Emerson IC695CPE305-BHAE RX3i Controller
A B-series CPE305 backplane controller with 6 MB user memory, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and energy-pack memory retention.
Key Information
IC695CPE305-BHAE is a complete B-series catalog identity for the PACSystems RX3i CPE305 controller. B-series CPE305 hardware provides 6 MB of user memory and 6 MB of non-volatile flash user memory for real-time machine and process control.
The controller communicates through two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a serial port, supports PAC Machine Edition programming, and uses an IC695ACC400 energy pack for an orderly user-memory save when power is lost. The BHAE suffix must remain intact because B-series firmware and hardware compatibility rules differ from earlier A-series units.
Functions
- Executes real-time machine, process and material-handling control applications.
- Provides two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports plus serial communication.
- Supports Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram and C programming.
- Hosts protocols including SRTP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, EGD, PROFINET and HART pass-through under the applicable configuration.
- Saves user memory to non-volatile storage during power loss when a charged IC695ACC400 is connected.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Emerson / GE Intelligent Platforms |
|---|---|
| Model | IC695CPE305-BHAE |
| Controller Family | PACSystems RX3i |
| Hardware Platform | CPE305 B-series |
| Form Factor | RX3i backplane module |
| User Memory | 6 MB |
| Non-Volatile Flash User Memory | 6 MB |
| Discrete References | 32 kbits for %I and 32 kbits for %Q |
| Analog References | Up to 32K words each for %AI and %AQ |
| Program Blocks | Up to 512; maximum 128 KB per block |
| Ethernet Ports | Two Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type A removable data storage support |
| Programming | PAC Machine Edition Logic Developer PLC |
| Languages | Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram and C |
| Memory Retention | IC695ACC400 Energy Pack |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60 °C |
| Backplane Requirement | Compatible IC695 backplane revision from the B-series compatibility table |
| PNC Compatibility Note | CPE3xx firmware 10.05 or later requires PNC001-Bxxx firmware 3.16 or later when that combination is used |
| Platform Boundary | B-series firmware packages are not for CPE305 A-series hardware |
Installation
- Back up the project, configuration, flash, network settings, firmware and security material before removal.
- Record the full IC695CPE305-BHAE label, installed backplane revision, energy pack and every network connection.
- Check PAC Machine Edition, PNC/PNS, backplane and firmware compatibility before restoring the project.
- Allow the energy pack to charge and verify its status before performing a controlled power-cycle test.
- Validate all network sessions, remote I/O, time synchronization, retained data and machine interlocks before production release.
Lifecycle
- Keep the BHAE suffix, serial number, firmware and cybersecurity configuration together in the asset record.
- Review release notes before any firmware change and use only an image intended for the B-series platform.
- Maintain certificates, trusted clients and backups under the site secure-deployment procedure.
- Record energy-pack diagnostics and backplane compatibility whenever the controller is moved to another rack.
FAQ
What must be checked before replacing IC695CPE305-BHAE with another CPE305?
Compare the complete suffix, A- versus B-series platform, firmware, backplane revision, PAC Machine Edition version, PNC/PNS firmware and energy-pack arrangement.
How should the IC695CPE305-BHAE project be protected before a firmware update?
Save a verified PME project and flash/RDSD recovery path, export network and security settings, record the existing firmware and confirm that the update package is for B-series hardware.
Why can a PROFINET system need another firmware change with IC695CPE305-BHAE?
When a CPE3xx runs firmware 10.05 or later with PNC001-Bxxx, the PNC must be at version 3.16 or later for the documented compatibility boundary.
What should be included in an IC695CPE305-BHAE acceptance test?
Verify rack startup, retained memory, every Ethernet and serial service, remote I/O, time synchronization, application scan and all machine safety interlocks.
Can IC695CPE305-BHAE use an A-series CPE305 firmware image?
No. The B-series is a separate hardware platform and its firmware packages are not compatible with earlier A-series controller hardware.
