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Product Model: GE IC697BEM713G
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson)
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC Expansion Modules
Product Features:
• Bus Transmitter Module for Series 90-70 PLC expansion and communication.
• Supports up to seven additional expansion racks via bus receiver modules.
• High-speed parallel transfer with ~500 KB/s effective data rate.
• LED status indicators and software-based configuration (no DIP switches).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC697BEM713G |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson) |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC Expansion Modules |
| Module Type | Bus Transmitter Module (BTM) |
| Slot Requirement | Single slot (any except Slot 1 reserved for CPU) |
| Data Rate | ~500 KB/sec effective parallel transfer |
| Expansion Support | Up to 7 additional racks via BRM modules |
| Program Storage Time | 20–30 s for a 16 KB program |
| Cable Length Support | ≤ 50 ft (≈15 m) |
| Power Input | +5 VDC from backplane |
| Current Draw | ~1.4 A |
| Indicators | MODULE OK, Programmer Port Enabled, Expansion Port Enabled LEDs |
| Installation | Software-configured (no DIP) |
| Application | I/O rack expansion and communication |
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Product Role & System Fit
In industrial automation, modular expansion is critical when a single PLC rack can no longer accommodate required input/output (I/O) modules. The GE IC697BEM713G fills this role within the Series 90-70 PLC ecosystem as a Bus Transmitter Module (BTM). Designed to interface with the main PLC rack’s backplane, this module enables communication and data flow between the CPU rack and multiple remote expansion racks.
Unlike typical I/O modules, the IC697BEM713G does not execute logic; instead, it serves as the communication backbone that extends system capacity. When installed in a dedicated slot (any slot except Slot 1, which is reserved for the CPU), the module facilitates the daisy-chaining of up to seven additional I/O racks through corresponding Bus Receiver Modules (BRMs, such as IC697BEM711). This allows systems to grow organically, accommodating more sensors, actuators, and specialized modules as operational demands increase.
The significance of the GE IC697BEM713G lies in its ability to maintain performance while expanding — providing a reliable communication link that supports system scaling without sacrificing responsiveness. In legacy installations, where Series 90-70 components remain in service, this module is often the linchpin that bridges core control logic with distributed hardware networks.
