{"product_id":"series-90-70-ge-fanuc-ic697rcm711-redundancy-communications-module","title":"Series 90-70 | GE Fanuc IC697RCM711 Redundancy Communications Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFunctional Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697RCM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-availability synchronization interface specifically engineered for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC architecture. This single-slot module acts as the primary link between active and standby processors in a redundant CPU configuration. By facilitating the high-speed transfer of internal data tables and register states, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697RCM711 (Part Number: IC697RCM711)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures that the backup unit remains \"hot,\" allowing for a bumpless transfer of control should the primary processor encounter a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following parameters define the operational and electrical environment for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697RCM711\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Series 90-70 VME-based rack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single-slot occupancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.7 Amps at +5 VDC (sourced from the backplane)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 front-panel LED indicators (Module OK, Link Status, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dual serial ports (Port 1 is primary for redundancy link)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Modes Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hot Standby and Dual Bus synchronization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e: Managed via Logicmaster 90 or Proficy Machine Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering Application and Reliability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mission-critical industrial sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, and water treatment, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697RCM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis essential for systems where downtime is not an option. It is important to note that while some legacy documentation may incorrectly reference \"VersaMax,\" this module is strictly a Series 90-70 component and is not physically compatible with the VersaMax I\/O or CPU hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides real-time diagnostics through its LED array, allowing maintenance personnel to verify link integrity at a glance. For optimal performance, it is recommended to use high-quality shielded serial cabling for the redundancy link to prevent electromagnetic interference from disrupting the synchronization heartbeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison with Standard Communication Modules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard serial modules (such as the CMM series) which are intended for peripheral or HMI connectivity, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC697RCM711\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euses a specialized bus-arbitration logic. This ensures that state-transfer data receives the highest priority on the PLC backplane, maintaining perfect alignment between the primary and secondary CPUs even during heavy logic execution cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53015812702392,"sku":"IC697RCM711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/IC697RCM711.jpg?v=1773628915","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/series-90-70-ge-fanuc-ic697rcm711-redundancy-communications-module","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}