GE Fanuc IC693CBL302 Wye (Y) Expansion Cable with Terminator

Product Summary

The IC693CBL302 is a Wye (Y) expansion cable with built-in terminator, used for interconnecting baseplates in Series 90-30 PLC expansion or remote I/O configurations. It is designed for longer-distance connections in multi-rack systems.

Core Specifications

• Model Number: IC693CBL302
• Cable Type: Wye (Y) Expansion Cable with Terminator
• Length: 15 m (49.2 ft)
• Connectors: 25-pin D-subminiature male/female with Wye branching
• Cable Construction: Shielded, twisted-pair cable (Belden 8107 or equivalent recommended)
• Termination: Built-in terminator at the end of the bus

Electrical & Interface Characteristics

• Function: Provides parallel I/O bus expansion between baseplates with integrated termination
• Maximum System Configuration: Supports multi-rack systems up to the maximum allowed cable length and power budget
• Application: Ideal for remote baseplate installations where longer cable runs are required

Installation Guide

1. Power off the PLC system before connecting expansion cables.
2. Connect the appropriate end to the expansion port on the CPU baseplate or previous expansion baseplate.
3. Route the cable to the next baseplate and connect using the Wye configuration as needed.
4. Ensure the built-in terminator is positioned at the final baseplate in the chain.
5. Verify total cable length and power distribution across the expansion bus.

Selection Guidelines

• Use IC693CBL302 for longer-distance baseplate interconnections (15 m) with built-in termination.
• For shorter distances, select IC693CBL300 (1 m) or IC693CBL301 (2 m).
• Calculate total expansion cable length to ensure it remains within system specifications and power limits.