{"product_id":"ge-ic697bem731u-series-90-70-genius-bus-controller-module","title":"GE IC697BEM731U Series 90-70 Genius Bus Controller Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE IC697BEM731U Series 90-70 Genius Bus Controller Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE IC697BEM731U\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eIC697BEM731\u003c\/strong\u003e Genius Bus Controller Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for deterministic token-passing communication and I\/O interface management within GE Fanuc 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\u003eIC697BEM731U\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\u003e4.6 cm x 29.2 cm x 22.9 cm (1.8 in x 11.5 in x 9.0 in)\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 ~1.2 A typical backplane current\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 ( Genius blocks, BIUs, DCMs )\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e153.6 kbps standard, 153.6 kbps extended, 76.8 kbps, 38.4 kbps\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\u003eBus Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Genius bus port (Twinaxial, 50 Ohm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-volatile RAM (via CPU or Hand-Held Monitor)\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 communicates with the CPU via high-speed VMEbus dual-port RAM, allowing real-time memory mapping without slowing down controller sweep times. Backplane bus communication velocity and firmware flash compatibility ensure deterministic data exchange across the network. The hardware manages global data transfers and diagnostic reporting, maintaining stable communication and high I\/O density scaling across distributed Genius racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the IC697BEM731U module be replaced while the VME backplane is under power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the module is not hot-swappable. Always turn off power to the rack prior to installing or removing the module to avoid hardware damage or memory corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the module configured if no Hand-Held Monitor is connected?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The board receives its operational parameters, including serial address and baud rate assignments, directly from the CPU configuration generated via Proficy Machine Edition or Logicmaster 90 software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the IC697BEM731U into a single slot of the Series 90-70 rack with system power switched off. Fasten the board retention screws securely to maintain continuous chassis shield grounding. Route Belden 9182 shielded twinaxial cable directly to the front terminal connections, maintaining a total line length within specified limits based on the configured baud rate (up to 7,500 ft at 38.4 kbps). Install matching 75 Ohm or 150 Ohm bus termination resistors across the serial line terminals at both physical ends of the network to prevent signal reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44464410558563,"sku":"IC697BEM731U","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/494._bf3e95bc-44e4-4f33-a7a1-d87eb3c26931.jpg?v=1786432265","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ge-ic697bem731u-series-90-70-genius-bus-controller-module","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}