IC693CPU372 GE TCP I/P ethernet communication interface

The IC693CPU372 supports It supports 2048 Discrete Inputs, 2048 Discrete outputs, 128 – 32,640 Analog input Words and 128 – 32640 Analog output Words (max) with a total user memory of 240 Kbytes. This built-in memory is of Random Access Memory (RAM) type that is battery backed-up. Optional non-volatile memory may be added or Flash memory to provide a memory that does not require battery energy to retain memory contents.

The IC693CPU372 module is designed and manufactured by GE Fanuc. This industrial communication module is intended for communication over the industrial Ethernet network that is operating through the TCP/IP protocol. The unit is compatible with GE PLC devices that are available through Series 90-30 or the VersaMax series, or with PLC devices that are part of the PACSystems. The IC693CPU372 module has an integrated interface for Ethernet communication and it can be used with host computers that have all the necessary installed software tools. The Ethernet interface supports up to 3 different Series 90-30 modules that can provide additional capabilities. The backplane of the programmable logic controllers from Series 90-30 can use the combined modules to improve the performance of the complete system.

The IC693CPU372 communication module features 2048 input/output points and it provides a memory capacity of 240 kilobytes. Like most of the similar components from the series, this module has an 80386EX type processor and it is meant to be used on a 32-bit system. The unit supports communication through popular networks like the 100BaseTX IEEE 802.3 and 10BaseT networks. For these purposes, the unit includes 2 shielded Ethernet ports with auto-sensing capabilities. The unit has a pair of Ethernet connectors, a Station Manager function connector, LED status indicators, a main switch, and a restart button. The IC693CPU372 module supports floating point math, the duplex mode, easy configuration and programming, and an SRTP server option. The processor of the IC693CPU372 module works on 133 Megahertz and it supports either RAM or Flash memory for storage. The unit operates with a backup battery and it requires 7.4 Watts at 5 Volts DC.