Description
GE 04220FL11232A RXi-042 Industrial Controller
Product Overview
The GE 04220FL11232A belongs to the GE Intelligent Platforms RXi industrial-computing family and is identified in government equipment records as an RXI-042 IPC. It is better understood as an embedded industrial computer/controller than as a conventional PLC I/O module. The available NSN record identifies 04220FL11232A as an RXI-042 IPC and associates the configuration with an Intel Core i7-3555LE processor and 4 GB of memory. A separate industrial automation catalog lists the same part number as an “Intelligent Platforms Rxi Controller.”
In an automation architecture, the GE 04220FL11232A sits above ordinary field I/O. It can provide application processing, industrial communications, data handling, and computing functions associated with an RXi-based control installation. That distinction matters during a legacy replacement: it should not be substituted simply because another device has 24 VDC power or Ethernet connectivity. The installed operating environment, application software, expansion hardware, network configuration, storage media, and exact RXi hardware revision all affect compatibility.
The part number also appears in documentation and reseller listings associated with GE turbine-control environments and Mark VI/Mark VIe installations. That does not mean 04220FL11232A itself is a Mark VI VME control card. The evidence is much stronger for its identity as an RXi-042 industrial computer/controller used alongside automation systems.
For procurement, this is an important distinction. A replacement RXi computer can boot correctly and still fail to reproduce the original machine function if the application image, storage device, licenses, communication drivers, or expansion cards are missing. Treat the complete installed system—not just the chassis—as the replacement target.
Product Introduction
The GE 04220FL11232A is an RXi-042 industrial computing platform intended for automation environments where conventional PLC processing alone is not sufficient for the required computing or communications workload. Government part data identifies it specifically as an RXI-042 IPC, separating it from ordinary PLC I/O hardware.
For a legacy control-system upgrade, the practical question is therefore whether the replacement preserves the original RXi application environment, interfaces, and software image—not merely whether it provides equivalent CPU performance.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 04220FL11232A |
| Manufacturer | GE Intelligent Platforms |
| Product Family | RXi / RXi-042 |
| Product Type | Embedded Industrial PC / Controller |
| Government Item Description | RXI-042 IPC |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-3555LE reported for the identified RXI-042 configuration |
| Memory | 4 GB reported |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Maximum Current | Approximately 3.4 A reported by part-level records |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C reported in government equipment data |
| Communications | Ethernet and serial interfaces, configuration dependent |
| Expansion | PCI/PCIe or other expansion provisions depend on exact RXi hardware configuration |
| Storage | Industrial storage media; exact capacity/configuration must be verified from the installed unit |
| Mounting | Industrial enclosure / panel installation |
| Lifecycle | Legacy / obsolete generation |
The processor, memory, and 0–60°C information are supported by the NSN record, while the 24 VDC/3.4 A identification is independently repeated by part-level automation records.
Important: Several current reseller pages give contradictory CPU, RAM, storage, dimensions, and operating-system specifications for 04220FL11232A. I would not treat those values as universally applicable to every unit bearing this part number. The nameplate and hardware revision should take precedence.
Major Features / Practical Advantages
1. RXi-042 Industrial Computing Architecture
The strongest available identification is RXI-042 IPC. That places the unit in GE Intelligent Platforms’ industrial-computing architecture rather than the traditional rack-based PLC I/O category.
This distinction is significant in troubleshooting. If an RXi installation fails, checking only PLC scan status and field I/O will not necessarily locate the problem. Storage, operating-system startup, application services, Ethernet configuration, and IPC hardware can all become relevant.
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2. Industrial PC Rather Than a Conventional I/O Module
Some online listings call 04220FL11232A an analog-output module or mixed-signal interface. Those descriptions are not consistent with the stronger IPC identification.
The part should therefore not be purchased as a replacement for a GE analog or digital I/O card. Its role is computing/control infrastructure.
3. Intel-Based Processing
The government equipment record identifies an Intel Core i7-3555LE processor at 2.5 GHz and 4 GB memory for the configuration associated with this part number.
That provides considerably more general-purpose computing capability than a traditional PLC CPU. The engineering benefit is the ability to host more complex software and communications functions, but it also introduces dependencies that do not exist in a simple PLC CPU—particularly operating-system images, storage media, drivers, and application software.
4. Ethernet-Centered Industrial Connectivity
The RXi platform was designed around industrial Ethernet connectivity. Available part-level descriptions consistently associate 04220FL11232A with multiple Ethernet interfaces, while some sources also identify RS-232/RS-485 serial connectivity.
The exact port count should be verified on the physical unit because published specifications vary between RXi configurations. Do not assume a particular connector arrangement from the generic RXi family name.
