GE Fanuc PACSystems RX7i IC698RMX016-ED VMIVME-5567-100 Modules

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Product Details And Specifications

GE Fanuc PACSystems RX7i Series Technical Notes

The IC698RMX016-ED (also referenced as VMIVME-5567-100) is a VME-to-VME Reflective Memory interface module within the RX7i rack. It enables high-speed, low-latency shared memory communication between multiple VME-based controller nodes — a topology common in redundant control architectures at nuclear and refinery installations.

The Evolution of PACSystems RX7i Architecture

GE Fanuc introduced the PACSystems platform in the early 2000s as a unified control architecture to consolidate its legacy Series 90-70 (S90-70) and Series 90-30 (S90-30) PLC product lines. The RX7i was positioned as the high-end rack controller, inheriting VME bus topology from the Series 90-70 while introducing a new firmware kernel (PACSystems runtime) and a unified programming environment (Machine Edition / Proficy Machine Edition).

Key architectural transitions:

PACSystems RX7i Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

CPU & Controller Modules

• IC698CPE010: RX7i CPU, 1.0 GHz Intel Celeron, 64 MB user memory, dual Ethernet
• IC698CPE020: RX7i CPU, 1.0 GHz, 32 MB user memory, single Ethernet port
• IC698CPE030: RX7i CPU, enhanced floating-point, 64 MB, dual Ethernet, motion ready
• IC698CPE040: RX7i CPU, 1.4 GHz, 128 MB user memory, redundancy-capable
• IC698CRE020: RX7i redundancy CPU module, hot-standby configuration support

VME Interface & Reflective Memory Modules

• IC698RMX016-ED (VMIVME-5567-100): VME Reflective Memory node interface, 16 MB shared memory, fiber-optic ring topology, deterministic inter-node latency <1 µs
• IC698RMX016: Standard VME Reflective Memory module, 16 MB, copper/fiber options
• IC698VME001: VME expansion interface module for multi-rack configurations

Discrete Input Modules

• IC698MDL650: 32-channel 24 VDC discrete input module, sink/source configurable
• IC698MDL660: 16-channel 120 VAC discrete input, isolated, DIN rail compatible
• IC698MDL730: 32-channel 24 VDC discrete input, high-speed, 0.1 ms filter

Discrete Output Modules

• IC698MDL740: 32-channel 24 VDC discrete output, 0.5 A per point, short-circuit protected
• IC698MDL841: 16-channel relay output, Form C contacts, 2 A per point, 240 VAC rated

Analog I/O Modules

• IC698ALG230: 16-channel analog input, 4–20 mA / 0–10 V, 16-bit resolution
• IC698ALG233: 8-channel analog input, thermocouple/RTD universal, 16-bit
• IC698ALG728: 8-channel analog output, 4–20 mA, 16-bit, individually isolated

Communication & Network Modules

• IC698ETM001: Ethernet TCP/IP interface module, 10/100 Mbps, SRTP/Modbus TCP
• IC698PBM300: PROFIBUS DP master module, up to 125 slave nodes, 12 Mbps
• IC698CMX016: Serial communications module, RS-232/RS-485, multi-protocol

Power Supply Modules

• IC698PSA100: RX7i rack power supply, 100–240 VAC input, 90 W output
• IC698PSA350: High-capacity power supply, 350 W, redundant configuration support

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete PACSystems RX7i Parts

For the IC698RMX016-ED / VMIVME-5567-100 specifically, this module is no longer in active OEM production. DriveKNMS provides:

• Verified functional units with full test documentation
• Firmware version matching to customer's existing rack configuration
• Emergency urgent RFQ handling for critical plant shutdowns
• Long-term blanket order agreements for operators managing multi-site RX7i fleets

Customers requiring end-of-life support for IC698-series modules are encouraged to contact DriveKNMS with their full BOM (Bill of Materials) for a consolidated availability assessment.

Quality Control for the PACSystems RX7i Range

RX7i modules — particularly VME backplane interface cards and reflective memory nodes — require specialized test procedures that replicate the VME64 bus environment. Generic bench testing is insufficient to validate inter-module communication integrity.

DriveKNMS quality control procedures for RX7i modules include:

• VME backplane simulation: Each module is seated in a live RX7i test rack running PACSystems firmware to validate slot recognition and bus arbitration.
• Reflective Memory ring test (IC698RMX016-ED specific): The module is inserted into a two-node fiber-optic reflective memory ring. Shared memory read/write latency is measured and compared against GE specification (<1 µs node-to-node). Fiber transceiver power levels are verified.
• I/O channel-level verification: All analog and discrete I/O channels are individually stimulated and measured against datasheet accuracy specifications.
• Thermal soak: Modules are operated at rated ambient temperature (0–60°C range) for a minimum of 4 hours prior to final inspection.
• Firmware integrity check: CPU and communication modules are verified for correct firmware revision and configuration memory integrity.