{"product_id":"general-electric-ic695cpu315-bb-cpu-module","title":"GE Fanuc PACSystems RX3i IC695CPU315-BB Central Processing Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC695CPU315-BB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance central processing unit engineered by GE Fanuc for the advanced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACSystems RX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtroller series. Powered by an integrated 1 GHz Intel Celeron M processor, this computing engine executes deterministic real-time automation control over complex manufacturing logic, robotic assembly lines, and raw material handling systems. Critical continuous-process environments—including high-volume automotive assembly plants, municipal water treatment systems, and large-scale mining operations—rely on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC695CPU315-BB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto process dense multi-tier applications with sub-millisecond precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA defining feature of this controller platform is its innovative dual-bus backplane architecture, which integrates a high-speed PCI bus for rapid data throughput of advanced I\/O alongside a serial bus for seamless migration and reuse of legacy Series 90-30 I\/O modules. Outfitted with 20 Mbytes of battery-backed user RAM and 20 Mbytes of non-volatile flash memory, this specific\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-BB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehardware configuration includes an enhanced component layout that vastly improves high-frequency noise immunity during power-up from flash sequences, minimizing plant unprogrammed downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Processing Core \u0026amp; Network Communication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structural layout, distributed interface protocols, and advanced firmware logic of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC695CPU315-BB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaintain stable control coordination across large automation networks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Language Program Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFully supports mixed-programming configurations in Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and highly optimized native C blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolic Variable Allocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilizes flexible symbolic variables that automatically occupy any available portion of the user memory pool, eliminating the constraints of rigid, manual memory register mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy System Migration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMounts directly into the RX3i Universal Backplane, giving the processor structural control over legacy Series 90-30 expansion racks to preserve existing infrastructure investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Serial Communication Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures an onboard RS-232 port and an RS-485 port supporting Modbus RTU Slave, SNP Slave, and Serial I\/O protocols for seamless local HMI and configuration links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHART Pass-Through Routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWorks in combination with compatible RX3i analog modules to bridge vital HART field instrument diagnostics directly through the CPU to higher-level asset management software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Performance Standards \u0026amp; 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Maintenance FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific field issue does the -BB hardware design update resolve over the older -AA release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe -BB revision introduces a critical hardware-level update that significantly improves the noise immunity of the CPU module. In earlier configurations exposed to severe plant electromagnetic interference, the processor could experience occasional timing upsets when powering up and extracting hardware configurations and logic directly from the non-volatile flash memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the IC695CPU315-BB module be safely hot-swapped while the rack is active?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The PACSystems RX3i hardware platform does not support the hot swapping of central processing units or primary power supply modules. To avoid permanent electrical tracking damage across the high-speed PCI backplane connections, all system power to the rack must be completely isolated before inserting or removing the processor card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat software version is required to configure and monitor this CPU hardware version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging this hardware revision requires Proficy Machine Edition (PME) version 8.50 SIM 2 or later. 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