GE IC698ETM001-DK Ethernet Interface Module

Description

When expanding control networks in large-scale plants, tying HMIs, SCADA servers, and remote I/O racks together without bottlenecks often decides if operations scale smoothly or grind to a halt. The GE IC698ETM001-DK steps up in petrochemical blending skids, automotive body-in-white lines, or utility boiler controls, where RX7i CPUs need dedicated bandwidth for Ethernet Global Data exchanges that keep dashboards live and peer PLCs synced during recipe shifts. Operators in food pelletizing plants or wastewater aeration basins install it to bridge legacy Genius drops over TCP/IP, dodging the latency of shared CPU ports in high-traffic zones. Used in industrial automation frameworks craving reliable connectivity, the GE IC698ETM001-DK slots into PACSystems RX7i racks to manage dual 10/100 Mbps ports, handling SRTP client requests, Modbus TCP polls, and programming traffic without taxing the main processor. In semiconductor diffusion clusters or steel pickling lines, it counters cable noise and switch overloads by isolating comms in a single module, ensuring setpoint pushes and alarm floods land deterministically. Engineers reach for the GE IC698ETM001-DK during modernizations blending RX7i with Series 90-70 gear, solving the puzzle of VLAN segmentation or redundant switch fabrics in sprawling facilities. Across rail yard interlockings or pulp digester controls, it transforms rack-level Ethernet into a plant-wide nervous system that withstands EMI bursts from nearby VFDs.

The GE IC698ETM001-DK functions as a dedicated Ethernet interface module for GE Fanuc PACSystems RX7i controllers, offloading network duties from the CPU to streamline high-volume data flows. It occupies one rack slot on the VME backplane, presenting two RJ45 ports that auto-negotiate speed and duplex for seamless ties to managed switches or enterprise LANs. In the RX7i architecture, the GE IC698ETM001-DK connects via backplane registers, supporting up to 128 simultaneous TCP connections alongside EGD for real-time variable sharing between controllers. System builders value its firmware-upgradable design—version DK likely bundles stability fixes for SRTP servers and SNMP traps—configured through Proficy over the same ports it manages. Unlike piggybacked CPU Ethernet, this standalone module dedicates hardware to packet processing, freeing cycles for logic execution in dense PID or motion racks. For maintenance crews, the GE IC698ETM001-DK simplifies troubleshooting with front-panel LEDs tracking port status, link integrity, and module OK, while diagnostic registers expose collision stats and buffer overflows for proactive swaps.

Dual ports on the GE IC698ETM001-DK enable flexible topologies—straight media redundancy by wiring each to separate switches, or channel bonding for throughput boosts in bandwidth-hungry SCADA streams. TCP/IP stacks handle Modbus queries from drives and analyzers at wire speed, with IEEE 802.3 compliance ensuring interoperability across vendors. Embedded web server lets operators pull config pages or firmware status via browser, no handheld needed, while time-sync via SNTP aligns logs plant-wide.

Built rugged for cabinets, the GE IC698ETM001-DK draws 1.5 amps max at 5 VDC, convection-cooled through rack vents for 0-60°C duty, with transient suppression on ports to survive inductive kicks. Five LEDs—OK, both LAN acts, and port speeds—give instant health reads, and module firmware flashes online without rack power-down.

Field longevity stems from solid-state guts and MTBF beyond 200,000 hours, shrugging off vibration and humidity in NEMA-rated enclosures while UL/CE listings cover hazardous spots.

Detailed Technical Specifications

GE IC698CRE040 – Redundant RX7i CPU that offloads Ethernet traffic to the GE IC698ETM001-DK for uninterrupted comms during failovers.

GE IC698CPE040 – Single high-speed CPU paired with GE IC698ETM001-DK to boost network capacity beyond embedded ports.

GE IC697PWR724 – DC power supply sustaining GE IC698ETM001-DK alongside CPU and I/O in power-tight racks.

GE IC697MDL653 – Discrete I/O whose status streams efficiently over the GE IC698ETM001-DK to remote HMIs.

GE IC697ALG230 – Analog module pushing process data via GE IC698ETM001-DK EGD exchanges.

GE IC698CHS120 – RX7i rack chassis housing the GE IC698ETM001-DK with integrated cooling.

GE IC697PCM711 – Legacy coprocessor integrating seamlessly through GE IC698ETM001-DK networks.

Before rack insertion, certify CAT5e cables to 100 meters with testers, matching duplex settings on switches—seat the GE IC698ETM001-DK away from slot 1 to prioritize CPU backplane access, and verify IP schemes avoid conflicts with Proficy scans. Ground port shields single-point, labeling cables for port A/B roles; loopback-test firmware post-install to confirm SRTP handshakes under simulated floods.

Visuals on GE IC698ETM001-DK LEDs catch 80 percent of issues—scan weekly for flicker on activity lights, querying registers monthly for dropped packets or CRC errors. Firmware updates via GE portals during shutdowns, always with backups; reseat yearly in high-dust sites and swap spares every 8 years to preempt PHY failures.