OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC693CPU341 (Series 90-30, CPU Module)

Role/Application: A single-slot CPU for the Series 90-30 PLC, providing mid-range control with an 80C188XL 20 MHz processor, 80 Kbytes of user memory, and a 0.3 ms/1K Boolean scan rate.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 490 milliamps from plus 5 VDC

Interfaces / Ports: One serial port (SNP/SNP-X slave)

Indicators: Refer to the latest manufacturer manual.

Operating Temp: 0 degrees C to plus 60 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: Series 90-30 PLCs

Limit: 512 Discrete Input/Output points

Lifecycle: Discontinued

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What type of processor and clock speed does the IC693CPU341 module use?

A: The module is equipped with an 80C188XL processor operating at a clock speed of 20 Megahertz.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What is the total number of baseplates supported by a system using the CPU341?

A: The CPU341 supports a total of 5 baseplates: one CPU baseplate plus four expansion or remote baseplates.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: Is the built-in serial port on the CPU341 capable of acting as an SNP-X master?

A: The built-in serial port only supports SNP and SNP-X slave protocols; CMM module is required for master support.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: What memory type is supported in newer hardware versions of the IC693CPU341?

A: Starting with hardware version IC693CPU341-J, memory is RAM with optional Flash, replacing EPROM/EEPROM.