The GE IC695CPE310 is a high-performance Central Processing Unit (CPU) module in the PACSystems RX3i series, designed to execute real-time industrial automation control, process logic, and system communication.
It serves as the brain of the RX3i PLC system, coordinating I/O modules, communication networks, and control algorithms for machines, production lines, and process plants. With strong processing capability and flexible memory architecture, it is widely used in manufacturing automation, energy systems, utilities, and infrastructure control.
This CPU is engineered for deterministic performance, modular expansion, and high system reliability, making it suitable for both small and large-scale industrial control systems.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GE (Emerson Automation / GE Fanuc legacy) |
| Model | IC695CPE310 |
| Product Type | CPU Module (Central Processing Unit) |
| Series | PACSystems RX3i |
| Processor | High-performance 32-bit / Intel Atom architecture |
| User Memory | ~10 MB user memory + flash storage |
| Program Capacity | Up to 512 program blocks |
| Max Block Size | 128 KB per block |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 32K discrete + 32K analog references |
| Communication Ports | 2 × Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), RS-232, RS-485 |
| Protocols Supported | Modbus TCP, SRTP, SNP, Ethernet-based protocols |
| Programming Languages | Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text, C |
| Real-Time Clock | Integrated with backup support |
| Energy Pack Support | Yes (for safe memory backup on power loss) |
| Redundancy | Supported (optional system configuration) |
| Scan Performance | Sub-millisecond scan cycle capability |
The CPU is designed to handle complex automation logic, high-speed communication, and large-scale I/O systems efficiently.
Physical Dimensions (L × W × H)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx. 133 × 50 × 125 mm |
| Weight | ~0.38 – 1.6 kg |
Most industrial references list the unit around 133 × 50 × 125 mm, with weight typically between 0.38 kg and 1.6 kg depending on packaging and revision.
Recommended Related Models
- GE IC695CPE330 – Higher-performance RX3i CPU
- GE IC695CPU310 – Earlier RX3i CPU version
- GE IC695CHS007 – 7-slot backplane rack
- GE IC695PWR330 – Power supply module
- GE IC695ACC402 – Energy pack module
Popular GE RX3i Control System Modules
- CPU controllers (CPE series)
- Power supply modules (PWR series)
- I/O modules (ALG / MDL series)
- Communication modules (ENET / CMM series)
- Energy backup modules (ACC series)
These modules form the backbone of modern RX3i distributed control systems used in industrial automation worldwide.
