IC693CPU311 GeneralElectric Fanuc Controller module

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IC693CPU311 GeneralElectric Fanuc Controller module

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Product Description

The IC693CPU311 is the entry-level embedded CPU for the Series 90-30 PLC system. Unlike higher-tier models that slot into the baseplate, the CPU 311 is physically integrated into the 5-slot baseplate itself. This design saves space and simplifies the hardware setup for localized control tasks.

Product Parameters

The performance of the CPU 311 is tailored for straightforward logic control:

Product Advantages

• Cost-Effective: Combines the CPU and the backplane into one unit, reducing the initial hardware cost for small systems.

• Space-Saving: The compact 5-slot design is ideal for small control panels or machine-mounted enclosures.

• Durability: Known for an extremely long lifecycle; many units installed in the 1990s are still operational today.

• Simple Maintenance: The modular nature of the Series 90-30 I/O cards makes it easy to swap input/output modules without disturbing the CPU.

Application Areas

The IC693CPU311 is typically found in:

• Packaging Machinery: Controlling conveyor timing and basic sorting.

• Pump Stations: Managing start/stop logic and level monitoring in water treatment.

• Material Handling: Operating small lifts, palletizers, or localized assembly lines.

• HVAC Control: Regulating industrial fans, boilers, and basic climate systems.

Important Precautions

• Non-Expandable: The CPU 311 does not support expansion racks. If your project grows beyond 5 slots, you must upgrade to a CPU 331 or higher.

• Battery Maintenance: The user program and internal registers are backed up by a lithium battery located in the power supply. Always replace this battery while the PLC is powered on to avoid losing memory.

• Firmware Limits: It does not support C-programming or high-level math functions found in the Series 90-30 “High Performance” (CPU 350+) range.

• Connectivity: To program this unit, you generally need an RS-485 to RS-232 converter (like the HE693SNP232) to connect your PC to the power supply’s communication port.