5. 24 VDC Industrial Power
The 04220FL11232A is repeatedly identified with a 24 VDC control supply, with one part-level record specifying approximately 3.4 A maximum.
That places the unit comfortably within the power architecture commonly used for industrial control cabinets. It still requires proper DC distribution, grounding, surge protection, and cabinet thermal management.
6. Wide-Temperature Industrial Deployment
Government equipment data associates the with a 0–60°C operating range.
That is useful for control cabinets and industrial computing environments, but it should not be interpreted as permission to install the computer in uncontrolled outdoor or high-humidity environments. Cabinet temperature, airflow, dust, vibration, and storage-media condition remain practical concerns.
7. Suitable for Distributed Control Architectures
The RXi platform was designed to bring computing and control capability closer to industrial equipment. A unit such as 04220FL11232A can therefore serve as an auxiliary computing/control node rather than replacing every PLC or turbine controller in the architecture.
For Mark VI-related installations, available records specifically describe the RXi controller as a component used in the broader turbine-control environment. The exact application should still be established from the plant drawings and software configuration.
Related Products
- RXi-042 — The RXi industrial-computing platform directly associated with 04220FL11232A.
- 14220CA11232A / RXi-142 — Later RXi-related hardware referenced by some equipment records as a successor path; compatibility must be checked rather than assumed.
- RXi Box IPC — GE Intelligent Platforms industrial-computing family using the RXi architecture.
- PACSystems RXi — Broader GE automation platform associated with RXi industrial computing and control.
- Mark VI — GE turbine-control platform frequently encountered alongside RXi equipment; 04220FL11232A should not be confused with a Mark VI VME controller card.
- Mark VIe — Later GE turbine-control generation that can use industrial Ethernet and auxiliary computing architectures.
- IC698CPE030 — PACSystems RX7i CPU; a conventional PLC CPU and therefore functionally different from the RXi IPC.
- IC698CPE040 — Higher-performance RX7i CPU family member; another GE controller architecture rather than a direct RXi-042 substitute.
- VMIVME-4140-000000 — GE Intelligent Platforms VME analog-output hardware; useful as an example of why RXi IPC hardware should not be confused with conventional VME I/O.
FAQ
Is GE 04220FL11232A a PLC CPU?
Not in the conventional sense. The strongest available identification is , meaning it is an industrial computer/controller platform. It can participate in control architectures, but it should not automatically be treated as a drop-in replacement for a PACSystems rack CPU.
Can I hot-swap 04220FL11232A?
Do not assume unrestricted hot swapping. An industrial PC contains active computing and storage hardware, and removing it can interrupt application services and communications. Follow the equipment-specific shutdown and replacement procedure.
Does 04220FL11232A support firmware v3.1?
The part number alone does not establish a firmware revision. Different RXi configurations can contain different operating-system and application environments. Before replacement, record the existing software image, BIOS/hardware revision, storage device, application version, and communication configuration.
Does it have 24 VDC power?
Yes, 24 VDC is consistently reported for this part, with one part-level source specifying 3.4 A maximum. The exact acceptable voltage tolerance should be confirmed from the hardware manual for the installed revision rather than inferred from the nominal 24 VDC value.
Can I replace it with a newer RXi computer?
Possibly, but not solely on CPU performance. Check operating-system compatibility, application software, storage/image requirements, communication drivers, expansion hardware, network ports, and the interface to the surrounding Mark VI/PLC/DCS architecture.
Is 04220FL11232A the same as a Mark VI controller card?
No reliable evidence supports treating it as a conventional Mark VI VME controller card. Part-level records identify it as an IPC / RXi Controller. Some installations may use it alongside turbine-control equipment, but that is different from being the primary Mark VI controller.
Is a New Surplus 04220FL11232A equivalent to factory-new equipment?
Not necessarily. For an industrial computer, condition verification should include boot testing, storage-health testing, Ethernet-port testing, serial-port testing where applicable, BIOS/hardware revision verification, and confirmation that the required application image is available. A physically unused chassis without the correct software image may still be unusable as a production replacement.
Procurement Note
The GE 04220FL11232A should be procured as an RXi-042 industrial computer/controller, not as a generic PLC I/O card. The strongest independent identification is the government equipment record, which names the item , while GE Intelligent Platforms automation catalogs identify it as an Rxi Controller.
There is substantial low-quality information online for this part number. Some pages describe it as a mixed-signal I/O module; others give incompatible CPU, RAM, voltage, dimensions, or even unrelated AC-drive specifications. Those descriptions should not be used for a replacement specification.
For a production-critical replacement, obtain the complete nameplate, hardware revision, installed storage device, software/OS image, and photographs of the rear and front interfaces. With RXi hardware, those details can matter more than the base 04220FL11232A number.
