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GE IC697CSE784-JB GE Fanuc Real-Time State Logic Controller Unit

Product Model: GE IC697CSE784-JB
Product Brand: GE Fanuc
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC
Product Features:

  • Expandable 32-bit floating-point CPU designed for complex state logic control
  • Integrated RS-422/RS-485 serial communication for flexible interfacing
  • VME-compatible architecture supporting memory expansion and system growth
  • Battery memory retention with long shelf life and accurate real-time clock
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Description

Product Model: GE IC697CSE784-JB
Product Brand: GE Fanuc
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC
Product Features:

  • Expandable 32-bit floating-point CPU designed for complex state logic control
  • Integrated RS-422/RS-485 serial communication for flexible interfacing
  • VME-compatible architecture supporting memory expansion and system growth
  • Battery memory retention with long shelf life and accurate real-time clock

Technical Specifications Table

Specification Details
Model GE IC697CSE784-JB
Manufacturer GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Series Series 90-70 PLC
Processor 32-bit, 16 MHz Floating-Point CPU
Memory Type Expandable memory architecture
Memory Retention 6 months nominal without power; 10 years shelf life @20 °C
Serial Ports RS-422 / RS-485 compatible
I/O Capacity Supports full Series 90-70 I/O range
Real-Time Clock ±3.5 s/day accuracy
VME Compatibility Standard C.1 VME support
Status LEDs Integrated on front panel
Power Requirement 5 V DC bus current approx. 1.6 A
Slot Usage Single rack slot
Operating Conditions Industrial grade
Programming Methods State Logic, Ladder Logic, C support
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Product Role & System Fit

In industrial automation systems, the central processing unit is not merely a compute engine — it is the coordinating intelligence that translates a control program into precise actions across a plant’s infrastructure. The GE IC697CSE784-JB is a Series 90-70 programmable logic controller (PLC) CPU module originally developed by GE Fanuc and later supported through Emerson Automation. It sits at the core of automation networks where advanced state logic, sequencing, and expansive I/O operations are required.

Unlike basic CPUs found in entry-level PLCs, GE IC697CSE784-JB is engineered for applications where a mix of processing power, communication flexibility, and endurance under load matter. It occupies a single slot in a Series 90-70 rack and integrates seamlessly with other modules in the family — including discrete I/O, analog interface cards, and expansion memory. Its design meets the expectations of engineers maintaining legacy automation systems that demand stability, long service life, and straightforward integration with existing infrastructure.

Within the broader automation hierarchy, this controller often connects upstream to supervisory control systems such as SCADA or MES, while interacting downstream with field devices — sensors, actuators, motor starters, and safety interlocks. Its onboard communication ports — supporting RS-422 and RS-485 standards — facilitate robust, noise-resistant networking with remote panels and programming terminals, making GE IC697CSE784-JB a versatile module in distributed control frameworks.