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In steel rolling mills or wind turbine test stands, GE IC697HSC700F tracks encoder pulses from high-speed shafts or conveyor belts, triggering precise cutoffs or position holds without burdening the main PLC scan. Maintenance crews install it alongside Series 90-70 racks to monitor turbine flowmeters, meter provers, or winding machines where pulse rates hit 200 kHz—far too fast for standard I/O modules—and missing a single count could mean scrap or unsafe operation. In packaging lines or CNC feeders, GE IC697HSC700F autonomously manages up/down counting, strobe captures, and preset outputs for length registration or batch synchronization, freeing the CPU for higher-level sequencing.
This module shines in environments demanding independent counter intelligence, like automotive press lines or material dispensing where vibration, EMI, and 24/7 runs test lesser hardware. Operators pair GE IC697HSC700F with magnetic pickups or differential encoders to handle noisy signals from long cable runs, ensuring count accuracy across Type A quad counters or Type E quadrature modes up to 800 kHz. Because it is used in industrial automation for motion-critical tasks, plants value its onboard diagnostics, filter options, and drop-in rack fit that sidesteps rewiring during upgrades or expansions. The result is tighter process control and fewer nuisance stops in legacy setups that aren’t ready for full motion controller overhauls.
The GE IC697HSC700F is a single-slot High-Speed Counter module from GE Fanuc’s Series 90-70 PLC family, engineered to process rapid pulse trains up to 200 kHz (or 800 kHz in quadrature) without relying on the PLC CPU for every transition. It supports five configurable counter types—A through E—for unidirectional, bi-directional, differential, or range comparison duties, complete with preload, strobe, and gate inputs across 12 channels (single-ended or differential). In a typical rack architecture, GE IC697HSC700F occupies any I/O slot, communicating via backplane to the CPU while independently driving four positive-logic outputs based on preset values, zero-crossings, or accumulator thresholds.
Positioned for applications needing autonomous precision—like flow totalizing or position registration—GE IC697HSC700F integrates via software configuration in Proficy or Logicmaster, offering PLC interrupts, data commands through %AQ/COMMREQ, and an external oscillator for reference timing. Engineers appreciate its TTL/non-TTL/magnetic pickup thresholds, selectable filters (2 µs or 10 ms), and built-in 5 V output, which simplify sensor interfacing in mixed-voltage cabinets. Fully embedded in the 90-70 ecosystem, it extends rack utility without added processors, making it a staple for sites balancing legacy reliability with motion demands.
GE IC697HSC700F excels at functional performance by offloading high-frequency counting from the CPU, delivering sub-microsecond response on presets and outputs—critical for sync’ing solenoids to encoder zeros in flying shear or dispenser apps. Its 16/32-bit accumulators track position or rate with minimal jitter, supporting single-shot, continuous, or modular modes that adapt to flow proving or range limiting without ladder overhead. Dual filters per input tame bounce or noise from encoders in dusty mills or wet processes, while strobe registers capture snapshots for validation against references.
Hardware emphasizes field toughness: a rugged single-slot board with optical isolation (1500 V peak), Module OK/Output LEDs, and user-powered outputs (10-30 VDC at 1 A max per point) that clamp inductive kicks. GE IC697HSC700F draws 1 A from the 5 V backplane (plus output loads), fitting standard racks with shielded cabling up to 30 m for inputs. An onboard oscillator (15 Hz-1 MHz) benchmarks pulse rates, and diagnostics flag faults via PLC bits, streamlining troubleshooting in remote panels.
Compatibility spans IC697 CPUs, remote buses, and programming tools, with quadrature x1/x2/x4 for resolvers or absolute encoders. Rated to 60°C with 6000 ohm inputs and 250 mV hysteresis, GE IC697HSC700F endures humid or EMI-heavy spots, boasting proven longevity where counters log millions of cycles without drift.
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Detailed Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | GE IC697HSC700F High-Speed Counter Module |
| Brand | GE Fanuc (Series 90-70 PLC) |
| Product Type | High-Speed Counter with 5 Configurable Types (A-E) |
| Number of Inputs | 12 (Single-Ended or Differential; A/B/Z/Gate per Channel) |
| Input Voltage Range | TTL: 5 VDC; Non-TTL: 10.2-30 VDC; Magnetic Pickup: 400 mV min |
| Input Current | 7 mA typical at 24 VDC |
| Maximum Count Rate | 200 kHz (Up/Down); 800 kHz (Type E A Quad B) |
| Output Points | 4 Positive Logic (Optically Isolated), 10-30 VDC, 1 A max at 60°C |
| Power Requirement | 5 VDC from Backplane, 1 A + Outputs + Encoder Loads |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 60 °C |
| Input Filters | High-Freq: 2.5 µs; Low-Freq: 12.5 ms (Selectable on Key Inputs) |
| Isolation | 1500 V peak (1 s); 30 V steady |
| Mounting | Single Slot in Series 90-70 Rack |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | Standard 90-70 Module: 15 cm x 9 cm x 5 cm |
| Weight (Approx.) | ~0.5 kg |
| Additional Features | Built-in 5 V Output, External Oscillator (15 Hz-1 MHz), Diagnostics |
| Cable Recommendation | Shielded, Max 30 m (100 ft) |
Related Modules or Compatible Units
GE IC697HSC704 – Enhanced HSC variant with higher channel density, used where GE IC697HSC700F racks need expansion without full replacement.
GE IC697CPX782 – High-performance CPU that pairs with GE IC697HSC700F for COMMREQ data exchange and interrupt handling in motion apps.
GE IC697MDLxxx Discrete I/O – Supplements GE IC697HSC700F outputs for slower status signals or interlocks in the same rack.
GE IC660BBAxxx Bus Controllers – Extend GE IC697HSC700F counts to remote drops over IC660 for plant-wide encoder networks.
GE IC697CMMxxx Comms Modules – Add Ethernet to racks with GE IC697HSC700F for trending counter data to SCADA.
GE IC697CHS790 Racks – Backplanes sized for GE IC697HSC700F plus CPUs, power, and mixed I/O.
GE IC697PWRxxx Power Supplies – Deliver stable 5 V for GE IC697HSC700F under pulsed loads from encoders.
Power off the rack before seating GE IC697HSC700F—align with an available slot, verify backplane contact, and confirm 5 V budget covers 1 A plus any encoder draw. Route shielded twisted-pair cables for A/B/Z/Gate signals, keeping runs under 30 m and away from welders or VFDs; ground shields at one end only to cut noise. Configure counters via software first—pick Type/mode/filters—then test with oscillator output looped to inputs, watching LEDs and %AQ for accumulator sync before tying live sensors.
Field checks run quarterly: scan Module OK/Output LEDs, probe inputs for threshold holds, and log diagnostics for filter mismatches or overrun faults—vacuum dust from terminals in gritty sites. Outputs need 10-30 VDC external supply; monitor clamp diodes for inductive wear from relays. Swap GE IC697HSC700F spares match-for-match during outages, reloading configs offline to hold zero-reference on reinstall.
