The GE IC697CPX935 is a high-performance single-slot CPU module for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC platform. It is designed for large-scale industrial automation, real-time process control, and high-capacity I/O management, making it one of the more advanced controllers in the 90-70 CPU family.
This CPU is widely used in manufacturing, petrochemical, power generation, water treatment, and SCADA systems, where high I/O density, fast scan performance, and stable long-term operation are required.
Technical Specifications
The IC697CPX935 provides strong processing power with large memory and flexible communication options.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC697CPX935 |
| Product Type | PLC CPU Module |
| Series | GE Fanuc Series 90-70 |
| Processor | Intel 80486DX4 |
| Clock Speed | 96 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit floating-point CPU |
| Memory | 1 MB battery-backed RAM |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB non-volatile user memory |
| 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 | 1 × RS-232 + 2 × RS-485 serial ports |
| Ethernet Support | Via external communication modules |
| Programming | MS-DOS / Windows-based tools (Logicmaster / CIMPLICITY) |
| Backplane | GE VME C.1 architecture |
| Function | High-capacity PLC processing + system control |
| Slot Requirement | Single-slot rack module |
| Power Requirement | 5 V DC backplane (~3.1 A) |
This CPU is designed for high-density I/O applications and complex industrial control logic execution with stable deterministic performance.
Physical Dimensions & Weight
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | ≈ 115 mm × 65 mm × 30 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 0.45 kg – 1.0 kg |
It uses a standard single-slot form factor compatible with GE Series 90-70 racks such as CHS750, CHS790, and CHS791, making it suitable for system upgrades and replacements.
Recommended Related Models
IC697CPX935 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 scalable GE 90-70 industrial automation system architecture.
Popular GE Series 90-70 CPU Modules
- IC697CPU771 – Mid-range CPU
- IC697CPU772 – High-speed floating-point CPU
- IC697CPX772 – High-performance processor CPU
- IC697CPX782 – High-capacity CPU
- IC697CPX928 – Advanced memory CPU
- IC697CPX935 – High I/O + multi-port CPU
These CPUs are selected based on performance, memory size, communication requirements, and system complexity.
