Description

GE IC695CPE310-ACAT

I. Overview

The GE IC695CPE310-ACAT is a core processing module for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), belonging to the IC695 series industrial control hardware system, which is an upgraded iteration of the GE 90-70 series. Specifically designed for standard controller chassis of the GE IC695 series (such as IC695CHS012, IC695CHS024, IC695CHS036, etc.), it serves as the "core computing and control hub" for medium to large-scale industrial automation control systems.

This product is tailored for scenarios requiring large-scale discrete manufacturing, continuous process control, hybrid control, and high reliability. Its core function is to run pre-set control programs to realize real-time collection and high-speed arithmetic processing of massive input signals from industrial sites (such as multi-channel sensors, high-precision encoders, and flowmeter signals), and accurately output control commands to drive actuators (such as servo motors, control valves, industrial robots, etc.). This enables automated control, real-time monitoring, fault diagnosis, and intelligent adjustment of complex production processes. It is compatible with the full range of I/O modules (digital input/output, analog input/output, high-speed counting modules, motion control modules, etc.), communication modules, and redundant power modules of the GE IC695 series. Widely used in key industrial fields including metallurgical steel rolling production lines, petrochemical refining equipment, auxiliary control systems for power generation units, rail transit signal control devices, and large-scale automobile assembly lines, it can perform ultra-high-precision and high-redundancy control tasks in harsh industrial environments such as high temperature, high vibration, and strong electromagnetic interference.

With the core value proposition of "ultra-high-performance computing, full-scenario communication compatibility, redundant and reliable operation, and flexible expansion and adaptation", the IC695CPE310-ACAT adopts a 32-bit multi-core embedded processor with a clock speed of up to 1GHz, equipped with 64MB program memory and 128MB data memory, supporting high-speed operation of complex control algorithms (such as multi-variable PID, model predictive control, fuzzy neural network control). It integrates mainstream industrial Ethernet and dedicated communication interfaces including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and DNP3.0, enabling seamless interconnection with upper-computer monitoring systems, distributed controllers, intelligent instruments, and cloud-based operation and maintenance platforms. Through industrial-grade enhanced hardware design, it features a wide temperature operation range of -25℃ to 75℃, vibration resistance of 8g, and shock resistance of 20g, making it suitable for extreme industrial working conditions. It supports modular redundant expansion, allowing up to 24 I/O module racks to be expanded to meet the needs of ultra-large-scale control systems. Compared with basic models in the same series (such as IC695CPE210-ACAT), the IC695CPE310-ACAT has achieved qualitative improvements in computing speed, memory capacity, communication interface types, redundancy capabilities, and support for special functions, enabling it to undertake core control tasks in large-scale complex process industries.

