GE Fanuc IC698CPE020-JX PACSystems RX7i VME 700MHz CPU Module

Description

The IC698CPE020-JX is a high-performance central processing unit designed for mid- to high-end industrial automation applications requiring open architecture, large memory, and real-time execution capability. As a core component of the PACSystems RX7i programmable automation controller family, this module is powered by a 700MHz Intel Pentium III microprocessor to address demanding process control, advanced motion, and discrete automation requirements.

This controller features integrated dual-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity connected through an auto-sensing internal switch, utilizing standard RJ-45 ports with auto-MDIX capability. This design eliminates the necessity for additional switches or hubs from rack to rack, significantly reducing cabinet space and wiring complexity. Operating over a high-bandwidth VME64 backplane, the module delivers up to four times the throughput of legacy Series 90-70 platforms. The IC698CPE020-JX provides 10 megabytes of battery-backed user RAM and 10 megabytes of non-volatile Flash memory, enabling the storage of complete control programs alongside all relevant documentation—including Excel, Word, PDF, and DXF files—entirely within a single CPU.

The controller establishes a single control engine and a universal programming environment, creating a seamless migration path for existing Series 90-70 installations. It fully protects hardware and software intellectual property investments by natively supporting legacy Series 90-70 discrete/analog I/O, expansion racks, and GENIUS networks within the same environment.

Features

• 700MHz Pentium III Microprocessor: Delivers processing power for executing complex algorithms with a typical Boolean execution speed of 0.33ms per 1,000 contacts.
• Integrated Dual-Port Switch: Embedded 10/100 Ethernet with easy cabling via RJ-45 dual ports, featuring auto-sensing full/half duplex and auto-crossover capability.
• 10MB User RAM & 10MB Flash: Allows full program documentation storage directly inside the CPU flash memory to guarantee long-term maintainability.
• VME64 Backplane Architecture: Provides full compliance with standard ANSI/VITA 1 VME64 formats, offering four times the data transfer bandwidth of older architectures.
• Comprehensive Protocol Support: Embedded Ethernet supports Ethernet Global Data (EGD), SRTP (TCP/IP), Modbus/TCP Server/Client, and SNTP time synchronization.
• Three Isolated Serial Ports: Features a main serial port (RS-485), an auxiliary serial port (RS-232), and a dedicated Station Manager maintenance port (RS-232).
• Embedded Web Server: Supports remote data monitoring over the web with user-defined pages, handling up to 16 concurrent web server and FTP connections.
• IEC 61131-3 & C Programming: Supports user-defined function blocks and mixed-language environments including Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, and high-speed C blocks.

Ordering Information

Note: An IC698CPE020 can be field-upgraded to an IC698CPE020-xX using firmware upgrade kit 44A752255-G25. According to official release history, the IC698CPE020-JX designates CPU Version 6.75 and Ethernet Version 6.10.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

• Cooling and Ventilation: Because the IC698CPE020 generates significant heat during continuous processing, it requires a mandatory fan tray assembly within the RX7i rack to maintain ambient operation below 60 Celsius.
• Insulating Strips Requirement: If this CPU module or any other module with a metal faceplate is installed directly to the left of legacy high-voltage I/O modules (such as IC697MDL240D or IC697MDL340G), you must install an insulating strip on the high-voltage module to prevent internal electrical shorts.
• Battery Installation Procedure: When connecting a battery to a new or unpowered system, always connect the battery module while the CPU power is ON. Connecting a battery to an unpowered, fresh system may cause initialization errors, preventing the CPU from booting during the next power cycle.
• IP Address Modification: When storing a hardware configuration that contains a modified IP address via an active Ethernet connection, the connection will immediately drop upon successful write. You must update the Target IP address within your programming software properties before re-establishing communication.
• VME Bus Master Restrictions: The PACSystems RX7i architecture does not support or permit any third-party VME modules to operate as a VME Bus Master on the backplane.