GE 44A730240-G01 | Series 90-70 Interrupt Jumper | OEM

Description

• Model & Brand: GE Fanuc / General Electric 44A730240-G01
• Cross-Reference: IC697ACC722B, commonly identified as the Series 90-70 blank-slot interrupt jumper.
• Series: GE Series 90-70 PLC
• Part Type: VME Blank-Slot Interrupt Jumper / Backplane Connector Assembly
• Physical Dimensions: Approximately 130 × 35 × 135 mm (W × H × D) for the board-and-connector assembly; verify the physical unit before rack-layout documentation.
• Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 0.30 kg, with final packed weight depending on protective packaging.
• What’s in the Box: 44A730240-G01 jumper assembly, ESD protection, protective packaging, and QC/inspection documentation. The Series 90-70 rack, filler plates, screws, and other rack accessories are not assumed.

Product Introduction

In the GE Series 90-70 VME backplane, an unused slot cannot always be treated as electrically empty. When interrupt-generating modules are installed to the right of an unoccupied position, the 44A730240-G01 / IC697ACC722B interrupt jumper provides the required continuation of the VME interrupt signal through that empty slot. GE documentation identifies IC697ACC722 specifically as the blank-slot interrupt jumper used for this purpose.

This is a passive rack accessory, not an input/output module or programmable controller. One connector is mounted on the small PCB, and the assembly is inserted into the designated empty slot to preserve the backplane interrupt path (which is particularly important when a future expansion position has intentionally been left unused).

Core Technical Specifications

Critical identification point

The 44A730240-G01 identifier is associated in industrial records with IC697ACC722B, while GE system documentation generally describes the functional accessory as IC697ACC722. The image records for the G01 version also show the PCB marking JP7A1 and a 96-pin backplane connector arrangement.

Do not confuse this item with IC697ACC720, which is a blank slot filler. The two accessories perform different mechanical/electrical functions:

• ACC720: physically closes or fills an unused slot.
• ACC722: maintains the required VME interrupt path through an empty slot.

That distinction matters during rack commissioning.

GE 44A730240-G01

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

Because the 44A730240-G01 is a passive Series 90-70 rack accessory, certification is principally associated with the complete GE PLC rack/system, not the jumper PCB as an independent apparatus.

• CE Mark: Verify against the applicable Series 90-70 system documentation and hardware revision.
• UL/cUL: Series 90-70 documentation includes North American industrial-control requirements; verify the installed rack and applicable certification record.
• ATEX / IECEx: Do not assume standalone hazardous-area approval for the jumper assembly. GE documentation for Series 90-70 hazardous-location systems warns that substitution of components may affect suitability.
• Marine / DNV GL: No standalone marine approval should be assumed.
• Electrical Safety: The jumper is a passive backplane accessory and should be evaluated as part of the rack’s certified electrical architecture.
• Country of Origin: Establish from actual manufacturing or traceability documentation.
• HS Classification: Confirm the final customs classification with the destination-country broker.

For Class I, Division 2 installations, GE documentation specifically warns against component substitution that may impair hazardous-location suitability. That is relevant here because an apparently equivalent jumper with a different electrical construction could alter the certified rack configuration.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Store the 44A730240-G01 in an ESD shielding bag even though it is passive. The single backplane connector is the critical physical interface; protect it from dust, oxidation, bending, and accidental contact.

Maintain a dry warehouse environment without condensation. For multi-year storage, a practical target below approximately 60% RH provides a useful margin against connector oxidation and PCB contamination.

Do not paint, coat, solder, or mechanically rework the jumper. Its value is precisely that it preserves a defined backplane connection, so unauthorized modification can change its electrical behavior.

Record both 44A730240-G01 and IC697ACC722B in the asset database where both markings are present. This prevents the spare from being incorrectly stocked as a generic “blank rack connector.”

Physical Installation Prerequisites

Install the jumper only in the correct Series 90-70 rack slot. GE documentation specifies installation in slots 2–8 of a 9-slot rack or slots 2–4 of a 5-slot rack when an unused slot must preserve interrupt continuity.

Never install the interrupt jumper in slot 1. GE documentation explicitly states that doing so prevents proper rack operation.

The jumper is required when modules installed to its right can generate interrupts to the CPU. The final requirement therefore depends on the actual rack population, not simply on whether a slot happens to be empty.

For a GMR or integrated redundant rack, the jumper may also be required to accommodate standard-width communication modules within a half-slot rack arrangement. Follow the exact rack configuration drawing and redundancy architecture.

The assembly is passive and creates essentially no meaningful heat load, but normal rack airflow and card spacing must still be preserved. There is no engineering basis for imposing a universal 50 mm clearance requirement on this small accessory.

Before insertion, inspect the VME backplane connector and card guides. Do not insert or remove the jumper under power unless the approved Series 90-70 maintenance procedure explicitly permits the operation.

Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus

Q: What HS Tariff Code should be used for 44A730240-G01?
A: This is a specialized PLC rack accessory rather than a standalone programmable module, so tariff treatment can vary according to the importing country’s classification rules. Have the importer or customs broker confirm the final Harmonized System code.

Q: Does the supplier’s shipping location establish Country of Origin?
A: No. COO should be supported by manufacturing or traceability documentation for the actual jumper assembly. Export location and warehouse address do not independently establish origin.

Q: Does 44A730240-G01 have firmware pre-loaded?
A: No. This is a passive VME blank-slot interrupt jumper with no processor, application memory, or user firmware. Where required by the Series 90-70 configuration, the jumper’s presence must also be represented correctly in the PLC configuration software.

Q: How should I pack and insure this small legacy part?
A: Insure it for the documented replacement value and photograph the 44A730240-G01 / IC697ACC722B marking and VME connector before shipment. Use an ESD shielding bag, rigid protection around the connector, moisture protection, and internal cushioning; even a passive jumper can be rendered unusable by bent backplane contacts.