Description
⚙️ Product Overview
The SANRITZ AUTOMATION SC2650-3-S is a CompactPCI-based CPU/controller board designed for industrial automation and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Public equipment listings identify the SC2650-3-S as a CompactPCI CPU board, while other semiconductor spare-parts references associate it with Tokyo Electron (TEL) SC2650 equipment.
The board is also found under equipment references including SE2000T-136066 and S185CP3. These identifiers are useful when matching a replacement against an existing equipment configuration.
This is an equipment-specific controller rather than a standard commercial CompactPCI card. Before replacement, the complete part number, board revision, connector arrangement, firmware, and target equipment configuration should be checked.

🔧 Key Features
- Brand: SANRITZ AUTOMATION
- Model: SC2650-3-S
- Platform: CompactPCI
- Product Type: CPU / Controller Board
- Associated Equipment: TEL SC2650
- Related Reference: SE2000T-136066
- Related Reference: S185CP3
- Application: Industrial and semiconductor equipment control
- Designed for CompactPCI-based system architecture
- Equipment-level processor and control function
- Suitable for maintenance and replacement applications
- Exact processor, memory, and interface configuration should be verified from the physical board
📋 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SANRITZ AUTOMATION |
| Model | SC2650-3-S |
| Product Type | CompactPCI CPU / Controller Board |
| Platform | CompactPCI |
| Associated System | SANRITZ / TEL SC2650 |
| Related Part Reference | SE2000T-136066 |
| Related Model Reference | S185CP3 |
| Application | Semiconductor / industrial automation |
| Processor | Configuration dependent / verify board |
| Memory | Configuration dependent / verify board |
| Storage | Configuration dependent |
| Network Interface | Verify actual board |
| Serial Interface | Verify actual board |
| CompactPCI Interface | Yes |
| Firmware | Configuration dependent |
| Board Revision | Verify from PCB marking |
| Condition | Used |
| Approx. Product Weight | 0.6 kg |
The 0.6 kg product weight is reported in public listings for the SC2650-3-S. Other listings also explicitly classify the unit as a used CompactPCI CPU board.
⚡ Operating Function
The SC2650-3-S serves as a processing and control element within a CompactPCI-based automation system.
A typical architecture can be represented as:
CompactPCI Backplane → SC2650-3-S CPU Board → System I/O / Communication Modules → Equipment Subsystems
The CPU board processes control instructions and exchanges data with other cards installed in the CompactPCI chassis. Depending on the host equipment configuration, connected modules may handle motion control, sensors, actuators, communications, equipment interlocks, or other process functions.
For semiconductor equipment, the controller is normally integrated into a larger equipment control architecture. The exact role of each interface depends on the system configuration and installed CompactPCI modules.
🔩 Installation & Configuration Guide
1. Confirm the Complete Identification
Before replacing an existing board, compare:
- SC2650-3-S
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION
- Board revision
- Serial number
- SE2000T-136066, where applicable
- S185CP3, where applicable
- Connector locations
- Front-panel markings
Some SC2650-related boards use different part numbers and equipment references, so visual similarity alone should not be considered sufficient for substitution. Public listings show several different SC2650 PCB configurations.
2. Inspect the CompactPCI Connector
Before insertion, inspect the rear connector for:
- Bent contacts
- Contamination
- Oxidation
- Mechanical damage
- Foreign material
A damaged CompactPCI connector can cause intermittent communication or prevent the board from initializing.
3. Check the Chassis
Confirm that the target chassis supports the board’s required CompactPCI slot and backplane configuration.
Make sure the chassis is powered down before inserting or removing the board unless the equipment documentation specifically supports hot-swapping for that slot and configuration.
4. Verify Firmware and Configuration
If the original controller is still operational, record its configuration before replacement.
Recommended information includes:
- Firmware version
- Boot configuration
- System parameters
- Network settings
- Device configuration
- Equipment-specific application software
- Alarm and diagnostic settings
5. Controlled Startup
After installation, perform a controlled equipment startup.
Monitor:
- Board initialization
- CPU status
- CompactPCI communication
- System alarms
- Communication with peripheral cards
- Equipment interlocks
- Application startup
Do not return the system to production operation until the controller and connected equipment have passed the required functional checks.
