GE Fanuc IC693BEM341-CC Series 90-30 FIP/PROFIBUS Module
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC693BEM341-CC
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Communication Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC693BEM341-CC Series 90-30 FIP/PROFIBUS Module
The GE Fanuc IC693BEM341-CC serves as the primary IC693BEM341-CC FIP / PROFIBUS-DP Bus Controller utilized to execute fieldbus communication tasks across GE Fanuc Series 90-30 platforms. This hardware card occupies a single slot on the universal backplane, routing deterministic I/O frames from distributed slave devices directly to the host central processing unit. The card handles physical layer encoding and transmission scheduling over two 9-pin sub-D terminal interfaces, maintaining fixed data cycle updates without burdening the primary controller processing loop.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693BEM341-CC |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.30 kg (Net) / 0.60 kg (Shipping) |
| Dimensions | 21.0 x 21.0 x 13.0 cm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 5 W |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Current Consumption | 1.2 A maximum |
| Network Protocols | PROFIBUS-DP / FIP |
| Data Transfer Rates | PROFIBUS: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps / FIP: 2.5 MHz |
| Device Capacity | Up to 125 slave devices |
| Diagnostic Interface | One RS-485 port |
| Status Display | 6 LED indicators (CD1, CD2, TEN1, TEN2, status) |
| Storage Temp | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Humidity | 5-95% non-condensing |
Profinet / EtherNet/IP Deterministic Networks and Backplane Bus Velocity
The IC693BEM341-CC handles localized fieldbus tasks by maintaining rigid data transport velocity across the backplane bus interface. To ensure compatibility with upstream architectures, including Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks, the controller performs hardware-level protocol mapping, translating distributed slave parameters into structured memory words. This mechanism is maintained via a firmware flash compatibility layer, allowing synchronization with alternative Series 90-70 racks through targeted hardware DIP-switch settings. The resulting execution loop shields critical network traffic from asynchronous bus noise, sustaining high data rates up to 12 Mbps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the IC693BEM341-CC controller manage network faults across the 125 connected slave devices?
A: The module operates continuous physical layer monitoring via six front-panel LED indicators and automated diagnostic registers. When a loop break or node drop occurs, the module logs the fault data, matches it against internal diagnostic arrays, and transmits a hardware interrupt directly to the host PLC processor.
Q: Can this communication module be extracted from the universal backplane while the rack is under power?
A: No, this hardware platform does not support hot-swapping. Extracting the module while the backplane is energized will disrupt bus communication velocity licenses, cause inductive voltage spikes across the data pins, and trigger an immediate watchdog fault in the master CPU.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Chassis Power Isolation: De-energize the universal backplane chassis and remove all external 24 VDC node power before engaging or disengaging the module from its slot.
- Firmware Configuration: Confirm the position of the physical DIP switches on the circuit board if integrating the unit into a Series 90-70 environment, matching the architecture specified in the configuration software.
- Shielding and Grounding: Terminate the PROFIBUS/FIP cable shields directly to the metallic housing of the 9-pin D-connectors. Route the network media away from variable-frequency motor lines and inductive switches to eliminate transmission errors caused by electromagnetic cross-talk.