GE Fanuc IC698CHS017B PACSystem RX7i Backplane

The GE Fanuc IC698CHS017B is a 17-slot backplane designed for the PACSystem RX7i automation platform. It provides high-speed backplane bus interconnection, serving as the physical carrier for CPU, communication modules and various I/O modules within the RX7i rack.

This backplane establishes stable data communication channels between all rack-mounted modules. It adopts industrial-grade circuit design to resist vibration and electromagnetic interference, widely supplied as spare part for maintenance and upgrade of GE RX7i industrial control systems.

Main Specifications

• Brand: GE Fanuc (Emerson)
• Model: IC698CHS017B
• Product Type: PACSystem RX7i 17-Slot Backplane
• Slot Quantity: 17 slots for RX7i series modules
• High-speed parallel backplane bus communication
• Support hot-swappable RX7i I/O modules
• Standard rack mounting inside industrial control cabinet
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C ~ +60°C
• Compatible with RX7i CPU, power supply and full series I/O cards
• Designed for medium and large industrial automation control applications

Core Functions

• Provide installation slots and high-speed bus connection for RX7i series control modules
• Realize high-speed data transmission between CPU processor and each I/O module
• Distribute backplane power supply to all plug-in modules inside the rack
• Support system expansion by installing different types of input, output and communication modules
• Industrial hardware structure maintains stable connection under vibration and temperature variation
• Cooperate with RX7i power supply to build a complete PACSystem control rack framework
• Support modular system configuration to adapt to diversified process control requirements
• Enable flexible module replacement and maintenance without reconstructing the whole rack
• Guarantee reliable signal transmission for continuous industrial process automatic control
• Serve as the core infrastructure for building distributed and centralized automation systems

Application Scenarios

• Petrochemical continuous production process control and monitoring systems
• Power plant auxiliary equipment sequence control and data collection racks
• Water treatment plant large pump group and pipeline valve automation platforms
• Metallurgical furnace and rolling equipment monitoring and control systems
• Oil & gas compressor station and pipeline safety interlock control cabinets
• Food, beverage and pharmaceutical production line process control equipment
• Pulp & paper manufacturing process parameter regulation automation systems
• Automated warehouse, material conveying and packaging machinery control units
• Renovation, maintenance and spare parts replacement of legacy GE RX7i control systems
• PACSystem RX7i backplane spare parts inventory and field emergency replacement projects