🧰 Maintenance Recommendations
Visual Inspection
For a used SC2650-3-S, inspect the PCB for:
- Dust
- Corrosion
- Discolored components
- Damaged connectors
- Broken components
- PCB contamination
- Signs of overheating
Pay particular attention to the CompactPCI connector and front-panel area.
Cooling
CompactPCI systems depend on proper chassis airflow. A controller can become unstable if the chassis fan system is degraded or the air path is obstructed.
Keep the chassis filters, fans, and ventilation paths clean according to the equipment maintenance schedule.
Connector Maintenance
Avoid unnecessary repeated insertion and removal. CompactPCI connectors can wear over time, especially in systems that undergo frequent maintenance.
Configuration Backup
For a running system, maintain a backup of controller-related configuration and firmware information. This is especially useful when the SC2650-3-S is kept as a long-term spare.
Storage
If the board is stored as a replacement spare:
- Use ESD protection.
- Keep it in a dry environment.
- Avoid conductive packaging.
- Protect the connector from mechanical damage.
- Record the part number and revision.
- Periodically inspect long-term stored boards.
❓ FAQ
Q: What is the SANRITZ SC2650-3-S?
A: It is a SANRITZ AUTOMATION CompactPCI CPU/controller board used in industrial and semiconductor equipment. Public listings specifically identify the SC2650-3-S as a CompactPCI CPU board.
Q: Is SC2650-3-S a PLC?
A: It is better described as a CompactPCI CPU/controller board rather than a conventional PLC CPU. It operates as part of a CompactPCI-based equipment control system.
Q: Is it associated with Tokyo Electron equipment?
A: Yes. Public semiconductor spare-parts listings associate the SC2650-3-S with Tokyo Electron SC2650 equipment and references including SE2000T-136066 and S185CP3.
Q: What processor does the SC2650-3-S use?
A: A reliable public source for the exact processor configuration of the -3-S was not found. The processor should therefore be verified from the actual PCB marking or equipment documentation rather than assuming a specification from another SC2650 variant.
Q: Can another SC2650 board replace SC2650-3-S?
A: Not automatically. Public listings show multiple SC2650-related PCB assemblies, so the exact suffix, board revision, connectors, firmware, and equipment configuration should be matched before substitution.
Q: What is the condition of the referenced product?
A: The SC2650-3-S listings found publicly identify the board as Used / Pre-Owned.
Q: What should I check before purchasing?
A: Confirm the complete SC2650-3-S part number, PCB revision, photographs, connector arrangement, equipment reference, and whether the board has been tested. This is particularly important for semiconductor-equipment controller boards.
🔄 Related SANRITZ / SC2650 Components
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION SC2650-3-S — CompactPCI CPU Controller
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION SC2650 — CompactPCI CPU Board
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION S185CP3 — SC2650 Controller Reference
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION SE2000T-136066 — SC2650 PCB Reference
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION SE2000T-147171 — SC2650 CompactPCI PCB
- SANRITZ AUTOMATION SC2650 CompactPCI Controller
- Tokyo Electron SC2650 — Equipment Controller Platform
- SANRITZ CompactPCI CPU Boards
- SANRITZ CompactPCI Interface Boards
- SANRITZ Semiconductor Equipment Control Boards
🏭 Application Summary
The SANRITZ AUTOMATION SC2650-3-S is a specialized CompactPCI CPU/controller board associated with SC2650 semiconductor equipment and related TEL system references. Its function is centered on processing and equipment control within a CompactPCI architecture rather than standalone PLC operation.
For replacement work, exact identification is the key point. Match the SC2650-3-S designation, PCB revision, equipment reference, connectors, firmware, and system configuration before installation. For a used board, visual inspection and controlled functional testing are recommended before returning the equipment to production.
Product Identification: SANRITZ AUTOMATION SC2650-3-S
Product Type: CompactPCI CPU / Controller Board
Associated Equipment: TEL SC2650
Related References: SE2000T-136066 / S185CP3
Condition: Used

