GE IC697CMM742

Description

Product Description

The GE IC697CMM742 is a high-performance Ethernet communications module designed specifically for GE Fanuc’s Series 90-70 programmable logic controller (PLC) platform. This module provides robust networking capabilities, enabling Series 90-70 PLCs to connect to Ethernet networks for data exchange, programming access, and integration with plant-wide control systems. The core function of the GE IC697CMM742 is to serve as a communication interface between the Series 90-70 PLC and Ethernet-based networks, supporting various industrial protocols. It allows the PLC to communicate with operator workstations, other PLCs, SCADA systems, and enterprise-level networks. The module handles the complexities of Ethernet communication, offloading these tasks from the main CPU and enabling efficient data exchange. Engineered for industrial environments, the GE IC697CMM742 features robust construction, comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, and reliable performance over a wide operating temperature range.

Product Parameters

• Model Number: GE IC697CMM742

• Type: Ethernet Communications Module

• Series: GE Fanuc Series 90-70

• Function: Ethernet network interface for Series 90-70 PLCs

• Communication Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet Global Data (EGD), SRTP

• Network Interface: 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ45 connector)

• Memory: Buffer memory for communication data

• LED Indicators: Status LEDs for power, Ethernet link, activity, and module health

• Configuration: Software-configurable via programming software

• Power Requirements: +5 VDC from backplane

• Mounting: Standard Series 90-70 rack mounting (single-wide module)

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C

• Certification: UL, CSA, CE

Advantages and Features

The primary advantage of the GE IC697CMM742 lies in its ability to connect Series 90-70 PLCs to modern Ethernet networks. Using the GE IC697CMM742, facilities can integrate their legacy PLCs into plant-wide networks, enabling remote monitoring, data collection, and integration with higher-level systems. The module supports multiple industrial protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, making it versatile for various applications. Ethernet Global Data (EGD) support enables high-speed peer-to-peer communication between multiple GE IC697CMM742 modules without requiring a master station. The module offloads communication tasks from the main CPU, improving overall system performance. Comprehensive diagnostic LEDs provide immediate visual feedback on network status and module health, simplifying troubleshooting.

Application Cases in Application Fields

The GE IC697CMM742 finds application across various industries where Series 90-70 PLCs are deployed and network connectivity is required.

• Water Treatment: In a municipal water treatment facility, the GE IC697CMM742 connects the Series 90-70 PLC controlling filtration processes to the plant SCADA network, enabling remote monitoring and control from a central control room.

• Power Generation: At a power plant, multiple GE IC697CMM742 modules enable communication between boiler control, turbine control, and balance-of-plant PLCs over Ethernet.

• Manufacturing: In automotive assembly plants, the GE IC697CMM742 allows Series 90-70 PLCs controlling conveyor systems to communicate with plant-wide manufacturing execution systems (MES).

• Oil and Gas: At pipeline pumping stations, the GE IC697CMM742 enables remote monitoring and control of pump PLCs via Ethernet connections to dispatch centers.

• Material Handling: In distribution centers, the GE IC697CMM742 allows conveyor control PLCs to communicate with warehouse management systems.

Comparison with Competing Products

When compared to Ethernet modules from other PLC platforms, the GE IC697CMM742 offers specific advantages for users invested in the Series 90-70 ecosystem. It provides seamless integration with GE’s programming software and supports GE’s proprietary protocols such as SRTP for programming and EGD for peer-to-peer communication. For facilities with existing Series 90-70 installations, the GE IC697CMM742 is the most straightforward way to add Ethernet connectivity without replacing the entire control system.

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

When selecting the GE IC697CMM742 for your application, first verify compatibility with your specific Series 90-70 CPU model and firmware revision. Ensure the rack power supply has sufficient capacity to support the module’s current draw. When installing the GE IC697CMM742, follow proper ESD precautions and power down the rack before insertion. Configure the module using GE’s programming software, setting appropriate IP addresses, subnet masks, and protocol parameters. Test communications thoroughly after installation to verify connectivity with all required devices. For critical applications, maintain a spare GE IC697CMM742 module on hand to minimize downtime in case of failure.

IC697CMM742

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