{"product_id":"ic693dsm324-ge-fanuc-motion-control-module","title":"IC693DSM324 | GE Fanuc | Motion Control Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC693DSM324\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e4-Axis Motion Control Module\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc Series 90-30\u003c\/strong\u003e PLC platform. It provides precise, coordinated motion control for up to \u003cstrong\u003efour servo or stepper axes\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting both programmed motion and follower (electronic gearing) modes. With integrated \u003cstrong\u003eencoder power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e and high-speed position feedback, it is ideal for CNC retrofit, packaging machinery, robotic material handling, and precision positioning systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e IC693DSM324\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Axis Motion Control Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e GE Fanuc Series 90-30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotion Axes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 axes (servo or stepper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 860 mA @ 5VDC (plus encoder supply current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncoder Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e +5VDC, 500 mA total for all encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible CPUs:\u003c\/strong\u003e IC693CPU350, CPU352, CPU360, CPU363, CPU364, CPU374\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Differential encoder inputs (A, B, Z channels per axis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotion Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Point-to-point, linear interpolation, electronic gearing (follower), jog, homing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±10V analog velocity command or step\/direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 slot in Series 90-30 baseplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\" × 13.2\" × 13.5\" (typical Series 90-30 module size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 kg (0.88 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; 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