Product Description
Product Overview
The General Electric IC697BEM742 is a FIP Bus Controller Module from the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platform, designed to interface the IC697 PLC with a FIP (Factory Instrumentation Protocol) input/output serial bus in industrial automation systems. Manufactured by GE, now under Emerson Automation Solutions following the 2019 acquisition of GE Intelligent Platforms, this module supports communication with FIP fieldbus devices, enabling data exchange for control and monitoring tasks. It is suited for applications in manufacturing, power generation, and process control, offering features like redundant bus capability and in-system firmware upgrades.
Technical Information
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Electric (GE) / Emerson Automation Solutions |
| Series | Series 90-70 |
| Model/Part Number | IC697BEM742 |
| Description | FIP Bus Controller Module |
| Data Rate | 1 Mbit/second |
| Memory | 2 MB RAM, 2 MB Flash |
| Communication Ports | 2 FIP Bus Channels, 1 RS-485 Serial Port |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 A at 5 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +60 °C (32 °F to +140 °F) |
| Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) |