GE IC698CRE030

GE IC698CRE030 is a hot – standby redundancy CPU module for GE PACSystems RX3i/RX7i, built around a 600MHz Intel Pentium – M processor to deliver high – speed processing for critical industrial control tasks. GE IC698CRE030 supports HSB (Hot Stand – by) redundancy, enabling seamless failover (≤50ms) between primary and backup CPUs to maximize system uptime in power generation, oil/gas, and chemical processing applications.

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Description

Product Description

GE IC698CRE030 is a hot – standby redundancy CPU module for GE PACSystems RX3i/RX7i, built around a 600MHz Intel Pentium – M processor to deliver high – speed processing for critical industrial control tasks. GE IC698CRE030 supports HSB (Hot Stand – by) redundancy, enabling seamless failover (≤50ms) between primary and backup CPUs to maximize system uptime in power generation, oil/gas, and chemical processing applications. GE IC698CRE030 integrates a VME64 backplane interface, ensuring compatibility with various RX3i/RX7i I/O and communication modules, and its 10/100Mbps Ethernet port facilitates real – time data exchange with HMI/SCADA and remote I/O stations. It has 64MB user memory and 256MB SDRAM (expandable) for program storage and data processing, plus flash – backed SRAM for non – volatile data retention during power outages. GE IC698CRE030 offers three isolated serial ports (RS – 232/485) and web server/FTP connectivity for remote monitoring and firmware upgrades. It is programmable via GE’s Proficy Machine Edition (supporting LD, ST, FBD, C), and GE IC698CRE030’s LED diagnostic indicators allow quick identification of CPU status, redundancy mode, and communication health, reducing troubleshooting time in critical control setups. GE IC698CRE030’s VME64 backplane compatibility also lets it integrate with legacy 90 – 70 Series I/O, making it a flexible upgrade choice for existing GE control systems.

Product Parameters

Parameter Details
Module Type Hot – standby redundancy CPU (RX3i/RX7i PACSystems compatible)
Core Function Redundant control, high – speed processing, HSB failover, VME64 backplane communication
Processor 600MHz Intel Pentium – M
Memory 64MB user memory; 256MB SDRAM (expandable); flash – backed SRAM (non – volatile)
Redundancy HSB (Hot Stand – by); failover time ≤50ms
Communication 10/100Mbps Ethernet; 3 isolated serial ports (RS – 232/485)
Backplane VME64 standard
Power Supply 24VDC
Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Programming Proficy Machine Edition (LD, ST, FBD, C)
Certifications CE, UL compliant; meets IEC 61131 – 3 control standards
Diagnostic LED indicators for CPU status, redundancy, communication, power

Advantages and Features

  1. HSB Redundancy & Seamless Failover: GE IC698CRE030’s HSB redundancy ensures failover ≤50ms, eliminating data loss and downtime in critical applications.
  2. Powerful Processing & Memory: Its 600MHz Pentium – M processor and expandable memory handle complex control algorithms and large – scale program storage.
  3. VME64 Compatibility: GE IC698CRE030 works with RX3i/RX7i I/O and legacy 90 – 70 modules, supporting flexible system upgrades.
  4. Multi – Channel Communication: Ethernet and serial ports enable remote monitoring, firmware updates, and integration with HMI/SCADA systems.
  5. Non – Volatile Data Protection: Flash – backed SRAM on GE IC698CRE030 preserves program/config data during power outages.
  6. Simplified Diagnostics: LED indicators allow quick fault detection for CPU, redundancy, and communication issues.

Application Cases in Application Fields

  • Power Plant Steam Turbine Control: GE IC698CRE030 ran in HSB redundancy to control turbine speed and load, with failover ≤50ms during a primary CPU fault, keeping the turbine online and avoiding a 6 – figure production loss.
  • Oil Refinery Safety Shutdown System: It paired with RX3i I/O modules to monitor 64 safety instrumented functions (SIFs), using HSB redundancy to meet SIL 3 requirements and ensuring 99.999% uptime.
  • Chemical Plant Reactor Control: GE IC698CRE030 handled temperature/pressure control loops, with flash – backed SRAM preserving critical setpoints during a power outage, preventing a reactor overpressure incident.
  • Water Treatment Plant SCADA Integration: It connected to remote I/O via Ethernet, using web server capabilities for real – time process monitoring, and HSB redundancy ensured continuous data transmission during network outages.

Comparisons with Competing Products

Parameter GE IC698CRE030 Siemens S7 – 400H CPU 417 – 4HL14 ABB AC800M R80 Controller
Redundancy HSB (failover ≤50ms); hot standby S7 – 400H redundancy (failover ~100ms); cold standby ABB 800xA redundancy (failover ≤50ms); hot standby
Processor 600MHz Pentium – M 1.4GHz Intel Core i7 1.2GHz ARM Cortex – A9
Memory 64MB user, 256MB SDRAM (expandable) 1GB RAM, 512MB flash 512MB RAM, 256MB flash
Backplane VME64 (RX3i/RX7i/90 – 70 compatible) Siemens S7 – 400 backplane ABB AC800M backplane
Communication Ethernet + 3 serial ports Profinet + 2 serial ports EtherNet/IP + Profinet
Legacy Integration Supports 90 – 70 I/O Limited legacy S5 integration No legacy ABB 800xA support
Cost – Effectiveness High (flexible redundancy, legacy compatibility) Medium (premium for S7 – 400H ecosystem) Medium (proprietary redundancy hardware)

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

Selection Suggestions

  • Select GE IC698CRE030 for RX3i/RX7i systems needing HSB redundancy and ≤50ms failover in critical industries (power, oil/gas, chemical).
  • Prefer it for upgrading legacy 90 – 70 systems while retaining existing I/O, or for applications requiring remote monitoring via web server/FTP.

Precautions

  • Ensure GE IC698CRE030 is paired with compatible RX3i/RX7i power supplies and VME64 backplanes to avoid hardware mismatches.
  • Configure HSB redundancy per GE’s guidelines to ensure failover ≤50ms for GE IC698CRE030.
  • Use factory – approved cables for Ethernet/serial connections with GE IC698CRE030 to maintain communication reliability.
  • Replace the backup battery of GE IC698CRE030 every 2–3 years to preserve non – volatile data storage.

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