Description
Key Technical Specifications
- Model Number: IC698CPE020
- Manufacturer: GE Automation
- Product Type: Rack Mount CPU
- Processor: 700MHz Pentium III Floating Point Microprocessor
- Execution Speed: 0.14 ms per 1000 Boolean contacts
- RAM: 10 MB Battery-Backed User Memory
- Flash Memory: 10 MB Non-Volatile (NVRAM)
- Ethernet Ports: Two (2) 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports
- Serial Ports: Three (3) Ports (RS-232, RS-485, Station Manager)
- Operating Voltage: 5 to 12 Volts DC
Functional Role & Application Analysis
The GE IC698CPE020 serves as the high-performance central processing unit for the PACSystems RX7i platform. It is primarily used to solve the challenge of executing complex, real-time control logic while managing massive amounts of I/O data across a VME backplane. Equipped with a 700MHz Pentium III processor and 10MB of user memory, this CPU handles demanding applications in process control, manufacturing, and infrastructure management. Its dual Ethernet and triple serial port architecture also eliminates the need for separate communication modules, streamlining the control cabinet design.
Typical use cases include:
- Process Control Systems: Managing complex chemical, water treatment, or pharmaceutical processes that require high-speed floating-point calculations and reliable data logging.
- Machine Automation: Coordinating large-scale material handling systems or manufacturing lines with extensive discrete and analog I/O requirements.
- Legacy System Maintenance: Replacing failed CPUs in aging RX7i racks to prevent costly plant-wide shutdowns and maintain production continuity.
Our Quality Standard & Testing Process
We understand that the cost of an unreliable part is far greater than its purchase price. A failing CPU can halt an entire production facility. We have established a rigorous, multi-stage testing process to ensure every IC698CPE020 we ship is 100% functional and reliable.
Our professional process includes:
- Visual & Component Inspection: All modules undergo professional cleaning and visual inspection to ensure no physical damage, bent VME pins, or compromised solder joints.
- Live System Test: The CPU is installed in a live GE RX7i test rack and run for 24 hours to verify continuous operation, backplane communication, and thermal stability.
- Full-Function Diagnostics: We test the 700MHz processor execution, verify 10MB RAM/NVRAM integrity, and validate all Ethernet and serial port communications.
- Warranty Backing: Only parts that pass all diagnostic tests are approved for shipment and backed by our full 12-month warranty.
GE IC698CPE020
Compatibility & Migration Paths
To ensure this IC698CPE020 is 100% compatible with your system, you must check these key compatibility points. Failure to verify this is a common project risk that leads to integration failures and costly downtime.
Key verification steps:
- Firmware & Memory Check: Confirm your application’s program size fits within the 10MB RAM and 10MB Flash limits. If you require Error Checking and Correction (ECC) for redundancy, you may need the IC698CRE020 variant instead.
- Slot 1 Requirement: The IC698CPE020 must be installed in Slot 1 of the RX7i chassis. Ensure your backplane is properly configured for this.
- Battery Maintenance: This module requires a CMOS battery to support the 10MB of volatile RAM. Verify the battery is fresh before installation to prevent memory loss during power cycles.
- Get Expert Help: Unsure about your system’s CPU requirements or upgrade path? Contact our technical team today for a free compatibility check and cross-reference validation.
