The GE IC697CPX772 is a high-performance single-slot PLC CPU module designed for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 automation platform. It is built for real-time industrial control, complex process automation, and high-speed machine coordination, making it one of the more powerful CPUs in the 90-70 family.
This module is widely used in manufacturing systems, energy facilities, material handling lines, and SCADA-based control architectures, where fast processing, large memory capacity, and stable deterministic execution are required. It is especially valued in retrofit projects where existing GE 90-70 systems need performance upgrades without changing the full architecture.
Technical Specifications
The IC697CPX772 delivers strong processing performance with advanced memory and communication capability.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC697CPX772 |
| Product Type | PLC CPU Module |
| Series | GE Fanuc Series 90-70 |
| Processor | Intel 80486DX4 |
| Clock Speed | 96 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit floating-point processing |
| Memory | 512 KB RAM + 256 KB NV-RAM |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 2,000 discrete I/O points |
| Analog Capacity | Up to 8,000 analog I/O points |
| Execution Speed | ~0.4 µs per Boolean instruction |
| Communication | 3 × serial ports (RS-232 / RS-485) |
| Ethernet Support | Via external communication modules |
| Backplane | VME C.1 standard architecture |
| Programming | MS-DOS / Windows-based PLC software |
| Function | Central PLC processing + real-time control |
| Slot Requirement | Single-slot rack module |
The CPX772 is designed for high-speed automation tasks with flexible communication and strong I/O scalability.
Physical Dimensions & Weight
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | ≈ 160 mm × 160 mm × 120 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 0.35 kg – 1.0 kg |
Its compact single-slot format allows installation into GE Series 90-70 racks such as CHS750, CHS790, and CHS791, supporting flexible system expansion.
Recommended Related Models
IC697CPX772 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 / CMM742 Ethernet Modules
- GE IC697RCM711 Redundancy Communication Module
These modules form a complete GE 90-70 high-performance automation ecosystem.
Popular GE Series 90-70 CPU Modules
- IC697CPU771 – Mid-range expandable CPU
- IC697CPU772 – High-performance floating-point CPU
- IC697CPU780 – Redundant hot standby CPU
- IC697CPU788 – Safety-oriented redundant CPU
- IC697CPX772 – High-speed advanced processing CPU
These CPUs are commonly selected based on performance level, redundancy requirement, and system complexity.
