The IC698CRE030 is a member of the GE PACSystems RX7i controller family, designed for high-performance industrial automation applications. It is a redundant CPU module, built on a 600 MHz Pentium-M processor architecture and equipped with 64 MB of user memory. This controller is intended for real-time control of machines, processes, and material handling systems, operating as the central processing unit within a VME64-based rack system.
In terms of system architecture, the IC698CRE030 operates on a VME64 backplane, which provides significantly higher bandwidth compared to earlier VME-based systems, including the Series 90-70 platform. This enables faster I/O throughput and efficient communication with rack-mounted modules, including both RX7i and compatible Series 90-70 I/O modules. The CPU communicates with I/O and smart option modules through this backplane while maintaining compatibility with legacy GE Fanuc systems, supporting system migration and hardware reuse.
For communication and connectivity, the IC698CRE030 includes a built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface with dual RJ-45 ports, supporting upload, download, and online monitoring. It also provides three isolated serial ports, including RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces, supporting protocols such as SNP-X, Serial I/O, and Modbus RTU slave. These features allow integration with programming tools, HMI devices, and external control systems, while also enabling remote system monitoring through a web browser interface.
