Description

Brief Product Description

The GE IC695CPU310 is a high-performance 300MHz Intel-based processor designed for the PACSystems RX3i automation platform. It delivers rapid logic execution and large-scale data handling for complex, multi-axis industrial control applications.

Product Description

High-Velocity Processing and Logic Execution

The GE IC695CPU310 functions as the primary computational engine for the PACSystems RX3i series. Driven by a 300 MHz Intel Celeron M microprocessor, this controller achieves industry-leading scan rates, capable of executing 1,000 Boolean instructions in a mere 0.195 milliseconds. This immense processing speed allows for the real-time management of complex automated sequences and high-speed motion control. To accommodate sophisticated programming, the unit features 10 MB of battery-backed user RAM and 10 MB of non-volatile flash memory, ensuring that large-scale application code and critical operational data remain secure during power loss.

Versatile Backplane Integration and Migration

A major technical advantage of the IC695CPU310 processor lies in its dual-bus backplane support. It utilizes a high-speed PCI bus for modern, data-intensive RX3i modules while maintaining a serial bus for compatibility with legacy Series 90-30 I/O. This “Best of Both Worlds” architecture enables industrial facilities to upgrade their control logic to modern standards without the immediate expense of replacing existing I/O hardware. Furthermore, the CPU installs easily into universal RX3i backplanes, such as the 12-slot or 16-slot variants, using a high-density connector that ensures vibration-resistant electrical contact.

Comprehensive Communication and Programming

The General Electric IC695CPU310 simplifies system engineering by supporting all standard IEC 61131-3 programming languages, including Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), and C. For localized device connectivity, the module provides built-in RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports that support Modbus RTU Slave and Serial I/O protocols. Additionally, when integrated with an external Ethernet module, the CPU supports advanced SNTP time synchronization and EGD (Ethernet Global Data) for seamless peer-to-peer communication. These features ensure that the controller acts as a transparent node within a broader plant-wide Distributed Control System (DCS).

Technical Specifications