GE RXE2N0F7G132A GE RXi-XP 2-Slot Industrial PC

Description

Product Model: GE RXE2N0F7G132A
Product Brand: GE / GE Fanuc
Product Series: RXi Industrial PC (RXi-XP)
Product Features:

• Rugged 2-slot industrial PC designed for control environments
• Fanless, passive cooling with extended temperature support
• 8 GB ECC memory, 128 GB SSD, dual PCI slots, modular expansion
• Multiple Ethernet ports and industrial interfaces for connectivity

Technical Features & Benefits

The GE RXE2N0F7G132A is part of GE’s RXi-XP industrial PC family — a modular, high-performance embedded computing platform tailored for automation. It combines robust hardware with flexibility, enabling system integrators to deploy control, HMI, historian, and edge analytics tasks in one chassis.

One of its standout strengths is the fanless heat dissipation design, which helps eliminate failure points tied to moving parts. The unit uses passive cooling and thermal monitoring techniques to maintain reliable operation over time, even in dusty or vibration-prone locations.

On the computing side, the RXE2N0F7G132A is often delivered with 8 GB ECC DDR3 memory and a 128 GB SSD (solid-state drive), giving the system fast, reliable storage and error-checking memory.  The dual expansion slots (PCI or PCIe) allow adding interface cards — such as high-speed communications, specialized I/O, motion control, or additional network modules

Connectivity is robust: multiple Ethernet ports, serial ports, and communications channels are typical. In many deployments, these ports support industrial networking protocols and precise time synchronization (e.g. IEEE 1588). The system supports Windows 7, Linux, or real-time OS environments, enabling versatile deployment in mixed automation architectures.

From a reliability standpoint, the board and chassis are built using industrial-grade components rated for extended temperature ranges, shock, and vibration. This ensures long-term stability in control rooms, remote enclosures, or field panels. The modular design also means parts can be upgraded or replaced over time, supporting lifecycle extension.

Applications & Industry Context

In many modern industrial plants, combining computing and control functions in one rugged node reduces system complexity. The GE RXE2N0F7G132A fits exactly this need. It’s widely used in sectors such as:

• Manufacturing / discrete automation — hosting local control logic, data collection, and visualization at the machine level.
• Process and utilities — acting as an edge server close to sensors and actuators, running diagnostics, data logging, and local control routines.
• Energy / power generation — providing control and monitoring in turbine control rooms, substation auxiliary systems, and generator logic.
• Transportation / infrastructure — embedded in control cabinets for rail, tunnel systems, or infrastructure automation.

Because the RXE2N0F7G132A supports layering of functions, it can consolidate what otherwise might require a separate PLC, HMI, and historian on distinct hardware. This consolidation helps reduce cabling, panel space, and maintenance complexity.

In retrofit projects, engineers appreciate that this module can be inserted into existing RXi or PACSystems racks (or complementary systems) to upgrade computing horsepower without rewriting field logic. It works well both in greenfield and brownfield environments.

Product Role & System Fit

Within an automation architecture, GE RXE2N0F7G132A functions as an embedded control and computing node. It is more than just a “PC in a box” — it’s a deterministic, ruggedized compute platform that coexists with PLCs and DCS systems.

Its role is to host control logic, data preprocessing, visualization, and communications in one integrated platform. The dual expansion slots allow field-specific interface modules (e.g. Ethernet I/O, fieldbus gateways, motion control cards). This way, the system becomes modular and can evolve with changing requirements.

Because it’s part of the RXi series, RXE2N0F7G132A fits nicely within GE’s broader automation ecosystem: it supports communication and data exchange with GE’s controllers, I/O modules, and supervisory systems. It bridges legacy systems and newer protocols, making it an ideal “gateway” or “brain” in hybrid networks.

Given its rugged construction and layout, it is often installed in control cabinets or enclosures near process lines, reducing signal latency and providing local control autonomy even if network connectivity is lost.

Technical Specifications Table

Installation & Maintenance Insights

Installing the GE RXE2N0F7G132A is generally straightforward for technicians familiar with industrial PCs. Key best practices include:

1. Power isolation — Always disconnect DC supply (24 V) before insertion or removal to prevent backplane transients.
2. Grounding — Proper chassis grounding is essential to ensure EMC stability, especially in noisy industrial environments.
3. Slot alignment — Carefully slide the module into the CompactPCI/RXi rack or enclosure, ensuring connectors align cleanly without forcing.
4. Thermal clearance — While the unit is fanless, ensure it has free airflow around its heatsinks and some ambient clearance in tight enclosures.
5. Cabling management — Use shielded Ethernet or serial cables and route them away from high-power or noisy conduits to reduce interference.

For maintenance:

• LED indicators on the front panel provide quick diagnostics for power, temperature, and I/O activity — useful for on-site troubleshooting.
• Firmware / BIOS updates are typically applied through provided system tools or via Ethernet/USB interfaces, without removing the unit.
• Health monitoring — Many deployments use embedded software to log system temperature, memory errors, and disk health. Use those logs for predictive maintenance.
• Keep a pre-configured spare on hand. Because the hardware is modular, a swap-out in the field is often possible without extensive reconfiguration.

Field engineers often report that these RXi modules, including RXE2N0F7G132A, can run unattended in harsh conditions for years, making them a trusted backbone for control systems.

Related Models

• GE RXE2N0F7H132A – Same 2-slot RXi-XP configuration but with HDD-based storage versus SSD.
• GE RXE2N0Q7G132A – Quad-core variant for higher compute tasks.
• GE RXE4N0F7G134A – 4-slot RXi-XP model for greater expansion.
• GE RXE4N0Q7G134A – 4-slot, quad-core variant for high throughput systems.
• GE RXE0N0F7G102A – Slim / compact RXi variant (no expansion slots).