Product Overview
An open I/O slot on a Series 90-30 baseplate is more than an eyesore. Dust settles on exposed backplane connectors, debris finds its way into the card guide, and anyone working nearby risks brushing against live pins. The IC693ACC310A from GE Fanuc solves that problem in the simplest way possible.
This passive blank slot filler occupies one unused slot on any Series 90-30 baseplate. It carries no electronics, needs no wiring, and adds roughly 0.1 kg to the rack. You slide it in, and the slot is closed. Emerson now owns the line, but the part remains the same mechanical filler that GE Intelligent Platforms specified for the Series 90-30 family.
Why Engineers Specify This Filler
Physical protection for the backplane
The filler shields the backplane connector from dust and accidental contact. In plants where panels stay open during maintenance, that protection matters. A contaminated connector can cause intermittent faults that are painful to trace.
Cleaner panel documentation
A filled slot tells the next technician that the position is intentionally empty, not a missing card. That small clarity saves troubleshooting time during a shutdown.
No configuration required
Because the module is passive, it has no address, no parameters, and no firmware. It cannot conflict with the CPU or any I/O module in the rack.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693ACC310A |
| Brand | Emerson (current owner) |
| Original manufacturer | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms |
| Series | Series 90-30 |
| Type | Passive blank slot filler |
| Slot width | Single slot |
| Compatibility | All Series 90-30 baseplates |
| Weight | ~0.1 kg (supplier-reported) |
| Status | Discontinued (End of Sale), last verified 2026-09 |
Where It Fits in the Field
A water treatment plant running a Series 90-30 rack with two spare slots can close both with this filler and keep the enclosure rating intact. An oil and gas skid builder shipping a partially populated baseplate uses fillers so the panel arrives clean and complete. A maintenance team decommissioning a few I/O cards can blank the empty positions instead of leaving gaps.
In every case, the goal is the same: keep the rack closed, protected, and easy to read.
Installation Notes
Installation is mechanical. Power down the rack, align the filler with the card guides, and slide it into the empty slot until it seats. No wiring, no addressing, and no software step is involved. Because the part is passive, it does not affect the backplane current budget or the CPU scan.
Availability and Lifecycle
GE has discontinued the IC693ACC310A. That does not mean it has vanished from the market. Distributors and system integrators still hold stock, and Oil AutoTech specializes in locating discontinued automation spares for oil, gas, and industrial users. If you are keeping a Series 90-30 line alive, confirm current lifecycle status and availability before you plan the next shutdown.
Buying Checklist
Before ordering, verify the baseplate series, the number of empty slots, and whether you need single-slot fillers only. If your rack mixes Series 90-30 with other GE families, check compatibility first. Oil AutoTech offers hands-on technical selection help, so you can confirm the right filler before it ships.
Contact Oil AutoTech today for pricing and availability.
