Description
GE IC698CPE020-CC Product Description
Product Overview
The GE IC698CPE020-CC is an enhanced-communication central processing unit built for the GE PACSystems RX7i VME-based industrial control platform. As a premium variant of the standard IC698CPE020, it is optimized for complex network topologies and high-availability mission-critical systems where uninterrupted data connectivity and deterministic control are mandatory.
This module integrates a high-performance floating-point processor with expanded user memory and dual redundant Ethernet interfaces. It natively supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) for ring network architectures, ensuring seamless communication even during single link failures. It communicates with I/O and auxiliary modules over the VME64 backplane, and supports a full suite of standard industrial protocols for SCADA, HMI and third-party device integration. Suitable for both new system builds and legacy platform upgrades, it delivers robust, high-performance control for demanding industrial applications.
IC698CPE020-CC
Core Product Features
- 700 MHz Pentium III floating-point processor delivers fast real-time execution of complex control logic, with a typical speed of 0.14 ms per 1000 Boolean instructions.
- Expanded memory configuration with 40 MB battery-backed user RAM and 40 MB non-volatile flash memory retains large program sets, process parameters and fault logs through power interruptions.
- Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with embedded switch support Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), enabling fault-tolerant ring network topologies with bumpless link failover.
- Supports a full suite of industrial protocols including EGD, SRTP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, SNP, SNMP, FTP and HTTP for flexible system integration.
- Three isolated serial ports (RS-232 and RS-485) provide connectivity for legacy field devices, HMIs and programming terminals.
- VME64 compliant backplane interface ensures compatibility with RX7i and Series 90-70 I/O modules, protecting existing hardware investments.
- Supports multiple programming languages including Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text and C for flexible application development.
- Built-in real-time clock and comprehensive on-board diagnostics enable accurate time stamping and fast fault localization.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Official Model | IC698CPE020-CC |
| Product Type | Enhanced Communication PACSystems RX7i CPU Module |
| Compatible Platform | GE PACSystems RX7i; backward compatible with Series 90-70 VME systems |
| Processor | 700 MHz Pentium III floating-point embedded processor |
| User Memory | 40 MB battery-backed RAM; 40 MB non-volatile flash memory |
| I/O Memory | 32K bits discrete I/O; 32K words analog I/O (configurable) |
| Boolean Execution Speed | 0.14 ms per 1000 Boolean contacts/coils (typical) |
| Program Capacity | Up to 512 program blocks; max 128 KB per block |
| Ethernet Interface | 2× 10/100 Mbps ports, embedded switch, MRP ring redundancy support |
| Serial Ports | 3× isolated ports: RS-232, RS-485 |
| Supported Protocols | EGD, SRTP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, SNP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP |
| Power Requirements | +5 VDC: 4.5 A nominal; +12 VDC: 0.042 A nominal; -12 VDC: 0.008 A nominal |
| Real-Time Clock Accuracy | Max 9 seconds per day |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C (with fan tray) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Humidity | 5% – 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Mounting | Single RX7i VME chassis slot, Slot 1 position |
| Certifications | CE, UL, cULus, industrial EMC compliance |
IC698CPE020-CC
Application Fields
- High-availability process control in chemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas facilities with redundant network architectures
- Large-scale production line control and motion coordination in automotive and discrete manufacturing plants
- Power generation and distribution automation systems requiring uninterrupted communication and control
- Critical infrastructure control including water treatment and pipeline monitoring systems
- Complex distributed control systems with ring network topologies and multi-node SCADA integration
- Legacy Series 90-70 system retrofit and migration to PACSystems RX7i platforms with enhanced networking
Related Model Recommendations
- IC698CPE020: Standard base-model RX7i CPU with 10 MB memory, for applications without MRP ring redundancy requirements.
- IC698CRE020: Redundant RX7i CPU module paired with CPE020-CC to build hot-standby high-availability control systems.
- IC698CPE030: Higher-performance 1.2 GHz RX7i CPU for applications requiring increased processing throughput and larger program capacity.
- IC698RMX016: Redundancy Memory Xchange module that enables bumpless switchover between paired RX7i CPUs in dual-redundant architectures.
