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GE IC697782-HB GE Fanuc PLC Processor Module

Product Model: GE IC697782-HB
Product Brand: GE (General Electric / GE Fanuc)
Product Series: Series 90-70
Product Features:
• Central processing unit for GE Series 90-70 automation platforms
• Robust performance with floating-point 32-bit processing core
• Designed for high-availability industrial applications
• Backward-compatible with wide range of I/O modules and legacy PLC systems

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Description

Product Model: GE IC697782-HB
Product Brand: GE (General Electric / GE Fanuc)
Product Series: Series 90-70
Product Features:
• Central processing unit for GE Series 90-70 automation platforms
• Robust performance with floating-point 32-bit processing core
• Designed for high-availability industrial applications
• Backward-compatible with wide range of I/O modules and legacy PLC systems

Technical Specifications Table

Specification Detail
Product Model GE IC697782-HB
Series GE Fanuc Series 90-70
Processor 32-bit 80486DX4 class CPU (approx. 96 MHz)
Memory Battery-backed CMOS RAM + flash memory
I/O Support Up to ~12 k total (analog + discrete)
Serial Ports RS-232, RS-485 (multiple)
Communication Protocols SNP, others via serial interfaces
Operating Temperature Range ~0 °C to 60 °C (typical industrial range)
Power Supply 5 V DC backplane bus draw nominal
Flash Memory Non-volatile configuration storage
LEDs / Status Indicators Multi-LED status display on module face
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IC697782-HB

Product Role & System Fit

At its core, the GE IC697782-HB is a CPU controller module — meaning it performs the logic processing and system coordination within a programmable logic controller (PLC) chassis. In the Series 90-70 automation architecture, the CPU board resides in a rack or backplane and interfaces with power supply units, I/O boards, communication adapters, and field modules.

A standout advantage of this Series 90-70 family is its modular scalability. The controller core is purpose-built to interact seamlessly with GE-branded I/O modules (e.g., digital input/output, analog input/output, specialty high-speed counter boards) as well as third-party compatible devices, enabling engineers to tailor configurations to specific project requirements.

In practice, the GE IC697782-HB module also functions as the gateway between operator interfaces (such as HMIs and SCADA systems) and the physical plant. Through its onboard serial ports and supported communication protocols, it facilitates program download, status monitoring, and telemetry exchange. Intelligent networking — whether via direct serial connections or integrated field buses — ensures that the automation system remains synchronized with supervisory control systems.

From an architectural perspective, this controller is well suited to both standalone PLC installations and distributed control systems that require coordinated processing across multiple racks or nodes.