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Product Model: GE IC693CMM321
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Product Series: Series 90-30
Product Features:
• Enables Ethernet TCP/IP communication for Series 90-30 PLC systems
• Supports peer-to-peer PLC data exchange and supervisory connectivity
• Proven reliability in legacy and hybrid automation environments
• Simple rack-mounted integration with minimal configuration overhead
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC693CMM321 |
| Module Type | Ethernet Communication Module |
| PLC Platform | GE Fanuc Series 90-30 |
| Communication Protocol | Ethernet TCP/IP |
| Network Interface | RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| Data Exchange | Peer-to-peer PLC communication |
| Supervisory Support | SCADA and HMI connectivity |
| Mounting | Series 90-30 rack backplane |
| Slot Requirement | Single slot |
| Diagnostics | Front-panel LED indicators |
| Configuration | PLC programming software |
| Operating Environment | Industrial control cabinets |
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Product Role & System Fit
Within a Series 90-30 PLC rack, the GE IC693CMM321 serves as the system’s Ethernet gateway. It does not execute control logic or handle I/O directly; instead, it manages network communication between the PLC CPU and external Ethernet-based devices. This distinction is important because it allows the CPU to remain focused on deterministic control while communication tasks are offloaded to a dedicated module.
The module installs directly into the PLC rack and communicates with the CPU across the backplane. From the perspective of the control program, Ethernet data appears as registers and memory references that can be read or written like any other internal variable. This abstraction simplifies program design and avoids the complexity of low-level socket handling in ladder logic.
Compatibility is one of the defining strengths of this Ethernet interface. It supports standard TCP/IP communication, making it suitable for integration with SCADA systems, HMIs, data historians, and even third-party PLCs. In multi-controller environments, engineers often use it for peer-to-peer data exchange, synchronizing production states or sharing process values between machines.
The GE IC693CMM321 also fits well into hybrid architectures. Many plants upgraded visualization, reporting, or plant-wide networking layers while keeping the original Series 90-30 PLCs in place. By adding Ethernet capability, these older controllers could participate in newer information systems without requiring wholesale replacement.
From a rack layout standpoint, the module occupies a single slot and integrates cleanly alongside CPUs, power supplies, and I/O cards. This straightforward physical footprint made it a popular choice during retrofits where panel space was limited.
