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Product Model: GE IC698CRE030-DE
Product Brand: GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson)
Product Series: PACSystems RX7i Redundant CPU Modules
Product Features:
• Redundant CPU module with 600 MHz Pentium-M microprocessor for PACSystems RX7i (high-availability automation).
• Hot Standby Redundancy (HSB) enabling seamless failover in dual-CPU configurations.
• 64 MB battery-backed user RAM and 64 MB flash memory for data/program retention.
• Dual Ethernet + multiple serial interfaces support real-time industrial networking.
- IC698CRE030-DE
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC698CRE030-DE |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Intelligent Platforms (Emerson) |
| Series | PACSystems RX7i Redundant CPU |
| Module Type | Hot Standby Redundancy CPU |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-M @ 600 MHz |
| User Memory | 64 MB battery-backed RAM |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB non-volatile |
| Floating-Point Support | Yes |
| Embedded Ethernet | Dual 10/100 Mbps ports |
| Serial Ports | Multiple isolated RS-232/RS-485 |
| Supported Protocols | SNP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, EGD |
| Redundancy Support | Hot Standby Redundancy (HSB) |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 32K discrete and 32K analog references |
| Power Requirements | +5 VDC nominal |
| Operating Temp. | 0 °C to 60 °C (typical) |
| Rack Slot | Slot 1 (primary/secondary CPU position) |
| Programming Languages | Ladder, ST, FBD, C |
Product Role & System Fit
The GE IC698CRE030-DE is a Hot Standby Redundant CPU module in the PACSystems RX7i family, crafted for industrial automation environments where uninterrupted operation is critical. In redundant PLC systems, two identical CPUs are installed — one primary and one backup — sharing run-time state synchronously so that if the primary fails, the secondary instantly takes over without loss of control or logic execution. This “bumpless” switchover protects high-availability systems in chemical plants, power generation facilities, and continuous process applications where downtime incurs significant safety and economic penalties.
Designed for VME64 backplane rack architectures, the IC698CRE030-DE installs in Rack 0, Slot 1 of an RX7i system alongside I/O and communications modules. Its role extends beyond basic logic execution — it integrates real-time process data, coordinates distributed I/O updates, and acts as the central processing hub for complex control programs that may include PID loops, motion profiling, and network communications. Because of this wide scope, it fits naturally into PLC structures where both computational throughput and reliable redundancy matter.
In PACSystems installations, the IC698CRE030-DE operates in concert with redundancy links and memory exchange modules to share data between CPUs. These links ensure that input/output values, register states, and timekeeping are synchronized, preserving control continuity even if hardware faults occur.
