The GE IC697PWR748 is a high-performance 48VDC rack-mounted power supply module designed for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system. It provides stable DC power conversion and distribution for CPU, I/O, communication, and memory modules within industrial automation racks.
Compared with standard AC-input power supplies, this model is designed for DC-fed industrial control systems , offering improved flexibility in plants where centralized DC power systems are used (such as power stations, petrochemical facilities, and heavy process industries).
Technical Specifications Parameter Details Manufacturer GE Fanuc / Emerson Series 90-70 Series Model Number IC697PWR748 Module Type Rack-mounted Power Supply Module Input Voltage 48 VDC nominal (35–60 VDC range) Input Power Up to 160 W (full load) Output Power 90 W total Output Voltages +5 VDC, +12 VDC, -12 VDC +5V Output Current Up to 18 A +12V Output Current Up to 1.5 A -12V Output Current Up to 1 A Protection Functions Overcurrent, overvoltage, short-circuit protection Rack Position Leftmost slot (backplane-mounted) Dual-Rack Support Yes (supports second rack power via cable) Efficiency ~85–90% typical Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Size (L × W × H): 292 × 64 × 224 mm
Weight: 1.6 kg
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Applications The IC697PWR748 is used in DC-powered industrial automation systems where stable rack-level power distribution is essential:
Power generation plants
Oil & gas processing systems
Heavy industrial automation lines
Substation control and energy distribution systems
Large-scale redundant PLC architectures
Its DC input design makes it ideal for installations where centralized 48VDC power infrastructure is already deployed.
Advantages
48VDC Industrial Input Design
Supports centralized DC power architectures used in heavy industry.
Stable Multi-Voltage Output
Provides +5V, +12V, and -12V rails for full PLC system operation.
Dual-Rack Power Capability
Can supply a secondary rack under defined load conditions.
High Reliability Protection Circuitry
Includes overcurrent and short-circuit protection for system safety.
Compact Rack Integration
Installs directly into the leftmost slot for simple deployment.
Designed for Legacy High-End Systems
Common in long-life GE 90-70 industrial installations.
Technical FAQs 1. What is the IC697PWR748 used for?
It supplies regulated DC power to GE 90-70 PLC systems using a 48VDC input source.
2. What is its input voltage range?
35–60 VDC nominal input range.
3. What is the total output power?
Approximately 90 watts.
4. What output voltages does it provide?
+5VDC, +12VDC, and -12VDC.
5. Does it support dual rack systems?
Yes, it can power a second rack under controlled load conditions.
6. What is its weight?
Approximately 1.6 kg.
7. Where is it installed?
In the leftmost slot of the PLC rack.
8. Is it AC or DC input?
It is a DC input power supply module.
9. Does it include protection features?
Yes, including overcurrent and overvoltage protection.
10. Why is it still used today?
Because many industrial plants still operate GE 90-70 systems with DC power infrastructure.
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