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Product Model: GE IC697BEM713
Product Brand: General Electric (GE Fanuc Automation)
Product Series: Series 90-70
Product Features:
• Dedicated Genius Bus Controller for distributed I/O architectures
• Reliable communication with Genius I/O blocks and field devices
• Seamless integration with GE Series 90-70 PLC systems
• Proven long-term stability in legacy and mission-critical installations
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Model | GE IC697BEM713 |
| Module Type | Genius Bus Controller |
| PLC Platform | GE Series 90-70 |
| Communication Network | Genius I/O Bus |
| Function | Distributed I/O communication management |
| Mounting | Series 90-70 rack-mounted |
| Backplane Interface | Series 90-70 system backplane |
| Diagnostics | Bus status and fault reporting |
| Operating Environment | Industrial control cabinets |
| Typical Applications | Distributed I/O, legacy PLC systems |
| Manufacturer | General Electric (GE Fanuc) |
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Technical Features & Benefits
The GE IC697BEM713 is a Genius Bus Controller Module designed specifically for the Series 90-70 PLC platform. Its primary function is to manage all communications between the PLC CPU and devices connected on the Genius I/O bus. This includes discrete I/O blocks, analog I/O units, and other Genius-compatible field devices.
One of the most valuable aspects of this module is its simplicity. Genius networks do not require complex switching infrastructure or advanced network configuration. The controller establishes and maintains communication using well-defined addressing and polling mechanisms. For experienced technicians, troubleshooting is often faster compared to more complex Ethernet-based systems.
From a reliability standpoint, the GE IC697BEM713 benefits from a mature and well-understood design. The module is built to operate continuously in industrial conditions, tolerating electrical noise, temperature variation, and vibration commonly found in control cabinets and field enclosures. Many field engineers report that Genius Bus hardware often outlasts surrounding equipment.
Another benefit lies in system determinism. Communication timing on the Genius Bus is highly predictable. For applications where consistent I/O update rates are critical—such as interlocks or coordinated machine sequences—this predictability simplifies control logic and reduces the need for defensive programming.
The module also provides diagnostic feedback to the PLC, allowing the control program to detect communication faults, missing devices, or bus errors. This enables operators to respond quickly to issues before they escalate into unplanned downtime.
Related Models
• GE IC697BEM731 – Alternate Genius Bus controller variant with different configuration options
• GE IC697CPU731 – Series 90-70 PLC CPU commonly paired with Genius controllers
• GE IC660BBD110 – Genius discrete input block for remote I/O
• GE IC660BBD120 – Genius discrete output block
• GE IC660CBB902 – Genius analog I/O block
• GE IC697CHS790 – Series 90-70 rack chassis
