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In factories churning out batches of pharmaceuticals, where precise temperature swings in reactors can ruin entire runs, control systems must react in milliseconds to keep quality tight and compliance intact. Water utilities pumping millions of gallons daily battle pump cavitation that erodes impellers and spikes energy costs if not caught early. Automotive plants syncing hundreds of robots for body welding demand unflinching logic execution to avoid line stops that cascade into million-dollar delays. Enter the GE IC695CPE310-AE, a powerhouse CPU module tailored for industrial automation in GE’s PACSystems RX3i platform, stepping up to orchestrate these high-speed processes with rock-solid reliability. Used in industrial automation for machine control and SCADA integration, it powers real-time decisions across discrete and analog I/O networks.
Oil and gas platforms use the GE IC695CPE310-AE to sequence valve actuators amid corrosive salt air, feeding data to HMIs for remote oversight. Food processors rely on it for filler lines, where throughput hinges on synchronized fillers and cappers dodging overfills. Semiconductor fabs deploy it in cleanrooms to micromanage wafer etchers, filtering noise from sensitive sensors. Applicable in control systems from batching plants to conveyor sortation, this module handles the chaos of multi-axis motion and PID loops, turning sensor chaos into predictive alerts that slash scrap rates. Engineers tap it for its dual-backplane design, bridging legacy 90-30 gear with modern Ethernet for seamless upgrades without full rip-and-replace.
Power distribution grids leverage the GE IC695CPE310-AE for breaker coordination, where sub-cycle response prevents blackouts. Mining crushers benefit from its fault-tolerant execution, monitoring torque ripples that signal impending jams. In an era of smart factories, it anchors Industry 4.0 edges, streaming data to cloud analytics for downtime forecasting—all while thriving in dusty mills or humid breweries.
Product Introduction & Positioning
The GE IC695CPE310-AE stands as a high-performance central processing unit within Emerson’s (formerly GE) PACSystems RX3i family, serving as the brain for distributed control architectures in demanding automation environments. Equipped with a 1.1 GHz Atom processor, it juggles complex ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks across up to 512 program blocks, each scalable to 128 KB. Slotting into universal backplanes, the GE IC695CPE310-AE drives I/O via PCI and serial buses, supporting 32K bits discrete and 32K words analog for expansive process handling.
Positioned as a mid-tier workhorse, the GE IC695CPE310-AE excels in hybrid setups, embedding Ethernet for EGD exchanges alongside RS-232/RS-485 serial ports that speak Modbus RTU, SNP, and Serial I/O natively. Integrators value its USB master port for quick app downloads and its energy pack option for capacitor-backed data retention during power blips. In RX3i racks, it coordinates with PROFINET scanners, motion controllers, and HART-enabled modules, fitting neatly into safety-rated SIL systems or high-availability redundants.
What elevates the GE IC695CPE310-AE for system builders? Floating-point math acceleration speeds simulations, while configurable diagnostics light up LEDs for at-a-glance troubleshooting—RUN, OK, SYS FLT, and more. It future-proofs migrations from VersaMax, embedding IIoT readiness without firmware overhauls, making it a go-to for OEMs scaling from panels to enterprise oversight.
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Key Technical Features & Functional Benefits
Operators push the GE IC695CPE310-AE hard in 24/7 cycles, and it delivers with 10 MB user memory—flash-backed for non-volatiles that survive outages—paired to blistering boolean speeds of 0.072 ms per 1000 instructions. Channel isolation and PCI 2.2 compliance banish bus contention, letting it herd 512 PROFINET devices or reflective memory swaps without hiccups. Thermal management keeps it humming from 0 to 60°C, with drift-free clocks (2s/day max) syncing timestamps across distributed drops.
Hardware punches above its weight: a single-slot footprint in main racks (skipping the last two slots) draws just 1A at 3.3/5VDC, sipping 0.1A at 24V post-boot when energy-packed. Embedded 10/100 Ethernet handles dual programmer links, while serial ports enable HMI polling sans extra NICs. Rugged faceplate LEDs blink status codes, and self-tests flag memory parity or watchdog trips early, cutting debug time on the plant floor.
Reliability seals its rep—conformal coatings fend off 95% humidity, and a 5-year RTC battery demands swaps only on schedule. Firmware like 8.90 boosts multicast EGD and subslot ranges to 21845, easing PROFINET sprawl. Teams note fewer hot-swaps thanks to dynamic backups and USB loaders, with MTBF stretching decades in controlled cabinets
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC695CPE310-AE |
| Brand | Emerson (GE Fanuc) |
| Type | RX3i PACSystems CPU |
| Power Supply | 3.3 VDC (1A), 5 VDC (1A), 24 VDC (0.5A startup) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Mounting | RX3i Universal Backplane (main rack slots 1-8) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 30 x 140 mm (H x W x D, approx.) |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Interfaces | Ethernet (10/100), RS-232, RS-485, USB 2.0 |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CUL, ATEX optional |
| Cooling | Natural convection, fanless |
| Environmental Rating | IP20, 0-95% RH non-condensing |
Related Modules or Compatible Units
IC695CPU315 – Higher-memory sibling for data-intensive apps like advanced analytics in the same RX3i rack.
IC695PNS001 – PROFINET scanner pairing with GE IC695CPE310-AE for IO-device expansion up to 512 nodes.
IC695ACC400 – Energy pack that mounts beside the GE IC695CPE310-AE for flash data protection.
IC695ECM850 – IEC 61850 comms module integrating power grid protocols with GE IC695CPE310-AE logic.
IC695RMX128 – Reflective memory for peer-to-peer data sharing across GE IC695CPE310-AE clusters.
IC695CPL410 – Redundant partner for high-availability pairs with the GE IC695CPE310-AE.
90-30 Series I/O – Legacy compatibility via serial backplane for brownfield ties to GE IC695CPE310-AE.
Installation Notes & Maintenance Best Practices
Rack the GE IC695CPE310-AE in slot 1-8 of the main RX3i backplane—avoid expansion racks to sidestep comms latency—and secure with captive screws before powering up. Pre-check grounding to 1 ohm via chassis studs; bundle Ethernet away from high-voltage drops to kill noise. If energy-packing, cable the IC695ACC400 to the underside port with IC695CBL001, ensuring 50mm clearance for heat escape. Load firmware via Proficy Machine Edition over Ethernet first, verifying checksums match ABB’s portal downloads. Cycle power twice post-install to seat PCI bus fully.
Maintenance runs lean: inspect quarterly for dust on gold fingers, using compressed air sans static discharge. Biannual firmware scans via PME confirm no drifts, logging %S0014 battery status—replace every 5 years preemptively. Run COMMREQ diagnostics on serial ports annually, injecting test packets to baseline throughput. Thermal logs from embedded sensors flag cabinet hotspots; pair with rack fans if exceeding 50°C sustained. Loopback plugs on Ethernet validate cable integrity, catching corrosion before dropouts hit production
