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GE IC697BEM711
by GE Fanuc
Read verified buyer reviews ↓OverviewThe GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 is a robust Bus Receiver Module specifically engineered for the GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC platform. This critical component enables seamless, high-speed backplane communication by receiving signals from a compatible Bus Transmitter Module, such as the IC697BEM713. Designed to boost the flexibility and scalability of your industrial automation architecture, the IC697BEM711 allows you to integrate remote or local rack expansions with ease. This capability is essential for establishing distributed control systems, enabling your Series 90-70 PLC system to adapt to increasing operational demands and intricate facility layouts effortlessly.Key Features Function: Created to receive I/O bus signals from its paired Bus Transmitter Module, ensuring consistent data flow. Expansion Support: Fully supports the integration of both expansion and remote I/O racks, offering adaptable configuration options for your control system. Communication Protocol: Employs a high-speed serial backplane link, guaranteeing quick and efficient data transfer vital for real-time industrial processes. Mounting: Designed for easy installation on a standard Series 90-70 I/O baseplate, ensuring compatibility and simple integration. Diagnostic Indicators: Equipped with LED status indicators that provide essential diagnostic information regarding module health and active communication status, simplifying troubleshooting. Technical Specifications Model Identifier: IC697BEM711 Backplane Current: 5V @ 500 mA, optimizing power usage within the PLC system. Compatibility: Fully compatible with the IC697BEM713 (Bus Transmitter Module) for a complete communication link. Rack Placement: Ideal for use within an expansion rack or remote rack setup, supporting flexible system designs. Isolation: Features 1500V isolation between logic and field, offering enhanced protection and signal integrity in challenging industrial environments. Operating Temperature: Functions reliably within a broad temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, suitable for various industrial settings. Certifications: Complies with leading industry standards, including UL, CE, and RoHS, confirming its quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. ApplicationsThe GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 Bus Receiver Module is a vital component across a range of industrial applications, including: Remote and Local I/O Expansion: Crucial for extending the I/O capabilities of Series 90-70 systems in widely dispersed or expanding facilities. Distributed Industrial Control: Forms a central part of architectures requiring distributed control, where I/O critical for operational efficiency is located remotely from the main CPU. Large-Scale Automation: Plays a pivotal role in enabling extensive and complex automation systems to operate cohesively. OEM Solutions: Perfect for original equipment manufacturers who require modular, rack-based control solutions that offer both flexibility and robust performance. Why Choose This Model?Opting for the GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 for your Series 90-70 PLC system offers numerous advantages, solidifying its position as a top choice for industrial automation: Simplifies System Expansion: This module greatly simplifies the process of adding extra racks, providing a direct path to increasing your I/O capacity as operational requirements evolve. Reliable Communication: Featuring a high-speed, stable backplane interface, the IC697BEM711 ensures consistent and dependable communication, minimizing data loss and maximizing system uptime. Modular Flexibility: Its compatibility with a wide array of Series 90-70 components guarantees modular flexibility, allowing you to customize your control system precisely to specific project needs. GE Fanuc Reliability: As a product from GE Fanuc, this module inherits a legacy of proven performance and exceptional quality in industrial environments. Order NowOptimize your industrial control system with the GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 Bus Receiver Module. Contact us today to place your order or to learn more about how this module can enhance your operations.FAQWhat is the primary function of the IC697BEM711?The IC697BEM711's primary function is to receive I/O bus signals from a compatible Bus Transmitter Module within a GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system, facilitating high-speed backplane communication for expansion and remote I/O racks.Is this module compatible with other GE Fanuc components?Yes, the IC697BEM711 is fully compatible with the IC697BEM713 Bus Transmitter Module to form a complete communication link and is designed for straightforward installation on a standard Series 90-70 I/O baseplate.Can the IC697BEM711 operate in harsh industrial conditions?Absolutely. It features 1500V isolation between logic and field for enhanced protection and signal integrity, and it operates reliably within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
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GE IC697BEM711
Overview
This is a genuine GE Fanuc component from the Series 90-70 PLCs family. PalmPartsSolution stocks it in new, refurbished, and surplus condition with tested warranty and same-day shipping on in-stock units.
