Product Overview

The 100% Brand New GE IC695CPE305-ABAH serves as the central processing unit for the PACSystems RX3i control platform. It executes user logic, manages I/O scanning, and handles network communications for industrial automation systems. This module features a 1.1 GHz processor and integrates essential connectivity—including an Ethernet port, two serial ports, and a USB host port—directly on the CPU faceplate. It controls up to 8 local racks and supports multiple industrial protocols, acting as the core intelligence for complex discrete and process control applications.

Technical Specifications

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  Part Number: IC695CPE305-ABAH

   

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  Platform: GE PACSystems RX3i

   

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  Processor Speed: 1.1 GHz

   

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  User Memory: 5 MB RAM / 5 MB Non-Volatile Flash

   

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  Boolean Execution Speed: 0.72 ms per 1,000 instructions

   

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  Embedded Ethernet Port: 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45), supports EGD, Modbus TCP, SRTP

   

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  Serial Ports: 2 x Configurable RS-232 / RS-485

   

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  USB Port: 1 x USB 2.0 Master (Host)

   

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  Max Local Racks: 8 (Including CPU rack)

   

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  Max Program Blocks: 512 (128 KB each)

   

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  Backplane Power: 5V @ 1A, 3.3V @ 1A, 24V @ 0.5A

   

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  Operating Temp: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

   

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  Dimensions: 8.2 cm x 12.2 cm x 6 cm

   

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  Weight: 0.36 kg

   

Engineering Advantages

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  Integrated Connectivity Reduces Hardware Count: The module eliminates the need for separate communication cards by providing onboard Ethernet, serial, and USB ports. Engineers save rack slots and reduce point-to-point wiring, as the CPU directly connects to HMIs, SCADA, and programming terminals.

   

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  High-Speed Deterministic Control: The 1.1 GHz RISC processor executes complex logic and floating-point math rapidly (0.72 ms/K boolean). This ensures tight control loops maintain synchronization in high-speed packaging, material handling, and motion control systems without scan time overruns.

   

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  Simplified Data Logging & Updates: The front-facing USB 2.0 host port accepts standard flash drives. Technicians transfer programs, store trend data, or update firmware without a laptop, which accelerates commissioning and troubleshooting in secure or remote panels where network access is restricted.

   

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  Seamless Protocol Interoperability: The Ethernet interface natively supports Ethernet Global Data (EGD) for high-speed peer-to-peer data exchange with other RX3i/PACSystems CPUs, alongside standard Modbus TCP and OPC UA. This allows the controller to act as a gateway between proprietary GE networks and open IT/OT infrastructures.

   

FAQs

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  Does the IC695CPE305-ABAH require a specific slot in the RX3i rack?

  Yes. The CPU occupies a dual-slot width. You must install it in the main rack (Rack 0) starting at slot 1 or slot 2. It cannot occupy the last two slots (highest numbered) in the rack.

   

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  Can I use the IC695CPE305-ABAH to retrofit an older Series 90-30 system?

  While the RX3i uses a universal backplane compatible with many 90-30 I/O modules, the IC695CPE305-ABAH runs on the PACSystems engine, not the 90-30 logic solver. You must convert the application logic (typically using Proficy Machine Edition migration tools) to run a 90-30 program on this CPU.

   

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  What battery supports the IC695CPE305-ABAH?

  The CPU uses the IC695ACC302 Lithium Battery Pack. This battery mounts on the side of the module (or internally depending on revision) to maintain user memory and the real-time clock during power loss.

   

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  Is the "-ABAH" suffix interchangeable with "-AABH" or standard "IC695CPE305"?

  The base functionality remains the same (1.1GHz, 5/5MB memory). The suffix typically denotes specific firmware versions, manufacturing location, or packaging configurations at the time of order. The module functions as a direct electrical and mechanical replacement for other IC695CPE305 variants, but verify firmware compatibility with your specific Proficy Machine Edition version if experiencing communication issues.