{"product_id":"ge-ic693cbl341-plc-module-series","title":"GE IC693CBL341 PLC Module Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC693CBL341\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC693CBL341\u003c\/strong\u003e Interface Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for serial data communication and peripheral connectivity within Series 90-30 PLC platforms. This one-meter cable assembly acts as a direct physical link, passing discrete and multi-drop serial data frames between the host controller CPU ports and external programming interfaces or operator terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC693CBL341\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc (General Electric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45 lbs (0.20 kg net hardware mass profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 meter (approximately 3.28 feet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLC Cable \/ Interface Accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector A Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale D-Subminiature (25-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector B Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale D-Subminiature (25-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-pin D-Sub with mechanical thumb-screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielding Layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded multi-conductor foil and braid matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC Architectures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control and Drive Dynamics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and Peripheral Sync:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interface cable maintains structural grounding and impedance balances necessary to preserve serial data transmission rates between peripheral nodes and the controller interface. The internal wiring layout ensures that low-voltage logic frames are transmitted accurately across the one-meter span without generating propagation delays or timing misalignment on the active serial port lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Density Scaling and Signal Line Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e To support high-density industrial control environments without introducing data corruption, the cable bundle incorporates an internal aluminum-mylar foil shield wrapped around the signal pairs. This grounded metallic boundary isolates serial data bytes from high-frequency electromagnetic noise fields generated by neighboring switching relays or digital I\/O blocks located within the same enclosure space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the IC693CBL341 cable be disconnected or connected while the Series 90-30 PLC port is powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Although low-voltage serial data ports tolerate hot-plugging under normal conditions, making or breaking connections while the system is actively processing can interrupt active data packets and generate communication time-out faults in the host CPU logic. It is recommended to pause communication polling before uncoupling the 25-pin D-sub connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the cable shielding handle common-mode ground noise across the one-meter run?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The cable's internal shield braid is bonded straight to the metallic outer shells of both the male and female 25-pin D-sub connectors. When fastened to the chassis ground through the equipment casing, this path establishes a low-impedance drain loop that shunts external electrical field noise away from the data lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Layout Alignment, Clearance Constraints, and Mechanical Seating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line up the pins of the 25-pin male D-sub plug square with the matching female port receptacle on the controller or interface module. Push the connector straight home into the socket, then hand-tighten both integrated side thumb-screws completely to secure the assembly against vibrations and ensure a continuous ground bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor Separation, Wireway Constraints, and Shield Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route the one-meter communication cable through low-potential panel wire ducts, keeping it completely separated from heavy three-phase AC distribution cabling, motor starter coils, or high-power variable frequency drive outputs. Avoid making tight bends in the cable assembly, maintaining a minimum bend radius of 50 mm to prevent structural strain on the internal multi-conductor shield wires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47904042549438,"sku":"IC693CBL341","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/screenshot_2026-07-02_11-27-01_46db720a-ef72-4bc8-8879-10589694e218.png?v=1782973059","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/ge-ic693cbl341-plc-module-series","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}