GE IC695 (RX3i) Modules - IC695CBL001

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GE IC695 (RX3i) Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of IC695 (RX3i) Architecture

The PACSystems RX3i platform was introduced by GE Fanuc Automation in the early 2000s as a successor to the Series 90-30 (IC693) and Series 90-70 (IC697) families. The IC695 module numbering convention denotes RX3i-native hardware, while the universal backplane (IC695CHS012, IC695CHS016) accepts both IC695 and IC693 modules via a dual-bus architecture — a Universal Backplane Bus (UBP) for RX3i modules and a legacy PCI-compatible bus for Series 90-30 modules.

IC695 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

CPU Modules

• IC695CPE010: RX3i CPU, 32 MB user memory, 1x RS-232, no embedded Ethernet
• IC695CPE020: RX3i CPU, 64 MB user memory, embedded serial, energy pack required
• IC695CPE030: RX3i CPU, 10 MB program + 10 MB data, dual embedded Ethernet ports
• IC695CPE040: RX3i CPU, 64 MB user memory, dual Ethernet, enhanced motion support
• IC695CPE302: RX3i CPU, 32 MB, integrated supercap, no external energy pack needed
• IC695CPE305: RX3i CPU, 64 MB, dual Ethernet, IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging support
• IC695CPE310: RX3i CPU, 128 MB, Linux runtime, advanced process control
• IC695CPE330: RX3i CPU, 256 MB, dual-core, high-speed motion + process control

Power Supply Modules

• IC695PSA040: 120/240 VAC input, 40 W output power supply for RX3i rack
• IC695PSA140: 120/240 VAC input, 40 W, with redundancy support
• IC695PSD040: 24 VDC input, 40 W output, DIN-rail compatible power supply

Discrete I/O Modules

• IC695MDL654: 16-point 120 VAC discrete input module, isolated
• IC695MDL664: 16-point 24 VDC discrete input, positive logic, high-speed
• IC695MDL740: 16-point 120 VAC discrete output, relay contact type
• IC695MDL752: 16-point 24 VDC discrete output, sourcing, 0.5 A per point

Analog I/O Modules

• IC695ALG600: 8-channel analog input, 4–20 mA / 0–10 V, 16-bit resolution
• IC695ALG608: 8-channel analog input with HART pass-through support
• IC695ALG704: 8-channel analog output, 4–20 mA / ±10 V, 16-bit

Communications & Adapter Modules

• IC695ETM001: Ethernet TCP/IP communications module, 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45
• IC695PBM300: PROFIBUS DP master module, up to 125 slave devices
• IC695CMM002: Serial communications module, 2-port RS-232/RS-485

Accessories & Cables

• IC695CBL001: Energy pack cable, connects CPU to IC695ACC400 capacitor backup unit
• IC695ACC400: Energy pack (capacitor module) for RAM retention on CPE010/020/030/040

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete IC695 Parts

For facilities operating pre-CPE302 RX3i systems, DriveKNMS provides lifecycle extension support: module-level repair, functional testing against GE's original test specifications, and cross-reference advisory for compatible upgrade paths (e.g., CPE010 → CPE302 migration with backplane compatibility verification). All obsolete modules are sourced from decommissioned OEM-maintained facilities and carry full traceability documentation.

Quality Control for the IC695 Range

IC695 modules present specific test challenges due to the dual-bus backplane architecture and the energy pack subsystem. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all IC695 inventory:

• Backplane bus integrity verification: UBP and legacy PCI bus signal continuity tested under load using a reference IC695CHS012 rack
• CPU modules: full firmware boot cycle, user memory read/write verification, Ethernet port link negotiation test (10/100 Mbps), and serial port loopback
• Energy pack cable (IC695CBL001): continuity test on all conductors; connector retention force check per GE mechanical specification
• Analog modules: calibration verification at 0%, 50%, and 100% of rated input/output range using traceable reference instruments
• Discrete I/O: point-by-point functional test under rated voltage and current; isolation resistance >100 MΩ at 500 VDC
• All modules: visual inspection for capacitor bulge, PCB corrosion, and connector pin damage prior to dispatch