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General Electric IC697RCM711
General Electric IC697RCM711
General Electric IC697RCM711
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IC697RCM711

REDUNDANCY COMMUNICATIONS MODULE

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Technical specifications for IC697RCM711

  • Product Model
    IC697RCM711
  • Product Parameters
    REDUNDANCY COMMUNICATIONS MODULE
  • Tariff Code
    8537101190
  • Country of origin
    USA
  • Place of shipment
    Xiamen, China
  • Estimated Shipping Size
    4x21.8x29.2cm
  • Manufacturer
    General Electric
  • Weight
    0.4 kg
  • Compatible communication cable
    IC600WD005 / 010 / 025 / 050 cables
  • Cable with termination
    IC697CBL811 / IC697CBL826
  • Effective data rate
    500 Kbytes / sec
  • Electrical isolation
    Non-isolated differential communication
  • LED indicators
    OK, Local Ready, Local Active, remote Ready and Remote Active LED

Description

IC697RCM711
REDUNDANCY COMMUNICATIONS MODULE
SERIES 90-70
2 SERIAL PORTS
SINGLE SLOT
5 LED INDICATORS
CONNECTS TO MS-DOS
0.7 AMP

Revisions

Revision Part #

Also known as

IC697RCM711/B
IC697RCM711-B Rev B
IC697RCM711/C
IC697RCM711-C Rev C

Information

Overview Manuals Technical notes Product Applications Status Indications

Features:

  • High Speed Parallel Bus Expansion Interface
  • Supports Hot Standby and Enhanced Hot Standby CPURedundancy system configurations
  • Provides path for shared I/O and synchronizingmessage between Primary and Secondary PLCs
  • Five LED indicators for board and system status
  • Pushbutton switch for manual switch from active tobackup unit
  • Software configuration using MS-DOS programmingsoftware configuration function
This Redundancy Communications Module (RCM) provides apath for a synchronizing message from the active to the backupunit which is used to synchronize the two CPUs in a HotStandby or Enhanced Hot Standby CPU Redundancy system.It also provides the path for the transfer of shared I/O databetween the two units. The physical connection between unitsin a redundancy system can have up to 25 feet (7.5 meters) totalof interconnecting cable. The CPUs for Hot Standby CPURedundancy systems can be either IC697CPU780,IC697CGR935, or IC697CGR772.

The module occupies a single slot and has two connectors,the top connector is for attachment to the upstream BTM orBRM and the bottom connector is unused. The RCM can beinstalled in slots 2 through 9 of rack 0 (CPU rack).Five green LEDs provide status indication of the health of theRCM module and monitor the control status of the Hot StandbyCPU Redundancy system. These LEDS are labeled BOARDOK, LOCAL READY, LOCAL ACTIVE, REMOTE READY, andREMOTE ACTIVE. Local refers to the system that the RCMis in; remote is the other system connected through theexpansion bus and is automatically configured by the systemto be in slot 1 of rack 7. Rack 7, however, is not available forphysical I/O.

The IC697RCM711 GE Redundancy Communication module may still be available for purchase and support from Amikon Limited beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
GE IC697RCM711 Redundancy Communication module Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Link Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
The IC697RCM711 module is a redundancy communications module in the Series 90-70 product line by GE Fanuc Automation. The IC697RCM711 communications module is generally used in applications that include a Hot Standby or an Enhanced Hot Standby CPU Redundancy system. Both of these systems can have a connection length of at least 7.5 meters which enables them to be located in different areas if needed. The CPUs that support this kind of operation are the IC697CPU780, IC697CGR935, and the IC697CGR772 CPU. The GE Fanuc Automation Series 90-70 IC697RCM711 communications module requires a current of 1.2 Amps and a Bus voltage of 5 Volts and it also comes with an expansion interface that uses a 15-meter connection cable. This module can communicate at a data rate of 500 KB per second and it does not require specific electrical isolation in order to operate. This module has been designed to operate with the VME integrated devices. The GE Fanuc Automation IC697RCM711 communications module comes with status indicators and a physical pushbutton. Through these buttons, the current state of the system can be changed from the main unit to the backup unit and vice versa.
  • Oil & Gas Refineries: Deployed in safety systems and refined processing units that require seamless takeover during a fault
  • Power Generation Plants: Used in the automation of turbines, generators, and substation control systems
  • Chemical & Pharmaceutical Factories: Critical for maintaining precise batch control and safety-critical protection systems
  • Marine Power Systems:Digital bus management for ship service/propulsion; replaces relays
  • Pulp & Paper Mills: Found in large manufacturing process industries that handle massive, coordinated machinery systems
  • Automotive Assembly Plants: Specifically integrated into painting and high-speed assembly lines where any interruption ruins works-in-progress
This content has been produced using multiple sources.Amikon takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. Always consult the original equipment manufacturer for the most up to date instructions and information.
The five green LEDs at the top of the module providestatus information as shown in figure 3. The top LED(BOARD OK) is ON when power is applied, the board isconfigured, there were no diagnostic failures in the RCM,no diagnostic failures when establishing communications(the link) with the other RCM, and no failures incommunications on the link.The other LEDs (LOCAL READY, LOCAL ACTIVE,REMOTE READY, and REMOTE ACTIVE) indicate thecontrol status of the Primary and Secondary units in a HotStandby CPU Redundancy system. For detaileddescriptions of each of these LEDs, refer to the HotStandby CPU Redundancy User’s Guide, or the EnhancedHot Standby CPU Redundancy User’s Guide.

FAQs

  • What is IC697RCM711?

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    The GE Fanuc IC697RCM711 is a Redundancy Communications Module designed for the Series 90-70 programmable logic controller (PLC) system.
  • What is the function of the IC697RCM711?

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    It synchronizes the active and backup CPUs, transferring shared I/O data and maintaining a "lockstep" operation for reliable redundancy.
  • What are the IC697RCM711 connectors used for?

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    The module has two connectors. The top connector attaches to the upstream Bus Transmitter Module (BTM) or Bus Receiver Module (BRM), while the bottom connector is generally unused.
  • What is the maximum cable length?

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    The total interconnecting cable length between redundancy modules is up to 25 feet (7.5 meters).
  • How many slots does it take?

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    The module occupies a single slot in the IC697 rack.
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