GE IC695CPE330-ABAN 64 MB Embedded Ethernet Controller

The 64 MB user-memory capacity gives CPE330 substantially more program and application space than the smaller RX3i CPUs in the CPE3xx family. This is valuable when control logic, symbolic data and communication functions grow beyond the practical range of compact CPUs.

CPE330 provides three 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, including switched connectivity. Supported Ethernet functions include SRTP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, EGD and PROFINET, with additional protocol capabilities available in the RX3i architecture.

The controller can support MRP and PROFINET System Redundancy, making it a stronger choice when network availability matters.

An embedded USB-A 2.0 interface and CFast storage support service, application transfer and removable data-storage workflows. The CPU also supports an Energy Pack option for data-retention applications.

CPE330 becomes attractive when 10 MB-class memory is no longer sufficient and the project benefits from 64 MB user memory, three Gigabit-capable Ethernet ports, CFast storage and higher network integration capacity.

Yes. The CPE330 specification includes Media Redundancy Protocol and PROFINET System Redundancy support. The exact network design still determines the required PROFINET devices and topology.

They allow the controller to handle a denser Ethernet architecture without relying solely on an external Ethernet module. The ports support 10/100/1000 operation, which is particularly useful for modern RX3i network layouts.

The controller includes USB-A 2.0 and a CFast interface. These interfaces provide practical options for application transfer, removable data storage and maintenance workflows.

CPE330 provides compatibility modes for established RX3i CPU families, including CPU320 and CPU315, with later firmware also supporting CRU320 compatibility. The required compatibility setting should be confirmed before migrating an existing application.