Description

The GE Fanuc IC698PSA100 is a high-efficiency power supply module engineered for the RX7i PACSystems platform, delivering robust and stable 5VDC power to mission-critical automation racks. Designed to support up to 17-slot VME64x chassis, this module converts 120/230VAC input to precisely regulated 5VDC output with 92% efficiency, minimizing heat dissipation in densely populated control panels. As a cornerstone of GE’s RX7i architecture, the IC698PSA100 features active power factor correction (PFC >0.95), ensuring compliance with global energy standards while reducing harmonic distortion. Its advanced thermal management includes intelligent fan control and overload protection, safeguarding CPUs, I/O modules, and communication interfaces against voltage irregularities.

Built for 24/7 industrial duty, the GE Fanuc IC698PSA100 incorporates inrush current limitation and automatic recovery from short circuits, preventing cascading failures during electrical transients. The module’s hot-swappable design allows replacement without system shutdown when used with redundant configurations. For industries demanding zero downtime, the IC698PSA100 provides the foundational power integrity required by high-availability systems, from turbine control rooms to automotive production lines.

GE IC698PSA100

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Intelligent Power Management: The IC698PSA100 employs digital voltage feedback loops to maintain ±1% output stability during 0–100% load steps. Active PFC reduces input current harmonics by 75% compared to conventional supplies, meeting EN61000-3-2 standards. Built-in diagnostics monitor fan health, output ripple, and thermal margins via rack backplane telemetry.

Resilient Operation: Engineered for harsh environments, its conformal-coated PCB withstands 95% non-condensing humidity. The module survives 5G vibration (10–500 Hz) and 50G shock loads, ideal for mobile platforms or heavy machinery. Redundant capability allows parallel operation with a second IC698PSA100 for critical applications.

Maintenance Optimization: Front-panel LEDs provide instant status for input power, output voltage, and fault conditions. Hot-swap functionality enables replacement without rack shutdown when using GE’s Hot Standby architecture. Auto-restart after fault clearance minimizes operator intervention.

Application Field

The GE Fanuc IC698PSA100 powers critical control infrastructures across energy and industrial sectors. In power generation, it energizes RX7i racks managing gas turbine protection (MKVIe) and grid synchronization systems. Oil refineries deploy it in SIL 2-rated emergency shutdown (ESD) panels where voltage stability prevents spurious trips. Automotive manufacturers rely on the IC698PSA100 for robotic paint shop controllers requiring ATEX Zone 2 compliance.

Water treatment plants utilize it in SCADA master stations controlling high-density I/O for pump arrays and chemical dosing. For metals production, the module’s wide temperature range sustains operation in electric arc furnace control rooms. The IC698PSA100 also anchors offshore drilling BOP systems, where salt spray resistance and voltage surge immunity (4kV) are non-negotiable.

Related Products

IC698PSD350: 350W power supply for larger racks

IC698CHS117: 17-slot VME64x rack chassis

IC698ACC719: Backplane adapter for legacy I/O migration

IC698PSA050: Lower-capacity 5V supply (10A)

IC698PSD100: 24VDC input power supply

IC698ETM001: Ethernet module (compatible peripheral)

IC698CRE040: Redundant CPU (primary load)

IC694PSA100: VersaMax equivalent for distributed I/O

GE IC698PSA100

Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Verify input voltage compatibility with facility power. Ensure 50mm clearance above/below the IC698PSA100 for airflow. Use 14 AWG minimum wiring for AC inputs with Class I Div 2 glands. Configure redundancy dip switches if implementing parallel systems.

Maintenance recommendations: Monitor output voltage monthly via rack diagnostics. Clean air filters quarterly in dusty environments. Test redundant failover annually by simulating primary failure. Replace cooling fans every 5 years or 40,000 hours.