Product Description
The IC693BEM331 is a Genius Bus Controller from the Series 90-30
PLC System manufactured by GE Fanuc. This controller facilitates an interface for the serial bus of the
Series 90-30 PLC and Genius I/O and is able to send and receive
control data up to 128 bytes for a total of 31 devices on the
Genius I/O bus. As a Genius bus controller, the IC693BEM331 requires input and
output data lengths configuration suitable for the I/O device to
ensure data is transferred. The IC693BEM331 GBC does not count fault table configuration
errors that are featured in the 90-70 GBC. To check a Genius
device’s configuration, the most efficient method is to verify that
the corresponding GBC Device Present bit is set to 1.
Some of the uses for this Genius Bus Controller include: Genius
blocks: Designed with the purpose of offering an interface for a
great number of discrete, analog, specialized field devices. Important: Genius blocks cannot be controlled by GCM and GCM+
modules. Remote Drops: Series 90-70 I/O racks with bus interface through
Remote I/O Scanner modules. Any combination of Series 90-70
discrete and analog I/O modules are compatible with these drops,
offering up to 128 bytes of input and output data. Field Control
I/O Station: Consisting of up to eight additional Field Control
modules and a Bus Interface Unit (BIU). The BIU offers I/O
scanning, intelligent processing, and feature configuration for the
I/O station. Genius Hand-Held Monitors (HHM): Portable devices that
can also be mounted permanently. These devices offer a comfortable
operator interface for block setup, diagnostics, and data
monitoring. Multiple hosts: For communications that use Global Data
and datagrams.
The IC693BEM331 module is a Genius Bus interface module
manufactured by GE Fanuc Automation as a member of Series 90-30. It
is engineered and intended for use with the Series 90-30 PLCs from
GE Fanuc Automation. The modules in this product line are
well-suited for use in industrial applications requiring reliable
and easy-to-use remote input and output platforms. The Genius I-O
blocks from GE Fanuc can also be controlled by the Series 90-30 PLC
and the IC693BEM331 Bus Controller which serves as the
communication interface and connection device. A Bus controller
like the IC693BEM331 module allows for the connection of up to 31
field devices at a time to enable monitoring and control through
the GE Series 90-30 PLC. This GE Fanuc Bus controller can handle
incoming and outgoing data at rates of up to 128 bytes from the Bus
field devices.
The GE Fanuc Series 90-30 IC693BEM331 Bus controller’s
configuration is done via a GE handheld monitor as well as a
control algorithm for its applications. Other I/O devices that are
able to receive data from and send data to the Series 90-30 PLC and
that use the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus controller are communication
interfaces that include discrete I/O devices like motor starters,
limit switches, and solenoid valves, or analog input and output
devices like temperature sensors and pressure transmitters. This
Genius Bus interface module should be mounted in a protective
enclosure to prevent any possible contact with excess humidity,
water, or high or low extreme temperatures. The circuitry
maintenance should be done by experts to avoid component damage or
user injury.
