Brand:GE Fanuc PLC Item No.:GE IC697MEM732 Product Origin: USA Product Dimensions:160 × 110 × 40 mm Product Weight:0.5 kg Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The GE IC697MEM732 is a high-capacity memory expansion module designed for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system, built to significantly enhance both program storage and real-time data handling performance. Unlike lower-tier memory boards, this module integrates dual-memory architecture (SRAM + Flash), making it suitable for data-intensive industrial automation environments where reliability, speed, and long-term retention are essential.
It is widely deployed in large-scale control systems such as power plants, refineries, and advanced manufacturing lines, where uninterrupted memory integrity directly impacts operational safety and efficiency.
The IC697MEM732 is designed for high-demand industrial environments where large data storage and fast processing are critical:
Oil & gas refinery control systems
Power generation and turbine monitoring
Large-scale chemical processing plants
Automotive production automation lines
Municipal infrastructure and water treatment systems
Its dual-memory structure makes it particularly suitable for systems requiring both continuous real-time logging and permanent program storage.
Key Advantages
Dual-Memory Architecture
Combines SRAM and Flash to separate real-time data from permanent program storage.
High-Speed Processing Support
Improves PLC execution efficiency and reduces program load time.
Strong Data Retention Capability
Battery-backed SRAM ensures long-term data preservation during outages.
Expandable System Capacity
Supports scalable memory upgrades for growing industrial demands.
Rack-Saving Design
Daughterboard installation avoids additional chassis space usage.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Designed for continuous operation in harsh environments.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the main function of IC697MEM732?
It expands PLC memory for both program execution and real-time data storage.
2. What memory types does it include?
It integrates 1 MB SRAM and 2 MB Flash memory.
3. Which CPUs are compatible?
It works with GE 90-70 CPUs such as 780, 781, 782, 788, and 789.
4. Is the Flash memory permanent?
Yes, Flash memory retains programs without power.
5. Does SRAM retain data during outages?
Yes, with battery-backed support it retains critical data.
6. Does it require a separate rack slot?
No, it installs as a daughterboard in the CPU module.
7. Is it suitable for real-time control systems?
Yes, it supports high-speed data logging and execution.
8. What industries use it most?
Energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, and process automation sectors.
9. Is it still in production?
It is considered a legacy module, mainly available through industrial surplus channels.
10. Why is it considered high-end in the 90-70 series?
Because it combines large capacity, dual-memory architecture, and high-speed performance in one module.
