GE IC693APU300K

• Control Modes:
  • Jogging
  • Absolute and relative positioning
  • Electronic gearing
  • Velocity profiling
• Positioning Resolution: Up to 32-bit signed integer per axis
• Pulse Output Type: Differential line driver (5 VDC)
• Pulse Frequency Range: 1 kHz to 500 kHz per axis
• Encoder Input: Supports quadrature encoders with A/B signals
• Encoder Feedback: 32-bit counter per axis for closed-loop monitoring
• Command Language: GE Fanuc APU instruction set via Logic Developer or Proficy Machine Edition
• Communication Ports:
  • RS-485 port for programming and diagnostics
  • Native integration with Series 90-30 backplane for I/O and CPU communication
• Backplane Interface: Standard Series 90-30 rack bus
• Power Supply: 5 VDC from backplane
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Mounting: DIN rail or chassis mount in Series 90-30 rack
• Status Indicators:
  • RUN (green)
  • ERROR (red)
  • COMM (yellow)
  • Axis activity LEDs

Functional Features

• Executes complex motion profiles including linear and circular interpolation
• Provides real-time position control with high-speed pulse and direction outputs
• Supports both open-loop stepper motor control and closed-loop servo control
• Enables synchronization of multiple axes for coordinated machine movements
• Integrates with standard Series 90-30 discrete and analog I/O modules for combined logic and motion control
• Offers software-defined acceleration, deceleration, and velocity curves
• Includes built-in diagnostics for overtravel, following error, and communication faults
• Allows program storage and retrieval via external programming tools
• Supports homing routines and reference point establishment for system initialization

Application Scenarios

• CNC machine tool control systems
• Robotic arms and automated assembly equipment
• Precision cutting, drilling, and routing machines
• Packaging machinery with synchronized motion
• Material handling and pick-and-place systems
• Printing and labeling equipment
• Test and measurement automation requiring precise positioning
• Retrofit of legacy motion control systems using Series 90-30 infrastructure

Integration and Compatibility
Designed for direct installation in any GE Fanuc Series 90-30 rack. Operates as a standalone controller or in conjunction with a primary PLC CPU for hybrid logic and motion applications. Communicates with other modules via the Series 90-30 backplane, enabling seamless data exchange with discrete, analog, and communication modules. Configurable and programmable using GE’s Proficy Machine Edition or Logic Developer – PLC software with APU-specific function blocks. Supports integration into larger supervisory systems through communication adapters such as Ethernet, Genius, or Profibus modules.

Design and Durability
Engineered for industrial reliability, the IC693APU300K features a rugged construction with high-quality electronic components and robust signal isolation. The module is designed to operate continuously in electrically noisy environments with resistance to vibration and thermal variation. Its compact form factor fits standard Series 90-30 chassis configurations, optimizing panel space. The integrated LED indicators facilitate rapid troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime in production systems.