IC695CHS012: A 12-Slot Universal Backplane for RX3i
A backplane is the passive structure everything else plugs into, and its slot count is a decision made once and lived with for years. The IC695CHS012 provides 12 slots on a universal backplane, which means the slot format supports the module families it accepts rather than locking the rack to one generation.
That universality is the practical argument for this part. A backplane sized for a specific module family constrains every future expansion to that family; a universal backplane keeps the option open as the control platform evolves, which matters on an installation expected to run for decades.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms |
| Brand | GE |
| Part Number | IC695CHS012 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Series | RX3i PacSystem |
| Part Number | IC695CHS012 |
| Number of Slots | 12 |
| Backplane Support | PCI and High Speed Serial |
| Internal Power | 240mA @ 5VDC, 600mA @ 3.3VDC |
| Input | +24 Volts |
| Dimensions | 141.4 x 457.2 x 147.3 mm |
| Mounting | Rack |
| Orientation | Horizontal. |
RX3i Chassis and Backplane Options
Backplane selection comes down to slot count and the module families the rack must accept. Confirming both against the planned module list — including any planned expansion — avoids a backplane that is the wrong size on day one:
| IC695CHS Part Number | Backplane Slot Count |
|---|---|
| IC695CHS007 | RX3i universal backplane — compare slot count against the planned module list |
| IC695CHS016 | RX3i universal backplane — compare slot count against the planned module list |
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Slot Budget Planning
Count slots against what is installed plus what is planned, not just what is installed today. A rack that is exactly full on commissioning day has no expansion path, and expanding an RX3i rack later can mean replacing the backplane — which is a considerably larger job than adding a module.
Account for the slot cost of any redundancy scheme as well. A hot-standby CPU configuration consumes two CPU slots, and on a 12-slot rack that is 2 of 12 committed to the CPU before any I/O is counted.
Universal Backplane Considerations
A universal backplane accepts more than one module family, which means the rack is not limited to the modules available when it was specified. On a platform of this age that is the difference between a feasible upgrade path and a constrained one.
Verify which module families the backplane supports against the modules actually intended for the installation before ordering — universality covers the backplane accepting multiple formats, not every module fitting.
Supply & terms: Stock status: In Stock · Condition: New · Warranty: One Year · Origin: US. Listed by AutoDCS Tech Parts Team · Last updated .
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Availability & Condition at AutoDCSTech
| Part Number | IC695CHS012 |
|---|---|
| Availability | In Stock |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | One Year |
| Origin | US |
