The IC695CHS012 is a PACSystem RX3i universal backplane. The backplane has 12 slots and

It supports high-speed peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and serial bus connections. The backplane is a necessary component because it provides an enclosure for the RX3i modules and connections.

It also carries the communication bus for internal communication between modules.

The IC695CHS012 consumes 600 mA at 3.3 VDC and 240 mA at 5 VDC.

It has physical dimensions of 18.01 x 5.57 x 5.80 (457.5 x 141.5 x 147.32) and supports horizontal mounting.

It can be mounted in an enclosure with an IP20 / NEMA/UL Class 1 protection rating. To achieve natural cooling and promote adequate air circulation, the

The backplate must provide 102 mm or 4 inches of clearance on all sides of the hardware. To meet the requirements of an ATEX Zone 2 hazardous area, the

The IC695CHS012 must be mounted in an IP54 or better enclosure with mechanical strength to withstand 3.5 Joules of impact energy.

The IC695CHS012 supports modules that are hot-swappable or removable and insertable under power.

This provides a distinct advantage, as it effectively reduces downtime

and allows maintenance activities such as module replacement and integrity verification to be performed without affecting the current operating modes of the attached controller and module.