The Series 90-30 is a discontinued PLC platform. RX3i is not universally obsolete: individual CPUs and modules have different lifecycle positions. GE Fanuc PLC hardware is distinct from FANUC CNC and servo equipment.
Lifecycle milestones by product family
| Family | Current reference status | Last order / production | Support / repairs |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE Fanuc Series 90-30 (IC693) | Discontinued: production ended | Emerson sold remaining factory inventory until 30 Sep 2020 (Emerson notice, Aug 2020) | Not published |
| PACSystems RX3i CPU310 / CPU315 / CPU320 | Discontinued | Mature from 1 May 2015 (GE bulletin T-15-04-01); now listed Discontinued in Emerson CPU manual | Not published |
| PACSystems RX3i platform (IC695/IC694), incl. CPE302/305/310/330 | Active platform (CPE302/305/310/330 Active); individual modules vary | Not published | Not published |
| VersaMax Micro (IC200U) | Still listed by Emerson (no discontinuation notice found) | Not published | Not published |
Lifecycle status may vary by exact catalogue number, hardware series and market. Confirm the precise reference with the manufacturer before relying on any deadline.
Successors and migration considerations
- GE Fanuc Series 90-30 (IC693): PACSystems RX3i (IC695/IC694)
- PACSystems RX3i CPU310 / CPU315 / CPU320: CPU310 > CPE310; CPU315 > CPE310 or CPE330; CPU320 > CPE330
- PACSystems RX3i platform (IC695/IC694), incl. CPE302/305/310/330: n/a (current range)
- VersaMax Micro (IC200U): Emerson positions PACSystems RSTi-EP / RX3i for new designs (not an official like-for-like)
Migration is an engineering assessment, not an automatic drop-in substitution. Check program conversion, field wiring, communications, safety and commissioning requirements.
Find available spares
Inventory changes as items are sold and new consignments arrive, so we do not publish fixed quantities or condition claims on these reference guides.
Questions engineers ask
Does discontinued mean an installed controller must be replaced immediately?
No. It means the product's commercial lifecycle has changed, not that every installed unit has stopped functioning. Review spares availability, reliability, risk and your maintenance strategy.
Can Automation Outlet help source a legacy spare?
Yes. Send us the exact manufacturer part number, revision or series, quantity and required condition. Availability and testing status must be confirmed before an order.
Can a listed successor be swapped directly into my system?
Not necessarily. Replacement can require changes to software, wiring, communications, safety assessments and commissioning. Confirm compatibility with manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer and supporting references
- GE Fanuc Series 90-30 (IC693): Source document ↗ · Additional reference ↗
The often quoted "discontinued 1 Oct 2017" date is from resellers, not Emerson: not used.
- PACSystems RX3i CPU310 / CPU315 / CPU320: Source document ↗ · Additional reference ↗
- PACSystems RX3i platform (IC695/IC694), incl. CPE302/305/310/330: Source document ↗ · Additional reference ↗
Emerson lifecycle spreadsheet (KBA000083225) needs a login, so module-level status was not checked.
- VersaMax Micro (IC200U): Source document ↗
Editorial review: 20 October 2026 · Prepared by Automation Outlet, an independent UK engineering business. Technical information is not a guarantee of stock, support entitlement or interchangeability.