Appendix

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Using the IC697CMM742 with PLC CPU Versions 4.12 - 5.50

The IC697CMM742 Ethernet Interface (Type 2) is designed for high-performance operation and convenient installation with IC697 PLC CPU versions 6.00 and later. These PLC CPUs recognize and support the Ethernet Interface (Type 2), and provide the high throughput demanded by this product. GE Fanuc recommends use of IC697 PLC CPUs with version 6.00 and later firmware to obtain the full capabilities of the Ethernet Interface (Type 2).

Versions 1.10 and later of the Ethernet Interface (Type 2) also provide restricted operation with IC697 PLC CPUs running firmware versions 4.12 through 5.50. These notes describe the necessary Ethernet Interface configuration and restricted operation with these PLC CPUs.

The Ethernet Interface (Type 2) cannot be used with PLC CPU firmware versions prior to 4.12.

Ethernet Interface Installation and Configuration

The Ethernet Interface (Type 2) is installed in the main PLC rack as described in the Installation chapter.

IC697 PLC CPU firmware versions 4.12 though 5.50 do not accept PLC configuration data for the Ethernet Interface (Type 2). Thus, this Ethernet Interface cannot be configured as described in the Installation chapter. An alternative method is provided below; this procedure uses a user- supplied computer terminal or equivalent plus the Station Manager software within the Ethernet Interface to enter the necessary configuration data. The Station Manager is completely described in GFK-1186, TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90 PLC Station Manager Manual. Please refer to this manual for complete details.

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GE GFK-1541B manual Using the IC697CMM742 with PLC CPU Versions 4.12, Ethernet Interface Installation and Configuration