{"product_id":"ge-ic697bem713-series-90-70-bus-expansion-module","title":"GE IC697BEM713 Series 90-70 Bus Expansion Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC697BEM713\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC697BEM713\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC697BEM713\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.43 kg (0.94 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-slot rack width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 A @ 5 VDC input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny chassis slot except Slot 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Receiver Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7x IC697BEM711 Bus Receiver Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Interconnect Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ft (15 m) absolute loop limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 Kbytes \/ sec (Programmer \u0026amp; Expansion paths)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Parallel Programmer Port, 1x Expansion Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Indications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOK (Top), PGMR (Middle), Last Rack Bus (Bottom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-isolated differential communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVME C.1 compliant architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control and Network Determinism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does this expansion interface support unpowered hot-swapping or physical extraction during operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the cause of the bottom status LED failing to illuminate during initial system boot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus Termination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install an IC697ACC702 terminating resistor directly onto the Expansion Port Out connector of the seventh or final physical Bus Receiver Module in the daisy chain to stabilize the differential signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Selection and Routing Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use approved low-skew expansion cables (IC600WD005A, IC600WD010A, IC600WD025A, or IC600WD050A). Route these parallel lines completely clear of high-voltage motor starters and AC distribution panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Alignment Constraints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the module in any available base rack slot except for Slot 1, which must be strictly reserved for the primary Series 90-70 Central Processing Unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43623576109146,"sku":"IC697BEM713","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/IC697BEM713.png?v=1783569836","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/ge-ic697bem713-series-90-70-bus-expansion-module","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}