Description
Product Model: GE IC697HSC700FGE
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson)
Product Series: Series 90-70 PLC Motion / Specialty Modules
Product Features:
• High-Speed Counter (HSC) module for Series 90-70 PLCs — direct pulse processing.
• Handles up to 200 kHz (or 800 kHz in specific counting modes).
• 12 single-ended or differential logic inputs with four positive logic outputs.
• Built-in LED diagnostics and software configuration via SNP or Ethernet.
- IC697HSC700FGE
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC697HSC700FGE |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson) |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC Modules |
| Module Type | High-Speed Counter (HSC) |
| Slot Requirement | Single slot in PLC baseplate |
| Inputs | 12 single-ended or differential logic inputs |
| Outputs | 4 positive logic outputs |
| Counting Modes | Types A, B, C, D, E |
| Maximum Count Rates | Up to 200 kHz (Types A-D); up to 800 kHz (Type E Quad mode) |
| Input Voltage Range | 5 VDC or 10–30 VDC |
| Output Voltage | 10–30 VDC (user supply) |
| Power Consumption | ~500 mA @ 5 VDC backplane |
| LED Indicators | MODULE OK + Output status LEDs |
| Isolation | 1500 V input/output isolation (typical) |
| Operating Temp. | Industrial range |
| Applications | Motion/position measurement, flow meters, material handling, velocity control |
Product Role & System Fit
The GE IC697HSC700FGE is a specialized High-Speed Counter (HSC) module designed for the Series 90-70 programmable logic controller (PLC) architecture from GE Fanuc and now supported under Emerson’s automation portfolio. This single-slot module offloads rapid pulse count processing from a main PLC CPU, enabling precise tracking of high-frequency signals directly at the I/O level without constant CPU intervention.
Unlike discrete input modules that simply detect on/off states, the GE IC697HSC700FGE interprets rapid pulse trains from field sensors, encoders, or position detectors, converting them into usable count data for control logic. Because it integrates directly into an available I/O slot on a Series 90-70 baseplate — whether in the main, expansion, or remote rack — it fits seamlessly into legacy PLC installations, preserving existing hardware investments while enhancing motion and speed count capabilities.
This module is particularly important in systems where precise counting and measurement of fast events is necessary, such as turbine flow measurement, velocity and position tracking, or material handling control. It supports multiple counter types (A, B, C, D, E) that expand its utility in diverse industrial workflows.




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