{"product_id":"dual-bus-controller-module-ge-ic697bem713g-series-90-70","title":"Dual Bus Controller Module | GE IC697BEM713G Series 90-70","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE IC697BEM713G Series 90-70 Dual-Port Genius Bus Controller Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC697BEM713G\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC697BEM713\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-Port Genius Bus Controller Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for interfacing dual independent Genius bus networks within Series 90-70 PLC platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC697BEM713G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Series 90-70 single-slot module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C (32 to 140 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to 70 deg C (-40 to 158 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5 VDC at ~1.5 A typical backplane current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Genius bus ports (Twinaxial, 50 Ohm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 31 devices per bus (62 total across both networks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e153.6 kbps fixed Genius standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 VAC bus-to-backplane logic isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMEbus (CPU memory access via dual-port RAM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus \u0026amp; Deterministic Networks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module links directly to the Series 90-70 CPU across high-speed VMEbus backplane architecture via dual-port RAM. High backplane bus communication velocity allows simultaneous token-passing control across both independent channels without causing sweep latency. Proper firmware flash compatibility enables real-time diagnostic collection, global data register synchronization, and fault-tolerant redundant network operations across distributed Genius I\/O blocks, BIUs, and DCMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the IC697BEM713G module be removed or replaced while the main rack is under power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the module is not hot-swappable. System operators must de-energize backplane power before inserting or extracting the board to prevent logic corruption or hardware damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the dual-port configuration affect the device capacity per Series 90-70 slot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Each port manages an independent Genius bus containing up to 31 devices (addresses 0 through 31), allowing a single slot module to interface up to 62 field devices total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeat the IC697BEM713G firmly into a standard Series 90-70 single slot with backplane power fully disconnected. Secure top and bottom panel screws to ensure solid electrical ground continuity with the rack chassis. Route shielded twinaxial cables (RG-58\/U or equivalent) to the designated front connectors for Bus 1 and Bus 2, keeping signal paths away from heavy power conduits. Connect 75 Ohm or 150 Ohm termination resistors across the serial terminals at both physical ends of each daisy-chain link to suppress signal reflection and maintain 1500 VAC galvanic isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44464559390819,"sku":"IC697BEM713G","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/496._e91aa96e-8490-46bc-b24e-a51fc69c01f5.jpg?v=1786433011","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/dual-bus-controller-module-ge-ic697bem713g-series-90-70","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}