Programmable Automation Controllers Systems Conversion Rack - Brochure

GEIntelligent PlatformsGE Intelligent Platforms understands that equipment performance improvements are the primary goal of system upgrades. We leverage industry standards and our own considerable experience in automation to deliver long-life, higher performance solu-tions that are easy to configure, manage and upgrade. To enable this strategy, GE has developed a Conversion Rack that customers can leverage in order to perform “plug-and-play” upgrades of their current Series 90-70 PLC* systems to the PACSystems RX3i, with its industry-leading innovation, perfor-mance and reliability characteristics.The Conversion Rack is one of several innovative solutions that GE has created to enable ease of migration for customers who wish to upgrade legacy systems to modern technologies. These tools enable reduced conversion risk along with instan-taneous performance improvement and connectivity to the Industrial Internet.Upgrade performance without loss of uptimeGE’s Conversion Rack provides a very simple migration path to upgrade legacy Series 90-70 PLCs to high-performance control solutions with best-in-class integra-tion of distributed (networked) I/O that is ideally suited for demanding applications. The Conversion Rack compliments the capa-bilities of the PROFINET-enabled GE solution with the addition of a comprehensive line of plug-and-play conversion I/O that allows customers to simplify the change-out from Series 90-70 I/O to RX3i PROFINET I/O without rewiring the I/O field terminals. Save time and moneyThe Conversion Rack addresses the chal-lenges of performing upgrades to existing Series 90-70 controls by limiting the impact to a customer’s current production schedule and reducing the high cost of field rewiring and control panel modifications. Conversion RackPlug-and-Play conversions significantly improve upgrade successThe flexible nature of the Conversion Rack enables a customer to stage migrations under their defined project plan by individu-ally replacing sections. This reduces the bottom line to implement upgrade changes and raises the success rate.Conversion Rack wiring mistakes are virtually eliminated by letting GE provide pre-engineered wiring solutions that will save you time during the design, change-out and commissioning phases of the upgrade project. Upgrade in hours, not days FEATURE BENEFITEase of conversion Matches Series 90-70 footprint–no drilling inside of enclosure required (rack depth with RX3i is 10.8" vs. 90-70 at 9.5")Transition I/O wiring Designed to remount 90-70 field terminals–no hand wiring is required, which decreases downtime and improves commissioningPre-engineered I/O solutions Reduced development time–with 37 available I/O configurations, GE offers the best match available to meet the installed specificationsConfigurable backplanesFlexible design–enables “right-sizing” of the RX3i backplanes which results in minimum installation cost and panel space (7-, 12- and 16-slot)Rugged design Rugged design–provides an easy and secure installation (UL and CE compliant)Affordable alternative Financially smart–eliminates 50% or more of upgrade labor costs * Conversion Rack can accommodate 90-70 I/O cards on RX7i Frame.11.12 GFA-1932 GE Intelligent Platforms Contact InformationAmericas: 1 800 433 2682 or 1 434 978 5100 Global regional phone numbers are listed by location on our web site at www.ge-ip.com/contactwww.ge-ip.com ©2012 GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands or names are property of their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice.The Conversion Rack is part of GE Intelligent Platform’s High Performance Platform strategy which leverages industry standards plus the combination of our experience in embedded technology and automation to deliver long-life higher performance solutions that are easy to configure, manage and upgrade. Contact our local representative or e-mail ccs.modernization.com for more information about GE’s solutions for your I/O requirements.Conversion Rack provides a flexible alternative to rewiring a controller.Powerful SolutionThe Conversion Rack’s innovative design enables Series 90-70 field signals to be passed from Series 90-70 field wiring connections to the RX3i control system to deliver the RX3i’s expanded performance capabilities in the same panel space. Flexible backplane configurations • 7-slot• 12-slot• 16-slot• Mechanical details available in GFK-2792More than 30 plug-and-play I/O solutions available in GFK-2793• AC and DC I/O• Relay outputs• Analog I/O • Accommodate for 90-70 I/O densityUser-Friendly Design• Uses existing Series 90-70 mount holes• Easy access to RX3i programming ports • Fold-down door provides access to field wiring • Easy-to-read LED StatusGlobal Standards• CE, UL, CUL, ATEX approved• Meets the same testing criteria as Series 90-70 and RX3i controllersSpecialty Harnesses Available• Catalog IC695CRH001 to 039 (specifica-tions available in GFK-2793)• Assembled under ISO9001, UL, and WHMA A-620 standards• Custom lengths can be requested to address customer needsOrdering InformationIC695ACC650 (Series 90-70 to RX3i conversion rack) IC695ACC651 (Series 90-70 to RX3i Adapter Card)IC695CRH001 to 039 (Conversion Rack Harness Assembly)