Description
Key Technical Specifications
- Model Number: IC698CHS017B
- Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
- Series: PACSystems RX7i
- Device Type: 17-Slot Backplane Chassis / Rack Frame
- Slot Capacity: 17 Slots (Supports CPU, I/O, and Communication Modules)
- Backplane Bus: High-Speed Parallel Backplane
- Mounting Orientation: Rear Mount
- Legacy Compatibility: Supports early 90-70 Series Products
- Cooling: Requires Fan Assembly (e.g., IC697ACC724)
- Power Supply: Accepts AC/DC Power Supplies (e.g., IC698PSA100)
Functional Role & Application Analysis
The GE IC698CHS017B is the foundational hardware chassis for the PACSystems RX7i distributed control architecture. It solves the critical need for a high-capacity, reliable physical infrastructure to house CPUs, I/O cards, and communication modules in complex manufacturing environments. By providing 17 slots and a high-speed parallel backplane, this chassis allows engineers to build dense, centralized control panels without sacrificing signal integrity or processing speed. It also protects user investments by supporting legacy 90-70 series modules during system transitions.
Typical use cases for this module include:
- Centralized Process Control: Housing the main CPU and extensive I/O arrays for large-scale water treatment or power generation facilities.
- System Migration Projects: Serving as the central rack when upgrading from legacy Series 90-70 systems to modern PACSystems RX7i controllers.
- High-Density Machine Control: Providing ample slot space for OEM machinery requiring multiple motion controllers and remote I/O gateways.
- Critical Infrastructure Maintenance: Replacing damaged or degraded chassis in aging industrial plants to restore backplane communication stability.
Our Quality Standard & Testing Process
We understand that the cost of an unreliable part is far greater than its purchase price. A degraded backplane can cause intermittent faults that take days to troubleshoot. We have established a rigorous, multi-stage testing process to ensure every IC698CHS017B we ship is 100% functional.
- Visual & Component Inspection: All parts undergo professional cleaning and visual inspection to ensure no physical damage, bent pins, cracked plastic, or compromised mounting rails.
- Live System Test: The chassis is installed in a live GE RX7i test rack with a CPU and I/O modules, running for 24 hours to verify continuous backplane communication and thermal stability.
- Full-Function Diagnostics: We verify parallel bus continuity, slot power distribution, and module recognition across all 17 slots to test structural and electrical integrity.
- Warranty Backing: Only parts that pass all diagnostic tests are approved for shipment and backed by our full 12-month warranty.
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Compatibility & Migration Paths
To ensure this IC698CHS017B is 100% compatible with your system, you must check these key compatibility points. Failure to verify this is a common project risk that leads to expensive return shipping and extended downtime.
- Firmware/Hardware Revisions: You must confirm the revision suffix (e.g., B, CA) matches your existing system. While mechanically identical, internal backplane routing may vary between revisions.
- Required Components: This chassis requires a dedicated power supply (e.g., IC698PSA100) and a fan assembly for adequate cooling. Verify your existing accessories are compatible with the RX7i footprint.
- Replacement & Alternatives: The IC698CHS017B is the standard 17-slot rear-mount chassis. If you require a front-mount design, you must specify the IC698CHS117 variant instead.
- Get Expert Help: Unsure about your system’s exact configuration? Contact our technical team today for a free compatibility check and wiring diagram verification.
