The PACSystems* RX3i Universal Backplanes provide a dual-bus backplane that supports PCI-based

(IC695) and serial (IC693 and IC694) I/O and option modules. The RX3i Universal Backplanes also

support Series 90-30 IO and option modules.  See the PACSystems RX3i System Manual, GFK-2314 for

lists of supported modules. The 16-slot Universal Backplane (IC695CHS016), and the 12-slot Universal

Backplane (IC695CHS012) include the following features:

▪ Terminal Strip on the left end for Isolated +24V input

▪ Backplane grounding point

▪ An integral grounding bar for connecting module/shield grounds

▪ Serial Expansion connector for connection to Serial Expansion and Remote Backplanes

▪ Slot numbers printed on the backplane that can be used as a reference for configuration.

The 12-slot Universal Backplane (IC695CHS012) is illustrated below.