The IC698CPE030 is a high-performance 600 MHz Central Processing Unit (CPU) designed by GE Fanuc for the RX7i series. This CPU features advanced capabilities including battery-packed user memory and non-volatile flash memory, facilitating efficient data management with configurable data and program memory along with auto-located symbolic variables. Equipped with a Pentium-M microprocessor, the IC698CPE030 provides 64 MB of both user memory and user flash, enabling real-time control of processes and material handling systems. This unit is compatible with Series 90-70 discrete and analog I/O systems, as well as various communication and VME modules.

Communication occurs via a rack-mounted backplane adhering to the VME64 standard, and it includes embedded Ethernet ports for interfacing with programmers and HMI devices. Additionally, it supports a serial port using the SNP Slave protocol for enhanced connectivity. Upon powering up, the IC698CPE030 performs a comprehensive self-diagnostic check, indicated by a sequence of LED lights, culminating in the stable illumination of the OK LED. To ensure integrity of the program and data memory, routine maintenance is essential, specifically the scheduled replacement of the lithium battery pack (part IC698ACC701), which also supports the calendar clock during power outages. The CPU is outfitted with three isolated serial ports—RS-485, RS-232, and an RS-232 Ethernet station manager serial port—supporting protocols such as Modbus RTU Slave, SNP, and Serial I/O. The IC698CPE030 is engineered for optimal reliability and performance in industrial automation applications.