GE Fanuc IC200GBI001-AB VersaMax Genius Network Interface Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC200GBI001-AB
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Network Interface Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC200GBI001-AB VersaMax Genius Network Interface Unit
The GE Fanuc IC200GBI001-AB, also cataloged as the IC200GBI001 Genius Network Interface Unit, operates as a dedicated hardware component for distributed I/O backplane interfacing and protocol translation within VersaMax network platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC200GBI001-AB |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | Japan |
| Weight | 0.17 kg (0.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 mm x 66.8 mm x 50 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 VDC at 250 mA, 3.3 VDC at 10 mA (~200 mA backplane draw) |
| Communication Ports | Two Genius bus terminals (daisy-chain topology) |
| Transmission Rates | 153.6 kbaud (extended), 153.6 / 76.8 / 38.4 kbaud (standard) |
| Address Range | 0 to 31 (rotary switch selectable) |
| Maximum Local Modules | Up to 8 VersaMax I/O modules per station |
| I/O Capacity | 1024 discrete inputs, 1024 discrete outputs, 128 bytes analog I/O |
| Bus Termination | 75, 100, 120, or 150 ohms configurable |
| Mounting Type | VersaMax I/O carrier on 35 mm DIN rail or panel |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Network Integration
The Genius Network Interface Unit coordinates determinism across the local backplane bus, driving communication velocity to transfer 1024 discrete I/O points and 128 bytes of analog data between attached I/O modules and host controllers such as PACSystems RX3i, RX7i, or Series 90-70. Built-in optical isolation protects internal processing circuitry from field ground loops and voltage transients across the serial trunk. The interface module processes bus scans across 32 total node addresses on a single Genius network segment, scaling local expansion up to eight sub-racks without degradation of scan timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you configure the Genius serial bus address on the module hardware?
A: You must set the dedicated onboard rotary switches to an unassigned node address within the 0 to 31 range prior to powering up the local VersaMax carrier station.
Q: What cable termination resistors are required at the physical ends of the Genius daisy-chain network?
A: You must install a matching terminating resistor (selectable among 75, 100, 120, or 150 ohms depending on cable impedance and baud rate) across the serial bus terminals of the physical end nodes.
Field Installation Guidelines
Seat the network interface module directly onto the leftmost slot of the VersaMax I/O carrier assembly until the locking tabs snap into place. Wire the Genius serial bus cable to the dedicated communication terminals using shielded twisted-pair conductors, ensuring continuous shield continuity across all daisy-chained nodes. Maintain adequate clearance around the carrier for passive convective cooling, and ground the carrier DIN rail to protective earth to comply with EMC immunity standards.