General Electric

General Electric IC698CMX016 PACSystems RX7i Control Memory Xchange Module

SKU IC698CMX016

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  • Manufacturer: General Electric

  • Product No.: IC698CMX016

  • Country of origin:United States

  • Product Type: Control Memory Xchange Module

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  • Weight: 450g

  • Dimensions: 16.0 x 23.3 x 3.5 cm

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Description

The General Electric IC698CMX016 is a PACSystems RX7i Control Memory Xchange (CMX) module designed to provide deterministic, high-speed data sharing among PLCs and other computing devices across a fiber optic network. Utilizing advanced reflective memory technology, this single-slot module allows up to 256 nodes to be interconnected in a daisy-chained loop, ensuring that any data written to a single node automatically updates all other compatible nodes on the network instantly without requiring CPU processing overhead.

Engineered specifically for the RX7i main rack architecture, the IC698CMX016 features 16 MB of SDRAM user memory and communicates via a robust 2.12 Gbaud fiber optic interface. It supports dynamic packet sizes ranging from 4 to 64 bytes, delivering maximum network transfer rates up to 174 Mbytes/s. Configuration of node parameters is handled entirely through Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer-PLC software, eliminating the need for physical jumpers or switches.

Features

  • PACSystems RX7i single-slot form factor for main rack installation
  • 16 MB SDRAM user memory with parity support
  • High-speed 2.12 Gbaud fiber-optic network interface with LC-type connectors
  • Automatic dynamic packet sizing from 4 to 64 bytes
  • Software configuration of all node parameters via Machine Edition
  • Programmable VMEbus interrupt output with four general-purpose network interrupts

Applications

  • Deterministic inter-controller data synchronization in distributed control systems
  • High-speed real-time process monitoring and multi-PLC communication
  • Redundant node data exchange and fault-tolerant industrial networking
  • Integration of third-party computing workstations into RX7i control racks

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Catalog Number IC698CMX016
Brand General Electric
Series PACSystems RX7i
User Memory 16 MB SDRAM
Operating Voltage +5 VDC (sourced from rack power supply)
Current Requirements 1.8 A
Network Bandwidth Up to 174 Mbytes/s
Network Node Capacity Up to 256 nodes per network
Optical Transceiver Fiber optic LC type, conforms to IEC 61754-20
Optical Ferrule Zirconium ceramic
Insertion Loss 0.35 dB maximum
Return Loss -30 dB
Operating Temperature -20°C to +85°C
Physical Dimensions 6.299 in W x 9.187 in H (PCB form factor)
Country of Origin United States

Compliance and Certifications

  • UL Listed for Hazardous Locations (Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D)
  • Conforms to IEC 61754-20 fiber optic standards

FAQ

What is the primary function of the GE IC698CMX016 module?

The IC698CMX016 is a Control Memory Xchange (CMX) module that provides deterministic, high-speed data sharing among PLCs and computing devices using reflective memory technology over a fiber optic network.

How many nodes can be connected in a reflective memory network using this module?

A reflective memory network can support up to 256 nodes, allowing all connected devices to be automatically updated when data is written to any single node.

What type of user memory is built into the IC698CMX016 module?

The module features 16 MB of SDRAM user memory with parity support.

Are physical jumpers required to configure the node parameters?

No, all node parameters including Node ID, Redundant Transfer Mode, and Network Memory Offset are configured via software using Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer-PLC.

What type of optical connectors does the module use?

The optical transceiver uses dual LC-type fiber optic ports (TX and RX) that conform to IEC 61754-20 standards with zirconium ceramic ferrules.

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Product Documentation

Technical Datasheet (PDF) Complete specifications and technical drawings.

Technical Datasheet

General Electric IC698CMX016 PACSystems RX7i Control Memory Xchange Module

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