{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic693cmm311s-communications-module","title":"GE Fanuc IC693CMM311S Communications Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693CMM311S\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC693CMM311S\u003c\/strong\u003e Communications Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for industrial serial network interfacing within GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC platforms. This module executes point-to-point and multi-drop communication protocols, supporting RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 physical interfaces. Designed for integration into standard Series 90-30 backplanes, it provides hardware-level execution for SNP, SNPX, and CCM protocols as well as RTU slave communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC693CMM311S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.01 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Series 90-30 Single-Slot Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mA at 5 VDC (from backplane bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30 PLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNP, SNPX, CCM, RTU Slave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Serial Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Ports (Port 1: RS-232; Port 2: RS-232 \/ RS-422 \/ RS-485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication and Serial Interface Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operational performance of the GE Fanuc IC693CMM311S depends on specific system bus integration and network transceiver management:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed parallel register exchange across the Series 90-30 backplane allows low-latency data transfer between the CPU and communication buffers at 5 VDC bus logic levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol and Density Scaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port 1 dedicated RS-232 configuration combined with Port 2 software-selectable RS-422\/RS-485 multi-drop capability enables multidrop topology configurations up to 4000 feet without external converters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Flash Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal microprocessor architecture maintains direct execution compatibility with Series 90-30 CPU firmware revisions for seamless register memory mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the maximum current draw from the backplane for the IC693CMM311S?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module draws a maximum of 400 mA from the internal 5 VDC backplane bus power supply during continuous active communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the IC693CMM311S be inserted or removed while the PLC rack is powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, hot-swapping is not supported on Series 90-30 backplanes. Power to the rack must be switched off prior to inserting or removing the module to avoid hardware damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation of the IC693CMM311S in an industrial control cabinet requires strict adherence to physical and electrical guidelines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure system backplane power is disconnected before installing or removing the module from the rack slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the board pivot hook into the upper notch of the Series 90-30 baseplate and press firmly until the bottom connector seats completely into the backplane connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded twisted-pair cables for RS-422 and RS-485 long-distance serial runs to prevent noise interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure signal cable shields are connected to the chassis ground terminal at one end only to eliminate ground loop currents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain minimum physical separation between serial communication cables and high-voltage AC power lines within panel wireways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340498067571,"sku":"IC693CMM311S","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-08-07_13-57-07_0399d881-12c9-4495-96a3-68f609e47930.png?v=1786415641","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic693cmm311s-communications-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}