OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC693CBL300 (Series 90-30, I/O Bus Expansion Cable)

Role/Application: A 1-meter shielded Wye cable used to extend the I/O bus for connecting expansion or remote baseplates in a Series 90-30 PLC system.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: N/A

Interfaces / Ports: 25-pin D-sub male, Dual 25-pin D-sub male and female

Indicators: N/A

Operating Temp: Minus 40 degrees C to plus 85 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: Series 90-30 CPU and baseplates

Limit: Length 1 meter (3 feet), 300 V AC/DC, 2 A

Lifecycle: Discontinued

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the connector configuration of the IC693CBL300 expansion cable?

A: One end has a single 25-pin D-sub male connector, and the other has dual 25-pin D-sub male and female connectors.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What is the maximum recommended total length for the Series 90-30 I/O expansion bus system?

A: The maximum total cable length between the CPU baseplate and the last remote baseplate is 213 meters (700 feet).

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: Is termination required when using the IC693CBL300 Wye expansion cable?

A: Yes, proper I/O bus termination with a 120 ohm resistor is required at the last baseplate in the expansion system.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: What is the cable type and material specified for building custom length expansion cables?

A: Custom cables should use Belden 8107 twisted-pair, 24 AWG, shielded cable with 100 ohm nominal impedance.