IC693CPU331 | GE FANUC Modular CPU
Description
The IC693CPU331 is a GE FANUC Modular CPU, a single-slot CPU module designed for industrial control systems. It features an 80188 processor running at 10 MHz, delivering reliable processing performance for programmed control functions. This CPU requires a 350 mA load from a +5V DC power supply to operate properly. It supports system configurations with up to 5 backplanes, including one CPU backplane and four remote or expansion backplanes, enabling flexible system expansion for diverse industrial setups. The module has an operating temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius (32 F to 140 F), making it suitable for harsh industrial environments. As a core component of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, it enables customizable control logic implementation, supporting applications across multiple industries such as plastics processing, packaging, papermaking, metallurgy, petrochemicals, elevator systems, woodworking, and ceramics manufacturing. Variants of this module include IC693CPU331-CD and IC693CPU331-BB, offering consistent core performance with potential configuration differences to meet specific system requirements.