OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC693CBL316 (Series 90-30, Serial Interface Cable)

Role/Application: A 3-foot shielded RS-232 serial cable, also known as a Station Manager Cable, used to connect a PC to the communication ports of Series 90-30 CPUs and various modules for programming and configuration.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: Not applicable

Interfaces / Ports: 9-pin D-shell connector and 6-pin RJ-11 connector

Indicators: Refer to the latest manufacturer manual.

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

Platform / Compatibility: Series 90-30 CPUs 351, 352, 363, DSM302, DSM314, CMM321

Limit: 3.0 feet (1 meter) maximum length

Lifecycle: Discontinued

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the gauge and outer diameter of the conductor wire in the IC693CBL316 cable?

A: The conductor is 28AWG bare copper with an outer diameter of 4.0 millimeters.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What are the two primary connector types featured on the IC693CBL316 cable assembly?

A: The cable uses a 9-pin D-shell female connector and a 6-pin RJ-11 connector.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: Does the IC693CBL316 cable support floating point math operations?

A: The cable works with software such as Proficy Machine Edition and Logicmaster 90-30.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: Does the IC693CBL316 cable require a separate RS-232 converter for interconnection?

A: No, this cable is designed to interconnect RS-232 ports without the need for a separate converter.