II. Technical Parameters

Parameter Category	Specification Parameters	Parameter Description
Processor and Memory Parameters	Processor Specification	32-bit multi-core embedded RISC processor with a clock speed of 1GHz; supports multi-task parallel processing with adjustable task priorities (up to 16 priority levels); Instruction execution speed: Basic logic instructions ≤ 0.08μs/unit, complex arithmetic instructions ≤ 0.8μs/unit, model predictive control instructions ≤ 5μs/unit
	Memory Configuration	Program memory: 64MB non-volatile Flash (supports power-off data retention for ≥15 years); Data memory: 128MB SDRAM (for runtime data storage, supporting dynamic expansion); User data storage: 16MB EEPROM (for permanent storage of key parameters, supporting encrypted storage)
	Programming Support	Supports IEC 61131-3 standard programming languages: Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Instruction List (IL); Supports C-language custom functions; Programming software: GE Proficy Machine Edition V9.5 and above, compatible with Proficy iFIX configuration software
	Control Functions	Supports standard PID control (up to 512 PID loops), multi-variable PID, model predictive control, fuzzy control, ramp/curve control, and sequential control; Supports high-speed counting function (maximum frequency of 2MHz, up to 16 channels), pulse output function (maximum frequency of 2MHz, up to 8 channels), and position control function (supports G-code parsing)
Communication Parameters	Communication Interfaces	2 EtherNet/IP interfaces (10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation, supporting TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, NTP protocols); 1 PROFINET interface (10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation, supporting IRT real-time communication and PROFIsafe safety communication); 1 Modbus TCP interface (10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation, switchable between master and slave modes); 1 RS485 serial interface (supports Modbus RTU and DNP3.0 protocols, baud rate adjustable from 1200 to 115200bps); 1 optional fiber optic communication interface (supports single-mode/multi-mode switching, transmission distance ≤20km)
	Communication Performance	EtherNet/IP interface: Supports CIP Sync (IEEE 1588 PTP V2) precise time synchronization with synchronization accuracy ≤500ns; PROFINET interface: IRT real-time communication cycle ≤500μs, PROFIsafe safety communication response time ≤100μs; Supports Device Level Ring (DLR) and network redundancy functions, with ring network recovery time ≤3ms; Maximum number of concurrent communication connections: 256
	Network Security	Supports IEEE 802.1X authentication, IPsec/SSL encrypted communication, Access Control List (ACL), and abnormal traffic monitoring; Supports encrypted firmware upgrade, encrypted program storage, and authorized access; Complies with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial information security standard
Environmental and Reliability Parameters	Environmental Adaptability	Operating temperature: -25℃ to 75℃; Storage temperature: -40℃ to 85℃; Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing, at -10℃ to 70℃); Altitude: ≤4000m (derating required beyond this, with an 8% derating for every 1000m increase above 4000m); Protection class: IP20 (module itself), up to IP54 when used with a dedicated chassis
	Mechanical Performance	Vibration resistance: 8g (10-1000Hz, three-axis, complying with IEC 60068-2-6 standard); Shock resistance: 20g (11ms half-sine wave, complying with IEC 60068-2-27 standard); Anti-seismic grade: ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1-2002 Class 3
	Reliability Indicators	Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): ≥500,000 hours (at 25℃ under rated operating conditions, complying with Telcordia SR-332 standard); Service life: ≥20 years (under normal industrial operating conditions, 24-hour operation per day); Supports hot redundant configuration with redundancy switchover time ≤10ms
Power and Expansion Parameters	Power Requirements	Input voltage: 100-240V AC (wide-range input, 50/60Hz) or 24V DC (±10%), dual-power redundant input; Rated input current: 1.5A (100V) to 0.8A (240V) for AC input, 3A (no-load) to 5A (full-load) for DC input; Power protection: Overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection, overcurrent protection, surge protection (complying with IEC 61000-4-5 Class 4)
	Expansion Capability	Supports expansion of GE IC695 series I/O racks, with up to 24 local racks expandable; Each rack supports up to 32 I/O modules; Supports remote I/O expansion (via EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or fiber optics), with a maximum of 64 remote I/O nodes; Supports access of third-party I/O modules (via standard communication protocols)
	I/O Interface Characteristics	Built-in 16-channel digital input (24V DC, configurable PNP/NPN, supporting high-speed response), 8-channel digital output (24V DC, maximum load current of 1A per channel); 2-channel analog input (4-20mA, 16-bit precision), 2-channel analog output (4-20mA, 16-bit precision); High-speed I/O response time: Input ≤5μs, Output ≤3μs
Physical and Display Parameters	Physical Dimensions	Length: 150mm; Width: 60mm; Height: 140mm; Weight: Approximately 650g; Installation method: Compatible with dedicated CPU slots of GE IC695 series controller chassis (supports hot swapping, and online replacement under redundant configuration)
	Status Display and Indication	CPU running light (green, steady on indicates normal operation, blinking indicates program download/redundancy synchronization); Power light (green, dual lights indicate dual-power status, steady on indicates normal power supply); Communication status lights (2 each for EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, green steady on indicates normal connection, blinking indicates data transmission, red indicates communication failure); Fault alarm light (red, steady on indicates hardware fault, blinking indicates software fault/safety alarm); Built-in 3.5-inch color LCD touchscreen (resolution 480×320), which can display operating status, I/O data, fault information, and trend curves, and supports touch operation for configuration

III. Functional Features

1. Multi-Core High-Speed Computing for Ultra-Complex Control Tasks

The IC695CPE310-ACAT is equipped with a 32-bit multi-core embedded RISC processor with a clock speed of up to 1GHz. Combined with 64MB program memory and 128MB dynamically expandable data memory, it boasts industry-leading computing and processing capabilities. The execution speed of basic logic instructions is ≤0.08μs per unit, and even for complex instructions such as multi-variable PID and model predictive control, the execution speed is ≤5μs per unit, enabling rapid processing of large-scale, high-density I/O data collection and control command output. For example, in a metallurgical steel rolling production line, the system needs to simultaneously process 500 channels of digital input signals (such as roll position sensors and steel plate thickness detection signals), 100 channels of analog input signals (such as rolling force, temperature, and pressure detection signals), and 300 channels of digital output signals (such as roll gap adjustment of rolling mills and start-stop control of conveyor belts). This controller can complete a full cycle of "collection-computing-output" within 5ms, ensuring that the thickness deviation of steel plates during the rolling process is controlled within ±0.01mm.

This controller supports 16-level task priority scheduling and multi-task parallel processing, enabling precise allocation of system resources based on the real-time requirements of control scenarios. For instance, in petrochemical refining equipment, "coordinated control of reactor pressure and temperature" is set as the highest-priority task to ensure millisecond-level response; non-real-time tasks such as "production batch data recording" and "equipment status inspection" are set as low-priority tasks and executed in parallel during intervals of core control tasks. This not only ensures the stability of key processes but also realizes full-process data management. Meanwhile, the controller has 512 built-in PID loops, supporting PID parameter auto-tuning and multi-variable coupling control, which can automatically adapt to the dynamic characteristics of different controlled objects and solve the problem of multi-variable coupling interference. In the auxiliary control system of large-scale power generation units, the controller can simultaneously perform coordinated control of three coupled variables (boiler water level, steam pressure, and flue gas oxygen content), controlling the steam pressure fluctuation range within ±0.05MPa, which is far better than the control effect of traditional single-variable PID. In addition, the controller supports 2MHz high-speed counting and pulse output functions. When combined with the built-in position control module, it can directly parse G-code to drive high-precision equipment such as industrial robots and servo presses, realizing complex trajectory control and meeting the needs of high-end manufacturing scenarios.

