Description
📌 Product Overview
The GE 44B398260-001 is a CAR2A circuit board used in GE/Fanuc industrial drive and control equipment. The board is also identified with assembly number 44A397855-G01, making these numbers useful when matching replacement parts and existing cabinet hardware.
This is a legacy industrial PCB rather than a general-purpose PLC CPU or standard I/O module. When sourcing a replacement, the board number, assembly number, connector arrangement, and hardware revision should be compared with the existing unit before installation.
🔧 Key Features
- 🧩 Board Type: CAR2A Circuit Board
- 🏷️ Board Number: 44B398260-001
- 🔖 Assembly Number: 44A397855-G01
- ⚙️ Application: GE/Fanuc industrial drive and control equipment
- 🔌 Interface: Board-level industrial control connections
- 🏭 Product Class: Legacy GE industrial control PCB
- 🔄 Replacement: Verify board revision and system compatibility before substitution
📋 Technical Information
Manufacturer: General Electric (GE)
Model / Part Number: 44B398260-001
Board Designation: CAR2A
Related Assembly: 44A397855-G01
Product Type: Industrial Circuit Board / Control PCB
System Compatibility: GE/Fanuc-related industrial control and drive systems
Condition: Please refer to the actual item listing and physical unit for condition details.
🛠️ Installation & Replacement Notes
Before replacing the board, switch off the associated equipment and follow the machine manufacturer’s electrical safety procedures.
Check the existing PCB label carefully. The combination of 44B398260-001 and 44A397855-G01 is important because GE boards in this series can have visually similar versions with different board numbers.
For replacement work:
- Record the original board number and revision.
- Photograph connector positions and wiring before removal.
- Check the PCB for matching connector layout and mounting points.
- Inspect edge connectors and pins for oxidation or physical damage.
- Confirm the replacement board is intended for the same control system.
- Perform system diagnostics after installation.
🏭 Typical Applications
The CAR2A board is associated with GE/Fanuc industrial control and drive equipment. It is suitable as a replacement spare where the installed system specifically calls for 44B398260-001 or the corresponding 44A397855-G01 assembly.
Typical use cases include:
- Industrial drive control systems
- Factory automation equipment
- Legacy GE/Fanuc machinery
- Maintenance and repair of older control cabinets
- Industrial automation spare-parts inventory
🔍 Identification Guide
If your existing board carries one or more of the following markings, it may correspond to this assembly:
44B398260-001
44A397855-G01
CAR2A
Always use the complete board marking rather than relying only on appearance when purchasing a replacement.
❓ FAQ
Q: Is 44B398260-001 a PLC CPU?
A: No. It is identified as a CAR2A circuit/control board rather than a conventional PLC CPU.
Q: What is 44A397855-G01?
A: It is a related assembly/board number associated with 44B398260-001.
Q: Can 44B398260-001 replace another GE board automatically?
A: No. Compatibility should be confirmed using the complete part number, assembly number, revision, connectors, and the target equipment model.
Q: Is this a current-generation GE board?
A: It is a legacy industrial control board and is primarily encountered in existing GE/Fanuc equipment and spare-parts markets.
🔗 Related GE Industrial Board Models
For customers maintaining similar GE/Fanuc equipment, other board numbers in the same general part-number family include:
- GE 44B398206-001
- GE 44B398241-001
- GE 44B398247-001
- GE 44B398253-001
- GE 44B398255-001
- GE 44B398261-001
- GE 44B398262-001
- GE 44B398265-001
- GE 44B398279-001
- GE 44B398281-001
The related-number listings confirm that 44B398260-001 belongs to a broader GE/Fanuc industrial PCB family.
