GE Fanuc IC693CPU331U Series 90-30 PLC CPU Module Class I Groups ABCD Div 2

GE Fanuc IC693CPU331U Series 90-30 PLC CPU Module Class I Groups ABCD Div 2

The GE Fanuc IC693CPU331U is a CPU module for the Series 90-30 programmable logic controller (PLC) platform. It plugs into the Series 90-30 backplane rack and serves as the central processing unit responsible for executing the ladder logic program, managing I/O communication across the rack, and coordinating system-wide control functions. This unit is UL Listed and CSA certified, and carries a Class I, Groups ABCD, Division 2 hazardous location rating, making it suitable for deployment in environments where flammable gases or vapors may be present under normal operating conditions.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: IC693CPU331U
• Type: CPU Module
• Platform: GE Fanuc Series 90-30 PLC
• Form Factor: Single-slot module for Series 90-30 backplane rack
• Connector: Large parallel/ribbon edge connector for rack backplane interface
• Hazardous Location Rating: Class I, Groups ABCD, Division 2
• Temperature Code: T4A
• UL Listed: File E157515 (8M89)
• CSA Certified: File LR54523
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Charlottesville, VA, USA
• Included: CPU module only — no rack, cables, or programming software included

Applications

The GE Fanuc Series 90-30 was one of the most widely deployed mid-range PLC platforms in North American manufacturing and process industries throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s. The Series 90-30 rack-based architecture allowed facilities to mix CPU, power supply, and I/O modules to meet specific control requirements, making it a highly flexible platform for discrete manufacturing, batch processing, and machine control. The IC693CPU331U is a CPU module within this family, used in applications ranging from automotive assembly lines and food and beverage processing to water/wastewater treatment and oil and gas facilities — the Class I Div 2 hazardous location certification specifically addresses the latter type of environment. Series 90-30 systems remain in service at many sites today, and replacement CPU modules such as this one are sought by maintenance teams keeping legacy systems running without a full control system upgrade.