Description
Product Description
The IC698CRE040 is a high-speed CPU module for the GE/Emerson PACSystems RX7i platform, engineered for complex, large-scale industrial control systems. It functions as the central processor, executing user logic, managing local and remote I/O, coordinating communications, and supporting hot-standby redundancy for mission-critical applications.
Equipped with a 1.8 GHz Pentium‑M processor, 64 MB battery-backed RAM, and 64 MB non-volatile flash memory, the IC698CRE040 delivers fast logic execution and reliable data storage. Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports enable redundant or segmented network configurations, while supporting SRTP, Modbus TCP, EGD, and serial protocols. Integration with the VME64 backplane allows compatibility with legacy RX7i and Series 90-70 modules.
Designed for high-availability applications such as process automation, power generation, and transportation, this CPU module provides seamless switchover with hot-standby redundancy when paired with the IC698RMX016 Redundancy Memory Xchange module. Onboard web and FTP server functionality supports diagnostics and remote monitoring.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
IC698CRE040 |
| Manufacturer |
GE Fanuc / Emerson |
| Product Line |
RX7i PACSystems |
| CPU Type |
Pentium‑M |
| Clock Speed |
1.8 GHz |
| RAM |
64 MB battery-backed |
| Flash Memory |
64 MB non-volatile |
| Boolean Scan Rate |
0.024 ms per 1000 contacts/coils |
| Ethernet Ports |
2× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 (redundant/segmented) |
| Ethernet Protocols |
SRTP, Modbus TCP Server/Client, EGD |
| Serial Ports |
RS‑232, RS‑485 (SNP, Modbus RTU Slave, Serial I/O) |
| Station Manager Port |
1× dedicated port |
| Web/FTP Sessions |
Up to 16 simultaneous |
| Backplane Standard |
VME64 (ANSI/VITA 1) |
| Local I/O Capacity |
Up to 16 modules |
| Redundancy |
Hot-standby supported (requires IC698RMX016) |
| Switchover Time |
Instantaneous with redundancy module |
| Power Requirements |
+5 VDC: 6.8 A; +12 VDC: 0.003 A; –12 VDC: 0.003 A |
| Operating Temperature |
0 °C to 60 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
–40 °C to 85 °C |
| Humidity |
5–95% non-condensing |
| Form Factor |
Single-slot RX7i module |
| Weight |
1.50 lbs |
| Indicators |
Power, Run, Fault, Battery, Ethernet, Redundancy LEDs |
Functional Highlights
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High-speed 1.8 GHz Pentium‑M CPU for demanding control tasks
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Dual Ethernet ports for redundant or daisy-chain networking
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Supports SRTP, Modbus TCP, EGD, SNP, and Modbus RTU protocols
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Hot-standby redundancy for mission-critical operations
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VME64 backplane integration with RX7i and legacy Series 90-70 modules
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64 MB RAM and 64 MB flash memory for large program execution
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Built-in web/FTP server for diagnostics, monitoring, and data retrieval
Typical Applications
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Distributed control systems requiring high-speed logic execution
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Process automation in power generation, oil & gas, and transportation
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Redundant control architectures for critical uptime requirements
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Integration with existing RX7i or Series 90-70 PLC racks
FAQ
Q: Does the CPU support hot-standby redundancy?
A: Yes, when used with the IC698RMX016 Redundancy Memory Xchange module.
Q: Which protocols are supported for communication?
A: SRTP, Modbus TCP Server/Client, EGD, SNP, Modbus RTU, RS‑232, RS‑485.
Q: Can this module be integrated with legacy systems?
A: Yes, the VME64 backplane allows compatibility with RX7i and Series 90-70 modules.
