Description
Product Model: GE IC697CPX782-BA
Product Brand: GE Fanuc
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC
Product Features:
- High-performance 32-bit CPU for complex automation logic
- Battery-backed memory with non-volatile storage for program retention
- Multiple serial communications interfaces for flexible connectivity
- Designed for reliability in industrial control environments
- IC697CPX782-BA
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC697CPX782-BA |
| Manufacturer | GE Fanuc |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC |
| Processor | Intel 80486DX4 (32-bit) |
| Clock Speed | ~96 MHz |
| User RAM (Battery-backed) | 1 MB |
| Non-Volatile Memory | 256 KB |
| Boolean Execution | Approx. 0.4 μs/function |
| Serial Ports | 1 × RS-232, 2 × RS-485 |
| I/O Support | Up to ~12 000 discrete/analog mix |
| Mode Switch | RUN / STOP / RUN with outputs disabled |
| LED Status Indicators | Yes |
| Power Requirement | 5 V DC, ~3.1 A |
| Operating Temp. | ~0 °C to 60 °C |
| Mounting | Series 90-70 rack slot |
Product Role & System Fit
In industrial automation, the controller sits at the heart of any programmable logic system — it’s what interprets the control program, executes logic, and directs I/O signals to coordinate machines, conveyors, sensors, and actuators. The GE IC697CPX782-BA is a central processing module designed specifically for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC platform, a legacy architecture still widely found in process plants, OEM machines, and brownfield systems that require stable, long-lived control machinery. This module does not operate in isolation; it installs into a Series 90-70 rack alongside power supplies, communication modules, and I/O cards to form the PLC backbone that drives automation sequences.
The Series 90-70 family is respected for its blend of performance and modularity. Within this ecosystem, GE IC697CPX782-BA acts as the primary decision-making unit. It interprets the automation program and manages real-time responses across thousands of I/O points. As engineers design or upgrade control systems, they choose this controller when they need more processing horsepower than standard CPUs provide — especially for applications involving advanced logic, counting, high-speed sequencing, and extended communication demands. Its plug-in compatibility with Series 90-70 racks ensures straightforward integration, and technicians familiar with this platform will recognise the front-panel LED indicators and mode switches that facilitate diagnostics and commissioning.
Compatibility is a key strength of GE IC697CPX782-BA. It works with the full suite of Series 90-70 I/O and communication modules, allowing system designers to mix discrete and analog I/O cards, communication interfaces (e.g., additional RS-485 networks or Ethernet gateways), and specialty modules (such as motion control or safety interfaces). System fit is further reinforced by its support for standard GE programming tools — historically including LM-90 and later Proficy Machine Edition — enabling program transfers and configuration via either serial or network links.





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