GE IC693CPU350-BC Programmable Logic Controller Module

The GE IC693CPU350-BC is a workhorse PLC module tailored for industrial automation engineers needing reliable control in demanding environments. Designed to handle complex sequences like assembly line coordination and energy grid monitoring, this 90/30 series component balances processing speed with field compatibility. Its 50 kHz output response suits applications where milliseconds matter—think precision cutting machines or automated packaging systems that require split-second actuator timing.

Technical Specifications

Common installations include automotive production lines needing servo motor synchronization, power plants monitoring turbine parameters, and food processing facilities managing conveyor belts. We frequently pair this module with complementary GE hardware like the VMIVME-7807 communication card or IS220PPDAH1B process interface. It also integrates smoothly with Schneider Modicon systems through standard protocol converters—a customer once described how they revived a legacy bottling line using this exact configuration.

What stands out is its industrial-grade build surviving 10-year deployments in dusty foundries. The modular design lets technicians swap batteries or memory cards without specialized tools—a maintenance supervisor once praised how this reduced troubleshooting time during a midnight shift. While not the fastest PLC available, its deterministic execution ensures consistent scan times critical for hydraulic press control. Memory capacity supports ladder logic programs up to 128KB, sufficient for most mid-scale automation tasks without requiring cloud connectivity.