Features:
- Seventeen 0.8-inch backplane positions accommodate compatible VME and IC697 modules.
- Rear-panel mounting fits the chassis within a 10-inch-deep enclosure.
- Optional power and J2 arrangements adapt the rack for demanding VME installations.
IC697CHS782 provides a compact way to mix full-width Series 90-70 hardware with narrower third-party VME boards in one mechanical platform.
Rack identification and VME slot configuration are set with backplane jumpers, allowing the controller configuration to distinguish the installed chassis and module positions.
A fan assembly can be added when the selected cards create a high-power thermal load, and the compatible fan revision must be matched to the chassis suffix.
Apter Power may continue supporting purchases of General Electric IC697CHS782 VME Integrator Rack, 17 Slots, Rear Mount after manufacturer End-of-Life (EOL).
General Electric IC697CHS782 VME Integrator Rack, 17 Slots, Rear Mount Manuals, Datasheets, Links
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Combining IC697 and VME Hardware
- IC697 modules: Every Series 90-70 PLC module type is accepted, with each standard module spanning two 0.8-inch positions.
- Third-party boards: Compatible VME modules designed for 0.8-inch spacing may occupy individual backplane positions.
- CPU boundary: Series 90-70 CPU and I/O configurations are supported except redundancy applications.
- RX7i expansion: When used behind an RX7i main rack, the chassis carries supported Series 90-70 modules and Genius devices but not RX7i power supplies or Ethernet modules.
Choosing the Rack Power Arrangement
- Plug-in supplies: Standard IC697 AC/DC and DC power modules install in the dedicated supply position.
- External source: A user-provided supply connects through the specified Power Supply Adapter rather than directly to the backplane.
- Two-rack option: A single Series 90-70 supply can feed two chassis through the approved power cable arrangement.
- High-current builds: The supply configuration must be selected from the combined +5 VDC and ±12 VDC demand of all installed boards.
Enclosure and Cooling Considerations
- Cabinet depth: Rear mounting calls for a 10-inch-deep enclosure before connector and cable clearance is added.
- Module projection: Series 90-70 cards extend about 1.7 inches beyond the chassis front.
- VME profiles: Third-party boards may sit flush or project farther, so the deepest installed assembly governs door clearance.
- Forced airflow: Optional fan hardware supports configurations whose installed power dissipation exceeds natural-cooling limits.
Assigning VME Backplane Positions
- Rack identity: Four jumpers behind the power-supply position establish the chassis identification.
- Slot layout: Backplane jumpers define how VME and Series 90-70 positions are interpreted.
- J2 expansion: The optional accessory kit adds a J2 backplane or ribbon-cable connection where a VME board needs it.
- Controller record: The configured rack and module map must match the physical position and width of every installed board.