GE IC693ACC315: Keep Your PLC Memory Alive Through Power Outages

Ever had that sinking feeling when the lights flicker during a critical production run? I’ve seen more than one plant manager lose hours of runtime data because their Series 90-30 PLC lost memory during a brownout. The IC693ACC315 battery module solves this quietly in the background – no fancy interfaces, just reliable lithium power keeping your real-time clock and program memory safe when mains power drops. One thing I appreciate is how it snaps into the backplane without tools, which matters when you’re troubleshooting at 2AM.

Order Placement & Guarantees

Warranty: Full 365-day coverage from shipment date – no fine print on “industrial use” exclusions.

Delivery: Typically ships within 1 week if in stock; absolute max 4 weeks for special orders (we’ve only hit that twice last year).

Payment: 50% upfront to lock inventory, balance cleared before FedEx/UPS/DHL dispatch – no surprises at checkout.

Key Features That Actually Matter

• 5-year memory retention – Keeps your ladder logic intact through extended outages (tested down to -20°C in freezer plant environments)
• Hot-swap capable – Replace without powering down the entire rack (saved a bottling line during a midnight battery swap last month)
• Voltage monitoring pin – Lets your PLC diagnostics flag low battery before it fails (no more guessing games)
• Non-toxic lithium chemistry – Meets industrial disposal standards without special handling hassles

Technical Specifications

Where You’ll Actually Use This

From my experience visiting automotive stamping plants, this module shines where power stability is sketchy – think old factory buildings with aging transformers. One Midwest food processor uses it on their filling line PLCs; when the summer storms hit, they don’t lose batch recipes anymore. It’s also become essential in wastewater treatment plants where generator switchover creates micro-outages that wipe non-backed-up memory. You might notice it’s less critical in new facilities with UPS systems, but for legacy Series 90-30 installations? Absolutely non-negotiable.

Why Procurement Teams Keep Ordering These

Let’s be real – nobody budgets for battery modules until they need one. But when your production manager calls at 3AM because the line stopped, this $185 module suddenly looks like the best investment all quarter. Typically, plants running 24/7 operations see ROI within two unplanned downtime events. Compatibility is the unsung hero here; it works with every Series 90-30 CPU from the 80s onward, so you’re not stuck with obsolete spares. And our tech support? They’ll walk your electrician through voltage checks over the phone – no ticket numbers or hold music.

Installation & Maintenance Reality Check

Skip the fancy manuals – just pop it into the designated slot on your PLC baseplate (marked with a battery icon). In most cases, you’ll want it within the main control cabinet meeting NEMA 12 standards, though I’ve seen it work in NEMA 4X washdown environments when wrapped in anti-condensation film. Critical note: never install near heat-generating components like power supplies – that Midwest plant I mentioned fried three units by mounting them next to VFDs. For maintenance, check the PLC’s diagnostic register quarterly; when voltage drops below 3.2V, order a replacement. And for heaven’s sake, don’t wait until the “BATT LOW” light comes on – by then you’ve got maybe 30 days left.

Certifications & Warranty Details

This isn’t some generic eBay special – it carries genuine GE industrial certifications: UL 61010-1 (industrial safety), CE marked for EMC compliance, and RoHS 3 compliant. The 365-day warranty covers manufacturing defects but won’t save you if you install it upside down (yes, someone tried that). From what I’ve seen, failure rates sit around 0.8% over five years, mostly from extreme temperature exposure rather than component issues.