IC697CPX935
Product Name
GE Fanuc IC697CPX935 High-Performance CPU Module (Series 90-70 PLC Dedicated)
(Naming convention explanation:
- “IC697”: Identifies the Series 90-70 PLC system family
- “CPX”: Stands for “Central Processing Unit with Expansion” capabilities
- “935”: Designates the high-performance model with enhanced memory and processing speed)
2. Product Description
The IC697CPX935 is a powerful CPU module that serves as the core processing unit for GE Fanuc’s Series 90-70 PLC systems. It is engineered to handle complex automation tasks in large-scale industrial applications, providing high-speed program execution and extensive I/O processing capabilities.
Key features include:
- 32-bit RISC processor delivering exceptional processing performance for demanding control applications
- Large memory capacity supporting complex control programs and data storage
- Integrated communication ports for seamless connectivity with HMI, SCADA, and other industrial systems
- Support for multiple programming languages including ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams
- Redundancy capability for high-availability applications requiring minimal downtime
This module is widely used in manufacturing plants, power generation facilities, and process industries where reliable and high-performance control is critical.
3. Technical Parameters
| Parameter Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Processor | – Type: 32-bit RISC
– Clock Speed: 66 MHz – Instruction Execution: 0.1 µs per basic instruction |
| Memory | – Program Memory: 4 MB (flash)
– Data Memory: 2 MB (battery-backed RAM) – Expansion Memory: Supports up to 16 MB via memory modules |
| I/O Capacity | – Maximum I/O Points: 16,384
– I/O Scan Rate: Configurable, up to 10 ms for full system scan |
| Communication | – Built-in Ports: 1 x RS-232, 1 x Genius Bus, 1 x Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
– Protocols: Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Genius, SNP – Expansion: Supports additional communication modules via backplane |




