IC697BEM733H Product Description

Description / Product Summary
The GE Fanuc IC697BEM733H is a Genius Remote I/O Scanner designed for demanding distributed control environments using the Series 90-70 PLC platform. It enables long-distance communication with Genius I/O devices, ensuring stable data exchange across complex industrial systems. Moreover, the module’s intelligent scan capability supports large remote networks while maintaining reliable performance under varying operating conditions. In addition, its multiple communication ports help integrators configure, monitor, and troubleshoot networks efficiently.

Technical Specifications

Functionality

• Genius remote I/O scanner for Series 90-70 PLC

• Interfaces IC697 modules to Genius (IC66*) bus

• Supports discrete I/O, analog I/O, PCM, ADS, and analog expanders

Communication Ports

• One 15-pin RS-422/485 serial port

• One 9-pin IC66* handheld monitor port

• One Genius bus terminal

Capacity & Performance

• 128 bytes input + 128 bytes output per drop

• Supports up to 32 devices per bus

• Maximum bus length:

• 7500 ft @ 38.4 Kbaud

• 4500 ft @ 76.8 Kbaud

• 3500 ft @ 153.6 Kbaud extended

• 2000 ft @ 153.6 Kbaud standard

• Transmission speeds: 38.4 / 76.8 / 153.6 Kbaud

Diagnostics & Monitoring

• 3 status LEDs (Module OK, I/O Enabled, Bus Active)

• Handheld monitor support for configuration and troubleshooting

Electrical Requirements

• Backplane-supplied power

• Current draw: 0.8–1.5 A @ 5 VDC

Physical Specifications

• Single-slot Series 90-70 rack module

• Dimensions: approx. 132 × 36 × 152 mm

• Weight: 0.45–0.48 kg

Environmental Ratings

• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C

• Storage temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: 5–95% non-condensing

Additional Specifications

• Daisy-chain bus topology with shielded twisted pair or Twinax

• Terminating resistors: 75, 100, 120, or 150 Ω

• Supports up to 20 fully loaded drops at extended baud rates

FAQ

Q1: What PLC series is the IC697BEM733H compatible with?
It works with GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC racks.

Q2: How many devices can be connected to one Genius bus?
Up to 32 devices can operate on a single bus, depending on baud rate.

Q3: Does the module support long-distance communication?
Yes, it supports distances up to 7500 ft at 38.4 Kbaud.

Q4: Can a handheld monitor be used for diagnostics?
Yes, the 9-pin monitor port supports configuration and diagnostic functions.

Q5: How many data bytes are supported per drop?
The module handles 128 bytes of input and 128 bytes of output per remote drop.