GE PACSystems RX3i IC695PNS001-BBBD Communication Modules
Manufacturer: GE Fanuc
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Part Number: IC695PNS001-BBBD
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 PACSystems RX3i IC695PNS001-BBBD PROFINET Scanner Module
The GE PACSystems RX3i IC695PNS001-BBBD, also cataloged as the IC695PNS001 PROFINET Scanner Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for distributed I/O integration and remote rack control within RX3i PACSystems networks.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | IC695PNS001-BBBD |
| Brand | GE / GE PACSystems |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.45 kg baseline |
| Dimensions | Single-slot RX3i module chassis size |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 1.1 A at +5 VDC and 1.2 A at +3.3 VDC backplane supply |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 4 switched ports (2 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps copper + 2 SFP fiber cages) |
| Supported Media | Copper, multimode fiber, single-mode fiber |
| Network Topologies | Daisy-chain/line, star, ring (MRP redundancy) |
| Backplane Support | RX3i Universal Backplane (IC695 series) |
| Configuration Tool | Proficy Machine Edition (PME) |
Deterministic Industrial Ethernet & Backplane Bus Performance
This remote I/O head links distributed expansion racks directly to the central RX3i CPU across Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks. The integrated four-port switch supports Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) ring topologies, enforcing sub-millisecond recovery times against physical cable cuts. By managing real-time packet exchange over high-speed backplane bus communication velocity Licences, the module transfers discrete and analog field data across the local IC695 backplane with timing precision matching local CPU racks. Additionally, a removable SD card stores the PROFINET Device Name locally, which allows technicians to replace faulty hardware without requiring software re-commissioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do field technicians swap out a failed module without using a programming laptop to assign the network name?
A: Personnel transfer the SD card from the existing module into the replacement unit before powering up, which automatically restores the assigned PROFINET Device Name to the scanner.
Q: What power rail constraints must engineers verify before placing this module into an RX3i rack?
A: Power budget calculations must account for the simultaneous load of 1.1 A drawn from the +5 VDC bus line and 1.2 A drawn from the +3.3 VDC backplane supply line.
Q: Can this scanner module execute application logic independently if network connectivity to the primary CPU fails?
A: The scanner operates strictly as an I/O device head without a local control engine, meaning loss of network communication forces all local backplane outputs into their configured fault states.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Power Isolation & ESD Safeguards: De-energize the universal backplane power supply before module insertion, and attach a grounded ESD wrist strap to the panel frame.
- Backplane Insertion: Align the circuit board with the guide channels of the designated IC695 slot, pushing the unit firmly until the top and bottom retention clips click into place.
- Ethernet Cable Routing: Route Cat 5e/6 shielded copper cables or fiber patch cords through dedicated communication wireways, maintaining a 30 cm minimum clearance from 480 VAC motor feeds.
- SFP Transceiver Handling: Insert compatible SFP optical transceivers into ports 3 and 4 until latched, leaving protective dust covers over unused optical ports.
- Grounding Continuity: Connect the panel grounding bar to the RX3i baseplate ground terminal using a heavy gauge copper conductor to safeguard high-speed Ethernet signals from ambient electrical noise.