{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-ic697pcm711-programmable-coprocessor-module-series-90-70","title":"GE Fanuc IC697PCM711 Programmable Coprocessor Module Series 90-70","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697PCM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a dedicated programmable coprocessor module engineered for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC platform. It is intended to execute computation-intensive or time-sensitive tasks independently of the main CPU, improving overall system responsiveness and determinism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around an Intel 80C186 processor running at 12 MHz, the module provides substantial local processing capability and supports concurrent task execution. A user-developed MegaBasic application can run in parallel with communication services, making it suitable for advanced data handling, operator interface logic, and custom control strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module communicates with the host PLC via the backplane and operates autonomously once deployed, without requiring continuous CPU intervention. Multiple modules can be installed within the same rack for distributed processing architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated coprocessor for offloading PLC CPU tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntel 80C186 processor at 12 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-task execution: user application and communication handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegaBasic programming environment for flexible development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo configurable serial ports (RS-232 \/ RS-422 \/ RS-485)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery-backed memory for data retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront-panel control buttons for reset and restart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports multiple modules per system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCPU: Intel 80C186\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClock Speed: 12 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessing Capability: Comparable to legacy industrial PC-class performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasking: Dual-tasking (application + communication)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnboard Memory: Up to 96 KB CMOS (battery-backed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion Options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e64 KB (IC697MEM713)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e128 KB (IC697MEM715)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e256 KB (IC697MEM717)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e512 KB (IC697MEM719)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery Type: Lithium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelf Life: Approx. 10 years at 20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Retention: Up to 6 months without external power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorts: 2 serial communication ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical Interface: RS-232 \/ RS-422 \/ RS-485 (configurable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaud Rates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 9.6 kbps (dual-port operation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 19.2 kbps (single port)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtocol: CCM2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming \u0026amp; Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgramming Language: MegaBasic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment Tools: IC647 PCM Development System, IC640 software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatform: IBM-compatible PC (XT\/AT class)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration: Software-based (no hardware switches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators \u0026amp; Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEDs: OK, USER 1, USER 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePushbuttons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication restart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule stop\/reset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical \u0026amp; Mechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackplane Current: 1.0 A @ 5 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlot Requirement: Single slot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.1 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for industrial cabinet installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-term memory retention supported by battery backup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697PCM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperates independently from the PLC CPU and can execute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-time mathematical processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData acquisition and buffering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial communication management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperator interface logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData logging and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom algorithm execution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed data processing in PLC systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtocol conversion and serial communications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperator interface and supervisory functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex algorithm execution beyond standard PLC capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed processing in large automation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the IC697PCM711 reduce CPU load?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it offloads computation and communication tasks, allowing the main PLC CPU to focus on core control logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can multiple PCM modules be used in one rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, multiple units can operate in the same system for scalable processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is application logic developed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Using MegaBasic with GE Fanuc PCM development tools on a compatible PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens if power is lost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Battery-backed memory preserves application data for several months without power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43948502810712,"sku":"IC697PCM711","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC697PCM711.jpg?v=1775129153","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-ic697pcm711-programmable-coprocessor-module-series-90-70","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}