{"product_id":"series-90-70-ic697cmm711-ge-fanuc-communications-coprocessor","title":"General Electric IC697CMM711 Series 90-70 Communications Coprocessor Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe General Electric IC697CMM711 is a high-performance communications coprocessor module designed for the Series 90-70 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platform. This single-slot module acts as an interface for serial data exchange, utilizing an 80C186 microprocessor operating at 12 MHz to manage complex communication tasks independently of the main CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-slot VME form factor for Series 90-70 backplanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with two independent serial ports supporting RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 electrical standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a wide range of industrial protocols including CCM (master\/slave\/peer), SNP\/SNP-X, and Modbus RTU (slave).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous communication capability on both serial ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable baud rates up to 19.2 Kbps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated status LEDs for rapid visual diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual reset pushbutton for port re-initialization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis module is engineered for industrial environments requiring reliable serial connectivity between the Series 90-70 PLC and external devices such as HMIs, SCADA systems, or third-party serial instruments. It is frequently utilized in legacy automation systems where multi-protocol serial support is required for data acquisition and supervisory control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC697CMM711\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80C186 (12 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlots Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 25-pin D-shell (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCM, RTU, SNP, SNPx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 A @ 5VDC (backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6 Kbps or 19.2 Kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the PLC rack power is disconnected before installing or removing the module to prevent electrical damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the module into the designated slot in the 90-70 rack, ensuring proper alignment with the backplane connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the module using the built-in locking tabs or screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded serial cables for RS-422\/485 connections to minimize EMI interference in industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the port configuration (baud rate, parity, protocol) in your programming software matches the external device settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the primary function of the IC697CMM711?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IC697CMM711 serves as a dedicated communications coprocessor, offloading serial protocol handling (CCM, SNP, RTU) from the main PLC processor to improve system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan both ports operate at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the module supports simultaneous communication on both serial ports, allowing for flexible integration with multiple external devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this module require external power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the module is powered directly through the Series 90-70 VME backplane and does not require external power supplies or battery backup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213400244476,"sku":"IC697CMM711","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_0bce890e-c28f-4a08-9818-6fdbadfe8fe4.jpg?v=1788236122","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/series-90-70-ic697cmm711-ge-fanuc-communications-coprocessor","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}