Brand:GE Fanuc PLC Item No.:GE IC697MSC802 Product Origin: USA Product Dimensions:300 × 200 × 200 mm Product Weight:1.0 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 IC697MSC802 is a Series 90-70 system-level module commonly associated with redundancy control and high-availability PLC architectures. It is designed to support stable operation of complex automation systems by ensuring coordinated communication between CPUs, rack backplanes, and system-level control components.
In many industrial deployments, this module is used as part of a GMR (Global Machine Redundancy) or critical control system structure, helping maintain uninterrupted operation in mission-critical environments such as power plants, petrochemical facilities, and large manufacturing systems.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Details
Manufacturer
GE Fanuc / Emerson
Series
90-70 Series
Model Number
IC697MSC802
Module Type
System / Redundancy Control Module
Function
Redundancy system coordination / rack-level control support
System Role
Critical control & synchronization module
Compatibility
GE 90-70 PLC systems
Architecture
VME-based backplane system
Installation
Rack-mounted module
Application Type
High-availability industrial control systems
Operating Temperature
0°C to 60°C
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Size (L × W × H): 300 × 200 × 200 mm
Weight: 1.0 kg
Applications
The IC697MSC802 is typically used in high-reliability industrial automation systems requiring redundancy and continuous uptime:
Power generation and turbine control systems
Oil & gas refinery automation
Large-scale manufacturing control networks
Chemical and process industries
Critical infrastructure PLC redundancy systems
It is especially valuable in architectures where system failover, synchronization, and uninterrupted operation are required.
Advantages
Redundancy System Support
Helps maintain continuous operation in fail-safe PLC architectures.
High System Stability
Improves coordination between multiple control modules.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Designed for 24/7 operation in harsh environments.
Seamless Integration
Works within GE 90-70 rack-based architecture.
Critical Control Functionality
Suitable for high-availability automation systems.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the IC697MSC802 used for?
It is used for redundancy and system-level coordination in GE 90-70 PLC systems.
2. Is it an I/O module?
No, it does not directly handle field inputs or outputs.
3. What systems is it compatible with?
GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC platforms.
4. What is its main role?
Ensuring system synchronization and redundancy control.
5. What are its dimensions and weight?
Approximately 300 × 200 × 200 mm, 1.0 kg.
6. Is it a CPU module?
No, it is a system-level support module.
7. Can it operate independently?
No, it must be installed in a PLC rack system.
8. Is it still widely used?
Yes, especially in legacy industrial redundancy systems.
9. Does it require programming?
No direct programming is required.
10. Why is it important today?
Because many critical industrial systems still rely on GE 90-70 redundancy architecture for stable operation.
