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Product Model: IC697BEM741
Product Brand: General Electric (GE) / GE Fanuc / Emerson
Product Series: Series 90-70 FIP Bus Controller
Product Features:
• Fieldbus controller for FIP/WorldFIP (EN50170) networks supporting up to 128 field devices.
• Dual channel communication with 1.0 Mbit network speed for robust distributed scanning.
• Fits a single slot in IC697 VME Integrator PLC rack with standard diagnostic LEDs.
• Configurable via GE Logicmaster 90-70 or CIMPLICITY Control 90 software.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | IC697BEM741 |
| Manufacturer | General Electric / GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Series | Series 90-70 PLC Fieldbus Controller |
| Function | FIP / WorldFIP Bus Controller |
| Communication Protocol | FIP Fieldbus (EN50170) |
| Network Speed | 1.0 Mbit/sec |
| Backplane Voltage | 5.0 V DC |
| Backplane Current | ~1.3 A |
| Field Device Capacity | Up to 128 devices |
| Connectors | Dual 9-pin FIP bus; 15-pin serial |
| Diagnostic Indicators | 6 LED status indicators |
| Software Support | Logicmaster 90-70, CIMPLICITY Control 90 |
| Rack Compatibility | IC697 VME Integrator Rack |
| Weight | ~1.46 lbs (approx. 0.66 kg) |
- IC697BEM741
Technical Features & Benefits
The IC697BEM741 is engineered to deliver reliable fieldbus communication in demanding industrial operations. Its dual FIP channels allow two separate network segments to be managed from one controller, enabling logical partitioning of device groups or redundancy paths.
Operating directly off the PLC backplane at 5.0 VDC and drawing approximately 1.3 A, it integrates seamlessly into existing Series 90-70 racks without additional power modules. With support for up to 128 devices, the controller accommodates extensive fieldbus networks — including remote I/O racks, intelligent field modules, and connected PLCs — without additional network controllers.
Configuration is handled through GE’s established software environments such as Logicmaster 90-70 and CIMPLICITY Control 90, enabling setup of bus parameters, scan rates, device addressing, and network diagnostics. These tools also facilitate firmware upgrades and module reset operations via the built-in 15-pin serial port.
LED indicators provide clear status insight, reporting module health, bus communication, and fault conditions. Local reset pushbuttons on the module allow technicians to clear minor error states quickly without accessing software tools.
From a systems design perspective, integrating this module into a Series 90-70 control system significantly reduces wiring overhead by consolidating fieldbus networking into a structured protocol framework. That results in easier troubleshooting, simplified expansion, and improved system uptime.
