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GE IC697CPX782-BA GE Fanuc PLC Central Processing Unit Module

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
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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
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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.