GE IC698ETM001 PACSystems RX7i Ethernet Interface Module

Description

Hardware & Electrical Specifications

‑ Model: IC698ETM001 ‑ Part Number: IC698ETM001 ‑ Module Type: PACSystems RX7i VME Ethernet Interface Module, single‑slot VME module ‑ Mounting: Any available VME slot of RX7i main rack ‑ Backplane power consumption:  • +5 VDC: 1.5 A maximum ‑ On‑board processor: 200 MHz dedicated network processor ‑ Ethernet interfaces: Dual RJ45 10/100 Mbps auto‑negotiation, internal layer‑2 switch, IEEE 802.3 ‑ Serial interface: 9‑pin D‑sub RS‑232 Station‑Manager diagnostic port ‑ Supported protocols: SRTP, EGD Class 2, Modbus‑TCP Client/Server, EtherNet/IP, TCP/UDP socket ‑ Concurrent TCP connections: Max 16 sessions ‑ Redundancy feature: Redundant‑IP addressing support ‑ Electrical isolation: 1500 VAC isolation between Ethernet ports and VME backplane ‑ Diagnostics: Five front‑panel status LEDs; network fault and module health status accessible via VME backplane to RX7i CPU ‑ PCB treatment: Standard non‑conformal coated base hardware; conformal‑coated variants available with suffix‑EP ‑ Compatibility note: Works with all RX7i CPU families (CPE020/CPE030/CRE030/CRE040). Hot‑swap prohibited. After replacement, download module network configuration, assign IP addresses, verify EGD data exchange, Modbus‑TCP communication and link status of both Ethernet channels.

Environmental Specifications

‑ Operating temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +60 ℃; ‑EP variant supports‑40 ℃ ~ +70 ℃ wide temperature range ‑ Storage temperature: −40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ ‑ Relative humidity: 5%‑95% non‑condensing ‑ Installation location: Indoor control cabinet, IP20 protection class ‑ EMC compliance: IEC 61000‑6‑2 ‑ Certifications: CE, UL Class I Div 2 hazardous‑location certification

Mechanical Data

‑ Weight: approx 0.20 kg ‑ Dimension: RX7i standard single‑slot VME module form‑factor

Main Functions

1. Off‑loads all Ethernet protocol processing tasks from RX7i main CPU, reducing CPU scan‑cycle overhead. Dual‑port Ethernet supports redundant network architecture via redundant‑IP function.
2. Supports program download, HMI/SCADA connection, EGD peer‑to‑peer real‑time data exchange, Modbus‑TCP third‑party device communication and EtherNet/IP field‑device interconnection.
3. Front‑panel LED indicators:   ‑ OK: Module power‑on self‑test passed   ‑ ONLINE: Module operational on VME backplane   ‑ P1 LINK/100: Port 1 link and 100 Mbps speed status   ‑ P2 LINK/100: Port 2 link and 100 Mbps speed status   ‑ STATUS: Network activity and fault condition indicator

Installation & Wiring Requirements

1. Cut off full rack power supply before installation or replacement. Hot‑swap is not permitted. Apply ESD protection during module handling.
2. Insert IC698ETM001 into any free VME slot of RX7i chassis and fasten module latch. Connect CAT5e shielded Ethernet cables to port 1 / port 2 according to network topology.
3. Network cabling comply with manual GFK‑2313. Reliable protective‑ground connection for rack chassis is mandatory.
4. After replacement: Power‑on rack power and check front‑panel LED status. Download module network configuration, configure IP addresses, subnet mask and gateway. Validate EGD data exchange, Modbus‑TCP read/write and network redundancy functions if applied.
5. Replacement note: Total rack +5 VDC load calculation must include 1.5 A consumption of this module. Full‑system commissioning test is mandatory before putting into service.