GE Fanuc IC697ACC721 Rack Fan Assembly – Cooling Solution for Series 90-70 PLC Racks

The GE Fanuc IC697ACC721 is a rack-mounted fan assembly designed to provide consistent airflow across Series 90-70 (IC697) PLC racks. From my experience, keeping legacy control systems at stable temperatures often extends module life dramatically, and this unit was built exactly for that—continuous, even cooling across populated slots in demanding control cabinets.

Company’s Order Placement Process and Guarantees

• Warranty: 365 days
• Lead time: 1 week when in stock; not more than one month at the latest
• Payment: 50% advance payment; full payment prior to delivery
• Express delivery: FedEx, UPS, DHL

Key Features

• Purpose-built for GE Series 90-70 racks – Aligns with IC697 rack geometry for uniform airflow across installed modules.
• Top-of-rack installation – Quick mounting with standard hardware; no modification to the chassis in typical use.
• Continuous-duty cooling – Helps reduce thermal stress on CPU, I/O, and communication modules during 24/7 operation.
• Service-friendly design – From what maintenance teams tell us, access for cleaning and replacement is straightforward compared to improvised cabinet fans.
• Stable plant operation – In many cases, consistent rack cooling cuts nuisance thermal trips and unexpected stoppages.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

You might notice that the IC697ACC721 shows up where Series 90-70 systems are still running mission-critical tasks. Typical sites include:

• Power generation and utilities (turbine controls, balance-of-plant racks)
• Oil & gas and petrochemical (compressor skids, process units)
• Metals, paper, and discrete manufacturing lines with high rack density
• Water and wastewater plants where cabinets run warm in summer months
• Marine and offshore installations relying on 24/7 PLC uptime

Advantages & Value

• Reliability – Purpose-matched to the rack, so airflow reaches where heat builds (CPUs, communication modules).
• Compatibility – Designed for IC697 racks; no guesswork versus generic cabinet fans.
• Cost control – Extends service life of installed assets; in many cases, reduces emergency call-outs related to thermal faults.
• Supportability – From a maintenance perspective, replacement is straightforward during planned downtime.

A maintenance lead at a wastewater site told us their nuisance CPU over-temperature alarms disappeared after adding this tray on a fully populated rack. That’s the sort of practical, low-drama result most teams want.

Installation & Maintenance

• Cabinet environment – Install in an enclosed industrial cabinet with clear intake/exhaust paths; avoid blocked louvers.
• Mounting – Position on top of the IC697 rack; secure using the supplied hardware. Verify mechanical clearance above the rack.
• Power wiring – Supply correct AC voltage for IC697ACC721; route cables away from signal wiring to minimize noise.
• Safety – Isolate power before installation or service. Confirm the fan is fully stopped before handling.
• Routine care – Periodically clean dust buildup; if a filter or screen is present, inspect and replace/clean on a schedule suited to site conditions.
• Lifecycle checks – Listen for bearing noise and verify airflow during PM visits; replace the assembly proactively if performance drops.

Quality & Certifications

GE Fanuc production for the Series 90-70 family has historically aligned with major industrial standards. Units of this type are typically CE-marked and UL recognized where applicable. Manufacturing for these platforms has been associated with ISO 9001 quality systems. For legacy spare parts, RoHS applicability varies by revision; we can verify the exact marking on the unit we ship.

Related and Supporting Components

• IC697CHS7xx Series 90-70 racks (e.g., 9-slot, 12-slot)
• IC697PWR7xx power supplies matched to rack population
• Cabinet filters and door fans for site-level thermal management