{"product_id":"high-speed-backplane-bus-transmitter-ge-fanuc-ic697bem731p","title":"High-Speed Backplane Bus Transmitter | GE Fanuc IC697BEM731p","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE Fanuc IC697BEM731P serves as the primary Bus Transmitter module for the Series 90-70 PLC architecture. This essential hardware extends the high-speed CPU backplane bus to supplementary racks, enabling massive I\/O scaling across large-scale industrial sites. By facilitating a 30 drop-per-second communication rate, the IC697BEM731P ensures that remote I\/O data reaches the CPU with the same synchronicity as local rack modules. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal hardware, designed to support the rigorous data demands of power utility grids, refinery automation, and complex manufacturing production lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC697BEM731P maintains high-speed data integrity across distributed PLC racks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIC697BEM731P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBus Controller \/ Transmitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 Drops per Second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeries 90-70 Synchronous Backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 50 ft (15 m) between racks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 VDC backplane; 1.3 Amps (Nominal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated LED Diagnostic Indicators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0 °C to +60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard single-slot 90-70 module (102 × 45 × 104 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUL, CSA, CE Industrial Compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC697BEM731P optimizes multi-rack PLC configurations by solving critical distance and data-density challenges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Backplane Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module mirrors the CPU’s internal data bus to remote expansion racks. It eliminates the communication lag typically associated with serial I\/O links, allowing the CPU to treat remote modules as if they resided in the local rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Current Bus Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRated at 1.3 Amps on the 5V bus, the IC697BEM731P provides the robust signal drive necessary to maintain voltage levels across long expansion cables. This prevents data corruption caused by signal attenuation in large-scale cabinet lineups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Fault Localization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated front-panel LEDs provide immediate visual feedback regarding bus health and communication status. This allows maintenance teams to distinguish between a hardware module failure and a cable continuity issue without taking the entire system offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMI-Resistant Signaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe transmitter architecture utilizes high-speed differential signaling to resist electromagnetic interference (EMI). This ensures reliable data transmission even when expansion cables run near high-voltage motor starters or variable frequency drives (VFDs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the IC697BEM731P require a specific cable for rack connection?\u003c\/strong\u003eA: Yes. To ensure the 30 drop\/sec speed and signal integrity, you must use GE Fanuc approved high-speed expansion cables. These cables feature the necessary shielding and impedance matching to support the 50 ft (15 m) maximum distance between the transmitter and the receiver rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I install multiple IC697BEM731P modules in a single rack?\u003c\/strong\u003eA: Typically, you install one transmitter in the main CPU rack to initiate the expansion chain. If your system requires branched expansion or specific redundant paths, refer to your Series 90-70 system manual for rack-slot addressing constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this module compatible with RX3i systems?\u003c\/strong\u003eA: The IC697BEM731P is specifically designed for the Series 90-70 platform. While some I\/O modules translate across platforms, bus expansion hardware is series-specific due to backplane architecture differences. Use this module only in Series 90-70 racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the \"30 Drop\/Sec\" rating affect my scan time?\u003c\/strong\u003eA: This rating represents the module's capability to refresh data across the expansion bus. This high-speed performance ensures that the I\/O update time remains a negligible fraction of the total CPU scan, even when managing thousands of distributed points.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146927763555,"sku":"IC697BEM731P","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/516._58aa91e1-7463-4d6b-ad44-5f5053cd1b1e.jpg?v=1777369267","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/high-speed-backplane-bus-transmitter-ge-fanuc-ic697bem731p","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}