OVERVIEW

Official designation: GE Fanuc IC693CBL312 (Series 90-30, I/O Base Expansion Cable)

Role/Application: A short 0.5-foot wye cable that connects the CPU baseplate to the first expansion baseplate in a Series 90-30 system, facilitating I/O bus expansion.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: N/A

Interfaces / Ports: One 25-pin D male, Dual 25-pin D (male/female)

Indicators: N/A

Operating Temp: Refer to the latest manufacturer manual.

Platform / Compatibility: Series 90-30 PLC systems

Limit: 0.15 meters (0.5 feet) cable length

Lifecycle: Discontinued/Obsolete

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the total maximum cable length for an entire I/O expansion system?

A: The total length of all expansion cables cannot exceed 50 feet (15 meters) between the CPU and last expansion baseplate.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: Which connector on the IC693CBL312 cable connects directly to the CPU baseplate's right side?

A: The single 25-pin D male connector connects to the 25-pin D female port on the CPU baseplate.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: How many expansion baseplates can be connected in total using these cables?

A: A maximum of seven I/O expansion baseplates can be daisy-chained to the CPU baseplate.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: Is the IC693CBL312 cable shielded, and does it include terminating resistors?

A: Yes, the cable is continuously shielded but does not include built-in I/O bus terminating resistors.