CPU model IC697CPX782 is manufactured by GE Automation and Controls. This CPU has a single slot with three independent, onboard serial ports and includes 1 MB of battery-backed CMOS RAM (inside the same slot) and 256 K non-volatile user flash memory for user data. It can calculate floating point and contains an 80486DX4 microprocessor. IC697CPX782 uses MS-DOS or Windows-based programming software to control machines, processes, and systems.

IC697CPX782 has a Scan Rate of 0.4 milliseconds for one Boolean function. Operation of this module has a three-position operating mode switch. It has software passwords which are used to lock data of the program and configuration. In addition, data locking can be initiated manually by using the memory protect key switch. Seven green LEDs show CPU status on the front face of the module.