GE IC695CPE330 | UL/cUL & ATEX Zone 2 Controller

• Model & Brand: GE / GE Intelligent Platforms IC695CPE330, PACSystems RX3i CPE330 controller. The product is currently listed by Emerson under the same catalog number.
• Physical Dimensions: Approximately 213 × 145 × 50 mm (W × H × D) from published supplier data. Treat this as a logistics estimate; verify the actual housing and packed carton before freight booking.
• Estimated Shipping Weight: Approximately 1.06 kg net/module is commonly published. Gross shipping weight depends on ESD packaging, cushioning, carton size, and accessories.
• Installation Format: RX3i rack/backplane-mounted controller.
• Processor Architecture: 1 GHz AMD G-Series dual-core processor according to the PACSystems CPU reference documentation.
• Memory: 64 MB user memory. Emerson’s current product record lists 64 MB.
• Communications: 3 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, with two switched ports; 1 × USB-A 2.0 interface and 1 × CFast storage interface.
• What’s in the Box: Normally the CPE330 controller itself. Do not assume an IC695ACC402 Energy Pack, CFast card, or programming accessories are included unless explicitly itemized.
• Battery/Backup Note: The CPE330 uses an Energy Pack architecture rather than the conventional controller battery-retention arrangement used by many earlier PACSystems CPUs.

Product Introduction

The IC695CPE330 sits at the controller position of the PACSystems RX3i architecture, coordinating local and remote I/O while providing embedded Ethernet and PROFINET functions. Emerson lists support for SRTP, Modbus TCP/IP, EGD, OPC UA, PROFINET, DNP3, IEC-61850, IEC-104, and HART passthrough, giving the controller a much broader communications footprint than a conventional rack-only CPU.

For asset managers, the electrical load deserves early attention. The CPE330 can require up to 18 W, compared with approximately 9.3 W for a CPU320, so a CPU320-to-CPE330 migration requires an RX3i rack power-budget review (this is a cabinet-engineering issue, not merely a software replacement). GE documentation identifies IC695ACC402 as the compatible Energy Pack and warns against using the wrong Energy Pack family.

Core Technical Specifications

Emerson’s current product page confirms the 64 MB memory, three gigabit Ethernet ports, USB, CFast, remote-I/O capacity, and major protocol support. The RX3i system documentation identifies the 18 W maximum consumption and the 0.625/0.750 A +24 VDC relay-supply figures.

The 18 W value is the important cabinet number. When replacing a CPU320 with a , GE’s product information specifically directs engineers to recalculate rack power consumption and notes that an additional RX3i power supply may be required.

GE IC695CPE330

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

Emerson’s current IC695CPE330 product record lists a broad set of agency and environmental approvals:

• UKCA
• UL
• cUL
• RoHS
• CCC
• FCC
• REACH
• UL Hazardous Location, Class I Division 2
• ATEX Zone 2
• Marine: ABS, BV, LR, and DNV GL are listed by Emerson.

For plant safety, Class I, Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 approvals are significant where combustible gases or vapors may be present under defined abnormal conditions. Using an uncertified substitute can undermine the equipment’s hazardous-location compliance basis.

Marine classification is also materially different from a normal industrial CE/UL declaration. A vessel or offshore project may require the exact approved hardware configuration and documentation package, including certificate references and installation conditions.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

For an audit file, retain the physical nameplate photograph, catalog number, hardware revision, serial number, agency markings, and applicable declarations or certificates. Do not rely solely on a distributor specification page.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Preserve the Energy Pack separately in the asset record. The is specifically designed around the IC695ACC402 Energy Pack rather than the battery scheme used by many earlier PACSystems controllers. GE documentation explicitly warns that the is not compatible with the IC695ACC400 CPE305/CPE310 Energy Pack and identifies IC695ACC402 as the proper unit.

Do not leave the controller unprotected on a warehouse bench. Keep the electronics in the original ESD shielding bag, with the backplane connector and front interfaces protected against dust, impact, and electrostatic discharge.

Control humidity. A clean, dry environment around 40–60% RH, non-condensing is a sensible long-term target. Before opening a cold package, allow the controller to equalize to ambient temperature; condensation on the connector and PCB surfaces is an avoidable storage failure mode.

For periodic preservation audits, record the controller’s firmware, hardware revision, Energy Pack condition, CFast-card status if fitted, and packaging integrity. A powered-up functional test should precede release to the maintenance floor.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

The IC695CPE330 is intended for an RX3i Universal Backplane. Do not treat it as a generic DIN-rail CPU; its mechanical and electrical installation depends on the RX3i rack architecture.

Check cabinet power first. The documented maximum controller consumption is 18 W, and the can draw 0.625 A without the Energy Pack or 0.750 A with the on the +24 VDC relay supply path. A replacement project that ignores this change can exceed the existing rack’s available power margin.

Provide adequate cabinet ventilation around the rack and avoid blocking the controller’s heat-dissipation path with wiring ducts or adjacent heat-producing assemblies. The specified operating ambient is 0–60°C.

Before installation:

• Confirm the correct RX3i Universal Backplane and approved controller slot.
• Verify the Energy Pack arrangement where energy-backed memory retention is required.
• Inspect the backplane connector and module retaining hardware.
• Check that the Ethernet cabling matches the intended 10/100/1000 Mbps port assignment.
• Keep CFast media controlled under the plant’s media-management procedure.
• Verify grounding and cabinet protective-earth connections.
• Recalculate total rack power before energizing the replacement.

Do not connect an incompatible Energy Pack. GE explicitly documents that an incorrect Energy Pack combination can prevent the controller from powering correctly.

Buyer’s FAQ — Logistics & Compliance Focus

Q1. What HS tariff code should be used for IC695CPE330?

The likely customs heading falls within HS 8537 because this is programmable control equipment, but the precise six-digit or national tariff extension depends on the importing jurisdiction.

Do not copy a supplier’s national tariff code into every shipment. The importer or customs broker should validate the final classification against the destination country’s tariff schedule.

Q2. What Country of Origin should appear on the invoice?

Do not infer COO from the GE name alone. The actual manufacturing origin should be established from the physical unit, manufacturer traceability, and commercial documentation available for that specific shipment.

For compliance-controlled procurement, keep the COO consistent across the commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration.

Q3. Should this controller be insured during international shipment?

For a legacy or production-critical RX3i controller, cargo insurance is reasonable. The module is compact relative to its operational importance, while connector or housing impact can produce a difficult failure that is not always visible from the outside.

Use an ESD shielding bag, rigid internal cushioning, moisture protection, and a carton that prevents movement. Photograph the controller, serial number, and completed package before dispatch.

Q4. Does a new automatically contain the latest firmware?

No. Do not infer firmware status from the catalog number alone. firmware is maintained separately from the base catalog identity, and compatibility can affect how an existing CPU320 application is migrated.

The official quick-start documentation also describes a CPU320 compatibility setting: when enabled, the can identify itself as operating in CRU320 compatibility mode.

Before accepting a replacement, obtain the actual firmware revision, hardware revision, compatibility setting, serial number, and Energy Pack status. For critical systems, also confirm the Proficy Machine Edition version required for the intended firmware baseline.

Warehouse acceptance record: catalog number + hardware revision + firmware + serial number + Energy Pack type + certification markings + date code + incoming test result. That is the minimum defensible identity record for a controller intended to sit in long-term strategic spare stock.