GE IC610CHS100B PLC Rack

This rack provides mechanical support and backplane connectivity for GE Series One PLC modules. It houses CPU, I/O, and specialty modules in a single chassis. Therefore, it forms the foundation for small to medium-sized control systems.

Technical Specifications of GE IC610CHS100B

The GE IC610CHS100B measures 25.0 cm in length and 18.0 cm in width. Its rack weight equals approximately 1.20 kg for stable panel mounting. A 10-slot backplane provides electrical connections between all installed modules. Additionally, the rack includes a built-in power supply mounting area.

Parameter	Specification
Brand	General Electric (GE)
Full Model	IC610CHS100B
Category	PLC Rack (Chassis)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	25.0 cm x 18.0 cm x 12.0 cm (9.84″ x 7.09″ x 4.72″)
Rack Weight	1.20 kg (2.65 lbs)
Number of Slots	10 Slots (8 I/O + 1 CPU + 1 Power Supply)
Slot Type	Series One Module Compatible (Single Height)
Backplane Type	Passive PCB with Gold-Plated Edge Connectors
Backplane Bus	8-Bit Data Bus + 16-Bit Address Bus
Maximum I/O Points per Rack	128 Digital I/O (with Mixed Modules)
Power Supply Mounting	Dedicated Leftmost Slot (IC610PWR Series)
CPU Slot Location	Slot 1 (Adjacent to Power Supply)
I/O Slot Spacing	2.5 cm (0.98 inches) Center to Center
Module Keying	Yes (Mechanical Keying Pins)
On-Board Components	1 Passive Backplane PCB + 10 Injection-Molded Slot Guides + 1 Grounding Stud
Energy Storage	None (No Capacitors on Backplane)
Rack Material	Cold-Rolled Steel (Powder Coated)
Mounting Type	Panel Mount (Four 6 mm Holes)
Grounding Connection	M4 Stud with Star Washer
Operating Temperature	0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Cooling	Passive Convection (No Fans)

Rack Layout and Module Installation

The GE IC610CHS100B reserves the leftmost slot exclusively for the power supply unit. The CPU module occupies slot one immediately next to the supply. The remaining eight slots accommodate discrete or analog I/O modules. You can install any Series One compatible module without special tools. Each slot includes mechanical keying pins to prevent incorrect insertion.

Passive Backplane and Signal Routing

This rack uses a passive backplane without active electronic components. Gold-plated edge connectors ensure reliable signal transfer between modules. The backplane routes power and data signals to all ten slots simultaneously. Consequently, no energy storage components exist on this PCB.

Installation and Mounting Information

You will find four mounting holes on the rack’s back panel. Each hole accepts a 6 mm screw for secure panel attachment. An M4 grounding stud sits near the power supply mounting area. Thus, this rack provides a solid foundation for small Series One control systems.