Description

GE IC695CPU310 – Comprehensive PLC Core Processor Module Introduction

Product Description

Product Parameters

1. Product Model: GE IC695CPU310
2. Module Type: Core PLC processor module (GE RX3i PLC compatible)
3. Core Processor: 32-bit dual-core microprocessor, clock frequency up to 700 MHz
4. Program Memory: 2 MB on-board Flash memory (expandable up to 8 MB via memory modules)
5. Data Memory: 1 MB RAM (with single battery backup for critical data retention)
6. Instruction Execution Speed: 0.06 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 2.0 port, 1 x 10/100 Ethernet port (for programming and diagnostics)
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. Stable Dual-Core Processing Performance: GE IC695CPU310 is equipped with a 700 MHz dual-core processor, executing basic instructions in 0.06 microseconds, which fully meets the demands of mid-scale automation processes such as general manufacturing assembly, material handling, and batch processing.
2. Practical Expandable Memory: With 2 MB on-board Flash memory (expandable to 8 MB) and 1 MB battery-backed RAM, GE IC695CPU310 provides sufficient storage for standard control programs, process data logs, and operational parameters, while ensuring critical data is not lost during unexpected power outages.
3. Scalable I/O for Mid-Scale Systems: Supporting up to 32,768 digital and 4,096 analog I/O points, GE IC695CPU310 scales flexibly to fit small standalone machines and mid-sized distributed automation systems, avoiding the waste of hardware resources in non-large-scale applications.
4. Multi-Port Communication for Easy Operation: The built-in Ethernet, USB 2.0, and RS-232 ports enable convenient connection to programming software, HMIs, and diagnostic tools, simplifying on-site debugging, program updates, and routine maintenance, reducing the workload of technical personnel.
5. Seamless RX3i Ecosystem Compatibility: Tailored exclusively for GE RX3i PLC chassis, GE IC695CPU310 integrates flawlessly with all RX3i I/O, communication, and specialty modules, eliminating compatibility risks and shortening system deployment and commissioning cycles.

Application Cases in Application Fields

1. General Machinery Manufacturing: A Chinese heavy machinery factory integrated GE IC695CPU310 into its excavator arm assembly line. The processor coordinated 18 hydraulic control units, 5,000 digital I/O points, and 1,200 analog sensors, reducing assembly precision errors by 22% and improving production efficiency by 18%.
2. Food Processing Automation: A North American snack food factory deployed GE IC695CPU310 to control its frying and packaging production line. The module’s I/O capacity managed 3,000 digital actuators (conveyors, cutters) and 800 analog sensors (temperature, oil level), ensuring product taste consistency and reducing material waste by 15%.
3. Textile Mill Intelligent Control: A European textile manufacturer adopted GE IC695CPU310 in its yarn spinning workshops. The processor synchronized 200 spinning machines, monitored tension and speed via 4,000 digital I/O points, and optimized production parameters in real time, increasing yarn qualification rate by 20% and reducing energy consumption by 12%.
4. Small-Scale Water Pump Station Control: A municipal water supply company in Southeast Asia used GE IC695CPU310 to manage its regional water pump stations. The processor collected data from 1,500 remote I/O points (water level sensors, pump status monitors), enabling automatic pump start-stop control and reducing manual operation costs by 30%.

Comparisons with Competing Products

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

Selection Suggestions

1. Match GE RX3i Ecosystem: Prioritize GE IC695CPU310 if your existing system uses GE RX3i PLCs, as it guarantees seamless integration with RX3i modules and maximizes the value of your current hardware investment.
2. Assess Mid-Scale Automation Needs: Choose GE IC695CPU310 for applications such as general manufacturing, food processing, and small utility control systems, where its balanced performance and I/O capacity can meet operational demands without excessive hardware costs.
3. Prioritize Easy Maintenance Requirements: Opt for GE IC695CPU310 if on-site technical resources are limited, as its multi-port communication design simplifies programming, debugging, and daily maintenance.
4. Evaluate Cost-Effectiveness: Select GE IC695CPU310 for projects that require reliable performance but do not need the ultra-high configuration of flagship processors, as it offers an optimal balance between performance and cost.

Precautions

1. Battery Maintenance: Regularly check and replace the backup battery of GE IC695CPU310 (recommended every 2–3 years) to ensure critical process data is retained during power outages.
2. Backplane Power Stability: Ensure the RX3i chassis provides stable DC 5V power to GE IC695CPU310, as voltage fluctuations can cause processor malfunctions, program corruption, or unexpected shutdowns.
3. Program Backup Routine: Implement regular backups of the control program stored in GE IC695CPU310 to external storage, preventing data loss from module failures or firmware errors.
4. Anti-Static Handling: Use anti-static gloves when installing or removing GE IC695CPU310, as electrostatic discharge can damage the processor’s internal microcomponents and lead to permanent failure.