The GE IC697CPU772 is a high-performance single-slot CPU module for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system. It is designed for real-time industrial automation control, process regulation, and large-scale machine system management, offering strong processing capability and stable deterministic scan performance.
This CPU is widely deployed in manufacturing plants, energy facilities, water treatment systems, and legacy SCADA architectures, where reliability, expandability, and long lifecycle support are critical. It is considered one of the most balanced and widely used CPUs in the 90-70 family.
Technical Specifications
The IC697CPU772 delivers robust control performance with floating-point processing support.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC697CPU772 |
| Product Type | PLC CPU Module |
| Series | GE Fanuc Series 90-70 |
| Processor | 80C186 microprocessor |
| Clock Speed | 12 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit floating-point support |
| Memory | 512 KB battery-backed RAM |
| Expandable Memory | 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 KB options |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 2,048 discrete I/O |
| Analog Capacity | Up to 8,000 analog I/O |
| Execution Speed | ~0.4 µs per Boolean instruction |
| Communication | 1 × RS-485 serial port |
| Ethernet Support | Via external modules (CMM741 / CMM742) |
| Programming | MS-DOS / Windows-based tools |
| Power Supply | 5 VDC backplane (approx. 1.2 A) |
| Slot Requirement | Single-slot rack module |
The CPU is engineered for high-speed deterministic control with scalable memory and I/O expansion capability.
Physical Dimensions & Weight
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | ≈ 263 mm × 58 mm × 28 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 0.43 kg – 0.6 kg |
Its compact single-slot form factor ensures easy integration into GE Series 90-70 racks such as CHS750, CHS790, and CHS791.
Recommended Related Models
IC697CPU772 is commonly paired with:
- GE IC697CHS790 PLC Rack
- GE IC697PWR711 Power Supply Module
- GE IC697BEM713 Bus Transmitter Module
- GE IC697BEM731 Genius Bus Controller
- GE IC697CMM711 / CMM712 Communication Modules
- GE IC697CMM741 Ethernet Interface Module
These components build a complete scalable GE 90-70 automation system architecture.
Popular GE Series 90-70 CPU Modules
- IC697CPU771 – Entry/mid-level CPU
- IC697CPU731 – Compact control CPU
- IC697CPU732 – Standard PLC CPU
- IC697CPU772 – High-performance floating-point CPU
- IC697CPM915 – Advanced processing CPU
These CPUs are widely used in industrial automation systems requiring stable long-term operation and flexible system expansion.
