GE IC698CRE040-HN Processor Module

GE IC698CRE040-HN Processor Module

Overview

Application: It serves as the core of the controller, responsible for executing control logic, data processing, and human-machine interaction functions. It is widely used in the field of industrial automation to provide real-time control for various machines, processes, and material handling systems.

Manufacturer: Designed and manufactured by GE Fanuc in the GE RX7i PACSystem product line.

Main Features

Processor: Equipped with a high-speed 1.8GHz (or 1800MHz) Pentium-M microprocessor, with a scan rate of 0.024 milliseconds per 1000 Boolean contacts/coils, enabling quick response and processing of various instructions.

Memory: Both the random access memory (RAM) and non-volatile memory reach 64MB, which helps to quickly process and store large amounts of data.

Communication Interfaces:

It has embedded communication ports, including two serial communication ports supporting RS232 and RS485 communication standards.

It also has two RJ45 ports for Ethernet connectivity, supporting 10/100 Mbps half-duplex/full-duplex transmission rates with automatic sensing capabilities.

The serial port supports protocols such as Modbus RTU slave and SNP, enabling communication and collaboration with other devices.

The built-in Ethernet interface enables data exchange using Ethernet Global Data (EGD) and TCP/IP communication services using SRTP, supporting SRTP channels, Modbus/TCP servers, and Modbus/TCP clients.

Redundancy: Supports hot standby (HSB) redundancy configuration to improve system reliability and fault tolerance. This requires redundant CPUs and memory modules.

Programming and Configuration: Supports multiple programming languages such as ladder diagrams, C, structured text, and function block diagrams. It can be configured using Proficy Machine Edition application software or Logic Developer programming software.

Technical Specifications

Input Voltage Range: AC100 to 220V, allowing voltage fluctuations of ±10% to -15%, while supporting 50/60Hz power frequency.

Dimensions and Weight: Approximate dimensions are 170mm x 105mm x 32mm, and the weight is approximately 120g.

Operating and Storage Temperatures: The operating temperature range is -20°C to +50°C, and the storage temperature range is -40°C to +70°C.

Environmental Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

Applications

It is widely used in various industrial automation and control systems, including but not limited to manufacturing, energy, transportation, packaging, automobile manufacturing, logistics, and other fields.

Maintenance and Installation

Installation: Follow the product manual for installation to ensure correct connections.

Maintenance: Regular inspections and maintenance are required to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

BENEFITS

▪ Contains 64 Mbytes each of battery-backed user memory and non-volatile flash user memory for user data (program, configuration, register data, and symbolic variable) storage. 

▪ Access to bulk memory via reference table %W. 

▪ Configurable data and program memory. 

▪ Programming in Ladder Diagram, C, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram. 

▪ Auto-located Symbolic Variables that can use any amount of user memory. 

▪ Support for Series 90-70 discrete and analog I/O, communications, and other modules. For a list of modules supported, refer to the PACSystems RX7i Installation Manual, GFK-2223. 

▪ Support for all VME modules supported by Series 90-70. 

▪ Rx7i data monitoring over the web. Allows a combined total of up to 16 web server and FTP connections. 

▪ Up to 512 program blocks. Maximum size for a block is 128KB. 

▪ Test Edit mode that allows you to easily test modifications to a running program. 

▪ Bit-in-word referencing 

▪ Battery-backed calendar clock. 

▪ CPU and module firmware upgrades via Winloader through CPU’s RS-232 or RS-485 serial port. 

▪ Three isolated serial ports: an RS-485 serial port, an RS-232 serial port, and an RS-232 Ethernet station manager serial port

PARAMETERS

Processing Speed:     1.8 GHz    

CPU Memory:    64 Mbytes    

Floating Point:    Yes    

Serial Ports:    3    

Serial Protocols:    Modbus RTU Slave, SNP, Serial I/O    

Embedded Comms:      RS-232, RS-486. Ethernet interface