GE IC697BEM733

Technical Specifications

• Module Type: Remote I/O scanner
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC
• Backplane Current Consumption: 1.3A
• Communication Ports: 1 × 15 – pin RS – 422/485 serial port, 1 × 9 – pin IC66* hand – held monitor port
• Bus Compatibility: IC66* bus
• Transmission Speed: 153.6 kbaud (standard & extended), 76.8 kbaud, 38.4 kbaud
• Max Number of Drops: 30 (depending on load)
• Max Number of Devices: 32 per bus
• I/O Capacity: 1024 discrete I/O or 64 analog I/O
• Bus Topology: Daisy – chained bus cable (single twisted pair + shield or twinax)
• Terminating Resistor Values: 75, 100, 120, or 150 ohms
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 3.5 × 13.5 × 13.5 cm
• Weight: 0.24 kg

Functional Features

• Long – distance Communication: It can be located up to 7500 feet (2275 meters) from the controller, enabling long – distance installation for industrial automation applications.
• Support for Multiple Modules: It supports standard IC697 discrete and analog I/O modules, as well as PCM, ADS, and analog expander modules.
• High I/O Capacity: It can handle up to 128 bytes of input and 128 bytes of output per remote drop, and a total of 1024 discrete I/O or 64 analog I/O.
• Redundancy Support: Supports CPU and IC66 bus redundancy, enhancing the reliability of the system.
• Easy Configuration: It can be configured via MS – DOS programming software or an IC66 hand – held monitor.
• Status Indication: Has LED indicators for module OK, I/O enabled, and bus active, which can clearly display the working status of the module.

Application Scenarios

• Manufacturing: Used for the control of production lines and machinery equipment, such as automotive manufacturing, electronics production, etc.
• Process Industry: Such as chemical, metallurgical, power and other industries for process control, monitoring and controlling various parameters in the production process.
• Machine Control: Used to control machine tools, robots and other equipment.
• Data Acquisition: Collect data from field devices and transmit it back to the PLC for processing.