GE Fanuc IC695PNC001-AK PROFINET Controller Module – Obsolete PACSystems RX3i Spare Part

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Product Details And Specifications

GE Fanuc IC695PNC001-AK PROFINET Controller Module – Obsolete PACSystems RX3i Spare Part

RFQ support for obsolete parts: Send the model number, required quantity and destination so DriveKNMS can confirm sourcing options before quotation.

Technical Specifications

Note: Electrical parameters not independently verified by DriveKNMS are intentionally omitted. All specifications above are sourced from publicly available GE documentation.

Solving the Discontinued Hardware Crisis

The IC695PNC001-AK sits at the communication backbone of these systems. It manages PROFINET IO device coordination across the entire rack, and its failure does not produce a graceful degradation — it produces a full communication loss to all connected IO devices. There is no software patch, no firmware workaround, and no cross-brand substitute that drops into the same slot without re-engineering the network topology.

Condition & Reliability Assurance

Every IC695PNC001-AK unit shipped by DriveKNMS passes a 5-step qualification process before it leaves our facility.

Step 1 – Visual and Physical Inspection: All connectors, backplane edge contacts, and housing are inspected for mechanical damage, pin corrosion, and oxidation. Units with compromised contacts are rejected at this stage.

Step 2 – Electrolytic Capacitor Assessment: Aging electrolytic capacitors are the primary failure mode in legacy industrial electronics. Each board is inspected for capacitor bulging, leakage, and ESR degradation. Units showing capacitor aging are flagged and handled accordingly.

Step 3 – Firmware Version Verification: The installed firmware revision is documented and disclosed to the buyer prior to shipment. Compatibility with the target CPU firmware is confirmed where host CPU information is provided by the customer.

Step 4 – Functional Power-On Test: The module is powered and communication initialization is verified. Fault codes and diagnostic LEDs are logged.

Step 5 – Anti-Static Packaging and Documentation: Units are packaged in ESD-safe materials with a condition report. Traceability documentation is included where available.

Key Features for System Maintenance

The IC695PNC001-AK is a direct slot-compatible replacement for existing RX3i rack installations. No backplane rewiring is required. No changes to the host CPU logic are necessary in the majority of replacement scenarios. The PROFINET network configuration stored in the CPU project is retained, and IO device mapping resumes on power-up.

Avoiding a forced platform migration also means avoiding the associated costs: new HMI integration, updated SCADA drivers, retraining of operators, and the inevitable scope creep that accompanies any controls modernization project.

Can you source other RX3i modules?
Yes. DriveKNMS specializes in the full PACSystems RX3i and RX7i catalog, as well as legacy GE Series 90-30 and 90-70 components. Contact us with your full BOM for a consolidated quote.