{"product_id":"ge-fanuc-series-90-70-ic697cmm742-ethernet-communication-interface-module","title":"GE Fanuc Series 90-70 IC697CMM742 Ethernet Communication Interface Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOperational Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CMM742\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance Ethernet interface designed for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system. This module provides a robust gateway for TCP\/IP networking, enabling the PLC to communicate across local area networks (LAN) with other controllers, Host computers, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). By utilizing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CMM742 (Part Number: IC697CMM742)\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineers can implement advanced data acquisition, remote programming, and peer-to-peer communication protocols such as SRTP (Service Request Transfer Protocol) and Ethernet Global Data (EGD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following data represents the core technical parameters for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CMM742\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule integration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: GE Fanuc Series 90-70 CPU modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e: TCP\/IP, SRTP, EGD (Ethernet Global Data)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single-slot VME standard module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 Mbps (Requires external transceiver for physical media conversion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faceplate LEDs for Module OK, LAN Online, and Serial Port Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 1.5 Amps at +5 VDC from the backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Set via Logicmaster 90, Control, or Proficy Machine Edition software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e: AUI port for transceiver connection and a RS-485 serial station port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem Integration and Networking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CMM742\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoccupies one slot in a Series 90-70 rack and interfaces directly with the system's high-speed VME backplane. It is important to note that this module typically utilizes an Attachment Unit Interface (AUI), necessitating an external transceiver to connect to standard 10BaseT (RJ45) or Fiber Optic cabling. Once integrated, the module supports up to 16 simultaneous SRTP server connections, making it an ideal solution for large-scale industrial data management and supervisory control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiagnostic and Maintenance Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliability is managed through internal self-diagnostic routines performed at power-up. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CMM742\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides real-time feedback through its LED array to assist in troubleshooting network collisions, hardware failures, or software configuration mismatches. In legacy migrations, this module remains the primary method for bringing 90-70 series hardware into modern plant-wide Ethernet infrastructures without replacing the entire control layer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53015818862776,"sku":"IC697CMM742","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/IC697CMM742.jpg?v=1773629134","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/ge-fanuc-series-90-70-ic697cmm742-ethernet-communication-interface-module","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}