{"product_id":"ic697mem717-ge-fanuc-series-90-70-256kb-cmos-expansion-ram-module","title":"IC697MEM717 | GE Fanuc | Series 90-70 256KB CMOS Expansion RAM Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGE Fanuc IC697MEM717\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides essential volatile storage expansion for Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controllers. This 256KB CMOS Expansion RAM module increases the capacity for complex logic programs and extensive data tables without consuming an additional rack slot. It interfaces directly with high-performance CPUs and Programmable Coprocessor Modules (PCM) to facilitate advanced automation tasks. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal equipment, ensuring factory-spec access speeds and long-term data integrity for your critical control architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e256 KB Total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Speed CMOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical \u0026lt; 200 nanoseconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU 771, CPU 772, and PCM modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 Amps (maximum) at 5 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 VDC (Regulated via Backplane)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eError Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPU-driven Checksum Routines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery-backed (via CPU or PCM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.19 lbs (0.09 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero-Slot Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe IC697MEM717 mounts directly onto the existing CPU or PCM circuit board. This daughter-card design expands memory capacity while preserving valuable rack space for additional I\/O or communication modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith an access time of less than 200 nanoseconds, this CMOS RAM prevents processing bottlenecks. It supports rapid-fire logic execution and high-frequency data logging, maintaining the deterministic performance of the Series 90-70 system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranular Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineers can configure the memory allocation between the application program and register data. This flexibility allows you to tailor the PLC resources to specific project requirements, whether the system demands heavy computational logic or extensive historical data storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Data Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module utilizes the CPU’s native checksum routines to verify data blocks during every scan. This active monitoring detects potential memory corruption instantly, preventing the execution of faulted logic in high-stakes industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the IC697MEM717 require a separate battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. The module relies on the lithium battery located on the host CPU or PCM module for data retention during power outages. Always verify the health of the host battery before long-term shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module with any Series 90-70 CPU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis specific 256KB expansion module is designed for the CPU 771 and CPU 772, as well as various PCM modules. Check your CPU manual to ensure the hardware headers match the IC697MEM717 pinout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the system recognize the additional memory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpon installation and power-up, the PLC hardware configuration software (such as Proficy Machine Edition) detects the expansion. You must update the configuration settings to allocate the new 256KB to the desired memory registers or logic space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I choose Brand New over refurbished RAM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCMOS components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and thermal aging. 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