{"product_id":"i-o-bus-expansion-module-ge-fanuc-ic697bme731-series-90-70","title":"I\/O Bus Expansion Module GE Fanuc IC697BME731 Series 90-70","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IC697BME731 is an I\/O bus expansion module for the Series 90-70 PLC system. It enables a central CPU rack to communicate with multiple remote I\/O racks over a dedicated high-speed bus, supporting large distributed control architectures. Commonly used in power generation, water treatment, and heavy industry, it ensures stable system-wide data exchange. We supply this unit as 100% Brand New and Original factory stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-70 PLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC697BME731\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Bus Expansion \/ Bus Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated parallel I\/O expansion bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVME-based Series 90-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 A @ +5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 slot (CPU rack)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistributed System Architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnables remote I\/O placement close to field devices, reducing wiring complexity and signal loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDeterministic High-Speed Communication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel bus architecture ensures predictable and fast data updates for real-time control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransparent CPU Integration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote I\/O behaves like local I\/O, simplifying programming and system configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIndustrial-Grade Reliability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVME backplane design ensures stable operation in high-vibration and electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it require a remote module?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It must be paired with a compatible I\/O bus receiver module in the remote rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat cable is used?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses dedicated shielded IC600CB-series expansion cables for signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it connect to Series 90-30 systems?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is designed exclusively for Series 90-70 architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this product new and original?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The IC697BME731 is 100% Brand New and Original factory stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE FANUC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52274384896312,"sku":"IC697BME731","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/IC697BME731.jpg?v=1777426912","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/i-o-bus-expansion-module-ge-fanuc-ic697bme731-series-90-70","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}