{"product_id":"ic693chs391-ge-fanuc-10-slot-expansion-baseplate","title":"IC693CHS391 GE Fanuc 10-Slot Expansion Baseplate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE Fanuc IC693CHS391 functions as the high-capacity structural and electrical foundation for expanded Series 90-30 PLC systems. This 100% brand new, original 10-slot expansion baseplate allows engineers to scale their control architecture by adding high-density I\/O modules far beyond the limits of a single standalone rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the first slot specifically accommodates the system power supply, the remaining nine slots provide a high-speed communication bus for various digital, analog, and specialty modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC693CHS391\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Brand New Original\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 (1 Power Supply Slot, 9 I\/O Slots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-Pin Female D-shell connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 mA @ 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e443 x 130 x 142 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density Scalability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nine dedicated I\/O slots provide maximum expansion capability for complex industrial processes, reducing the need for multiple small racks and simplifying the control cabinet layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Expansion Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe baseplate utilizes a standard 25-pin female D-type connector on the right side, allowing for direct \"daisy-chaining\" to other expansion or remote racks via dedicated GE cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable Power Distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unit features a dedicated power supply slot that distributes stabilized +5 VDC and +24 VDC across the backplane, ensuring consistent signal integrity for high-precision analog modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Mechanical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt for harsh environments, the chassis supports secure panel mounting to withstand vibration and thermal fluctuations common in gas turbine control and heavy manufacturing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this expansion baseplate and a CPU baseplate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe IC693CHS391 expansion baseplate cannot host a CPU module directly. It must connect to a CPU baseplate (such as IC693CHS397) using an expansion cable to function as part of the overall PLC system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I set the rack address for this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike older systems, the Series 90-30 expansion racks do not require hardware DIP switches for addressing; the system automatically identifies the rack based on its position in the expansion cable chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this baseplate with PACSystems RX3i modules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the RX3i system supports some Series 90-30 modules, engineers typically use this baseplate specifically within the legacy Series 90-30 ecosystem to maintain native bus speeds and mechanical compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this unit include the power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the power supply is a separate module (such as IC693PWR321 or IC693PWR330) that must be installed in the leftmost slot to provide power to the backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE FANUC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52177444995384,"sku":"IC693CHS391","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/IC693CHS3911.jpg?v=1776045185","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/ic693chs391-ge-fanuc-10-slot-expansion-baseplate","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}