GE FANUC IC693BEM331 SERIES 90-30 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
(PLC)
Technical Specifications for IC693BEM331
Brand GE Fanuc
Series Series 90-30
Part Number IC693BEM331
Current consumption <300mA at +5V DC
Number of LEDs 2 (OK and COMM OK)
Power Supply 5 V DC from the Series 90-30 Backplane
Module Type Genius Bus Interface
Compatible Systems IC693CPU311K, 321K, 331L or later, or any
version of the IC693CPU313, 323, 340, 341, 350, 351, 352,
360, 363, and 364.
Compatible Series 90-30 controllers IC693CPU311K, 321K, 331L or
later, or any version of the IC693CPU313, 323, 340, 341,
350, 351, 352, 360, 363, and 364. The CPU
Compatible Series 6 controllers IC660CBB902F/903F
Type of component Genius Bus Interface for Series 90-30 PLC
Number of I/Os 31 Maximum
Maximum Data Rate 128 bytes
IP rating IP 20
About IC693BEM331
The IC693BEM331 is a Bus Controller Module that is part of the GE
Sires 90-30 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) product
family. This module is manufactured by GE Fanuc Automation, for
interfacing a Series 90-30 PLC to the proprietary Genius I/O
bus. This bus controller module is capable of communicating with
Genius blocks such as discrete, analog, and special purpose
field devices. It also supports communication with Remote I/O drops
consisting of Series 90-70 I/O racks connected via Remote
I/O scanner modules, Field control I/O station via Bus interface
unit wherein up to Eight (8) additional field control modules is
supported, Genius Hand-Held Monitor, and a variety of Hosts.
A Series 90-30 PLC system may be installed with up to Eight (8)
Genius Bus Controllers or enhanced Genius Communications
Modules. The achieve this configuration, the required firmware of
the Series 90-30 PLC is Firmware 5.0 or later.
The IC693BEM331 is equipped with a variety of Status LEDs installed
on the module’s front panel. These LEDs include OK and
COM LED. The normal operation of the OK LED is steady on-state.
This LED remains ON after power-up diagnostics are
completed. The COM LED is steadily ON when the bus controller
module is actively communicating and blinks for intermittent
bus connection and error.
Compatible Series 90-30 PLC for use with the IC693BEM331 Bus
Controller are IC693CPU311K, 321K, 331L or later and any
version of the IC693CPU313, 323, 340, 341, 350, 351, 352, 360, 363,
and 364. Required firmware for use is version 5.0 or later.
The GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus Controller is able to handle a maximum
of 128 bytes of incoming and outgoing data from the
field devices on the Bus. The configuration of the GE Fanuc
IC693BEM331 Bus Controller is done through an additional
proprietary GE Fanuc handheld monitor. Some of the I/O device types
that can send and receive data to a Series 90-30 PLC
that is using the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus Controller as a
communication interface include discrete I/O devices such as
solenoid valves, motor starters, and limit switches or analog I/O
devices such as pressure transmitters and temperature sensors.
The manufacturer recommends mounting the GE Fanuc IC693BEM331 Bus
Controller inside a protective enclosure in order to
avoid direct contact with water, excess humidity, and extreme high
and low extremes of temperatures. Any work requiring
maintenance on the circuitry should be carried out only by
qualified personnel, because the mishandling of the equipment or
the incorrect connection of any its wiring can produce application
process malfunctions, property damage, or serious injury.
