GE IC695CMM002VC | Factory-Sealed RX3i Serial Module

• Model & Brand: GE IC695CMM002VC, GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms, PACSystems RX3i
• Part Type: Two-port serial communications module with two independent, electrically isolated serial interfaces
• Physical dimensions: Approximately 33 × 135 × 135 mm (H × W × D) based on published IC695CMM002-family dimensional references; verify the actual unit and revision before final freight booking.
• Estimated module weight: Approximately 0.2 kg; supplier records differ slightly, so packed gross weight should be measured rather than calculated from the catalog number.
• Estimated shipping weight: Approximately 0.5–1.0 kg with ESD shielding, cushioning, carton, and documentation; confirm against the final packed parcel.
• What’s in the box: Module itself; original factory packaging when supplied as factory-sealed stock. Do not assume a terminal kit, cable assembly, or printed manual is included unless it is physically present and recorded on the packing list.
• Physical identification: Record the complete IC695CMM002VC marking, hardware revision, serial/date information where present, and label condition. The base IC695CMM002 has a long revision history, so the suffix should remain part of the asset record.

Product Introduction

Inside an RX3i cabinet, the IC695CMM002-series module occupies an RX3i Universal Backplane slot, adding two independently configurable serial communication ports without consuming an embedded CPU communication interface. Each channel can operate as RS-232 or RS-485/422 by software configuration, with port-to-port and port-to-backplane electrical isolation

For warehouse control, the VC suffix should not be casually dropped during purchasing or substitution. Public technical documentation is readily available for the base IC695CMM002 family, but I did not find an authoritative public document that uniquely identifies the “VC” suffix as a separate electrical design. Treat VC as an exact identification requirement (particularly where certification evidence, firmware, or revision traceability matters). The documented family supports Modbus, CCM, DNP3, and Serial I/O, with flash memory for firmware updates.

Core Technical Specifications

The GE/PACSystems manual confirms the dual isolated ports, software-selectable RS-232/RS-485/422 interfaces, supported baud rates, electrical isolation, diagnostics, power requirements, and RX3i backplane requirement.

GE IC695CMM002VC

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

For the IC695CMM002 family, published GE documentation states compliance with CE, UL/cUL 508 and 1604, and ATEX requirements. Those statements establish the certification history of the documented family; they do not, by themselves, prove that every individual VC unit carries every marking.

• CE Mark: Relevant to European conformity requirements and EMC compliance for the applicable system installation.
• UL/cUL 508 and 1604: Important when the module is incorporated into industrial control equipment intended for North American installations.
• ATEX: Relevant when the equipment is specified for applicable potentially explosive atmospheres. The exact category, marking, and installation conditions must be verified from the unit and certification record.
• IECEx: I did not find authoritative evidence establishing IECEx certification specifically for IC695CMM002VC; do not enter IECEx approval into a compliance database without supporting documentation.
• Marine approval / DNV: I did not find reliable evidence that DNV approval applies specifically to this exact VC unit. Marine classification should therefore be treated as unverified unless the OEM certificate or nameplate confirms it.

For hazardous-area installations, certification is not a cosmetic label. The approval defines the conditions under which the electrical equipment can be installed without creating an unacceptable ignition or protection risk.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

For audit retention, photograph the nameplate and certification markings before putting the spare into controlled inventory.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep the module in an ESD shielding bag. The front-panel connector area and backplane interface should not sit exposed on a warehouse shelf where repeated handling can contaminate contacts or introduce electrostatic damage.

Control humidity and condensation. A storage environment below approximately 60% RH is a sensible warehouse target, even though the published operating specification permits a wider 5–95% RH non-condensing range. The distinction matters: an operating limit is not a recommended multi-year storage condition.

Preserve revision evidence with the part. Record the hardware suffix, firmware information when accessible, serial/date code, original packaging label, and incoming inspection photographs. Firmware capability changed during the CMM002 lifecycle; for example, GE documents require firmware 1.32 or later for configurable half-duplex flow control.

There is no documented field-replaceable backup battery in the CMM002 module requiring periodic removal for leakage control. Do not introduce a battery-preservation procedure into the asset record unless the actual hardware revision proves otherwise.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

The IC695CMM002VC belongs in an RX3i Universal Backplane. It is not a standalone DIN-rail serial converter. The backplane provides the mechanical retention and required system power interface. (

Maintain sufficient clearance around rack ventilation openings to prevent the cabinet’s internal temperature from exceeding the specified 0 to 60°C operating envelope. A 50 mm clearance around ventilation areas is a practical installation target used in RX3i installation guidance, subject to the exact rack and cabinet arrangement.

Ground the rack and cabinet correctly before connecting shielded serial cables. For EMC performance, use appropriate shielded cabling and terminate shields according to the RX3i installation procedure rather than creating multiple unintended ground paths.

The module is documented as hot-insertion capable, but that does not mean unrestricted live maintenance. GE’s RX3i system procedure governs the sequence, and site electrical safety rules remain controlling.

Buyer’s FAQ

What HS tariff code should be used for IC695CMM002VC?

A commonly quoted classification for the IC695CMM002 family is 8537.10, with some commercial records using a more specific national subheading such as 8537101190. That number should not be copied blindly into a customs declaration. HS classification is jurisdiction-specific, and the final tariff line depends on the importing country’s current tariff schedule and the customs authority’s interpretation of the product’s electrical function. One commercial CMM002 record currently lists 8537101190.

Does Country of Origin matter for this module?

Yes. Country of Origin can affect duty treatment, admissibility, marking, trade statistics, and the supporting documentation retained for an audit. One current commercial record identifies the CMM002 as United States origin, but that is not sufficient evidence for every physical unit or every VC revision. Use the actual product marking and supplier-issued COO documentation for the shipment being declared.

Can I hot-swap ?

The family is documented as hot-insertion/hot-removal capable in the RX3i architecture. The critical qualification is procedural: follow the RX3i system’s approved hot-swap sequence and site safety controls rather than pulling the module from an energized rack as an informal maintenance action.

Does the VC unit ship with the latest firmware already installed?

Do not make that assumption. The CMM002 platform contains flash memory and has multiple firmware generations. GE documents specifically identify firmware 1.32 or later as the threshold for configurable half-duplex flow control, while later system documentation also references support in newer RX3i PROFINET configurations.

For a controlled spare, request the actual firmware revision and hardware suffix from the physical VC unit rather than treating the base number as proof of software equivalence.

For asset compliance, retain the full part number, hardware revision, firmware revision, serial/date code, COO, certification evidence, packaging condition, and incoming inspection record together.