The GE IC698CPE040 is a powerful central processing unit (CPU), a high-performance product manufactured by GE Fanuc for the RX7i series. The following is a detailed introduction about GE IC698CPE040:

1、 Basic attributes

Brand: GE (General Electric)

model: IC698CPE040

Type: RX7i series central processing unit

2、 Hardware configuration and performance

Processor: Equipped with a Pentium M microprocessor, with a clock speed of up to 1.6 GHz (some sources mention 1.8 MHz, but considering the conventional performance of Pentium M microprocessors, 1.6 GHz is more reasonable, possibly due to data updates or differences between different versions), capable of quickly executing programs and applications.

Memory: With 64 MB of user memory and 64 MB of user flash memory, it supports complex control logic and data processing tasks.

Power requirements: The load requirement is 6.8 amperes at 5 volts DC and 0.003 amperes at 12 volts DC and -12 volts DC.

3、 Communication and Interface

Ethernet port: Supports Ethernet communication, facilitating data exchange with other devices and systems.

Serial communication interface: equipped with multiple serial ports such as RS-232, RS-485, etc., further enhancing its communication capability. These ports are independent and isolated, and can be accessed through the connectors in front of the CPU. They can be used to upgrade the CPU firmware or create serial interfaces with external devices.

Rack mounted backplane design: allows communication between processors and input/output (I/O) and intelligent option modules through the VME64 standard format.

4、 Functional Features

Real time control: configured to perform real-time control of equipment, processes, and material handling structures.

Fault diagnosis and monitoring: equipped with fault diagnosis and status monitoring functions, capable of detecting and reporting equipment or system faults.

Automatic positioning of symbolic variables: Supports automatic positioning of symbolic variables using any amount of user memory.

Test editing mode: allows users to easily test modifications even while the program is running.

Character referencing: Provides character referencing functionality.

5、 Other characteristics

Initialization and self diagnosis: After power on, IC698CPE040 will perform routine self diagnostic checks. During the initialization process, the LED lights are turned on and off in sequence. After initialization is complete, the OK LED light will flash and then turn on.

RAM protection: The RAM memory is protected by a lithium battery pack (such as IC698ACC701). To avoid memory loss, daily maintenance procedures should include regular replacement of lithium battery packs. In addition to maintaining programs and data storage, lithium batteries can also run calendar clocks during power outages.

6、 Application scenarios

GE IC698CPE040 is designed for use in RX7i PACSystem PLC or programmable logic controller, suitable for various industrial automation applications. Its high performance, multiple communication interfaces, and powerful fault diagnosis capabilities make it a key component in industrial automation systems.