IC694CHS398 Backplane Module GE Fanuc Emerson

Key Specifications:

Product Type: Serial Expansion Backplane

Part Number: IC694CHS398

Number of Slots: 5 (for I/O and option modules)

Compatible Universal Backplanes: 12-slot and 16-slot

Power Supply Installation: Leftmost slot

Hot Swapping: Not Supported

Electrical and Physical Details:

Maximum Load: 170 mA (0.85 Watts) at 5 Volts DC

Maximum Connector Cable Length: 15 meters / 50 feet

Power Supply Options:

IC694PWR321 – Standard 120-240 VAC / 125 VDC power supply

IC694PWR330 – High-capacity 120-240 VAC / 125 VDC power supply

System Integration:

Connects seamlessly with universal backplanes to increase the number of I/O modules

Allows flexible remote placement of I/O modules, improving system design versatility

Supports up to 7 serial expansion or remote backplanes in a system

Requires power supply installation in the leftmost slot for reliable operation

Installation and Operation Notes:

Modules must not be installed or removed during power application as hot swapping is unsupported

Designed for reliable operation with a power consumption below 1 Watt

Ideal for extending RX3i PLC applications requiring additional I/O capacity

Shelf life guaranteed for 1 year under proper storage