The GE IC697CPU780 is a high-performance single-slot CPU module for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system. It is designed for hot standby redundancy, large-scale process control, and high-availability industrial automation systems, making it a core controller in mission-critical environments.
This CPU is widely used in oil & gas, power generation, chemical processing, and large manufacturing plants, where uninterrupted operation and deterministic control performance are essential. Its redundant architecture ensures seamless failover between primary and secondary CPUs, minimizing downtime in critical operations.
Technical Specifications
The IC697CPU780 delivers robust processing power with built-in redundancy support.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC697CPU780 |
| Product Type | PLC CPU Module |
| Series | GE Fanuc Series 90-70 |
| Processor | Intel 80386DX |
| Clock Speed | 16 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit floating-point support |
| Memory | Up to 512 KB battery-backed RAM |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 12,000 discrete I/O points |
| Analog Capacity | Up to 8,000 analog I/O points |
| Execution Speed | ~0.4 µs per Boolean instruction |
| Communication | RS-485 serial interface |
| Redundancy | Hot standby (bumpless switching supported) |
| Programming | IC641 / MS-DOS / Windows-based tools |
| Power Requirement | 5 V DC backplane supply |
| Slot Requirement | Single-slot rack module |
The module is engineered for high-availability systems with continuous control requirements and automatic synchronization between CPUs.
Physical Dimensions & Weight
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | ≈ 263 mm × 58 mm × 28 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 0.3 kg – 4.3 kg (varies by configuration/packaging) |
Its compact single-slot design allows installation in standard GE Series 90-70 racks such as CHS750, CHS790, and CHS791 systems.
Recommended Related Models
IC697CPU780 is commonly paired with:
- GE IC697CHS790 PLC Rack
- GE IC697PWR711 Power Supply Module
- GE IC697BEM713 Bus Transmitter Module
- GE IC697BEM731 Genius Bus Controller
- GE IC697CMM741 Ethernet Interface Module
- GE IC697RCM711 Redundancy Communication Module
These modules form a fully redundant and scalable GE 90-70 automation architecture.
Popular GE Series 90-70 CPU Modules
- IC697CPU731 – Entry-level CPU
- IC697CPU732 – Standard industrial CPU
- IC697CPU771 – Mid-range expandable CPU
- IC697CPU772 – High-performance floating-point CPU
- IC697CPU780 – Hot standby redundant CPU
These CPUs are widely used in industrial systems requiring long-term stability and fault-tolerant operation.
