The GE IC697BEM713, also cataloged as the IC697BEM713 Bus Transmitter Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for local backplane bus extension within Series 90-70 platforms. The single-slot interface module transmits high-speed logic and I/O data parallel lines from the primary processor chassis to peripheral racks, ensuring physical synchronization across multi-rack physical assemblies.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC697BEM713 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc Emerson |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.43 kg (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Single-slot rack width |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1.4 A @ 5 VDC input |
| Module Position | Any chassis slot except Slot 1 |
| Max Receiver Capacity | 7x IC697BEM711 Bus Receiver Modules |
| Max Interconnect Distance | 50 ft (15 m) absolute loop limit |
| Effective Data Rate | 500 Kbytes / sec (Programmer & Expansion paths) |
| Physical Interfaces | 1x Parallel Programmer Port, 1x Expansion Port |
| Status Indications | OK (Top), PGMR (Middle), Last Rack Bus (Bottom) |
| Signal Isolation | Non-isolated differential communication |
| Bus Standard | VME C.1 compliant architecture |
The IC697BEM713 enforces specific backplane bus communication velocity configurations to expand the control framework without degrading central transaction speed. By establishing dedicated multi-rack routing, the module maintains structured I/O density scaling profiles up to seven auxiliary racks while keeping logic propagation delays beneath sub-millisecond scanning thresholds. Firmware flash compatibility rules require full hardware initialization and downstream polling before the main status register allows the CPU to enter operational RUN status.
Q: Does this expansion interface support unpowered hot-swapping or physical extraction during operation?
A: No. The IC697BEM713 does not support insertion or removal while the chassis is powered. The main rack power supply must be completely isolated prior to mounting or removing the module to prevent electrical transients from disrupting the VME parallel bus.
Q: What is the cause of the bottom status LED failing to illuminate during initial system boot?
A: The bottom LED tracks expansion bus health. If it remains off, it indicates a link continuity fault, an unpowered downstream rack, or a missing IC697ACC702 terminating resistor at the final physical expansion output port.
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