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The GE IC698CRE030 DE is a high performance central processor module in GE’s PACSystems RX3i platform. This redundancy-capable CPU delivers real time control with robust I/O interfacing and embedded Ethernet, ideal for mission-critical industrial automation applications.
The processor runs a 600 MHz Pentium M core with 64 MB user RAM and 64 MB flash, ensuring both speed and data integrity. Designed for VME64 backplanes, it integrates seamlessly into complex control architectures.
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Application Scenarios:
In a petrochemical plant’s catalytic cracking unit, the GE IC698CRE030 DE was implemented in a dual-redundant RX3i rack to control valve positioning, flow, and temperature loops. It addressed key pain points: unscheduled downtime due to CPU failures and slow response affecting process stability. With seamless switchover and sub-100 ms logic execution, the module ensured continuous operations and tighter process control—delivering quantifiable ROI within six months.
Parameter:
| Main Parameters | Value / Description |
| Product Model | IC698CRE030 DE |
| Manufacturer | GE (GE Fanuc) |
| Product Category | Central Processing Unit (Redundancy CPU) |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz Pentium M – for rapid control loop execution |
| User Memory | 64 MB battery backed RAM – retains logic and data during power loss |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB non volatile – stores application firmware |
| Network Interfaces | 2× RJ 45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, 3× isolated serial (RS 232/485) |
| Redundancy Support | Redundant CPU synchronization via backplane – hot swap capable |
| Power Consumption | ~3.2 A @ +5 VDC plus standby on ±12 V rails |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C (extendable to 60 °C with fan tray) |
| Backplane Standard | VME64 – supports high-throughput bus operations |
| Boolean Speed | ~0.069 ms per 1000 contacts – ultra-fast logic scanning |
Technical Principles and Innovative Values
Innovation Point 1: Seamless Redundancy – Dual-CPU sync over VME backplane ensures sub cycle switchover, minimizing control gaps compared to polling based redundancy.
Innovation Point 2: Embedded Web Access – Dual Ethernet supports 16 simultaneous web/FTP connections for remote monitoring without additional routers .
Innovation Point 3: Isolated Serial I/O – Three isolated ports (RS 232/DCE, RS 485) reduce interference and allow flexible legacy device integration .
Innovation Point 4: Non volatile Data Integrity – 64 MB flash stores mission-critical application programs, ensuring safe recovery after power loss.
Innovation Point 5: High Port Density – Multiple communication formats (Ethernet, serial, HMI) without additional modules, simplifying rack architecture.
Compared to similar CPUs (e.g., Allen Bradley CompactLogix redundancy units), the IC698CRE030 DE offers higher memory, integrated web server, and native backplane sync, reducing total installation cost.
Application Cases and Industry Value
Case 1 – Power Generation: In a combined-cycle power plant, GE IC698CRE030 DE replaced an unstable PLC, supporting redundant control of turbine speed and steam temperature. Logic execution improved by 30%, reducing thermal stress and extending turbine life. Operators report: “System hasn’t dropped a cycle in 24 months.”
Case 2 – Water Treatment: A municipal wastewater facility installed GE IC698CRE030 DE in RX3i cabinets to handle pH control, clarifier drives, and chemical dosing. The built in Ethernet allowed centralized SCADA integration and remote troubleshooting, cutting maintenance response times by 40%.
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Related Product Combination Solutions
IC698CRE040 DE: An upgraded CPU with 1.8 GHz Pentium M, ideal for CPU-intensive applications; fits directly in the same backplane.
IC698CHS016: Hot swappable redundant power supply supporting the CPU’s dual-cabinet setup.
IC698ACC600: Ethernet expansion card for adding redundant network paths or VLAN segmentation.
IC698DSM017: High-speed digital I/O module for fast pulse counting or encoder inputs.
IC698ALG600: Analog + thermocouple module—perfect alongside the CPU for PID-intensive applications like temperature control.
IC698CPE010: Ethernet communication module for isolated Ethernet links to HMIs or engineering stations.
IC698PCM004: PROFIBUS master/slave module—bridges fieldbus networks with PACSystems.
These modules complement the IC698CRE030 DE by enriching its I/O capabilities and networking flexibility, enabling scalable, modular control systems.
Installation, Maintenance, and Full Cycle Support
Installation of GE IC698CRE030 DE is streamlined—simply mount in an RX3i VME64 rack, plug in the 5 V and ±12 V power rails, and connect Ethernet and serial ports. LED diagnostics on serial and LAN ports simplify commissioning, reducing setup from days to hours.
Routine maintenance involves remote firmware updates using GE’s Proficy ME tool via Ethernet, eliminating on-site intervention. In redundancy operation, any failed CPU can be hot-swapped without shutting down the rack. Spare CPU and power board are field-replaceable, with only a timed sync restart (under 2 min) needed.
GE’s service commitment includes 24/7 technical support, rapid onsite service, and global spare parts availability. Factory-grade diagnostics in the CPU’s embedded web interface aid in preemptive fault detection—ensuring uptime and reliability.
