{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-communication-module-pacsystems-rx7i-ic698etm001","title":"GE Fanuc Communication Module PACSystems RX7i IC698ETM001","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC698ETM001\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003eIC698ETM001\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet Transmitter Module utilized to execute high-volume data communication and networking interface functions across PACSystems RX7i platforms. The hardware processes multi-protocol industrial networks layer routing, acts as a dedicated backplane communications gateway, and coordinates continuous TCP\/IP transaction logs directly with the host controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC698ETM001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.78 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 mm x 180 mm x 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 A at 5 VDC from VME64 backplane rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (auto-sensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCP\/IP, UDP\/IP, Modbus TCP, SRTP Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ-45, 1 x Type-A USB, 1 x RS-232 station manager port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterministic Network Backplane Bus Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware communications layer is built to maximize backplane bus communication velocity across the underlying VME64 infrastructure. The module maintains full firmware flash compatibility paths with RX7i main racks, sustaining unhindered network frames during extensive processing actions. Through its high-speed transceiver interfaces, the module handles deterministic network parameters, optimizing data packets over distributed Profinet or EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks while satisfying precise I\/O density scaling profiles without data cycle dropouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the IC698ETM001 module support online insertion and removal (hot-swapping)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The PACSystems RX7i VME64 chassis structure does not provide hot-swap electronic isolation features for this network interface card. Complete electrical isolation of the frame power supplies must be verified prior to extracting or inserting the hardware to prevent data interruptions or terminal component damage on the backplane lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the Network Station Manager port accessed for diagnostic troubleshooting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The onboard RS-232 serial port provides a direct engineering terminal connection to the internal station manager utilities. It accepts standard ASCII terminal commands to monitor physical layer errors, runtime status buffers, and interface configurations without requiring network connection availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the transmitter card into any available standard VME64 expansion slot of the RX7i rack chassis, utilizing the faceplate ejector handles to drive the backplane pin assembly into locked status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy double-shielded Category 6 industrial Ethernet patch cables inside dedicated wire tracks to isolate communications from adjacent high-voltage power conduits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround all field communication shields at a single chassis ground bus point using low-impedance grounding clamps to prevent structural earth loop noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify there is at least 100 mm of clear workspace above and below the chassis assembly to allow proper continuous passive ventilation through the structural module enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53523906199736,"sku":"IC698ETM001","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/IC698ETM001_2.jpg?v=1780048287","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-communication-module-pacsystems-rx7i-ic698etm001","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}