Description
Product Title
GE IC695RMX128AB – RX3i Redundancy Memory Xchange Module (Reflective Memory)
Product Overview
The GE IC695RMX128AB is a high-speed redundancy memory exchange (RMX) module designed for the PACSystems RX3i platform. It enables deterministic, real-time data synchronization between redundant CPUs or across distributed nodes using reflective memory technology.
As a specific revision within the RMX128 series, the IC695RMX128AB ensures seamless data mirroring between controllers without processor overhead, making it essential for high-availability control systems. It is typically deployed in hot standby redundancy architectures, where maintaining identical memory states between primary and secondary CPUs is critical for instantaneous failover and zero process interruption.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: GE
- Model: IC695RMX128AB
- Warranty: One Year
- Condition: 100% New & Original
- Function Type:
- Redundancy Memory Xchange (RMX) module
- Memory Capacity:
- 128 MB reflective shared SDRAM
- Input/Output:
- Fiber-optic interface (LC connector)
- Single-slot RX3i module design
- Communication:
- Reflective memory network (no protocol required)
- Transmission speed up to 2.12 Gbaud
- Supports up to 256 nodes per network
- Operating Characteristics:
- Deterministic real-time data synchronization
- Automatic memory update across all nodes
- Power Requirements:
- 580 mA @ 3.3 VDC
- 220 mA @ 5 VDC
- System Compatibility:
- PACSystems RX3i controllers
- Redundant CPU configurations
- Other Specifications:
- Hot insertion/removal capability
- Network error detection diagnostics
- Requires paired RMX modules for redundancy link
Key Features & Benefits
- Real-Time Reflective Memory Technology:
Ensures instant data synchronization across all nodes, eliminating communication latency and improving control accuracy. - High Availability Redundancy:
Supports hot standby CPU architectures, enabling seamless failover with no data loss or process interruption. - High-Speed Fiber Communication:
Provides reliable and noise-immune data transfer over fiber-optic networks, ideal for large-scale industrial environments. - Scalable System Architecture:
Supports up to 256 nodes, allowing flexible expansion of distributed control systems.
Application Scenarios
- Power Generation Systems:
Ensures continuous turbine and plant control through synchronized redundant PLC architectures. - Oil & Gas & Petrochemical Plants:
Used in safety-critical applications requiring deterministic communication and high system availability. - Large Distributed Automation Systems:
Enables synchronized data exchange across multiple controllers in complex manufacturing environments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the primary function of the IC695RMX128AB?
- A: The IC695RMX128AB provides high-speed data synchronization between redundant PLC CPUs or across a reflective memory network.*
- Q: Is IC695RMX128AB compatible with legacy systems?
- A: Yes, it is designed for the RX3i PACSystems platform and can be integrated into existing redundancy architectures, provided firmware and system configuration requirements are met.*






