IC697BEM742-AA

Overview

IC697BEM742-AA is a GE Fanuc FIP Bus Controller (FBC) that interfaces the FIP I/O serial bus with IC697 PLC systems.

Memory & Data Rate

• RAM: 2 MB

• Flash Memory: 2 MB

• Data Rate: 1 Mbit/second

Bus & Communication

• FIP Bus Channels: 2, providing redundant bus capability

• FIP Bus Controllers per PLC: 4

• Serial Port: RS-485 for PC connection and in-system firmware upgrades

• Pushbutton: Enables reset and acceptance of upgrades

Configuration & Diagnostics

• Stores configuration data to remote devices

• Reports faults and stores diagnostic messages

• Faults automatically read by IC697 CPU

• Configuration supported by Windows software (Windows 95 / NT)

Installation & Compatibility

• Can be installed in any I/O slot in the IC697 CPU rack

• Installation must follow the user manual and bus controller guide

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