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GE Fanuc IC693BEM331L

Product information "GE Fanuc IC693BEM331L"

GE Fanuc IC693BEM331L Genius Bus Controller Module

Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) - Unused module. Original packaging may show signs of shelf wear or aging, but the part itself is pristine and ready for deployment.

The GE Fanuc IC693BEM331L is a highly advanced Genius Bus Controller (GBC) designed for the Series 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platform. This intelligent communication module acts as the master interface on a distributed control network, seamlessly bridging the PLC with the renowned Genius I/O serial bus. It is capable of managing real-time data exchange, transmitting and receiving control data for up to 31 remote devices on a single daisy-chained bus, making it essential for expansive factory floor integration.

Key Specifications:

  • Manufacturer: GE Fanuc (Emerson Automation)
  • Product Line: Series 90-30
  • Part Number: IC693BEM331 (Specific Revision: IC693BEM331L)
  • Module Type: Genius Bus Controller (Communication Interface)
  • Network Capacity: Supports up to 31 devices on the Genius I/O bus
  • Data Handling: Up to 128 bytes of input data and 128 bytes of output data
  • Communication Speed: Selectable baud rates up to 153.6 Kbps
  • Protocol: Token-passing (ensures deterministic data delivery for mission-critical timing)
  • Power Consumption: < 300 mA from the +5 VDC backplane bus
  • Compatibility: Requires Series 90-30 CPU firmware release 5.0 or later

Additional Features:

  • Supports Global Data broadcasting, allowing multiple PLCs on the same network to rapidly share operational variables without complex peer-to-peer programming.
  • Front panel is equipped with clear "OK" and "COM" LED indicators for immediate visual diagnostics of module health and network communication status.
  • Highly versatile integration capabilities, able to serve Genius blocks, Remote I/O drops, Field Control I/O stations, and Genius Hand-Held Monitors (HHM).

Properties:

Condition: New