GE Series 90-30 PLC - Expansion and Remote Baseplates Connection Example

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Expansion and Remote Baseplates Connection Example
The following example shows cable connections in a system that includes both remote and
expansion baseplates. A system can have a combination of remote and expansion baseplates as
long as the distance and cable requirements are followed.
C
P
U
CPU BASEPLATE
EXPANSION BASEPLATE
REMOTE BASEPLATE
REMOTE BASEPLATE
IC693CHS392/398
EXPANSION
BASEPLATE
(15 meters)
IC693CHS391/397
CPU
BASEPLATE
IC693CHS393/399
REMOTE
BASEPLATE
REMOTE BASEPLATE
IC693CHS393/399
REMOTE
BASEPLATE
IC693CHS393/399
REMOTE
BASEPLATE
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Standard Wye Cable
Custom Built Point-to-Point Cable
IC693CBL300 Standard Wye Cable, Used as Wye Jumper
IC693ACC307 Bus Terminator
Maximum Cable Distance
from CPU = 50 Feet
(213 meters)
Maximum Cable Distance
from CPU = 700 Feet
Figure 3-13. Example of Connecting Expansion and Remote Baseplates