Brand:GE Fanuc PLC Item No.:GE IC698CRE030 Product Origin: USA Product Dimensions:292 × 191 × 44 mm Product Weight:1.3 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 IC698CRE030 is a high-reliability redundant central processing unit (CPU) from the GE Fanuc PACSystems RX7i series. It is designed for mission-critical industrial automation systems where continuous operation is required without downtime.
Unlike standard CPUs, the “CRE” version is built with hot standby redundancy (HSB) capability, allowing a secondary CPU to take over instantly in case of failure. This makes it a preferred choice for power plants, oil & gas facilities, and large-scale process control systems where system interruption is not acceptable.
It combines strong processing performance with advanced redundancy architecture and industrial communication flexibility.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Details
Manufacturer
GE Fanuc / Emerson
Series
PACSystems RX7i
Model Number
IC698CRE030
Module Type
Redundant CPU Module
Processor
Intel Pentium-M 600 MHz
User Memory
64 MB RAM (battery-backed)
Flash Memory
64 MB non-volatile
Redundancy
Hot Standby Redundancy (HSB)
Communication Ports
2× Ethernet, 3× serial (RS-232 / RS-485)
Protocol Support
Modbus TCP/RTU, SNP, SRTP, Ethernet Global Data (EGD)
Program Blocks
Up to 512 blocks
Max Block Size
128 KB
I/O Capacity
32K discrete + 32K analog
Backplane
VME64 RX7i architecture
Power Requirement
+5 VDC (≈3.2A)
Operating Temperature
0°C to 60°C
Applications
The IC698CRE030 is widely used in high-availability industrial automation environments, including:
Power generation and turbine control systems
Oil & gas refining and pipeline control
Chemical processing plants
Water treatment and utility infrastructure
Large-scale SCADA and DCS systems
It is especially important where continuous uptime and fault tolerance are mandatory.
Advantages
Hot Standby Redundancy (HSB)
Ensures seamless failover with no process interruption.
Reliable Industrial CPU Performance
600 MHz processing for real-time control tasks.
Dual Ethernet Communication
Supports industrial networking and remote diagnostics.
Large Memory Capacity
64 MB RAM + 64 MB flash for complex applications.
Multi-Protocol Support
Works with Modbus, SRTP, SNP, and EGD systems.
High System Availability
Designed for mission-critical 24/7 operation.
Technical FAQs
1. What is the IC698CRE030 used for?
It is a redundant CPU used in GE RX7i systems for high-availability control.
2. What makes it different from standard CPUs?
It supports hot standby redundancy for zero-downtime operation.
3. What is its processor speed?
600 MHz Pentium-M processor.
4. Does it support Ethernet?
Yes, it has dual Ethernet ports.
5. What is its memory capacity?
64 MB RAM and 64 MB flash memory.
6. What is redundancy mode?
A secondary CPU mirrors the primary and takes over if it fails.
7. What is its weight?
Approximately 0.6–1.3 kg depending on configuration.
8. What industries use it most?
Power, oil & gas, chemical, and utilities.
9. Is it suitable for critical systems?
Yes, it is designed specifically for mission-critical environments.
10. Why is it important in automation systems?
Because it ensures continuous operation even during hardware failure.
