{"product_id":"general-electric-ic697bem761-series-90-70-i-o-interface-module","title":"General Electric IC697BEM761 Series 90-70 I\/O Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC697BEM761 is a specialized Series 90-70 I\/O interface module designed to bridge IC697 I\/O racks with the I\/O bus of an IC600 programmable controller. Operating as an intelligent module, it reads and writes data to individual I\/O modules residing within the rack, seamlessly exchanging this data with the IC600 CPU via the communication bus. This component enables legacy integration across complex industrial control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module supports up to eight standard racks per I\/O system, or up to sixteen racks when utilizing complementary addressing configurations. Each IC697 rack is assigned up to 256 maximum discrete I\/O points, allowing system capacities to reach 2,000 addressable points under standard setups or 4,000 points with complementary addressing. The module requires a dedicated slot placement and a minimum register allocation within the host PLC architecture for proper operational synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides direct communication interface between IC697 I\/O modules and the IC600 PLC I\/O bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports up to 8 racks per system standard, expandable to 16 racks with complementary addressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccommodates up to 256 maximum I\/O points per rack (2,000 points per system standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEquipped with onboard LED indicators (Rack, Module, I\/O Chain) for real-time diagnostic monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated line termination resistor packages configurable for end-of-chain or mid-chain topologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned in accordance with VME standard C.1 mechanical and electrical specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegacy GE Fanuc Series 90-70 and IC600 PLC control system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial manufacturing automation and distributed I\/O rack expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcess control systems requiring hybrid rack bridging and extended cabling topologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetrofitting and expansion of established multi-rack PLC architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneral Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIC697BEM761\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eI\/O Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Racks per System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 standard (16 with complementary addressing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum I\/O Points per Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e256 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum System I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2,000 points (4,000 with complementary addressing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCurrent Requirement (+5V Bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBus Standard Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVME Standard C.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections \/ Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Bus Connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 37-pin D-shell connectors for upstream and downstream IC600 local I\/O chain cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must be installed in Slot 1 of the IC697 rack (directly adjacent to the power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Addressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configured via physical jumper blocks located on the rack backplane behind the power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual configurable line termination resistor packages (Positions A and B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eEnsure all rack power is completely disconnected before inserting or removing the IC697BEM761 module or any connected I\/O boards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eMount the module firmly into Slot 1 of the IC697 rack using the card guides and backplane connectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eConfigure the rack backplane jumpers to set the correct rack identification number corresponding to the system I\/O mapping table.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eConnect upstream and downstream 37-pin I\/O bus cables to the appropriate upper and lower connectors, reversing D-connector housing shells if required by cable orientation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003eSet the line termination resistor packages to Position A if the module is located at the physical end of the I\/O chain, or Position B for all other mid-chain locations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53770195599723,"sku":"IC697BEM761","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/IC697BEM761_1200x1200_0e5880e9-108c-446a-96cf-e329e672890c.jpg?v=1787738259","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/general-electric-ic697bem761-series-90-70-i-o-interface-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}