Whether you are sourcing a like-for-like replacement for an existing installation, an emergency spare to keep a line running, or a qualified part for a new build, our team can confirm availability, revision, and lead time before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine GE Fanuc catalog part
- Tested before shipment
- Backed by PalmPartsSolution warranty
- Cross-reference and revision assistance available
- Compatible with the broader GE Fanuc automation ecosystem
- Engineered to integrate inside Series 90-70 PLCs installations
Compatibility
When ordering, match the full catalog/part number, hardware revision, and firmware revision called out by your GE Fanuc equipment. Where applicable, confirm:
- Input/output voltage and current rating
- Communication protocol and network role
- Mounting form factor and footprint
- Operating temperature, humidity, and IP rating
- Required certifications (UL, CE, ATEX, marine, etc.)
Not sure which revision you need? Send us the catalog number on the nameplate and we will confirm the correct match.
Replacement Information
Three ways to source this part through PalmPartsSolution:
- Exact replacement — same GE Fanuc catalog number, new or refurbished, tested and warrantied
- Form-fit-function equivalent — alternate revision or build that drops in without code changes
- Engineered migration — current-generation GE Fanuc platform with documented conversion notes for the Series 90-70 PLCs family
Contact our engineering team if you need help choosing between these tracks.
Technical Specifications
- Model Identifier: IC697BEM711
- Backplane Current: 5V @ 500 mA, optimizing power usage within the PLC system.
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with the IC697BEM713 (Bus Transmitter Module) for a complete communication link.
- Rack Placement: Ideal for use within an expansion rack or remote rack setup, supporting flexible system designs.
- Isolation: Features 1500V isolation between logic and field, offering enhanced protection and signal integrity in challenging industrial environments.
- Operating Temperature: Functions reliably within a broad temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, suitable for various industrial settings.
- Certifications: Complies with leading industry standards, including UL, CE, and RoHS, confirming its quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Applications
The GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 Bus Receiver Module is a vital component across a range of industrial applications, including:
- Remote and Local I/O Expansion: Crucial for extending the I/O capabilities of Series 90-70 systems in widely dispersed or expanding facilities.
- Distributed Industrial Control: Forms a central part of architectures requiring distributed control, where I/O critical for operational efficiency is located remotely from the main CPU.
- Large-Scale Automation: Plays a pivotal role in enabling extensive and complex automation systems to operate cohesively.
- OEM Solutions: Perfect for original equipment manufacturers who require modular, rack-based control solutions that offer both flexibility and robust performance.
Why Choose the IC697BEM711?
Opting for the GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 for your Series 90-70 PLC system offers numerous advantages, solidifying its position as a top choice for industrial automation:
- Simplifies System Expansion: This module greatly simplifies the process of adding extra racks, providing a direct path to increasing your I/O capacity as operational requirements evolve.
- Reliable Communication: Featuring a high-speed, stable backplane interface, the IC697BEM711 ensures consistent and dependable communication, minimizing data loss and maximizing system uptime.
- Modular Flexibility: Its compatibility with a wide array of Series 90-70 components guarantees modular flexibility, allowing you to customize your control system precisely to specific project needs.
- GE Fanuc Reliability: As a product from GE Fanuc, this module inherits a legacy of proven performance and exceptional quality in industrial environments.
Order Now
Optimize your industrial control system with the GE Fanuc IC697BEM711 Bus Receiver Module. Contact us today to place your order or to learn more about how this module can enhance your operations.
FAQ
What is the primary function of the IC697BEM711?
The IC697BEM711's primary function is to receive I/O bus signals from a compatible Bus Transmitter Module within a GE Fanuc Series 90-70 PLC system, facilitating high-speed backplane communication for expansion and remote I/O racks.
Is this module compatible with other GE Fanuc components?
Yes, the IC697BEM711 is fully compatible with the IC697BEM713 Bus Transmitter Module to form a complete communication link and is designed for straightforward installation on a standard Series 90-70 I/O baseplate.
Can the IC697BEM711 operate in harsh industrial conditions?
Absolutely. It features 1500V isolation between logic and field for enhanced protection and signal integrity, and it operates reliably within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
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- ▸Buy with confidence: Every IC697BEM711 ships with a 1-Year PALM Parts warranty and a 30-day return window.
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