IC697BEM741 - GE Fanuc | FIP Bus Controller

Key Technical Features:

Part Number: IC697BEM741

Series: GE Fanuc Series 90-70

Bus Type: FIP / WorldFIP (EN50170) Fieldbus

Voltage Requirement: 5.0 VDC ±0.1 VDC

Backplane Current: 1.3 Amps (6.5 Watts max power consumption)

I/O Device Capacity: Up to 128 field devices per controller

Bus Communication Speed: 1.0 Megabits per second

Weight: Approx. 4.0 pounds (1.81 kg)

Installation: Single-slot module for IC697CHS782 / IC697CHS783 VME racks

Serial Interface: 15-pin RS-232 connector for firmware upgrades

Dual Channel Support: Two 9-pin FIP Bus ports (Channel 1 & Channel 2)

LED Indicators and Monitoring:

Equipped with 6 front-panel LEDs, the IC697BEM741 provides at-a-glance status updates:

Top Indicators: MODULE OK, RUN (System Status)

Lower Indicators: 4 LEDs for channel-specific communication diagnostics

Reset Function: A built-in pushbutton allows for immediate local reset without software intervention.

Expanded Connectivity and Compatibility:

FIP-Compatible Devices: Series 90-30 PLCs, I/O racks via FIP Remote I/O Scanner, general-purpose computers via FIP interface

I/O Transfer: Data from all connected field devices is scanned and updated at each complete bus cycle

Max Cable Length: Up to 1000 meters (dependent on cable quality and network layout)

Scan Interval: Typical full network scan completes in 5 ms to 50 ms depending on device count

Configuration Options:

Supported Software: Logicmaster 90-70 (Windows), CIMPLICITY Control 90

Memory Retention: Retains configuration and device mapping during power cycles

Environmental and Lifecycle Information:

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Humidity Tolerance: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): Over 250,000 hours

Model Suffix Breakdown:

IC697: Denotes Series 90-70 compatibility and rack form factor

BEM: Indicates Bus Expansion Module

741: Specific identifier for FIP Bus Controller variant