GE Fanuc IC693NIU004-FD IC693NIU004 Series 90-30 Ethernet NIU Modules
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC693NIU004-FD
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Ethernet Communication Modules
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
GE Fanuc IC693NIU004-FD Series 90-30 Ethernet Network Interface Unit
Configured for distributed I/O data exchange and remote rack integration in Series 90-30 PLC systems, the GE Fanuc IC693NIU004-FD (IC693NIU004 Ethernet Network Interface Unit) provides direct physical/electrical execution. Operating without requiring a local CPU in target baseplates, the unit executes real-time data bridging over dual 10/100 Base-T/TX Ethernet ports using Ethernet Global Data (EGD) and SRTP protocols.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC693NIU004-FD |
| Brand | GE Fanuc |
| Origin | Standard Industrial Production |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Dimensions | Single-slot Series 90-30 module form factor |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Derived from Series 90-30 power supply backplane bus |
| Product Line | Series 90-30 |
| Discrete I/O Capacity | 2048 Inputs (%I), 2048 Outputs (%Q) |
| Analog I/O Capacity | 1268 Inputs (%AI), 512 Outputs (%AQ) |
| Ethernet Interface | Dual 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports with integrated switch |
| Protocol Support | EGD, SRTP Server, SNP/SNPX (via power supply RS-485 port) |
| System Expansion | Supports up to 8 baseplates (1 CPU + 7 remote) |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Ethernet Determinism
The IC693NIU004-FD interface transfers discrete and analog field variables directly across the local backplane bus to remote master controllers. Utilizing Ethernet Global Data (EGD) protocol mechanisms, the unit publishes and subscribes to real-time memory blocks, maintaining backplane bus communication velocity across deterministic networks. Integrated firmware flash compatibility (Firmware Version 4 or newer) ensures synchronized frame timing across linear, star, and ring network topologies without introducing buffer latencies into active I/O scan cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the IC693NIU004-FD operate in a remote Series 90-30 expansion rack without a local CPU installed?
A: Yes, the unit functions as a CPU-less remote drop manager, controlling up to 2048 discrete and 1268 analog I/O points over EGD while routing data directly to a master controller.
Q: What power supply port protocols remain active when using the module?
A: The serial power supply port continues to support standard SNP and SNPX slave protocols for local programming terminal connections alongside active Ethernet communication.
Field Installation Guidelines
- De-energize the Series 90-30 rack power supply prior to inserting or removing the single-slot module from the baseplate.
- Connect Category 5e or higher shielded Ethernet cabling with RJ-45 connectors, keeping total copper run lengths below 100 meters per segment.
- Clamp cable shielding directly to the cabinet enclosure functional earth ground bar to divert industrial electromagnetic interference.
- Maintain unimpeded vertical convection airflow around top and bottom baseplate ventilation slots to keep operating temperatures within the 0 to 60 deg C range.