GE IC697CPX928-FE Central Processing Unit module

GE IC697CPX928-FE Central Processing Unit module

Application and Advantages:

I. Energy and Power Industry

Substation automation

Application scenarios: Switch control, protection signal processing, and remote measurement and remote signaling data acquisition in 110kV and above substations.

Advantages reflected:

6MB battery backup RAM ensures that key data is not lost in case of power grid failure.

Multiple serial ports support communication with Modbus RTU of RTU, smart electricity meters and protection devices.

Support the IEC 61850 communication protocol (Ethernet module configuration is required) to achieve digital substation integration.

Typical case: A 500kV substation in a certain power grid adopts this CPU module, which is connected to over 200 intelligent switches through PROFINET to achieve a rapid response of ≤100ms when a power grid fault occurs.

Wind/photovoltaic power generation monitoring

Application scenarios: Control of wind turbine pitch systems, status monitoring of photovoltaic array inverters.

Adaptation features:

256KB non-volatile flash memory is used to store the operation curve and fault records of the fan.

Support Modbus TCP communication with the SCADA system and upload real-time power generation data;

Wide operating temperature range (-20℃ to +60℃), suitable for harsh outdoor environments.

Ii. Petrochemical Industry

Control of oil refining facilities

Application scenarios: PID control of temperature, pressure and flow rate in catalytic cracking and atmospheric and vacuum distillation units.

Core advantages:

32-bit floating-point operation capability to implement complex control algorithms (such as model predictive control);

Support redundant configuration (with redundant modules required) to ensure the continuous operation of the device;

The anti-electromagnetic interference design complies with the IEC 61000-6-2 industrial standard and is suitable for strong interference sources such as frequency converters and motors.

Pipeline transportation monitoring

Application scenarios: Start-up and shutdown of pumping stations for long-distance pipelines, valve control, and leakage detection.

Application logic:

Connect to the RTU (remote terminal unit) along the line via RS485 to collect pressure and flow data.

6MB RAM cache pipeline historical data, supporting fault backtracking analysis;

Support OPC UA communication with the SCADA system to achieve data synchronization across regional dispatch centers.

Iii. Automobile Manufacturing and Robot Control

Vehicle body welding line control

Application scenarios: Coordinated control of robot welding workstations and monitoring of weld point quality.

Performance matching

The execution speed of 0.4μs/Boolean instructions meets the requirements of real-time trajectory control for robots.

Supports PROFINET or EtherNet/IP (communication module configuration required) to achieve high-speed communication with robots such as ABB and KUKA;

Expandable I/O capability (up to 12K discrete quantity + 8K analog quantity) connects a large number of sensors (such as laser rangefinders, vision systems).

Coating production line

Application scenarios: Precise control of paint flow, temperature and pressure to avoid defects such as sagging and orange peel.

Technical adaptation

Support PID closed-loop control to maintain the pressure fluctuation of the spray gun ≤±0.5%.

Flash memory stores the spray parameter formulas of different vehicle models and supports quick switching.

Configurable redundant power supply module to prevent damage to the paint curing equipment caused by power failure.

Iv. Rail Transit and Intelligent Transportation

Subway signal system

Application scenarios: Signal processing of interlocking systems and ATS (Automatic Train Monitoring) subsystems.

Key features:

Support redundant hot standby configuration to ensure that the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of the signal system is ≥10? hours;

The communication delay is ≤20ms when connected to the adjacent equipment (such as axle counters and signal machines) via RS485.

It complies with the EN 50155 railway application standard and is resistant to vibration, shock and changes in temperature and humidity.

Intelligent parking lot management

Application scenarios: Parking space detection, vehicle guidance, and billing system integration in multi-story stereoscopic parking garages.

Adaptation advantages:

Support communication between Modbus RTU and geomagnetic sensors as well as license plate recognition devices;

The real-time parking space status is stored in 6MB RAM and supports traffic processing of ≥1000 vehicles per hour during peak hours.

Expandable Ethernet interface, connecting to the cloud platform to achieve remote monitoring and appointment.

V. Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industry

Aseptic filling production line

Application scenarios: High-speed filling and capping control of dairy products and pharmaceuticals.

Compliance and Performance

Support FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signature and audit trail functions (with software required);

Fanless design reduces dust pollution in clean workshops.

The temperature control module is connected via PROFIBUS to ensure that the pasteurization temperature accuracy is ±0.1℃.

Pharmaceutical packaging line

Application scenarios: Synchronous control of blister packaging machines and labeling machines to prevent missed packaging and wrong labeling.

Application logic:

The quantity of packaging is detected through the high-speed counter module (which needs to be expanded), and the error rate is ≤0.01%.

Support formula management and quickly switch the packaging parameters of different drugs;

The flash memory storage device operation log meets the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice for Pharmaceuticals) traceability requirements.

Vi. Water Treatment and Environmental Protection Engineering

Sewage treatment plant

Application scenarios: Dissolved oxygen control in aeration tanks, adjustment of sludge return ratio, and automation of dosing systems.

Technical adaptation

Support PID self-tuning function to adapt to parameter changes caused by water quality fluctuations;

Connect the water quality analyzer via Modbus and adjust the treatment process in real time.

The wide voltage input (100-240VAC) is suitable for the unstable power supply environment of sewage treatment plants.

Waste incineration for power generation

Application scenarios: Grate speed control, incineration temperature regulation, and interlocking of flue gas purification systems.

Performance requirements:

32-bit floating-point operations support complex combustion control algorithms;

Support redundant communication (such as dual Ethernet) to ensure that environmental protection data is uploaded to the supervision platform in real time;

Flash memory storage incineration curves optimize energy recovery efficiency.

Application selection suggestions

Applicable project scale: Recommended for medium and large-sized projects with I/O points ≥500 and requiring complex logic or PID control.

Communication demand matching

If industrial Ethernet is required, an additional IC697CMM742 (Ethernet module) needs to be configured.

If a fieldbus is required, the PROFIBUS-DP or DeviceNet expansion module can be selected.

Special environmental considerations:

In high-temperature environments (>60℃), cooling fans or cabinet air conditioners need to be installed.

In highly corrosive environments, the anti-corrosion coating version (if any) should be selected.

This CPU module is seamlessly integrated with the GE 90-70 series I/O modules through standardized interfaces and can form a complete control system with HMI (such as Proficy Machine Edition) and SCADA (such as iFIX). It is particularly suitable for industrial scenarios that require long-term stable operation, secure data backup, and the execution of complex algorithms.