GE Fanuc IC698CPE040 PACSystems RX7i 1.8GHz CPU

Description

Key Technical Specifications

Product Introduction & Supply Chain Strategy

The GE Fanuc / Emerson IC698CPE040 is the flagship central processing unit for the PACSystems RX7i control platform. Driven by a high-speed 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium M microprocessor and 64 MB of user memory, it delivers extreme logic processing power with execution speeds down to 0.022 µs per instruction, making it ideal for complex continuous processes and high-density motion applications.

Since the entire PACSystems RX7i line has been discontinued by the OEM, maintaining an IC698CPE040 as New Surplus on-site is a mandatory supply chain safety measure. Refurbished high-clock-rate CPU cards are prone to thermal stress damage, degraded filtering capacitors, and micro-cracks in multi-layer circuit traces that trigger intermittent watchdog resets. Sourcing factory-fresh New Surplus units eliminates these failure risks, providing immediate drop-in replacement capability and guarding against unplanned plant shutdowns while preserving capital.

IC698CPE040

IC698CPE040

Installation & Configuration Guide

1.Pre-Installation (Prep & Safety):Safety protocols and system backup verification.

Isolate all rack power sources using standard LOTO protocols. Attach a grounded anti-static ESD wrist strap before opening static-shielded packaging or handling the IC698CPE040. Document all cable routing on the front panel and ensure a current backup of the PACSystems controller logic project (.PME file) is saved on your programming laptop.

2.Removal:Safe extraction techniques for high-density VME64 cards.

Disconnect serial communication leads and Ethernet network cables from the CPU front panel. Fully loosen the top and bottom captive retaining screws securing the module to the RX7i chassis frame. Unlatch the upper and lower ejection levers simultaneously, then pull the processor card straight out along the guide rails to prevent bending the VME64 backplane connector pins.

3.Installation (Clone & Seat):Physical installation and hardware verification.

Inspect the rear edge connector pin rows on the new IC698CPE040 for dust or pin defects. Verify that the front-panel memory retention battery is securely connected. Slide the board edges into Slot 1 guide channels in the RX7i backplane, push rearward until both extraction levers snap locked, and tighten both retaining screws.

4.Power-On & Testing:Power initialization and online testing.

Re-energize the rack power supply and observe the front-panel status LED boot sequence. Ensure that the PWR and OK indicators turn solid green and the BATTERY LED stays off. Connect via Proficy Machine Edition over Ethernet or serial SNP, load the hardware configuration parameters, clear system fault tables, and switch the processor into RUN mode.

Firmware/Software Versions & Upgrade Notes

• Software Support: Fully supported by Proficy Machine Edition (PME) Automation Developer V5.50 and higher.
• Firmware Compatibility: Revision IC698CPE040 operates optimally on Firmware Revision 5.70 or higher.
• Firmware Update Precaution: Never attempt to flash CPU firmware over an active production network or wireless bridge. Interrupted flash downloads corrupt the primary bootloader, rendering the card unbootable. Always update CPU firmware offline using a direct, wired Ethernet connection to Slot 1 on a dedicated test bench rack.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the IC698CPE040 completely new and unused?

Yes. This product is a Brand New Surplus unit. It is not used, not pulled from a decommissioned plant, and not refurbished. All modules undergo rigorous quality verification to ensure OEM-level reliability. Factory packaging is opened solely for visual inspection, pin check, and anti-counterfeit serial verification.

Why is buying a New Surplus CPU better than buying a refurbished unit?

High-performance processors like the 1.8 GHz generate significant operating heat over time. Refurbished units frequently contain aged onboard power regulators and dry capacitors that lead to memory dropouts or unpredictable CPU halts. Buying New Surplus guarantees factory-fresh component integrity and long-term operating stability.

What is the purpose of the front-panel battery on the ?

The onboard lithium battery maintains volatile user RAM memory and real-time clock state when main rack power is turned off. If the front-panel BATTERY LED turns red, replace the battery while backplane power is applied to prevent project logic loss.

Can the be hot-swapped while the rack is powered?

No. The RX7i VME64 backplane does not support Hot-Swapping (Removal and Insertion Under Power) for CPU modules. Attempting to pull or insert the while the backplane is energized can arc backplane pins, corrupt onboard memory, or permanently damage adjacent cards.

How does this module fit into a critical spare parts buffer strategy?

As the main computing engine of an RX7i system, the falls into the Class A Critical Spares category. Holding 1 to 2 units on-site acts as an insurance policy against long market lead times, allowing immediate swap-outs to keep production lines running.

What warranty coverage is included with this New Surplus module?

We support this CPU module with a full 1-year functional replacement warranty. If any hardware defect, backplane bus error, or memory fault occurs under standard operating conditions within 12 months, we will immediately supply a direct replacement module from our inventory.