{"product_id":"8709-ca-08-pac8000-8-slot-i-o-carrier-ge","title":"8709-CA-08 PAC8000 8-Slot I\/O Carrier GE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE 8709-CA-08\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e8709-CA-08\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-Slot I\/O Carrier, operates as a dedicated hardware component for physical module mounting and backplane signal interconnection within PAC8000 systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8709-CA-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.680 kg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e342 mm x 170 mm x 22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive carrier chassis (Two 8-pin bussed field power connectors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports up to 8 PAC8000 I\/O modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAddress Bus Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule addresses 1 to 64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRailbus Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale input, male output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccepts standard PAC8000 snap-on terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthing Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolated bar for cable screens and shields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail (EN 50022 or EN 50035) or flat panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly-phenylene oxide moulding with epoxy resin woven glass laminate PCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity \u0026amp; Network Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8709-CA-08 8-slot I\/O carrier maintains steady backplane bus communication velocity through integrated female input and male output railbus connectors. Constructing low-latency physical backplane links across contiguous carrier units guarantees deterministic signal propagation across the address bus range (1 to 64). The structural layout prevents frame drops and signal attenuation, providing consistent firmware flash compatibility for active I\/O cards inserted across all 8 slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can multiple 8709-CA-08 carriers be daisy-chained along a single DIN rail node?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The carrier utilizes integrated female input and male output railbus connectors on opposite ends to form a continuous backplane data and power bus across adjacent units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is shield grounding handled for field cables terminated on the 8709-CA-08 carrier?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The carrier features an integrated, isolated earthing bar specifically designated for clamping and grounding individual field cable screens and braid shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Are special tools required to secure field wiring terminals onto the carrier base?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The board geometry accepts standard PAC8000 snap-on field terminal blocks that lock mechanically onto the carrier frame without requiring extra hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-energize all system field power supplies and railbus node power prior to installing or removing the 8709-CA-08 carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the carrier base onto EN 50022\/EN 50035 DIN rails or mount directly onto a flat panel using appropriate fixing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush adjacent carrier modules together horizontally until the female input and male output railbus connectors mate completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect field wiring cable shields directly to the isolated earthing bar to ensure proper high-frequency noise rejection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the bussed field power 8-pin connectors are locked and correctly aligned to prevent voltage drops across the module slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE FANUC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52700234875192,"sku":"8729-CA-08","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/8729-CA-081.jpg?v=1784882569","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/8709-ca-08-pac8000-8-slot-i-o-carrier-ge","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}