Description

GE IC695CPE310 – Comprehensive PLC Processor Module Introduction

Product Description

Product Parameters

1. Product Model: GE IC695CPE310
2. Module Type: PLC processor module (GE RX3i PLC compatible)
3. Core Processor: 32-bit dual-core microprocessor, clock frequency up to 800 MHz
4. Program Memory: 2 MB Flash memory (expandable up to 8 MB)
5. Data Memory: 1 MB RAM (with battery backup for critical data retention)
6. Instruction Execution Speed: 0.05 microseconds per basic instruction
7. I/O Capacity: Supports up to 32,768 digital I/O points and 4,096 analog I/O points
8. Built-in Communication Ports: 1 x RS-232 serial port, 1 x USB port (for programming and debugging)
9. Operating Voltage: DC 5V (powered by PLC backplane)
10. Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C
11. Mechanical Dimensions: 102mm × 152mm × 89mm (length × width × height)
12. Certifications: CE, UL listed, RoHS compliant

Advantages and Features

1. Ultra-High Processing Speed: Equipped with an 800 MHz dual-core processor, GE IC695CPE310 executes basic instructions in just 0.05 microseconds, enabling real-time control of high-speed automation processes such as robotic assembly, continuous production lines, and precision machining.
2. Massive Expandable Memory: GE IC695CPE310 comes with 2 MB Flash memory (expandable to 8 MB) and 1 MB battery-backed RAM, providing ample storage for complex control programs, large datasets, and historical logs, while ensuring critical data is preserved during power outages.
3. Scalable I/O Capacity: Supporting up to 32,768 digital and 4,096 analog I/O points, GE IC695CPE310 can scale to meet the demands of small standalone machines and large distributed automation systems alike, eliminating the need for multiple processors in complex setups.
4. Seamless RX3i Ecosystem Integration: Tailored exclusively for GE RX3i PLC chassis, GE IC695CPE310 integrates flawlessly with all RX3i I/O, communication, and specialty modules, simplifying system configuration and reducing compatibility risks for engineers.
5. Convenient Programming & Debugging: The built-in USB and RS-232 ports allow for easy connection to programming software and debugging tools, streamlining the development, testing, and maintenance of control logic, reducing on-site downtime.

Application Cases in Application Fields

1. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing: A leading North American EV manufacturer integrated GE IC695CPE310 into its battery pack assembly line. The processor’s dual-core performance coordinated 40+ assembly robots and 5,000 digital I/O points, reducing production cycle time by 28% and improving battery module precision.
2. Petrochemical Process Control: An Asian petrochemical plant deployed GE IC695CPE310 to control its crude oil refining process. The module’s massive I/O capacity managed 2,000 analog sensors (temperature, pressure, flow) and 10,000 digital actuators, ensuring stable operation of distillation towers and complying with strict environmental regulations.
3. High-Speed Packaging Automation: A European beverage bottling plant adopted GE IC695CPE310 in its high-speed canning line. The processor’s fast instruction execution synchronized bottle feeding, filling, capping, and labeling processes, increasing production throughput by 30% and reducing product waste by 18%.
4. Smart Grid Control: A European power utility company used GE IC695CPE310 to monitor and control its medium-voltage distribution network. The processor collected data from 10,000 remote I/O points across 50 substations, enabling real-time fault detection and reducing grid downtime by 25%.

Comparisons with Competing Products

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

Selection Suggestions

1. Match with RX3i Ecosystem: Prioritize GE IC695CPE310 if your existing setup is a GE RX3i PLC, as it guarantees full compatibility with existing modules and maximizes the value of your current hardware investment.
2. Assess Complexity & Speed Needs: Choose GE IC695CPE310 for applications requiring fast instruction execution and large I/O capacity, such as high-speed manufacturing, complex process control, or distributed automation systems.
3. Evaluate Scalability Requirements: Opt for GE IC695CPE310 if your system may expand in the future, as its massive I/O capacity and expandable memory can accommodate growing process demands without replacing the core processor.
4. Prioritize Data Reliability: Select GE IC695CPE310 for critical applications (e.g., energy, chemicals) where battery-backed data retention is essential to prevent production losses from unexpected power outages.

Precautions

1. Battery Maintenance: Regularly check and replace the backup battery of GE IC695CPE310 (recommended every 2-3 years) to ensure critical process data is retained during power failures.
2. Backplane Power Stability: Ensure the PLC chassis provides stable DC 5V power to GE IC695CPE310, as voltage fluctuations can cause processor malfunctions or program corruption.
3. Program Backup: Periodically back up the control program stored in GE IC695CPE310 to external storage, preventing data loss from unexpected module failures or firmware errors.
4. Anti-Static Handling: Use anti-static gloves when installing or removing GE IC695CPE310, as electrostatic discharge can damage the processor’s internal microcomponents and lead to permanent failure.

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