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Product Model: GE IC697CMM742-GH
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson)
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC Communication Modules
Product Features:
• Industrial Ethernet interface module for GE IC697 PLC systems.
• Multi-port network connectivity with 10BaseT, 10Base2, and AUI support.
• Built-in LED diagnostics and restart pushbutton simplify troubleshooting.
• Ethernet, TCP/IP data exchange, and legacy serial communications support.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC697CMM742-GH |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson) |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC Communication Modules |
| Module Type | Ethernet Interface (Type 2) |
| Network Ports | RJ-45 10BaseT, BNC 10Base2, AUI 15-pin (Ethernet) |
| Serial Ports | RS-232 (Station Manager), RS-485 (Software Load) |
| Protocol Support | IEEE 802.2 LLC, IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD, SRTP, EGD |
| LED Indicators | MODULE OK, LAN ONLINE, SERIAL ACTIVE, STATUS OK |
| Restart Feature | Pushbutton reset |
| Operating Voltage | +5 VDC, +12 VDC (from backplane) |
| Current Draw | ~2.0 A @ +5 VDC; ~0.5 A @ +12 VDC (max) |
| Operating Temp. | 0 °C to +55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) |
| Installation | Single slot in PLC CPU rack |
| Firmware | Pre-loaded, upgradable in-system |
| Application | Ethernet connectivity for PLC networks |
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Product Role & System Fit
The GE IC697CMM742-GH serves as a strategic communications extension for GE Series 90-70 PLC platforms, which are still widely maintained across industrial sectors despite being mature technology. When a plant needs to connect its IC697 PLC to Ethernet networks — whether for remote I/O supervision, data logging, or integration with plant-wide networks — this module fulfills the requirement without necessitating a full PLC platform upgrade.
Typically installed in a single slot within the CPU rack, the module interfaces with the PLC’s backplane and acts as a gateway to Ethernet LANs supporting 10BaseT or other IEEE 802.3 media. In many installations, it becomes a central point of connectivity between operations technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems, enabling SCADA servers or plant historians to access field data in real time.
Because industrial Ethernet networks have become a backbone for modern automation — supporting real-time control, diagnostics, and remote access — the IC697CMM742-GH’s role is pivotal in bridging legacy PLC installations with newer infrastructure. For brownfield installations where replacing entire PLC fleets is cost-prohibitive, this module helps preserve existing hardware investments while enabling phased modernization and improved network visibility.
