The GE IC697BEM731 module is a Bus Controller Module (BCM) designed for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Product Name:

GE Fanuc IC697BEM731 Bus Controller Module

Product Description:

The IC697BEM731 acts as an interface between the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of a Series 90-70 PLC and I/O (Input/Output) modules.
It communicates with Genius I/O handheld monitors (IC660/IC661) for configuration and diagnostics.
This single-channel module occupies one slot in the PLC rack.
It scans IC66* input/output blocks asynchronously, transferring I/O data to the CPU once per scan.
The IC697BEM731 also supports directed communication initiated by the CPU and can be configured for global communications.

Product Parameters and Specifications:

Module Type: Genius Bus Controller (BCM)
Number of Channels: 1
Drops per Channel: 30 (A “drop” refers to a connected I/O device on the Genius Bus)
Serial Ports: 1 (Hand Held Monitor Port)
Current Required: 1.3 Amps

Product Use:

The GE IC697BEM731 module is used in industrial automation applications to:

Expand the I/O capabilities of a Series 90-70 PLC by connecting additional I/O modules like digital input/output (DIO), analog input/output (AI/AO), and special function modules.
Communicate with Genius I/O handheld monitors for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting purposes.
Enable communication between the PLC and various devices on the Genius Bus network.