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In massive steel rolling mills where CPU cores orchestrate shear cycles alongside hundreds of remote I/O drops, or in pharmaceutical cleanrooms coordinating bioreactor cascades with safety interlocks, the GE IC698CHS017 forms the scalable backbone that unifies high-density PACSystems deployments. Maintenance teams in wind farm SCADA nodes populate its slots with mixed analog, discrete, and VME cards to mirror turbine fleets without cabling sprawl, while automotive transfer lines lean on its rack stability to host redundant CPUs during model changeovers. Deployed across industrial automation in semiconductor fabs or offshore platforms, this 17-slot chassis confronts the density demands of enterprise control—housing RX7i modules, Series 90-70 I/O, and VME boards on a shared backplane that delivers +5V/+12V rails to fuel power-hungry configs up to 350W.
Imagine a glass float line syncing lehr zones: the GE IC698CHS017 cradles CPUs in slot 1 with downstream high-res RTDs and motion axes, enabling Proficy Logic to scan 512+ points sans bottlenecks. In battery assembly, it integrates vision modules via J2 VMEbus for 64-bit transfers, cutting latency on defect rejects. Built for control systems in EMI-heavy forges or humid extruders, this rear-mount rack supports slot-sensing addressing—no jumpers needed—while EMI gaskets seal module faceplates against noise ingress. Integrators specify the GE IC698CHS017 for builds demanding modularity without frame fragility, turning rack real estate into throughput multipliers.
Product Role
The GE IC698CHS017 stands as a robust 17-slot rear-mount rack in GE Fanuc’s PACSystems RX7i series, engineered to host CPUs, power supplies, and up to 15 single-width (or eight double-width) modules on 0.8-inch centers for seamless backplane integration. Compatible with Series 90-70 I/O, VME cPCI boards, and RX7i specialties, it auto-daisy-chains interrupts and grants without filler cards, slotting into 19-inch cabinets via integral flanges. Proficy Machine Edition configures addressing via rack ID, powering configs from plug-in PSUs like IC698PSA350 that dish 60A at 5V.
Build teams embrace the GE IC698CHS017 for hybrid architectures—VME high-speed links pair with PAC I/O for motion-rich cells—valued for eliminating DIP tweaks on rack-type modules. In fault-tolerant setups, it supports hot-swap PSUs and redundant fans, prized for scaling from simplex to duplex without recabbing. Ground studs at ends tie to chassis bonds, and optional IC697ACC721 fans boost airflow for dense CPU packs. The GE IC698CHS017 cements as the chassis kingpin, bridging legacy PLCs to PAC futures.
Core Strengths
Panel fabricators mount the GE IC698CHS017 confidently at 11.15 x 19 x 7.25 inches and 16 lbs, its steel frame rating 30G shocks and 5-15G vibes to survive seismic quals or fork-lift jostles in mobile substations. Backplane delivers 20A max per rail from 100-350W PSUs, with J2 connectors enabling VME64 bursts up to 64 bits/cycle for vision or comm accelerators. EMI shielding via continuous gaskets across faceplates quells inverter hash, while slot-sensing LEDs flag occupancy for blind pulls in dark enclosures.
Thermal design shines: 0-60°C operation through 95% RH needs no derating up to 60A loads, augmented by rear-vented airflow from optional 120/240VAC fans hitting 200 CFM. Insulator kits prevent high-voltage shorts beside VME metal plates, and no-slot jumpers streamline fills versus legacy 90-70 racks. The GE IC698CHS017 handles double-width modules spanning two slots seamlessly, with MTBF exceeding 500K hours via conformal options. Class I Div 2 certs open hazardous bays, and rear-mount flanges save panel depth over front rivals. Dense, durable, diagnostic-ready—this rack powers missions that scale.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | IC698CHS017 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc (PACSystems RX7i) |
| Type | 17-Slot Rear-Mount Rack |
| Power Supply | Plug-in AC/DC (100-350W) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C |
| Mounting | 19-inch EIA rear flanges |
| Dimensions | 283 x 483 x 184 mm |
| Weight | 7.3 kg (16.05 lbs) |
| Slots Supported | 17 x 0.8″ (15 single/8 double) |
| Backplane Voltage | +5V/+12V/-12V (20A max/rail) |
| Certifications | CE, UL Class I Div 2, CSA |
| Cooling | Passive + optional fan |
| Environmental Rating | IP20 (EMI shielded) |
| Module Compatibility | RX7i, S90-70, VME |
Compatible Units
IC698CHS117 – Front-mount twin for panel-forward installs.
IC698PSA350 – High-power PSU fueling dense I/O walls.
IC698CPE030 – Redundant CPU pair for hot-standby nodes.
IC200MDD844H – Mixed I/O filler expanding discrete banks.
HE693THM889 – RTD module for thermal array profiling.
IC697ACC721 – 120VAC fan tray boosting CFM in heatsinks.
IC698RAM001 – VME RAM board accelerating data caches.
Installation Tips
Bolt the GE IC698CHS017 into 19-inch frames using four M5 holes per flange—torque to 1.2 Nm, ensuring 6-inch top/bottom vents for laminar flow—and bond ground studs to cabinet mesh with 8AWG braid before populating slots left-to-right (CPU in #1). Snap insulator strips on high-voltage modules beside VME faces per kit IC697ACC771, and preload PSUs with 10A breakers on L/N phases. Bundle field wires through rear knockouts, segregating AC from DC trays 4 inches min; verify slot LEDs post-power sans modules to baseline backplane health.
Biannual audits torque faceplate screws to spec, reseating gaskets for unbroken EMI seals, while fan RPM logs via intelligent connectors flag debris. No user-serviceables beyond PSU swaps—extractor levers pull live—but snapshot rack configs in Proficy yearly. Thermal cams spot hot connectors early, and hi-pot across rails confirms 1500V isolation pre-recommission. These drills safeguard the GE IC698CHS017‘s structural sentinels.
