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Product Model: GE IC697BEM733H
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson)
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC I/O & Expansion Modules
Product Features:
• Genius remote I/O scanner module for distributed I/O network communication.
• Supports discrete and analog I/O devices with up to 128 bytes per drop.
• Long-distance remote rack support (up to ~7500 ft / 2275 m).
• Multiple serial ports and IC66* bus terminals with LED diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC697BEM733H |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson) |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC I/O & Expansion Modules |
| Module Type | Remote I/O Scanner / GENI Bus Interface |
| Slot Width | Single slot |
| I/O Capacity per Drop | Up to 128 bytes In/Out |
| Supported Data Rates | 153.6 Kbaud, 76.8 Kbaud, 38.4 Kbaud |
| Max Bus Devices | Up to 32 devices per bus segment |
| Max Bus Length | Up to ~7500 ft / 2275 m (at 38.4 Kbaud) |
| Ports | 1× RS-422/485, 1× IC66* handheld, IC66* bus terminals |
| Indicators | Module OK, I/O Enabled, Bus Active LEDs |
| Backplane Voltage | +5 VDC |
| Current Draw | ~0.8–1.3 A |
| Operating Temp. | 0–60 °C (typical industrial) |
| Application | Distributed I/O scanning and expansion |
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Product Role & System Fit
The GE IC697BEM733H serves as a remote I/O scanner module in the GE Series 90-70 programmable logic controller (PLC) ecosystem — a platform widely deployed in industrial automation across decades. This module enables a PLC system to link distributed I/O racks to a central controller through the GENI/Genius bus architecture, allowing remote field I/O to communicate effectively back to the host CPU.
Unlike standard discrete I/O modules that directly interface sensors and actuators, the IC697BEM733H forms the network layer that bridges those local racks into a larger distributed system. It mounts in a remote rack location and responds to bus commands over differential serial or IC66* communications, functioning as both an interface and data concentrator for Series 90-70 I/O modules.
This role is essential in configurations where plants or machines extend beyond a single rack’s capacity. Engineers use it to construct remote drops — sets of up to eight cascaded racks — which can each contain a mix of discrete, analog, and expansion modules. The controller logic sees these remote drops just as it sees local I/O, simplifying integration and scaling.
