Overview

The IC697BEM711N is a Bus Receiver Module (BRM) from GE Fanuc’s 90-70 series, designed to expand the main rack with high-speed parallel bus connectivity. It enables up to seven additional PLC racks and supports up to 50 feet of interconnecting cable.

General Information

• Model: IC697BEM711N
• Module Type: Bus Receiver
• Series: 90-70
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Slot: Single slot, must be installed in slot 1

Key Features

• Data Rate: 500 Kbytes/sec
• Cable Distance: 50 feet
• Serial Ports: 2
• Current Required: 0.8 Amps
• I/O Bus Terminator Plug: Required
• Status Indicators: LEDs for module, rack, and communication status

Functionality

• Supports expansion of up to seven additional racks
• Holds last state of output modules in case of communication loss with CPU
• Allows for isolation and repair of faulty modules

Configuration

The IC697BEM711N requires no DIP switches and comes with configuration software for ease of setup.