{"product_id":"ge-ic698chs017-17-slot-vme64-compliant-rack-chassis","title":"GE IC698CHS017 17-Slot VME64-Compliant Rack Chassis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC698CHS017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the primary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e17-Slot VME64-compliant Rack Chassis for the GE Fanuc (Emerson) PACSystems RX7i PLC series. As the largest baseplate in the RX7i family, it provides the high-bandwidth backplane necessary for the most demanding integrated control applications, supporting high-speed CPUs, large memory modules, and extensive I\/O or communication sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIC698CHS017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePACSystems RX7i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e17 slots total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot 0:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated for the Power Supply (e.g., IC698PWR624).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated for the CPU (e.g., IC698CPE010\/020).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlots 2–17:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable for I\/O, Communication, and specialty VME modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVME64 (64-bit data path) with support for standard VME and RX7i-specific modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRack-mount (Standard 19-inch RETMA rack) or Wall-mount\/Panel-mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e48.3 cm x 31.0 cm x 25.4 cm (19.0\" x 12.2\" x 10.0\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 8.2 kg (18.1 lbs) empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVME64 Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike the RX3i (which uses a PCI-based backplane), the RX7i uses the 64-bit VME standard, allowing users to integrate 3rd-party VME modules (vision systems, motion controllers) directly into the PLC rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Data Exchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe backplane supports \"Reflective Memory\" and high-speed data transfer between modules, essential for synchronized multi-axis motion or complex turbine control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned with open-frame ventilation to facilitate airflow; however, due to the high density of 17 slots, an external fan tray is typically required for vertical cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Power Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe backplane is engineered to distribute high currents (up to 60A on the +5V rail) with minimal voltage drop across the 17-slot span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyed Module Guides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsures that high-pin-count VME connectors align perfectly before seating, preventing bent pins during maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442708271294,"sku":"IC698CHS017","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/IC698CHS117_1.jpg?v=1774343057","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/ge-ic698chs017-17-slot-vme64-compliant-rack-chassis","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}