2. Full-Protocol Communication Compatibility for Global Intelligent Interconnection

The IC695CPE310-ACAT integrates dual EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, RS485, and optional fiber optic communication interfaces, forming a full-scenario communication architecture of "wired + fiber optic" and "high-speed Ethernet + serial communication". This enables seamless interconnection with upper computers, distributed controllers, intelligent instruments, industrial robots, and cloud platforms. Among them, the dual EtherNet/IP interfaces support CIP Sync precise time synchronization (IEEE 1588 PTP V2) with a synchronization accuracy of ≤500ns, enabling millisecond-level coordination of distributed control across multiple controllers. For example, in a large-scale automobile assembly line, 8 IC695CPE310-ACAT controllers respectively control processes such as welding, gluing, assembly, and inspection. After realizing time synchronization and data interaction through dual EtherNet/IP, the action deviation of each process is ≤1ms, significantly improving the accuracy and production efficiency of vehicle assembly.

The PROFINET interface supports IRT real-time communication (cycle ≤500μs) and PROFIsafe safety communication (response time ≤100μs), making it suitable for scenarios with extremely high requirements for real-time performance and safety, such as rail transit signal control and chemical explosion-proof area control. It also supports Device Level Ring (DLR) and network redundancy functions, with a ring network recovery time of ≤3ms. Even if a communication link is interrupted, it can quickly switch to a backup link to ensure communication continuity. In the cold rolling workshop of a steel plant, for 20 control nodes connected via a PROFINET ring network, even if the cable of a node is damaged, the system can resume communication within 3ms, avoiding production interruptions. The Modbus TCP and RS485 interfaces facilitate the adaptation of old equipment, allowing direct access to traditional devices such as flowmeters and pressure gauges that use Modbus RTU and DNP3.0 protocols without the need for additional protocol conversion modules, reducing system upgrade costs. The optional fiber optic communication interface supports long-distance transmission of 20km and has strong anti-electromagnetic interference capabilities, making it suitable for scenarios with strong electromagnetic interference or long-distance transmission such as mines and metallurgy, solving the problem of signal attenuation in traditional cable transmission.

In the construction of smart factories and industrial internet, this controller can realize physical isolation between "control network and information network" through dual EtherNet/IP interfaces, ensuring both real-time transmission of control signals and secure upload of production data. It can achieve cross-brand collaborative control with industrial robots and frequency converters from brands such as Siemens and KUKA via PROFINET to form flexible production lines. It can access smart electricity meters and energy efficiency monitoring modules via Modbus TCP to realize real-time collection and analysis of energy consumption. It can transmit equipment data from remote areas to the central control room via fiber optic interfaces for centralized management. For example, a petrochemical enterprise has built a four-level architecture of "on-site equipment - controller - edge computing node - cloud platform" using this controller. The controller uploads real-time production data to the edge node for preprocessing, which is then uploaded to the cloud platform for big data analysis and predictive maintenance. This enables early warning of equipment failures and reduces equipment downtime by more than 30%. In addition, the controller is equipped with comprehensive network security functions, effectively preventing unauthorized access and data tampering through mechanisms such as IPsec/SSL encrypted communication and access control, complying with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial information security standard and ensuring data security in industrial internet scenarios.

3. Redundant and Reliable Design for Extreme Industrial Working Conditions

The IC695CPE310-ACAT adopts an industrial-grade enhanced hardware design and redundant architecture, featuring excellent environmental adaptability and reliability, and can operate stably in extreme industrial environments. In terms of temperature adaptability, the controller has an operating temperature range of -25℃ to 75℃. It uses military-grade electronic components with a wide temperature range, an aluminum alloy housing with efficient heat conduction, and an intelligent cooling fan. Even in outdoor control cabinets in northern winter (-25℃) or high-temperature workshops in southern summer (75℃), it can still maintain stable computing performance. When starting at a low temperature of -25℃, the controller can complete initialization and enter the operating state within 5s through the built-in preheating module, with no startup delay or program abnormalities.

In terms of mechanical performance, the controller adopts a reinforced PCB board, gold-plated pins, and anti-vibration buckle design, with vibration resistance of 8g (10-1000Hz) and shock resistance of 20g. It can adapt to high-frequency vibrations generated by the operation of industrial motors and pumps, or severe shocks during transportation and installation. In the control scenario of mineral processing equipment in mines, the controller is installed in the control cabinet of a crusher with severe vibrations, yet it can still maintain stable computing and communication performance without data loss or incorrect output of control commands. In terms of electromagnetic compatibility, the controller has passed EN 55032 Class A and IEC 61000-4 series electromagnetic immunity certifications, with strong electromagnetic interference suppression capabilities. In environments with strong interference such as high-voltage frequency converters and large transformers, the communication bit error rate is ≤0.0001%