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GE IC693331W GE Fanuc Legacy PLC Processor Unit

Product Model: GE IC693331W
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Product Series: Series 90-30 PLC
Product Features:
• Central processing unit module for GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC systems, executing user logic and coordinating I/O.
• Single-slot CPU architecture with backplane +5 V operation.
• Supports distributed I/O and baseplate expansion up to multiple racks.
• Status LEDs and onboard diagnostics to facilitate implementation and troubleshooting.

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Description

Product Model: GE IC693331W
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Product Series: Series 90-30 PLC
Product Features:
• Central processing unit module for GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC systems, executing user logic and coordinating I/O.
• Single-slot CPU architecture with backplane +5 V operation.
• Supports distributed I/O and baseplate expansion up to multiple racks.
• Status LEDs and onboard diagnostics to facilitate implementation and troubleshooting.

Technical Specifications Table

Specification Details (Typical for Series 90-30 CPU family)
Module Model GE IC693331W
PLC Series Series 90-30
Module Type Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Operating Power +5 VDC from Series 90-30 backplane
Memory CPU memory consistent with 331 class (program & system)
Scan Performance Dependent on program size; typical Class 331 characteristics
Indicators Run, Fault, Status LEDs
Mounting Series 90-30 baseplate rack slot
Configuration Logicmaster 90 or compatible
Supported I/O Expansion Local and remote baseplates
Operating Temp Standard industrial range 0–60 °C
Certification Industrial control standard (varies by supplier)
IC697CPX928- FE
IC693331W

Technical Features & Benefits

The GE IC693331W builds on the architecture used in GE’s Series 90-30 CPU family, known for ruggedness and compatibility within older industrial systems. While specific firmware and revision details for the “W” suffix aren’t widely published for direct comparison, CPUs in this class typically offer:

Single-slot modular design that installs easily into standard baseplates without additional hardware.
Backplane powered operation, drawing +5 VDC from the Series 90-30 baseplate to simplify cabinet wiring and power distribution.
Onboard user memory and system memory to execute control logic reliably (historically, related CPUs have memory measured in kilobytes appropriate to program complexity).
Status LEDs providing visual feedback on CPU state, run mode, and basic fault conditions, which aids field troubleshooting.

These elements make the GE IC693331W well suited for medium-complexity logic tasks, including manufacturing sequence control, machine automation, and subsystem orchestration. Because the Series 90-30 platform is mature, documentation for common CPUs in the family is broadly available, aiding engineers in configuration, programming, and integration workflows.

Architecturally, this CPU coordinates with a baseplate that supports expansion — often including local I/O modules, communication cards, and remote interface modules. The ability to integrate into both compact and larger control racks gives engineers flexibility: from standalone machines to distributed systems with remote I/O.

One of the practical benefits of this stabilized legacy module design is durability. Series 90-30 CPUs have been field-tested over decades in harsh environments — from manufacturing lines to process plants — and are regarded for predictable scan behavior and control logic responsiveness.