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In control rooms where operators scan process trends on CRT screens or handheld terminals amid batch runs and shift changes, the GE IC697ADC701 drives real-time displays without bogging down the PLC scan. Foremen in steel rolling mills pull production tallies and alarm summaries directly from ladder logic, spotting throughput dips before they snowball into delays. Think pharmaceutical fermenters: custom screens show pH curves, agitator speeds, and valve states, letting techs intervene on drifts while the CPU focuses on sequencing. Or in automotive presses, where cycle counts and fault logs scroll instantly on dumb terminals, cutting mean-time-to-response in high-stakes lines plagued by relay chatter and noise. Tailored for industrial automation’s human-machine gaps in control systems, the GE IC697ADC701 conquers legacy HMI hurdles like slow refreshes and protocol silos. It hosts character-based interfaces via serial links in Series 90-70 racks, supporting CIMPLICITY 90 ADS for menu-driven oversight. Common in heavy industry, utilities, and discrete manufacturing, it ties operator actions to PLC memory, streamlining diagnostics and setpoints for uptime gains during upgrades from pushbutton panels.
Product Role
The GE IC697ADC701 serves as an Alphanumeric Display Coprocessor (ADC) module for GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLCs, embedding a dedicated 12 MHz 80C186 processor with 640 KB memory to manage operator interfaces independently. It occupies a single rack slot alongside CPUs and I/O, interfacing via RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 ports to drive ASCII terminals, printers, or ADS systems without taxing main logic execution. Programmers load display scripts through the backplane, mapping PLC registers to screen fields for dynamic updates like trends or keypads. In 90-70 architectures, the GE IC697ADC701 extends basic Genius bus comms to rich text displays, enabling multi-language menus and softkeys that boost usability in multilingual plants. Integrators rely on it for cost-effective HMIs in expansions, bridging to CIMPLICITY software while front LEDs signal MODULE OK and port activity.
Core Strengths
Operators value the GE IC697ADC701 for its dual-port flexibility—RS-232 for local laptops, RS-485 for daisy-chained remotes—handling baud rates up to 19.2k with error-checked protocols that keep screens live amid cable faults. The 640 KB user space runs complex ADS pages, from bar graphs to data entry, with 10-year data retention at 20°C for shift-proof configs.
Built tough for cabinets, it operates 0-60°C with low heat (under 10W), fitting standard 90-70 racks via extraction levers. Diagnostics relay port faults or memory errors to the CPU, while password layers secure setpoint changes in open-floor setups.
Proven MTBF exceeds a decade, with seamless Genius network ties for distributed displays. The GE IC697ADC701 offloads HMI tasks flawlessly, enhancing safety interlocks and recipe management in process-heavy lines.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC697ADC701 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc (Emerson) |
| Type | Alphanumeric Display Coprocessor |
| Processor | 12 MHz 80C186 |
| Memory | 640 KB user (battery-backed) |
| Serial Ports | RS-232, RS-422/RS-485 |
| Baud Rates | Up to 19.2 kbps |
| Power Consumption | 1.2 A @ 5 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Mounting | Series 90-70 PLC Rack |
| Dimensions | Approx. 144 x 104 x 51 mm |
| Weight | 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg) |
| Indicators | MODULE OK, PORT I/II LEDs |
| Environmental Rating | Industrial standards compliant |
Compatible Modules
IC697CPU731 – High-performance 90-70 CPU pairing with GE IC697ADC701 for display-driven logic.
IC693PCM301 – Coprocessor complement for serial-heavy tasks beyond ADC screens.
IC693MDL660 – Inputs whose states populate real-time ADC status pages.
IC697HSC700 – Counter module data visualized via GE IC697ADC701 trends.
IC697ACC724 – Power supply fueling dense racks with the ADC.
IC693MAR590 – Mixed I/O for field feedback on operator displays.
Installation Essentials
Position the GE IC697ADC701 near the CPU in ventilated 90-70 racks, installing the lithium battery pre-powerup to safeguard memory—under 2.8V swaps needed every 6 months at 40°C. Connect RS-485 daisy chains with 120Ω terminators at ends, verifying polarity and baud sync before loading ADS files via handheld programmer. Avoid slot 0 conflicts; label ports for multi-drop clarity.
Monthly LED checks spot port stalls, with TERM dumps logging screen refreshes under load. Refresh battery annually via CPU diagnostics, and test keypad inputs post-firmware updates to nix mapping drifts. Field replacements cycle rack power, but verify serial loops immediately.
