-slot expansion baseplate designed for the Series 90-30 programmable logic controller (PLC) system. This hardware component serves to extend the capacity of an existing automation system by providing physical slots for additional I\/O and option modules. Operating as part of a distributed backplane architecture, the IC693CHS398 requires connection to a central CPU baseplate or a personal computer equipped with a suitable interface card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a 25-pin female D-type I\/O bus expansion connector located on its right end, the expansion baseplate supports daisy-chain configurations up to a maximum total cable distance of 50 feet (15 meters) from the CPU baseplate. It incorporates a dedicated Rack Number Selection DIP switch for proper system addressing and supports standard Series 90-30 power supplies and module hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides 5 physical slots for Series 90-30 I\/O and option modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated 25-pin female D-type I\/O Bus Expansion connector for linking additional baseplates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Rack Number Selection DIP switch for accurate system rack addressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard Series 90-30 power supplies and rack-mounted hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports multi-tier system expansion up to system-defined CPU limits (up to 4 or 7 expansion racks depending on CPU model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial automation and discrete manufacturing control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess control expansion requiring distributed I\/O rack placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSystem capacity upgrades for existing GE Series 90-30 PLC installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachine automation requiring modular remote mounting of signal modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneral Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIC693CHS398\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5-Slot Expansion Baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 Slots (Non-CPU Slots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExpansion Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25-Pin Female D-Type I\/O Bus Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAddressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRack Number Selection DIP Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax Cable Distance to CPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50 feet (15 meters) total system interconnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Bus Expansion Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-pin female D-type connector on the right side for connecting to preceding baseplates or extending to subsequent racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Number Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accessible DIP switch for configuring the specific rack identification number within the Series 90-30 system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Slot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated slot designation for standard Series 90-30 power supply modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Slots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five slots capable of accepting discrete I\/O, analog I\/O, and most option modules (excluding dedicated intelligent modules such as PCM, ADC, BEM330, and CMM which require CPU baseplates).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe IC693CHS398 cannot operate as a standalone unit and must be connected to a CPU-governed system via the 25-pin expansion cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsure all expansion baseplates and connected equipment are tied to a reliable common ground to prevent electrical noise and communication faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify that intelligent option modules (such as PCM, ADC, BEM330, and CMM) are exclusively installed in CPU baseplates rather than expansion racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet the Rack Number Selection DIP switch correctly to match the system configuration software requirements before applying power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default 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