{"product_id":"ic697cpu780-ge-fanuc-series-90-70-32-bit-16mhz-512kb-floating-point-cpu-module","title":"IC697CPU780 | GE Fanuc Series 90-70 32-Bit 16MHz 512KB Floating Point CPU Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CPU780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance central processing unit for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC family. As a 32-bit controller, it is specifically designed to handle complex mathematical operations and large-scale industrial processes that require floating-point precision. This module resides on the VME-based Series 90-70 backplane, providing a robust logic engine capable of managing extensive I\/O networks. While officially discontinued by the manufacturer, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CPU780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains a critical component for maintaining legacy high-end automation systems in power generation, water treatment, and heavy manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CPU780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a significant step up from standard 16-bit controllers by providing a native 32-bit environment for both integer and real-number calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroprocessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e32-Bit 80386DX running at 16 MHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e512 Kilobytes (Battery-backed RAM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloating Point Math:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated 32-bit hardware support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete I\/O Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 12,288 (12K) total Inputs and Outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog I\/O Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 8,192 (8K) Analog Inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegister Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfigurable up to 32,768 words\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.4 milliseconds per 1K of boolean logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVME64 compatible (Series 90-70 Standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 LEDs (Top: Module OK; Middle: Run; Bottom: Outputs Enabled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.99 lbs (0.45 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Configuration and Programming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CPU780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a three-position keyswitch on the front faceplate, allowing maintenance personnel to toggle between \"Run with Outputs Enabled,\" \"Run with Outputs Disabled,\" and \"Stop\/Configuration\" modes. Configuration and logic development are traditionally performed using Logicmaster 90-70 or Proficy Machine Edition. Because this CPU manages such a large I\/O table (12K points), it is often paired with Genius Bus Controllers (GBC) or Ethernet modules to distribute control across wide physical distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Benefits of the 90-70 Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the mid-range Series 90-30, the Series 90-70 (and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CPU780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especifically) is built on an open VME standard. This allows the CPU to interface with a variety of third-party VME modules in addition to standard GE Fanuc I\/O. The 32-bit architecture ensures that complex PID loops and scientific calculations are executed with minimal latency, providing the \"Large PLC\" performance required for plant-wide control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the user program protected in the IC697CPU780?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module uses a lithium battery located on the baseplate (rack) to maintain the 512KB of RAM. It is highly recommended to back up the program to the internal non-volatile Flash memory (if equipped) or an external storage device to prevent data loss during long-term power outages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum number of racks this CPU can support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with the appropriate bus transmitter\/receiver modules, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697CPU780\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan support a local rack and up to seven expansion racks, fully utilizing its 12K I\/O addressing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this CPU handle C programming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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