{"product_id":"ic695cmx128-ge-fanuc-rx3i-pacsystems-control-memory-xchanger-module","title":"IC695CMX128 GE Fanuc RX3i PACSystems Control Memory Xchanger Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695CMX128\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-speed PACSystems Control Memory Xchanger module engineered by \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. Operating as a high-performance reflective memory node, this module enables deterministic, real-time data sharing across up to 256 interconnected network nodes without processor overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with 128 MB of SDRAM, the module delivers an extraordinary network transfer throughput of up to 174 Mbytes\/s over fiber-optic links. It integrates seamlessly into any \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Backplane, establishing low-latency memory mapping across complex control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695CMX128\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eGE Fanuc\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/collections\/ge-rx3i-rx7i-pacsystem\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003ePACSystems RX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModule Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Memory Xchanger (CMX) \/ Reflective Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnboard Memory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 MB SDRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBus Transmission Speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 Gbits\/sec serial bus speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork Transfer Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 Mbyte\/s to 174 Mbytes\/s burst transfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacket Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic packet size ranging from 4 to 68 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e253 mA @ +5 VDC | 660 mA @ +3.3 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Interfaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual LC-type fiber optic ports (Bottom transceiver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptical Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultimode fiber optic cable (up to 300 meters distance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports up to 256 nodes in a ring topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMIC 5565 series reflective memory devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eProgramming Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProficy Machine Edition Logic Developer v5.80 or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm Factor \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-slot Universal Backplane module | 1.0 lb (0.45 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Architecture \u0026amp; Diagnostics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOK LED Indicator:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays CPU interface health and power availability across internal rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIG LED Indicator:\u003c\/b\u003e Signals successful parameter initialization via Proficy Machine Edition software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSIG DETECT LED Indicator:\u003c\/b\u003e Confirms active optical carrier signal reception on the LC fiber port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOWN DATA LED Indicator:\u003c\/b\u003e Highlights packet transmission and valid loop ring loopback verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Fault Registers:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows firmware querying of parity errors, packet drops, and interrupt register flags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Applications \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeterministic Power Generation:\u003c\/b\u003e Links multiple \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e racks in turbine control systems demanding sub-millisecond data synchronization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHybrid VMIC Networks:\u003c\/b\u003e Interfaces directly with legacy VMIC 5565 nodes in high-speed data acquisition rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplex Pipeline Operations:\u003c\/b\u003e Coordinates multi-PLC interlocking without fieldbus polling overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Commissioning Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTopology Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Wire nodes in a strict closed ring topology (TX of Node 1 to RX of Node 2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCable Limits:\u003c\/b\u003e Use high-quality multimode fiber cables without exceeding the 300-meter segment limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRack Seating:\u003c\/b\u003e Power down the rack before inserting the single-slot module into an \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging, Logistics \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDispatch SLA:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships globally within 24 to 48 hours of order confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLogistics Partners:\u003c\/b\u003e Express delivery via DHL, FedEx, and UPS with full shipment tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnti-Static Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Sealed in ESD-shielded enclosure to preserve delicate optical and memory components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12-Month Coverage:\u003c\/b\u003e Protected by a complete 12-month replacement warranty against hardware defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineering Buyer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVerify Software Revision:\u003c\/b\u003e Confirm your engineering environment runs Proficy Machine Edition v5.80 or higher before deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalculate Optical Margins:\u003c\/b\u003e Measure total optical attenuation across patch panels to prevent signal loss on extended loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandardize Node IDs:\u003c\/b\u003e Map dynamic packet sizes early during network design to optimize total loop latency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIC695CMX128\u003c\/strong\u003e module drop-in compatible with standard GE VMIC 5565 fiber networks?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, this unit integrates directly into existing VMIC 5565 reflective memory loops using standard LC optical patch leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How does dynamic packet sizing affect memory latency in large networks?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Dynamic payload sizing (4 to 68 bytes) minimizes protocol overhead, keeping node-to-node transfer jitter negligible even at 256-node limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: What causes the SIG DETECT LED to stay off after plugging in fiber cables?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: This indicates optical loss; verify fiber polarity (TX\/RX inversion), clean LC connectors, or check for fiber bends exceeding minimum radius limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can this module be installed in a standard expansion baseplate instead of a Universal Backplane?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, it requires high-speed PCI bus access provided exclusively by the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Backplane slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How do field technicians verify parity errors on the reflective memory bus?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Program logic accesses diagnostic registers directly via logic blocks in Proficy Machine Edition to monitor hardware parity flags in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a field retrofit at a power generation facility, our engineering team diagnosed intermittent data drops on an \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eRX3i\u003c\/strong\u003e control ring. 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