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GE IC697CSE784-JD GE Fanuc 16 MHz State Logic PLC Processor Unit

Product Model: GE IC697CSE784-JD
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Product Series: Series 90-70
Product Features:
• 16 MHz 80386 32-bit floating point CPU optimized for State Logic control and advanced automation applications
• Single-slot expandable processor that supports mixed I/O points up to 12 K discrete and 8 K analog
• Flexible programming languages including State Logic, Relay Ladder, and C
• RS-422/RS-485 serial interface for reliable communications and legacy device integration

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Description

Product Model: GE IC697CSE784-JD
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Product Series: Series 90-70
Product Features:
• 16 MHz 80386 32-bit floating point CPU optimized for State Logic control and advanced automation applications
• Single-slot expandable processor that supports mixed I/O points up to 12 K discrete and 8 K analog
• Flexible programming languages including State Logic, Relay Ladder, and C
• RS-422/RS-485 serial interface for reliable communications and legacy device integration

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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Product Model GE IC697CSE784-JD
Brand GE Fanuc / Emerson Automation
Series Series 90-70
Processor 80386 32-bit, 16 MHz
Programming Languages State Logic, Relay Ladder, C
I/O Capacity Up to 12 000 discrete and 8 000 analog points
Memory 512 KB battery-backed RAM
Serial Ports 1 × RS-422, 1 × RS-485
Clock Accuracy ±3.5 seconds per day
Current Draw ~1.6 A from 5 V bus
LED Indicators RUN, Module OK, Output Enable, Memory Protect
Mode Switch RUN/STOP/REMOTE
Backplane Standard VME C.1 compatible
Operating Temp. 0 °C to 60 °C typical
Weight ~500 g

Product Role & System Fit

At the heart of many legacy industrial automation installations is a controller that can balance sophisticated control capabilities with dependable field longevity. The GE IC697CSE784-JD serves exactly this purpose in the Series 90-70 programmable logic controller platform. More than just a standard CPU, it is engineered to execute complex control sequences using GE’s State Logic language while retaining the flexibility to run ladder logic or even C-based routines. This blend of capability makes it a versatile automation part in environments where legacy systems remain critical to operations.

Functionally, the GE IC697CSE784-JD module occupies the central processing slot of the Series 90-70 backplane and orchestrates communication with I/O modules, high-speed counters, and communications adapters. By supporting both discrete and analog I/O configurations up to a total of 12 000 discrete points and 8 000 analog words, it ensures compatibility with a wide range of field devices and sensors. This broad compatibility means the same CPU can be deployed across diverse industries — a boon for maintenance engineers tasked with standardizing control cabinets.

The CPU communicates through a combination of RS-422 and RS-485 ports, giving engineers flexible options when interfacing with remote terminal units (RTUs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and diagnostic tools. Its compatibility with the System 90-70 VME standard also allows it to work seamlessly with legacy backplanes and first-generation I/O modules. For facilities that have phased upgrades over decades, this backward compatibility reduces lifecycle risk and extends the value of installed hardware.

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