GE IC693CBL313 25‑Foot (8m) Wye‑Style I/O Bus Expansion Cable for Series 90‑30 PLCs

Description

Technical Specifications

• Cable Type: Wye‑style I/O bus expansion cable for Series 90‑30 PLCs, daisy‑chain topology.
• Length: 25 feet (8 meters) fixed length, continuous shielded.
• Connectors: CPU end: single male 25‑pin D‑type; expansion end: two‑headed (one male, one female) 25‑pin D‑type.
• Shielding: Continuous wire shielding (100% coverage) for electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction.
• Data Capacity: Supports 128 bytes input + 128 bytes output data per I/O device, full Series 90‑30 I/O bus bandwidth.
• Cascading Limit: Up to seven IC693CBL3xx cables per I/O expansion system (CPU to farthest baseplate).
• Max System Length: CPU to farthest baseplate: 50 feet (15m) with IC693CBL314; 25 feet (8m) with IC693CBL313.
• Insulation: UL 94 V‑0 flame retardant PVC jacket, oil/chemical resistant.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (ambient); -40°C to +85°C (storage).
• Humidity: 5–95% RH non‑condensing.
• Certifications: CE, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14; IEC 61010‑1 compliant.
• Physical: 8 m length; 25‑pin D‑type connectors; 0.8 kg weight; 6.35 mm (0.25 in) diameter.

Functional Characteristics

• Daisy‑Chain Expansion: Two‑headed connector enables cascading of up to seven cables, adding 31+ I/O slots per system.
• Continuous Shielding: 100% wire coverage reduces EMI/RFI, ensuring error‑free I/O data transmission in harsh industrial environments.
• Plug‑and‑Play Installation: Pre‑wired 25‑pin D‑type connectors eliminate custom crimping; male/female expansion end simplifies baseplate daisy‑chaining.
• Signal Integrity: Preserves 128‑byte I/O data transfers, no bandwidth loss for discrete/analog/specialty I/O modules.
• Flame Retardant: UL 94 V‑0 jacket resists ignition, complies with cabinet fire safety standards.
• System Scalability: Works with all Series 90‑30 baseplates (CPU, expansion, remote), supports up to 170 timers/counters per system.
• Backward Compatibility: Interoperable with IC693CBL300/301/312/314; 3‑foot (300) acts as Wye adapter for custom lengths.
• Cable Family: Part of IC693CBL3xx series, 0.5–50 foot lengths for flexible cabinet/remote layout.

Application Scenarios

• Distributed I/O Expansion: Automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing; 25‑foot length connects CPU to remote expansion baseplates, continuous shielding resists motor noise, 128‑byte data handles analog/digital I/O.
• Remote Baseplate Deployment: Water/wastewater, mining; two‑headed connector daisy‑chains 7+ baseplates, 8m length fits compact remote cabinets, UL 94 V‑0 jacket meets hazardous area requirements.
• Factory Automation Retrofit: Series 90‑30 upgrades; replaces damaged Wye cables, preserves I/O infrastructure, 25‑pin D‑type connectors match legacy baseplates.
• Process Control: Chemical plants, refineries; seven‑cable cascading supports 31+ I/O devices, continuous shielding maintains regulatory compliance, 0.8 kg form factor simplifies cabinet layout.
• Machine Tool I/O: CNC mills, lathes; 25‑foot cable links CPU to spindle/axis I/O racks, 128‑byte data syncs high‑speed counters, daisy‑chain topology reduces backplane load.
• Building Automation: HVAC, energy management; connects Series 90‑30 CPUs to remote RTU baseplates, 25‑foot length covers multi‑floor layouts, COMM OK LED (via baseplate) alerts to cable faults.
• Custom Cable Adaptation: Industrial system integration; pairs with IC693CBL300 (3‑foot Wye adapter) to build custom‑length cables, continuous shielding ensures signal integrity in mixed‑length systems.