{"product_id":"ge-ic693chs398c-expansion-baseplates","title":"GE IC693CHS398C Expansion Baseplates","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC693CHS398C\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003eIC693CHS398\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-Slot Expansion Baseplate utilized to execute passive bus expansion and parallel power distribution across GE Series 90-30 platforms. Accommodating one dedicated power supply module in the leftmost position alongside ten universal I\/O slots, the passive backplane routes data and power signals from the primary CPU chassis over a single 50-pin expansion cable port across operating environments up to 60 deg C.\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\u003eIC693CHS398C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\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\u003e2.27 kg (5.0 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 mm x 470 mm x 130 mm (5.5 in x 18.5 in x 5.1 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C (32 to 140 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive bus expansion backplane (powered via dedicated power supply module slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 I\/O slots + 1 dedicated power supply slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive bus expansion backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 50-pin expansion cable port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel or rack mount via 4 screw locations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterministic Network and High-Density Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC693CHS398C chassis structure maintains high backplane bus communication velocity across all 10 module positions, enabling deterministic parallel signal transmission back to the host CPU rack. Designed to facilitate dense I\/O density scaling, the expansion backplane supports any combination of discrete, analog, and specialty modules without inducing latency. Internal signal trace patterns strictly observe firmware flash compatibility parameters to ensure transparent addressing across extended multi-rack topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the IC693CHS398C passive backplane contain internal energy storage or active electronic components?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the backplane is completely passive and contains zero internal energy storage components, drawing logic and field power directly from the installed power supply module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the maximum permitted cable distance between the primary CPU baseplate and the IC693CHS398C?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The expansion chassis supports cable runs up to 50 feet away from the primary CPU base, requiring shielded expansion cabling for lengths exceeding 5 feet to maintain bus signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can an I\/O module be inserted into the dedicated leftmost slot of the IC693CHS398C baseplate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the dedicated leftmost slot is exclusively keyed and wired for the Series 90-30 system power supply module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the heavy-duty steel chassis securely to a flat panel or rack enclosure using four mounting screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the system power supply module into the dedicated leftmost slot prior to populating any peripheral I\/O cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the 50-pin expansion cable between the expansion port of the primary CPU rack and the IC693CHS398C port, ensuring system power is completely isolated before connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify physical slot keying alignment before inserting individual discrete, analog, or specialty I\/O cards into slots 1 through 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBond the chassis protective grounding point directly to the cabinet protective earth (PE) bus to suppress noise on signal communication paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45498755973235,"sku":"IC693CHS398C","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/IC693CHS398J_Cocoai_0fd2d4dd-7a4d-41d1-9815-02b2c13bcd50.jpg?v=1789444886","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/ge-ic693chs398c-expansion-baseplates","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}